India’s life expectancy at birth reached 71 years in 2023, trailing behind regional neighbors like Bangladesh at 72.7 years and western nations such as Canada at 81.4 years, according to World Health Organization estimates. The data shows that while expected lifespans have rebounded close to pre-pandemic levels, the number of years lived in good health … Read more
To mark the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Gandhi Smriti in New Delhi on Friday, October 2, where he offered floral tributes to the Father of the Nation during a special interfaith prayer meeting at Gandhi Smriti. Earlier in the day, the Prime Minister visited Rajghat to honor Gandhi and … Read more
Amarinder Singh Raja Warring formally resigned as the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee chief on Friday, October 1, 2026, handing his resignation directly to Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi amid mounting factional differences and a push for leadership changes ahead of the 2027 assembly elections. Resignation Handed to Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi Warring stepped down … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a productive social media exchange with US President Donald Trump, reviewing bilateral cooperation across trade, defense, energy, and critical technologies while discussing regional security. The conversation arrives on the heels of a sweeping US sanctions package targeting Russian and Iran energy exports, which introduces potential tariffs of up to 100 … Read more
The Jammu and Kashmir assembly passed a resolution seeking the restoration of statehood with a reference to autonomy, prompting leader of opposition Sunil Sharma to warn that the move will strain relations between the Centre and the region. Following the vote, Sharma urged chief secretary Atal Dulloo not to forward the document to the Union … Read more
Chief Minister and TVK leader C Joseph Vijay faced sharp criticism from political leaders following his six-day official visit to the United Kingdom to attract investments. The trip concluded last week with Rs 15,300 crore in investment commitments that are expected to generate over 10,000 direct and indirect jobs in Tamil Nadu. An official release … Read more
The Delhi Chief Electoral Officer’s office has served notices to former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and four members of his family under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, according to Delhi Election Commission documents. The notices were issued to Kejriwal, his wife Sunita Kejriwal, son Pulkit Kejriwal, and parents Gobind Ram Kejriwal … Read more
Amid opposition claims that the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill targets institutions run by minorities, particularly Christian groups, the Union home ministry asserted Friday that the legislation regulates the entry of foreign money into a sovereign space rather than charity. A team of Ministry of Home Affairs officials led by Home Secretary Govind Mohan briefed … Read more
Medical stores across India may soon be required to record prescription sales on CCTV and preserve the footage for at least three months under a draft amendment to the Drugs Rules, 1945, proposed by the Union health ministry to curb the illegal distribution of controlled substances. Regulatory Oversight for Schedule H, H1, and X Drugs … Read more
Indian political tensions intensified after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) criticized opposition leaders for skipping a high-profile diplomatic gala. According to BJP Member of Parliament Bansuri Swaraj, three Congress chief ministers and other opposition figures placed partisan interests above national duties by boycotting a recent BRICS dinner event. BRICS Gala Boycott Sparks National Interest Debate … Read more