Stage set for stormy end to Budget session as Centre plans to table bill on Wednesday

From pension bonanza to GST tweaks: 10 changes that kick in today

Starting April 1, 2025, various regulatory and financial changes, including revised income tax slabs, updated UPI regulations, and the introduction of the Unified Pension Scheme, will impact taxpayers, digital payment users, and pensioners. These changes aim to lower tax burdens, offer TDS relief, and adjust tolls, medicine, and gas prices.

Stage set for stormy end to Budget session as Centre plans to table bill tomorrow

RSS members can join Kashi, Mathura campaigns: Dattatreya Hosabale

Aurangzebpur to be renamed Shivaji Nagar, says Uttarakhand CM Dhami

Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced the renaming of 13 areas and two roads in four districts to reflect Indian culture and heritage. The changes include new names in Haridwar, Dehradun, Nainital, and Udham Singh Nagar, inspired by prominent Indian figures.

Heritage structure razed to make way for Guwahati riverfront project

A historic colonial-era structure, Mahafezkhana, has been demolished by the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority to facilitate the Brahmaputra riverfront expansion. The heritage building, which withstood major earthquakes in 1897 and 1950, was demolished despite public outcry and suggestions for its preservation.

Nearly 20 years after N-deal, DoE clears US firm to build & design reactors in India

The US Department of Energy has granted regulatory clearance for Holtec International to transfer small modular reactor technology to India, partnering with Indian firms. This approval marks significant progress in the Indo-US Civil Nuclear Agreement, potentially leading to the construction of US-designed nuclear reactors in India.

Public interest overrides reputation in mass petitions: High court

April-June likely to be hotter than usual across India: IMD

The upcoming April-June season is predicted to experience hotter than normal temperatures across most of India, with an increase in heatwave days. Vulnerable populations are at higher risk of heat-related illnesses, and anticipatory actions by local authorities are advised to mitigate potential impacts.

2014-batch IFS officer Nidhi Tewari named private secretary to PM Modi

Nidhi Tewari, a 2014-batch Indian Foreign Service officer, has been appointed as private secretary to PM Narendra Modi. This marks a significant achievement as she becomes the first woman to secure this position in recent history, bringing valuable experience from her roles in the PMO and foreign ministry.

EPFO eyes raising auto-settlement limit to Rs 5 lakh

EPFO is proposing to increase the auto settlement limit for its subscribers from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh, pending approval by the central board of trustees. The organisation has already streamlined the claim process significantly, resulting in faster settlements and an expected record of over 6 crore settlements this year.

From ambush arrests to self-deport: How Trump is threatening foreign students

A sweeping crackdown by the Trump administration is targeting foreign students across US campuses, using AI surveillance, visa revocations, and ideological screening to punish perceived dissent. Under the banner of combating antisemitism and restoring “order,” the government is pushing universities to police speech, dismantle academic programs, and comply with politically charged demands—or risk devastating funding cuts. International students, once welcomed as scholars, now face detention, deportation, and digital monitoring for mere activism or online expression. What began as policy enforcement has become a full-scale reengineering of academic freedom, immigration norms, and the soul of US higher education.

MI create history, set IPL record for most wins against a team at one venue

Mumbai Indians made IPL history by becoming the first team to win 10 matches against a single opponent at one venue, defeating Kolkata Knight Riders at Wankhede Stadium. MI restricted KKR to 116 runs, with Ashwani Kumar taking four wickets. Ryan Rickelton and Suryakumar Yadav led the chase, securing an eight-wicket victory with over seven overs remaining.

Jailed Pakistan former PM Imran Khan nominated for Nobel peace prize

Primark CEO resigns following investigation into behaviour toward woman

Paul Marchant, CEO of Primark, has resigned following an investigation into inappropriate behavior toward a woman. Apologizing for his actions, he stepped down immediately, prompting a 4.9% drop in shares of parent company ABF. Eoin Tonge has been appointed interim CEO. Primark commits to maintaining a respectful work environment and high standards of integrity.