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May 1, 2025 6:20 PM

Govt and UNDP Partner to Empower Waste Pickers on Labour Day

On the occasion of Labour Day, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment today signed a Letter of Agreement with the United Nations Development Programme to recognise and strengthen the contribution of waste pickers in waste collection, recovery, and recycling. This initiative will provide them...

May 1, 2025 6:09 PM

India’s Coal Production Rises 3.63% in April 2025, Hits 81.57 MT

Coal production in the country has seen a growth of 3.63 percent in the month of April this year compared to last year. In a statement, the Ministry of Coal has said that this growth reflects the continued efforts of the government to ensure consistent supply and operational stability in the sector....

May 1, 2025 5:59 PM

NHRC Urges 11 States to Act Swiftly Against Heatwave Risks

In view of the heatwaves during the summer in various parts of the country, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has asked 11 states to take immediate preemptive measures to protect the vulnerable people. The Commission said that states need to take protective measures, especially for economi...

May 1, 2025 4:48 PM

GST Collections Hit Record ₹2.37 Lakh Crore in April, Up 12.6% YoY

India's goods and services tax (GST) collections surged by 12.6 percent to an all-time high of 2.37 lakh crore rupees in April in comparison to the same month last year. According to government data, the Central GST collection for the month stood at 48 thousand 634 crore rupees and State GST at 59 t...

May 1, 2025 2:41 PM

Sujata Chaturvedi Sworn In as UPSC Member; Three Vacancies Remain

A 1989-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Bihar cadre, Sujata Chaturvedi, was sworn in today as a member of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in New Delhi. Ms Chaturvedi has served in various posts at the Centre and in her state cadre, Bihar. With Chaturvedi’s appoin...

May 1, 2025 4:03 PM

Govt Procures 256 Lakh MT Wheat; Sugar Control Order Revamped with ERP System

Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) Secretary Sanjeev Chopra today said that the government has done a total procurement of 256 lakh metric tonnes of new season wheat this year so far. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, he said that the government is aiming to achieve its targ...

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