Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked his 76th birthday and 25 years in public life. Leaders across parties and states lit lamps and offered wishes. BJP organised nationwide events. The Election Commission froze the Trinamool Congress name and “flowers and grass” symbol amid a factional dispute between Mamata Banerjee and a rival group. Both sides were […]
Union Cabinet raised the mandatory EPFO wage ceiling from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 a month, effective immediately. More than 51 lakh additional workers are expected to come under provident fund, pension and insurance cover. Annual government outgo estimated around ₹11,339 crore. Employers’ contributions will rise. India and Pakistan traded formal protests after the Arabian Sea naval
India is likely to sustain 7%+ growth in FY 2026–27 despite global headwinds, according to the Finance Minister
PM Narendra Modi departed for a two-day state visit to Uzbekistan before heading to Kyrgyzstan for the SCO Summit, emphasizing security, connectivity and a terrorism-free region.youtubejamestownsun The death toll from the Nepal–Tibet floods neared 600; MEA updates indicate 320 Indians and 100 of Indian origin still missing, with NDRF and HADR assets deployed.economictimes+1youtube Kolkata Police
Finance Minister begins North America visit. Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to visit Canada and the United States from August 25 to September 2 to meet investors, corporate executives and representatives connected with the G20. The visit is intended to strengthen investment links and advance economic cooperation.economictimes · Iran crisis creates an energy challenge for India.