In a significant policy update, the Maharashtra government has excluded approximately 500,000 women from the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana following a comprehensive eligibility review. Despite this reduction, the state has decided not to reclaim the ₹450 crore disbursed to these individuals up to December 2024. Background of the Scheme Launched in July 2024, the…
The Indian government has introduced a significant change in its vintage car import policy, allowing vehicles that are 50 years or older to be brought into the country. This marks an expansion from the previous limit, which only permitted the import of pre-1950 automobiles. With this update, cars manufactured up to the year 1975 are…
In a historic political shift, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to secure a commanding majority in the Delhi Assembly, winning 48 out of the 70 seats. This marks the BJP’s return to power in the national capital after a 27-year hiatus. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which had dominated Delhi’s…
Public Health Concerns Rise as WHO and U.S. Surgeon General Link Alcohol to Cancer Mumbai, February 8, 2025 – The Bombay High Court has urged the central government to respond to a petition advocating for mandatory cancer warning labels on alcohol bottles. The petition, filed by a Mumbai-based public health activist, argues that consumers have…
In a significant development within the U.S. government’s restructuring efforts, 22-year-old software engineer Akash Bobba has been appointed to Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Bobba, of Indian descent, is among a select group of young engineers, aged between 19 and 24, tasked with identifying and eliminating costly federal programs. This initiative has granted…
Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh: The ongoing Mahakumbh Mela has drawn millions of devotees, sadhus, and tourists to the holy confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers. While pilgrims come to take a dip for spiritual cleansing, an enterprising individual has found an unusual way to earn money—by using magnets to extract coins from…
Long before TikTok challenges and viral internet trends, teenagers in the 1950s had their own ways of turning the mundane into moments of fun, creativity, and chaos. One of the most bizarre yet fascinating trends to emerge in 1959 was phone booth cramming—a quirky challenge that saw groups of teens attempting to squeeze into a…
In a surprising revelation following the passing of esteemed industrialist Ratan Tata, his recently unveiled will has allocated assets worth over ₹500 crore to Mohini Mohan Dutta, a long-standing associate from Jamshedpur. This bequest underscores the profound personal connections Tata maintained throughout his life, extending beyond his immediate family and corporate circle. A Bond Forged…
In a significant move to streamline toll collection and enhance convenience for motorists, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that the government is considering the introduction of monthly and yearly toll passes for private vehicles on national highways. This initiative aims to simplify the toll payment process and reduce congestion at toll…
In a groundbreaking geological discovery, scientists have found that an ancient oceanic plate beneath Iraq and Iran is sinking and breaking apart, leading to significant land deformations. This ongoing process, occurring beneath the Zagros Mountains, is causing the ground to sink, forming deep depressions across the region. The breakage, which initially began in Iraq’s Kurdistan…