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Sitharaman introduced Securities Markets Code Bill in Lok Sabha, proposes to send it to parliamentary committee

New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday introduced 'The Securities Markets Code Bill, 2025' in the Lok Sabha and proposed that the Bill be referred to the Parliamen... Read More


'Fact-check please': Trump's primetime speech draws severe criticism; 'blatant lies'

India, Dec. 18 -- President Donald Trump addressed the nation with a primetime speech on Wednesday. As the 79-year-old made several claims, speaking about his administration's initiatives and achievem... Read More


No. of schools providing mid-day meal shrink

New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- The number of schools covered under the Centre's flagship PM Poshan (formerly Mid-Day Meal) scheme has declined steadily from 11.19 lakh in 2020-21 to 10.35 lakh in 2024-25 - a n... Read More


Hry Assembly passes resolution on Guru Tegh Bahadur's martyrdom anniv events

Chandigarh, Dec. 18 -- The Haryana Assembly, on the opening day of its Winter session on Thursday, unanimously passed a resolution pertaining to the events held to commemorate the 350th martyrdom year... Read More


'India likely to have 2 mn cancer cases by 2040'

New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- India is third after China and the United States in the prevalence of cancer across the world, and the country is likely to have around 2 million cases by 2040, Minister of State... Read More


CM says MP expands medical education, healthcare access in rural & tribal areas

Bhopal, Dec. 18 -- Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said Madhya Pradesh is committed to the welfare of all sections of society-poor, farmers, youth and women-under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Mo... Read More


Lawyer discharged with warning after admitting professional misconduct

Sri Lanka, Dec. 18 -- An Attorney-at-Law was today discharged subject to a formal warning by the Supreme Court after pleading guilty to an act of professional misconduct, with the court cautioning him... Read More


Starlink supported SL to restore communication during the disaster: Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, Dec. 18 -- Starlink supported Sri Lanka to restore its communication network which was broken down by Cyclone Ditwah, Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Eranga Weeraratne told Parliament to... Read More


"We'll review scheduling matches between Dec 15-Jan 15 in North India": BCCI VP Shukla after 4th IND-SA Lucknow T20I cancelled due to fog

New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- After the cancellation of the fourth T20I between India and South Africa at Lucknow due to excessive fog, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice President Rajeev S... Read More


SC extends SSC recruitment deadline to Aug 31 next year

Kolkata, Dec. 18 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday extended the deadline for completion of the School Service Commission's (SSC) recruitment process for teachers in Classes IX to XII till August 31, 20... Read More