After months out of the spotlight, former President Joe Biden returned to the national stage with a blistering critique of the current administration’s handling of Social Security and the deepening divide in American politics. Addressing a crowd of policy advocates and community leaders, Biden warned of sweeping staff reductions at the Social Security Administration (SSA) and accused the White House of undermining a foundational institution that millions of Americans rely on. Biden&rs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to make a historic 50th visit to his parliamentary constituency, Varanasi, since taking office in 2014. The Prime Minister’s visit, which reaffirms his deep connection with the holy city, is packed with the inauguration and foundation stone-laying of 44 development projects valued at a cumulative ₹3,880 crore. These initiatives cover a wide array of sectors including rural upliftment, education, law enforcement, power, infrastructure, and urban beau

The City of Dallas has revealed that a miscalculation in commercial remodel permit fees has resulted in a significant financial shortfall, costing the city approximately $8.6 million. The error was disclosed during a recent Economic Development Committee meeting and has prompted urgent calls for reform to prevent further losses. The issue stems from an internal mistake following the adoption of a new permit fee structure introduced in spring 2024. According to the Planning and Development Dep

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is likely to travel to Moscow next month to represent India at Russia's grand Victory Day celebrations, according to reports by Russian state media. The event, scheduled for May 9, will commemorate the 80th anniversary of Russia’s victory in the Great Patriotic War and is set to take place on the historic Red Square. The report, released by Russia’s state-run news agency Tass, cited Indian government sources confirming that Singh’s p

 As the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY) completes a decade since its launch on April 8, 2015, Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the occasion by highlighting the scheme’s transformative impact on financial inclusion and grassroots entrepreneurship in India. According to the Prime Minister, over 52 crore loans worth ₹33 lakh crore have been disbursed under the scheme, making it a major success story in India’s developmental narrative. PM Modi described the scheme as an outc

Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence of the United Arab Emirates, will begin a two-day official visit to India on Tuesday, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced Monday. This marks the first official visit to India by Sheikh Hamdan in his capacity as Crown Prince and will include meetings with top Indian leadership as well as engagements aimed at strengthening b

Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh — The Central Government has disbursed over ₹4,200 crore to Andhra Pradesh for the development of its capital, Amaravati. This follows the release of USD 205 million (approx. ₹1,705 crore) by the World Bank under a major international funding initiative aimed at completing the first phase of the state’s capital development project. A senior government official confirmed that the ₹4,285 crore, transferred on April 1, is part of a comprehensive ₹15,

In a move that offers much-needed relief to Public Provident Fund (PPF) account holders across India, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has officially announced that individuals will no longer have to pay any fees to add, update, or remove nominee details in their PPF accounts. The announcement was made via a post on social media platform X and follows a recent government notification that amends the applicable savings rules. Through Gazette Notification 02/4/25, changes have been introduce

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a three-day diplomatic visit to Southeast Asia, beginning with Thailand where he is attending the 6th BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) Summit. Following his engagements in Thailand, PM Modi will travel to Sri Lanka to further deepen bilateral relations with the island nation. Upon his arrival in Thailand, PM Modi was warmly received by members of the Indian community, highlighting the strong c

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has sanctioned a 2% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners. The decision, announced on March 28, 2025, will benefit more than one crore individuals, including both current employees and retired personnel drawing pensions from the central government. This hike, though modest compared to previous years, will be implemented retrospectively from January 1, 2025. As a resul

In a significant move aimed at reshaping the American education system, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday directing the closure of the Department of Education. This bold move aligns with long-standing Republican ambitions to transfer educational authority to individual states and reduce federal involvement in schools. The signing ceremony took place in the East Room of the White House, where Trump, surrounded by schoolchildren, proudly displayed the signed order.

Like all iconic stories that blur the lines between myth and reality, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has a fascinating origin that began with an ambitious prediction on the front page of a Rajasthan newspaper. On December 4, 2003, Rajasthan residents woke up to a bold forecast in two major Hindi dailies: 'BJP 120-plus; bye-bye Ashok Gehlot.' By the evening of the same day, that prediction had come true. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured 120 seats in the Rajasthan assembly elec

US President Donald Trump has announced that his administration will impose reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods starting April 2, a move that has reignited tensions between the two countries over trade policies. Speaking to Breitbart News, Trump expressed frustration with what he described as India's excessively high tariffs on American products. During the interview, President Trump emphasized that while he maintains a "very good relationship" with In

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has requested the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to introduce long-term government bonds, including 100-year bonds, to support their investment strategies for whole life insurance policies. This request was confirmed by Siddhartha Mohanty, Managing Director and Chief Executive of LIC, during an event in Mumbai. Speaking on the sidelines of the GCA25 conference, Mohanty explained that LIC’s investment portfolio heavily depends on long-term bonds to

China has welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent remarks advocating dialogue over discord in India-China relations, calling them "positive" and a step toward strengthening diplomatic ties. Beijing emphasized that cooperation between the two Asian giants — likened to the 'Dragon-Elephant Dance' — is the most effective path to shared success. In a statement on Monday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning highlighted that both sides have acti

In a politically charged development, key Tamil Nadu BJP leaders, including state BJP chief Annamalai, former Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan, and BJP state secretary Vinoj P Selvam were detained by Tamil Nadu police on Monday. The leaders were held ahead of their planned protest against the alleged Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Limited (TASMAC) liquor scam. The protest, scheduled to begin at 11 am, faced disruption as BJP leaders were either placed under house arrest or t

Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed his gratitude to world leaders including Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for their efforts to mediate peace in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. In his first public remarks on the US's 30-day Ukraine ceasefire proposal, Putin acknowledged the role of key global leaders in advocating for peace. Speaking at a joint press briefing alongside Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, Putin commended Trump, Modi, and several other lead

US Vice President JD Vance is set to visit India later this month, marking his second international trip since assuming office. Accompanying him on this visit will be Second Lady Usha Vance, who will visit her ancestral homeland for the first time in her official capacity. This visit follows JD Vance’s recent diplomatic trips to France and Germany, where he attended the Munich Security Conference and made headlines with his sharp critique of European governme

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently visited Mauritius, marking a nostalgic return to the island nation where he had previously set foot in October 1998 as the BJP general secretary. This visit brought back memories of his earlier trip when he actively engaged with the Mauritian community and participated in key cultural events.   A Historic Connection: Modi's 1998 Visit to Mauritius Mauritius, often called ‘mini India’ due t

The central government is expected to announce a 2% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) this week, according to several media reports. This anticipated hike is set to benefit over 12 million central government employees and retirees under the guidelines of the 7th Pay Commission. If implemented, this increase will raise the existing DA from 53% to 55% of the basic pay. The increase is designed to help employees and pensioners manage inflation by adjusting their income to