National

January 8, 2026 8:51 AM January 8, 2026 8:51 AM

views 368

India’s Reform Express continues to gain momentum, as country’s real GDP estimated to grow at 7.4% in current fiscal: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India’s 'Reform Express' continues to gain momentum, as the country's GDP is estimated to grow at 7.4% during current fiscal year, compared to 6.5% during the last financial year. Reacting to the figures, Prime Minister said that the growth outlook is being...

January 8, 2026 8:49 AM January 8, 2026 8:49 AM

views 851

Centre issues notification for first phase of Census of India 2027

The Centre has issued the notification for the first phase of the Census of India 2027. House listing operations will be conducted between 1st April and 30 September this year across all States and Union Territories, during a 30-day period specified by each State/UT. The notification issued by the H...

January 7, 2026 10:35 PM January 7, 2026 10:35 PM

views 877

NCB seizes over 1.33 lakh kg narcotics worth ₹1,980 crore in 2025

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) seized over 1 lakh 33 thousand kilograms of narcotic drugs worth around 1 thousand 980 crore rupees in the year 2025. The NCB said it arrested 994 drug traffickers, including 25 foreign nationals, in 447 cases during the year. Meanwhile, 265 drug offenders were con...

January 7, 2026 9:42 PM January 7, 2026 9:42 PM

views 329

Govt invites public feedback on Draft Pesticides Management Bill 2025

The government has invited public feedback on the Draft Pesticides Management Bill, 2025. Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has prepared the draft Bill in alignment with current requirements. It is intended to replace the present Insecticides Act, 1968 and the Insecticides Rules, 1971.  ...

January 7, 2026 9:39 PM January 7, 2026 9:39 PM

views 211

VP Radhakrishnan lauds ISKCON founder Srila Prabhupada for his contribution to society

Vice President C P Radhakrishnan has lauded the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) founder Srila Prabhupada for his contribution to society and service across the world. Mr. Radhakrishnan said this while releasing the Book titled Sing, Dance and Lead: Leadership Lessons from th...