govt news

Social Security July 2026 payments: Who gets paid on July 8 and full schedule

Social Security July 2026 payments begin on July 8. (REUTERS/ Representative image)

us news

Published on Jul 07, 2026 03:13 am IST

Govt orders removal of battery management apps used to halt e-rickshaws: Sources

Viral videos showed people using mobile applications to bring e-rickshaws to a halt.

india news

Updated on Jul 03, 2026 11:59 pm IST

Govt explains why Telegram is a problem: Multiple bots, preferred for terror act

The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Tuesday restricted access to Telegram in India till June 22, a day after the NEET re-exam.

india news

Updated on Jun 18, 2026 06:03 pm IST

‘Frustrated’: Govt hits back at Rahul for tampering’ allegations against CBSE

Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan says Rahul Gandhi is frustrated after losing back-to-back elections.

india news

Updated on May 28, 2026 02:42 pm IST

Govt planning tech-driven exams: Joshi promises reforms after NEET paper leak

Prahlad Joshi said tech-driven exams and major reforms would be introduced by next year.

india news

Updated on May 23, 2026 06:41 pm IST

Hospitalisation more privatised, costlier in India despite wider govt insurance

Hospitalisation has become more privatised in India, says govt data.

india news

Updated on Apr 21, 2026 07:59 am IST

‘Anti-national’: Oppn vows unity to defeat govt's plan for Lok Sabha expansion

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge addresses a press conference after a meeting of INDIA bloc leaders at his residence at 10, Rajaji Marg in New Delhi, India, on Wednesday

india news

Updated on Apr 16, 2026 08:41 am IST

Govt increases duties on exports of diesel and aviation turbine fuel

The government has raised duties on diesel exports from ₹21.50 to ₹55.50 a litre and on aviation turbine fuel (ATF) from ₹29.50 to ₹42 a litre

business

Updated on Apr 12, 2026 12:37 pm IST

Delhi's lone wildlife inspector to get colleagues as govt notifies 9 posts

The move to strengthen the manpower comes amid rising wildlife sightings and human-animal conflict in the Capital.

delhi news

Updated on Apr 03, 2026 07:01 am IST

Dearness Allowance hike likely in April 2026 for central govt employees

According to official estimates, the move will benefit approximately 50 lakh serving central government employees and 65 lakh pensioners nationwide.

india news

Updated on Apr 01, 2026 06:00 pm IST

From decriminalisation to hefty penalties: Key amendments in Jan Vishwas Bill

The government introduced the second edition of the Jan Vishwas bill seeking to amend certain provisions to decriminalise a host of minor offences to promote ease of doing business. (ANI)

india news

Updated on Mar 28, 2026 05:53 pm IST

Parl divided over Transgender bill: Govt hails, opposition calls it 'draconian'

Union minister for social justice and empowerment Virendra Kumar Khatik speaks in Lok Sabha.

india news

Published on Mar 24, 2026 10:23 pm IST

Rahul Gandhi to skip govt's all-party meet on US-Iran war, here's why

The leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha - Rahul Gandhi won't attend the all-party meeting called by centre to discuss West Asia war.

india news

Updated on Mar 24, 2026 06:37 pm IST

2 more Indian LPG ships transit Hormuz Strait; govt confirms movement

Representative image. (Reuters)

india news

Updated on Mar 23, 2026 06:44 pm IST

'Ab jhola uthao, aur jao': Opposition ramps up attack on PM, govt over inflation

Opposition hits out at govt over inflation. (Agencies)

india news

Updated on Mar 23, 2026 09:00 pm IST

Govt says West Asia crisis to have 'minimal impact' on India's power supply

Representative image.

india news

Updated on Mar 21, 2026 08:49 pm IST

‘System is ours’: Right-wing influencer Ajeet Bharti after row over jibes at CJI

Ajeet Bharti, a resident of Begusarai in Bihar, is no stranger to controversies over abusive and allegedly communal or casteist content on his social media platforms.

india news

Updated on Oct 07, 2025 11:10 pm IST

Weather forecasts may become less accurate due to govt cuts

Recent staff cuts at the National Weather Service have led to reduced weather balloon launches, impacting weather forecasting quality. (Valley Morning Star/Valley Morning Star via AP, File)

us news

Published on Mar 28, 2025 06:38 pm IST

Centre sanctions ₹529.50 crore loan for Wayanad rehabilitation

Under its capital investment policy, the Centre has approved a loan of around ₹529.50 crore for the restoration of Wayanad's landslide-affected regions, with the requirement that Kerala use the funds before March 31.

india news

Published on Feb 15, 2025 10:21 am IST

Centre scraps no-detention policy, mixed reactions from educators, stakeholders

While many have welcomed the move as a step towards improving learning outcomes and accountability, concerns have also been raised about its potential implications, especially for marginalised students.

features

Updated on Dec 25, 2024 08:57 am IST

AAP failed to use technology to check illegal mining: Bajwa

The Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Punjab Vidhan Sabha, Partap Singh Bajwa on Thursday slammed the Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab government for its “failure” to use technical mechanisms to keep a check on the rampant illegal mining in the state. (HT File Photo)

chandigarh news

Updated on Feb 02, 2024 06:28 am IST

MP govt orders opening of schools, hostels with full attendance

news

Updated on Feb 13, 2022 02:04 pm IST

Govt’s decision to not hold board exams till Feb 2021 has brought clarity: Delhi school principals

Representational image. (HT file)

education

Updated on Dec 23, 2020 07:59 pm IST

Haryana’s BJP-led govt cancels chintan shivir amid farmers’ protest

Chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar was to address the chintan shivir (conclave) on governance that was scheduled to be held in Chandigarh from Tuesday.

chandigarh news

Published on Dec 14, 2020 05:34 pm IST