New Delhi, Dec 12 (UNI) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has appointed Special Roll Observers (SROs) to oversee the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the Electoral Rolls in eight major states: West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan. “This high-level supervision aims to guarantee the integrity and…
New Delhi, Dec 12 (UNI) The union Cabinet has approved a major change in India’s insurance regulations by clearing the proposal to allow100 per cent foreign direct investment in insurance companies. The decision is part of the Insurance Amendment Bill, 2025, which will be introduced in Parliament during the ongoing session. The approval lifts the…
New Delhi, December 12 (UNI): The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has dismissed four flight operation inspectors in connection with the recent IndiGo crisis, which led to massive flight disruptions earlier this month. In an order issued on Thursday, the aviation regulator said the officers had been released from service with immediate effect and would…
New Delhi, Dec 12 (UNI) Congress spokesperson and Chairman of the party’s Media and Publicity department Pawan Khera has been served with a defamation notice of Rs 100 crore for a post on X released early Friday. The notice was served by Chairman of The Statesman Ltd and a Director of UNI R P Gupta,…
New Delhi, Dec 12 (UNI) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Friday approved a landmark policy introducing the ‘CoalSETU window’ under the Non-Regulated Sector (NRS) Linkage Auction Policy, enabling seamless, efficient, and transparent utilization of coal for diverse industrial purposes and exports. Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the decision at a press…
New Delhi, Dec 12 (UNI) A special CBI court on Thursday sentenced two people to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment for defrauding the government exchequer of over Rs one crore, the agency confirmed on Friday. The convicted individuals are Satya Narayan Prasad Patel, the then village pradhan; and Shahnawaj Alam, the then fair price shopkeeper…
SHAHID K ABBAS New Delhi, Dec 12 (UNI) The union Cabinet on Friday approved the scheme for conducting the Census of India 2027, allocating Rs 11,718.24 crore for the massive national exercise. Announcing the decision at a press conference, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted the scale and significance of the upcoming census. “The…
By Special Correspondent Bhopal: In a sweeping ten-day statewide crackdown on illegal arms, the Madhya Pradesh Police have reported significant achievements under their ongoing special campaign. Between 2 and 12 December, coordinated operations across Barwani, Sagar, Indore, Shivpuri, Chhatarpur and Morena districts led to the seizure of 15 illicit firearms—including country-made pistols, kattas and adhiyas—and…
New Delhi, Dec 12 (UNI) In a major step towards ensuring accessible examinations for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), the union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has decided to allot ‘Centre of Choice’ to all PwBD candidates for its examinations. Recognising the logistical challenges and special requirements often faced by these candidates, the Commission decided to…
New Delhi, Dec 12 (UNI) The increase in employment in India is primarily due to the rise in self-employment, while transition to a skilled labour force has been slow, said a report by NCAER. Strengthening employment opportunities in labour-intensive manufacturing and services sectors could help sustain GDP growth at around 8 per cent, consistent with…
