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PM Modi calls for celebrating National Handloom Day

New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has called upon citizens to celebrate National Handloom Day on 7th August by promoting India's rich and diverse handloom traditions. "Share you... Read More


President Murmu presents 22 Awards to handloom weavers

New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- President Droupadi Murmu addressed the 12th National Handloom Day celebrations at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre in New Delhi today. The President presented 22 handloom a... Read More


Public Examinations Amendment Act, 2026: Key Provisions

New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- An explanation of whether public servants fall within the ambit of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Act, 2026. Published by HT Digital Content Servi... Read More


Ethanol blending in India: Separating facts from myths

New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- Ethanol is a high-octane fuel, with a research octane number of about 108.5, compared to 84.4 for petrol. E20 raises the effective octane rating of Indian petrol to around 95, imp... Read More


Lok Sabha to take up Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 today

New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- In the Lok Sabha, the Taxation and Other Laws ( Amendment) Bill, 2026 is listed for consideration and passing in today's business of the House. The Bill seeks to amend the Payment... Read More


Parliament passes Bill for the authorisation of appropriation of money to meet certain demands

New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- Parliament has passed the Appropriation (No - 3) Bill, 2026, with the Rajya Sabha returning the legislation to the Lok Sabha after a discussion. The Lok Sabha had already passed t... Read More


Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chairs meeting on strengthening the Territorial Army

New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today chaired a meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Defence focused on the Territorial Army in New Delhi. During... Read More


Bombay High Court convicts former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal in sexual assault case

New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- The Bombay High Court today convicted former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal in the 2013 sexual assault case involving a former junior colleague. A division bench of Justices Neela Go... Read More


PAC reaffirms ministerial-level interlocutor on Naga political peace process

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- Political Affairs Committee today reaffirmed its demand for the appointment of a ministerial-level interlocutor to advance the Naga political peace process and resolved to engage ... Read More


Tax Amendment Bill 2026 eases business, boost investment

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- The Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 has been introduced in the Lok Sabha today. The Bill brings major reforms across manufacturing, data-centre operations, mining, ... Read More