The Indian government has announced the reintroduction of a 10% import duty on chickpeas (chana), set to take effect from April 1st, 2025. This decision reverses the previous duty-free import policy that was implemented to stabilize domestic prices and increase availability. The move comes as India anticipates a stronger domestic chickpea harvest this year. The…
The Delhi Police have apprehended six individuals who illegally crossed the border from Bangladesh and were disguising themselves as transgender women to evade detection. The arrests highlight a novel tactic employed by illegal immigrants to avoid law enforcement scrutiny. According to police reports, the individuals were apprehended during routine checks in a specific area of…
The Indian government has strongly criticized Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, for labeling its online compliance website as a “censorship portal.” This dispute marks an escalation in the ongoing legal battle between X and the Modi administration concerning content moderation.The core of the disagreement revolves around a government-initiated website designed to streamline notifications to…
On March 28, 2025, the Department of Fisheries will host a workshop on “Tuna Value Addition” at the Department of Industries’ conference hall, with technical assistance from the National Institute of Fisheries Post Harvest Technology and Training (NIFPHATT). The workshop is a component of the Government of India’s “Tuna Cluster Development in A&N Islands” initiative…
Shabana Azmi has shared her thoughts on the settlement between Javed Akhtar and Kangana Ranaut in the defamation case. Almost a month after Javed Akhtar and Kangana Ranaut settled their defamation case, his wife Shabana Azmi has shared her thoughts on the matter. Javed had filed a case against Kangana in 2020 and the two…
The sleep-wake cycle is significantly influenced by body temperature, and before going to bed each night, human bodies naturally cool down. Researchers have shown that baths and showers can influence sleep by altering this natural process of temperature control. A evening shower may assist tell your brain it’s time to go to sleep if it’s…
According to Russian news agency, Lavrov stated, “(Russian) President Vladimir Putin has accepted an invitation to visit from the Indian head of government.” “A visit by the Russian head of state to the Republic of India is currently being prepared.” Following his reelection last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made his first international trip to…
India’s quick commerce sector experienced remarkable growth in 2024, accounting for over two-thirds of all e-grocery orders and achieving a market share of $6-7 billion, a significant increase from $1.6 billion in 2022. This sector, led by platforms like Blinkit, Zepto, and Swiggy Instamart, also contributed to a tenth of the total e-retail spending in…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to Bangladesh on its Independence Day through a letter addressed to Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus. In his message, Modi highlighted the historical significance of the 1971 Liberation War, emphasizing its role as the foundation of the strong and enduring ties between India and Bangladesh. He reiterated India’s commitment…
New Delhi: Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar rejected a privilege notice filed by Congress MP Jairam Ramesh against Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The notice accused Shah of casting aspersions on Sonia Gandhi, the Congress Parliamentary Party head, during a debate on the Disaster Management Bill, 2024. Shah had referenced a 1948 government press release…
