Rajya Sabha passes Tribunals Reforms Bill 2026; National commission to select tribunal heads
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday passed the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, which seeks to establish a National Tribunals Commission to select chairpersons and members for various tribunals across the country. The Bill had been passed by…
Balochistan housing fund diversion could deepen poverty, disaster risks: Report
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) The World Bank has warned that capping housing assistance and redirecting funds from a multi-billion-rupee resilient housing programme for flood-affected people in Pakistan’s Balochistan to infrastructure projects could…
Maha Cabinet approves hike in interest rate on delayed land acquisition compensation
Mumbai, Aug 11 (IANS) In a move aimed at protecting landowners’ interests, the Maharashtra Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday decided to upwardly revise the interest rates paid on delayed land acquisition compensation.…
Supporting states in implementing menstrual hygiene policy for school-going girls: Centre
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) The Menstrual Hygiene Policy for School-going girls is implemented through coordinated action by states/ Union Territories (UTs) to promote access to safe and affordable menstrual hygiene measures in schools through their…
Film Federation of India appeals producers to submit their films for India’s official selection for Oscars
Mumbai, Aug 11 (IANS) The Film Federation of India has made an appeal inviting entries for the official selection from India for the upcoming season of the 99th Academy Awards. The Executive Committee of the federation, which is the parent body of all…
NASA invites ISRO to join Moon Base Programme as India-US deepen space cooperation
Bengaluru, Aug 11 (IANS) India and the United States have discussed expanding cooperation in human spaceflight, scientific research, lunar exploration and commercial space activities, with NASA inviting ISRO to participate in its Moon Base programme…
US envoy Gor, NSA Doval discuss deepening strategic cooperation
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, held a meeting with National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval in New Delhi on Tuesday, with discussions focused on deepening strategic cooperation. Gor stated that the partnership between…
Two held for property dealer’s murder in Ludhiana; 9MM Glock pistol seized
Chandigarh, Aug 11 (IANS) Punjab Police’s Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF), in a joint operation with Commissionerate Ludhiana Police, has apprehended two accused wanted in a property dealer murder in Ludhiana and recovered one 9MM Glock pistol along with…
India’s merchandise exports touched record high at $129.6 bn in Q1 of FY27: Minister
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) India’s merchandise exports during the April-June quarter (Q1) of FY 2026-27 recorded an all-time quarterly high of $129.6 billion, compared to $111.6 billion in the corresponding period of the previous year, registering a…
GeM transforming public procurement through transparency, wider participation: PM Modi
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the government e-marketplace (GeM) is transforming public procurement in India through transparent processes, wider participation and better opportunities, while creating a more…