India is planning to increase its coal-fired power generation capacity to meet the surge in electricity demand driven by its growing economy. Power Minister R K Singh stated that an additional 30,000 MW of thermal generation capacity needs to be constructed, on top of the 50,000 MW already in progress. Singh emphasized that India...
Read MoreThe final assembly elections of 2023 are set to take place in Mizoram and Chhattisgarh on November 7. In Chhattisgarh, the ruling Congress will face off against the BJP, with the Aam Aadmi Party and BSP also fielding candidates. In Mizoram, the ruling MNF will aim to retain power against opposition parties. The campaigning...
Read MoreThe Lok Sabha ethics committee meeting on the cash-for-query allegations against TMC MP Mahua Moitra has been postponed to November 9. The committee has finished its enquiry and will make its recommendation after members ranged along party lines in the last meeting. BJP members are in the majority and are likely to take a...
Read MoreThe Indian government is planning to extend the free foodgrain scheme, Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, for the next five years. The total subsidy for this extension is estimated to be around Rs 11 lakh crore. Under this scheme, 80 crore poor beneficiaries are entitled to receive 5kg of rice, wheat, and coarse...
Read MoreThe Supreme Court collegium, led by Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, has recommended the appointment of three chief justices of high courts as judges of the apex court. Justices Satish Chandra Sharma, Augustine George Masih, and Sandeep Mehta have been recommended for the positions. The decision was made to address the backlog...
Read MoreThe Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes plans to submit a “fresh” socio-economic educational survey — commonly called the caste census — to the Congress government in a bid to overcome “technical issues” with the original blueprint readied three years ago.
Read MoreThe Central Information Commission (CIC) in India has finally appointed a new chief and two new information commissioners after being headless for over a month. Heeralal Samariya, a retired IAS officer and former information commissioner, has been sworn in as the new chief. Anandi Ramalingam and Vinod Kumar Tiwari have also been sworn in...
Read MoreIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck to reaffirm India’s commitment to their friendship and cooperation. The two countries announced measures to expand trade and connectivity, including a proposed cross-border rail link and an immigration check-post for third country nationals. India also agreed to provide financing for Bhutan’s...
Read MoreThe Indian government has postponed its plan to introduce an ‘alarm’ feature for rear seatbelts, focusing instead on making six airbags mandatory in cars. The proposal for the alarm system, aimed at encouraging rear-seat passengers to wear seatbelts, was also put on hold. Currently, the law only requires seatbelt reminders for drivers and front...
Read MoreDelhi will implement the odd-even traffic restriction plan from November 13 to 20 to combat air pollution after Diwali. Electric and CNG-run cars and two-wheelers are likely to be exempted from the restrictions. Physical classes in schools, except for students of classes X and XII preparing for exams, will be suspended. The government will...
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