The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) announced a statewide strike to demand a five-day workweek and the implementation of long-pending accords, which is expected to have an impact on banking services nationwide on January 27, 2026. The All India Bank Officers Confederation announced the decision in a circular on January 4. The Indian Banks’…
In order to discourage smuggling and promote indigenous agriculture, the Federation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA) called on the government to reverse the notified excise rates on tobacco products and change them to revenue-neutral rates. In a statement, FAIFA stated that maintaining farmer incomes, safeguarding jobs along the value chain, and coordinating economic policy…
Renowned NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has been announced as a key participant and Guest of Honor for the Kerala Literature Festival (KLF) 2026. KLF’s organizer, DC Books, announced the news on social media by posting a banner inviting Sunita Williams to the event. “Her name is etched in space,” the post says. We are thrilled…
As part of the consultation process for the Union Budget 2026–2027, which is expected to be presented in Parliament on February 1, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended talks with economists and sectoral specialists to gather recommendations on increasing economic growth and creating more jobs in the economy. Leading economists, professionals from a variety of fields,…
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh stressed that the Ministry is working tirelessly to strengthen India’s defense preparedness and that decisions made will help to enhance the Armed Forces’ operational capabilities after the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for various proposals of the Armed Forces. This follows the Defence Acquisition Council’s (DAC) Acceptance…
The flag of the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi temple has grown in popularity among pilgrims as a memento. At the Ram Janmbhoomi temple, a trader observed an increase in demand for the saffron flag since many tourists buy it as a memento. “We have placed a special order for the Ram Mandir flag because it is…
In what seems to be a standard exchange between the country’s top constitutional offices, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid President Droupadi Murmu a courtesy visit at Rashtrapati Bhavan. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan,” the Rashtrapati Bhavan posted on X to formally announce the meeting. Photos of the Prime…
The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), which will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2025, is one of India’s most significant rural infrastructure projects. The initiative, which was started to provide all-weather connectivity to formerly disconnected rural communities, has become a major factor in the expansion of agriculture, the creation of jobs, better access to…
The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which is India’s first women-led FTA with nearly all of the negotiation team being female, is a historic milestone, according to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal’s post, which PM Modi tweeted, emphasizes that India’s FTAs now go well beyond tariff reductions as…
According to the government, scheduled Indian airlines reported 22 safety infractions in 2024. Additionally, scheduled Indian airlines reported 21 instances of in-flight engine shutdowns in the same year. The Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Murlidhar Mohol, told the Lok Sabha that “all the occurrences are investigated to find the cause and prevent the recurrence.”…
