March 21, 2025 10:32 AM

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Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano erupts

In Indonesia, the Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano erupted three times today, sending an ash column 8,200 meters into the sky. Authorities have expanded the danger zone around the volcano. Information on evacuations was not immediately available.   The volcano on the remote island of Flores in ...

March 21, 2025 9:12 AM

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Maharashtra govt approves ₹893 crore for pilgrimage development

The Maharashtra government has approved 170 crore rupees for the development of the Guru Temple pilgrimage site in Karanja city of Washim district. A committee chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also approved 723 crore rupees for the Shri Sant Sewalal Maharaj Pohradevi Pilgrimage Developmen...

March 21, 2025 10:37 AM

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US President Trump signs executive order to begin dismantling Education Dept

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order initiating the process of shutting down the Department of Education. The order is designed to shift school policy control almost entirely to states and local boards, a move that has sparked concern among liberal education advocates. Speaking at...

March 21, 2025 8:59 AM

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India to host 11th Asian Swimming C’ship in Gujarat

India will host the 11th Asian Swimming Championship at the Naranpura Sports Complex in Ahmedabad. The Swimming Federation of India announced that it has received in-principle approval from both the Gujarat government and Asia Aquatics to organize the championship. The event will take place from Oct...

March 21, 2025 8:49 AM

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US President Trump expects India to significantly reduce tariffs

US President Donald Trump has said that he expects India to significantly reduce tariffs. In an interview with a news channel, Trump said that he shares a good relationship with India. However, he emphasized that he would proceed with his plan to impose a reciprocal tariff rate starting April 2. &nb...

March 21, 2025 8:24 AM

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PM Modi underscores village development as first step toward Viksit Bharat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has underscored the need to develop villages as the first step toward building a Viksit Bharat. He said this during the Bavaliyali Dham programme related to the Bharwad Samaj of Gujarat through a video message. Mr Modi highlighted the importance of collective efforts, re...

March 21, 2025 8:32 AM

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BJP issues whip to its Lok Sabha MPs to be present in Lower House

BJP has issued a whip to its Lok Sabha Members directing them to be present in the Lower House today. Sources said the whip has been issued as the House is scheduled to apply guillotine over the demand for grants from different ministries with respect to the Union Budget.

March 21, 2025 8:40 AM

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PFRDA notifies regulations for operationalisation of Unified Pension Scheme

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has notified regulations for the operationalisation of the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS). This follows the UPS notification in January this year by the Government of India for Central Government Employees covered under NPS. The regulations...