PM Modi national address at 8:30 PM(IST) raises questions across India Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to deliver a national address at 8:30 PM, prompting widespread speculation about the topic. The announcement comes at a politically sensitive moment, just a day after the women’s reservation bill failed to secure approval in Parliament.

The countdown to Census 2027 has begun with over 700 trained officials set to conduct a door-to-door survey in Delhi as part of the first phase of the census exercise. The house-listing and housing census (HLO) will take place over the next 30 days, concluding on May 15. Officials explained that areas under the jurisdiction of the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) and Delhi Cantonment Board (DCB) have been divided into 560 house-listing blocks, each covering around 180 households. The exerci

Lawmakers in Iraq elected Nizar Mohammed Saeed Amidi as the country’s new president during a parliamentary session held on Saturday, April 11, 2026, according to official results announced by the Iraqi Parliament. The vote marked the conclusion of a delayed presidential election process that had extended be

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said on Thursday, April 2, 2026, that he plans to sign an executive order to compensate Department of Homeland Security employees who have gone without pay during a partial federal government shutdown that has now stretched to 48 days. The announcement was made in a social media post, where the president criticized Democratic lawmakers for the ongoing impasse while thanking Republican leaders for efforts to resolve the standoff. The proposed actio

New restrictions on the use of Supplemental Nutrit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to chair an extended meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on 1st April 2026 at 7 pm, aiming to review the ongoing situation in West Asia and its potential consequences for India’s energy security, supply chains, and overall macroeconomic stability. The meeting comes shortly after the March 22 review, where the government conducted an assessment of essential commodities like food, fertilisers, fuel, and power in light of the escalating confli

WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, ordered the Trump administration to suspend construction of a proposed $400 million ballroom at the White House, a project that involved demolishing the historic East Wing. U.S. District Judge Richard Leon granted a preliminary injunction requested by a preservation advocacy group, temporarily halting further work on the project. The ruling represents a significant legal setback for former President Donald Trump?

Former MP and Telangana Jagruthi founder Kalvakuntla Kavitha has announced the launch of her new political party, Sarvodaya Telangana, marking a significant shift in the state’s political landscape. The party will officially be unveiled on April 25, 2026, at Advaya Conventions in Medchal near Hyderabad. The event is expected to introduce the party’s flag, ideology, and leadership direction, with

​MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s government announced on Friday, March 28, 2026, that it has identified signs of life for roughly one-third of the country’s 130,000 registered missing persons, a finding that immediately drew criticism from search groups and human rights advocates who questioned the methodology and intent behind the report. According to officials, a review of government databases—including vaccination records, civil registries, and tax filings—revealed that 40,367 individu

The Delhi governmentis undertaking a transformative step in the capital’s public healthcare system

The Indian government has moved to dismiss concerns over an LPG shortage, asserting that supplies have stabilized and are sufficient to meet the country’s demands. Government sources confirmed that oil refineries have increased LPG production by around 10% in response to earlier directives. Additional administrative measures have been implemented to curb hoarding and prevent malpractice in LPG distribution. The authorities have also extended the monitoring period for LPG distribut

Empowering Rural Women through Self-Help Groups (SHGs) The Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) has made a significant impact on empowering rural women by creating Self-Help Groups (SHGs). These groups enable women to access affordable loans, skill development programs, and crucial support to start or expand small businesses. Currently, over 10 crore rural women households are involved in more than 90 lakh SHGs, making it one

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy recently visited the Hyderabad home of newlywed actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna to offer his blessings and congratulations. The couple, who had kept their wedding private, had tied the knot on February 26 in an intimate ceremony in Udaipur with only close family and friends present. The wedding had long been speculated upon by fans, and the announcement of their union finally put those rumors to rest. Following their ceremony, Vijay and

Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda celebrated a grand Sathyanarayana Puja at their newly-built home in Thummanpet, Telangana, shortly after their wedding. The event, held in the presence of close family members and villagers, marked a traditional and heartfelt celebration of their union. As part of the ritual, the villagers warmly welcomed the newlyweds with vibrant music, dance performances, and traditional ceremonies. The couple received blessings from the elders of the village, who pe

Sri Lanka’s captain, Dasun Shanaka, has made a heartfelt request to the government following his team’s disappointing exit from the 2026 T20 World Cup. After being knocked out of the Super Eights by New Zealand, Shanaka blamed the "negative environment created outside" for their underwhelming performances. He urged the government to help shield players from criticism to protect their mental health. Shanaka expressed his sorrow for not delivering a victory that would make Sri Lan

The Indian government has issued a new directive requiring the six-stanza version of Vande Mataram to be sung or played at all official ceremonies and state functions. The rendition, lasting approximately three minutes and ten seconds, will now be mandatory during significant events, including the unfurling of the Tricolour, the arrival of the President at formal gatherings, and before and after their speeches. The government’s decision aims to ensure uniformity and consi

The US House of Representatives moved closer to preventing a government shutdown on Tuesday after Speaker Mike Johnson rallied Republican lawmakers behind a sweeping government funding bill, setting the stage for final passage of legislation designed to keep federal agencies operating through the end of the fiscal year. The procedural victory marked a critical step in advancing the appropriations package and reflected intense negotiations within the Republican conference to maintain unity ahe

A major development unfolded in Telangana politics on Saturday as the Special Investigation Team completed its first round of questioning of former chief minister K. Chandrashekar Rao in connection with the phone tapping case. The SIT officials arrived at KCR’s residence in Nandi Nagar earlier in the afternoon and began the inquiry at approximately 3:00 pm. What initially appeared to be a routine

The United States government entered a partial shutdown early Saturday after Congress failed to approve a full federal budget for fiscal year 2026 before the midnight deadline. While the lapse in funding has triggered formal shutdown procedures across several federal departments, congressional leaders from both parties indicated the disruption is likely to be brief, with a Senate-backed agreement expected to move through the House early next week. As a result of the missed deadline, an estim