Last Updated: October 11, 2026

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    Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit appointed new IAF chief, to succeed AP Singh

    New Delhi: The Central government on Tuesday cleared the appointment of Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit as the next Chief of the Air Staff. Ashutosh Dixit will take charge as the nation’s 29th Indian Air Force Chief on October 31, with his tenure lasting until December 31, 2028. Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit is presently serving as.

    SC gives Centre six weeks to draft policy on acid attack survivors’ rail travel

    New Delhi: The Central government accepted a proposal for offering concessional travel facilities to acid attack survivors, prompting the Supreme Court to give the government six weeks to submit a draft policy on the issue, a lawyer said. The policy will help grant concessions in railway travel to acid attack survivors who need to undertake.

    No cloudburst in Assam during July floods, 71 families get ex‑gratia: Centre

    New Delhi: The Central Government on Wednesday clarified that no cloudburst was reported in Assam during the floods in July 2026, stating that the deluge was caused by incessant rainfall in Assam, neighbouring Arunachal Pradesh, and Nagaland. Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai made the clarification in a written reply to an unstarred.

    Motion to send FCRA Bill to JPC adopted in Lok Sabha amid Opposition uproar

    New Delhi: The Central government’s resolution to refer the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) was accepted by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday amid massive uproar by the Opposition members. The JPC will consist of 21 MPs from the Lok Sabha and 10 Rajya Sabha members. “The Committee shall.

    Centre Releases Rs 1.09 Lakh Crore Tax Devolution to States to Boost Capital Expenditure

    The Central government has released an additional Rs 1,09,019 crore in tax devolution to state governments ahead of the regular August allocation. The move aims to strengthen state finances and accelerate infrastructure, welfare, and development projects.

    BJP-Led Central Government Banned the Film to Hide Congress’s Atrocities During Punjab’s Dark Era: Dhaliwal

    The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab has strongly condemned the removal of the film Satluj, based on the life of human rights activist Shaheed

    Parliament Panel Likely to Retain 30-Day Custody Rule for PM, CMs; Report Due July 17

    New Delhi: A Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the proposed Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill is likely to retain one of its most debated provisions, which proposes the removal of the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers and other ministers if they remain in judicial custody for 30 consecutive days in connection with serious criminal offences, according to.

    Govt hikes export duty on diesel to Rs 14/litre, ATF to Rs 12.5/litre; no change in fuel for domestic consumption

    The Central government on Monday hiked the export duties levied on diesel by Rs 14 per litre and Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) by Rs 12.5 per litre, with no change in the rates of duty on petrol.

    PMO Staff Congratulate PM Modi on Becoming Country’s Longest-Serving Prime Minister

    The officials of the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India's longest-serving elected PM.

    PM Modi becomes India’s longest-serving elected PM; surpasses Jawaharlal Nehru

    New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday became India’s longest-serving Prime Minister, marking 12 years at the helm of the Central government. PM Modi crossed former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru’s record with 4,399 days in office as an elected Prime Minister. Nehru’s tenure from 1952 onwards is considered for this comparison, as he headed.

    Centre shunts out CBSE Chairman and Secretary over OSM row, probe panel set up 

    In a significant clampdown, the Central government on Tuesday transferred CBSE Chairman and Secretary and formed an inquiry committee to conduct a thorough probe into the On-Screen marking controversy.