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New Delhi, March 11, 2026: EPS-95 pensioners on Wednesday called off their three-day protest at Jantar Mantar after several Members of Parliament appealed to them to withdraw the agitation and assured them of support for their long-pending demands. The protest had drawn elderly pensioners from multiple states demanding a minimum…
A Maharashtra village introduces a ₹500 fine for using ‘maa-behen’ slurs to discourage abusive language and promote respect for women New Delhi: A village in Maharashtra has introduced a new rule to stop people from using abusive language that targets women. The Gram Panchayat of Kolgaon has decided to impose…
Political leaders including Sanjay Singh, Shakti Singh Gohil and Nagesh Astikar extend support to thousands of EPS-95 pensioners at Jantar Mantar New Delhi, March 10, 2026: The three-day protest by EPS-95 pensioners at Jantar Mantar intensified on its second day as thousands of retired workers from states including Delhi, Uttar…
New GNLU–SILF report on crypto assets outlines regulatory models for Crypto Assets in India New Delhi, March 10, 2026: The Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), in partnership with the Society of Indian Law Firms (SILF), on Tuesday formally launched its project report titled “Crypto-Assets in India: Assessing the Case for…
India’s food service sector faces a growing LPG crisis as a shortage of commercial LPG cylinders disrupts restaurant operations. Hotels and eateries across several cities have started cutting menus and reducing kitchen services. The shortage affects cities such as Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai and Kolkata. Restaurants in these cities depend heavily…
Prakash Raj Reacts to LPG Shortage in Bengaluru, Mumbai and Chennai; Centre Says Steps Taken to Improve Supply New Delhi: Actor Prakash Raj has reacted to the LPG shortage being reported in several Indian cities such as Bengaluru, Mumbai and Chennai. The actor said the shortage is affecting homes, hotels…
Thousands of EPS-95 pensioners gather at Jantar Mantar from March 9 to March 11 under NAC President Ashok Raut, demanding a minimum monthly pension of ₹7,500, free medical care and implementation of higher pension provisions. New Delhi, March 9, 2026: Thousands of pensioners under the banner of the EPS-95 National…
Artisans from multiple traditional trades engaged with buyers, experts and officials through stalls, capacity-building sessions and digital market awareness programmes Hisar | March 8, 2026 The three-day PM Vishwakarma Exhibition-cum-Trade Fair concluded successfully on Saturday at Aggrasen Bhawan in Hisar, bringing together traditional artisans, government officials and market experts to…
New Delhi, March 7, 2026: The EPS-95 National Agitation Committee (NAC) has announced a three-day nationwide protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi from March 9 to March 11, bringing together pensioners from across the country to demand urgent reforms in the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS-95). The protest, led by…
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Friday declared the final results of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025, with Anuj Agnihotri securing All India Rank (AIR) 1. The results have drawn attention for the strong performance of women candidates, with 11 women featuring in the top 25 ranks. The…
