153 results for "Government"
SC Vande Mataram Ruling: State Cannot Punish Conscientious Objectors for Refusing to Sing National Song
The Supreme Court ruled that while the state can decide the format of the national song, individuals cannot face criminal penalties or prosecution for refusing to sing Vande Mataram on religious or moral grounds.
Trump-Xi Summit Prep: High-Stakes Preparatory Talks Lay Groundwork for Washington D.C. Meeting
Top U.S. and Chinese trade officials wrapped up intensive preparatory meetings in New York ahead of President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping's upcoming high-profile summit in Washington
Yemen Conflict & Houthis: Escalating Clashes, Saudi Airstrikes, and Last-Minute U.S. Decision Shake West Asia
Intense fighting has erupted across Yemen as Houthi forces push toward strategic Red Sea heights, prompting massive Saudi airstrikes, G7 condemnations, and a last-minute decision by Washington to call off planned military strikes.
US-Iran Standoff: U.S. Threatens Global Grounding of Iranian Airlines While Tehran Holds Firm on Strait of Hormuz
Washington is threatening secondary sanctions to ground all Iranian airlines globally, while Tehran maintains strategic leverage through the contested Strait of Hormuz corridor.
US-Denmark Greenland Pact: Historic Arctic Security Deal Reached After Months of Tensions
The United States, Denmark, and Greenland have reached a major Arctic security pact, granting Washington permanent defense access and blocking non-NATO adversaries from the island.
Crude Bomb Explosions in Dhaka: Panic Spreads Across Capital After Blasts Near High Court and Shilpakala Academy
A series of sudden crude bomb explosions near key locations in Dhaka, including the High Court and Shilpakala Academy, has prompted police to step up security across the city.
Imran Khan's Sisters Detained: Lahore Police Take Family Members Into Custody Ahead of PTI Protest
Pakistani authorities detained Aleema Khan and other family members of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan under public order laws ahead of a planned party protest.
United Nations Calls for Urgent Global Action Amid 'Unprecedented' Frontier AI Risks
The United Nations human rights chief issued an urgent warning to governments and leading technology companies, demanding immediate global regulation to manage the unprecedented existential and societal risks posed by advanced frontier AI.
UPI Merchant Payment Fee Debate: Government Sets 0.4% MDR on Transactions Above ₹2,000
The National Payments Corporation of India announced a new Merchant Discount Rate framework, imposing a 0.4% fee on person-to-merchant UPI payments above ₹2,000 starting October 15, 2026.
India Strongly Condemns Houthi Drone Attack Near Mecca and Calls for Regional Peace
New Delhi expressed deep concern over the recent drone attack near Mecca, strongly condemning hostile actions targeting Saudi Arabia's sovereignty and civilian infrastructure.
EPFO Wage Ceiling Hike: Government Raises Mandatory Salary Limit to ₹25,000 from ₹15,000
The Union Cabinet has approved a major hike in the EPFO wage ceiling, raising the mandatory coverage limit from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month to expand social security benefits.
Five Baby Orangutans Found Abandoned in Odisha Forest, Sparking International Smuggling Probe
Five baby orangutans, a species native only to Southeast Asia, were mysteriously found abandoned in an Odisha forest, prompting wildlife authorities and the Indonesian government to investigate a potential international trafficking network.