Centre Launches BHAVYA Scheme to Develop 100 Plug-and-Play Industrial Parks with ₹33,660 Crore Outlay
The Union Government has launched the BHAVYA scheme with an outlay of ₹33,660 crore to set up 100 plug-and-play industrial parks across India. Announcing the guidelines on Saturday, Union Minister Piyush Goyal stated that the initiative aims to boost manufacturing, attract investments, and generate large-scale employment opportunities.
Government Rejects Rumours of Monetising Gold from Temples and Homes
The Centre has firmly dismissed rumours that it plans to monetise gold lying in temples and households, calling them false and misleading. The Finance Ministry clarified on Tuesday that it has no such intention and urged citizens to rely only on official sources.
Severe Heatwave Intensifies Across North and Central India; Delhi on Orange Alert
Heatwave conditions are set to worsen in northwest and central India this week, with temperatures rising further. The India Meteorological Department has issued warnings for several states, including an orange alert for Delhi where the mercury may touch 45°C. Monsoon onset is expected around May 26 in Kerala.
V.D. Satheesan sworn in as Kerala Chief Minister with full cabinet in historic ceremony
Congress veteran takes oath along with 20-member cabinet in Thiruvananthapuram, marking a rare simultaneous swearing-in after nearly 60 years and signalling UDF's strong return to power in the southern state.
IMD Revamps Heatwave Alerts with Percentile Threshold for Humid Areas
India Meteorological Department plans significant update to heatwave criteria to better capture dangerous humid conditions in coastal regions, moving beyond absolute temperature thresholds.
My Remarks Distorted: CJI Surya Kant Clarifies ‘Cockroach’ Comment, Says He Is Proud of Indian Youth
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant clarified his controversial courtroom observations where he compared certain individuals to "cockroaches" and "parasites," stating that a section of the media had misrepresented his words.
Kolkata Police DC Shantanu Sinha Biswas arrested by ED in fraud case
In a major move, the Enforcement Directorate on Thursday arrested Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Shantanu Sinha Biswas. The senior officer is accused of links to a land-grabbing and extortion network involving criminal Sona Pappu.
“NEET to transition to computer-based format next year”, confirms Dharmendra Pradhan
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan confirmed that the NEET-UG re-examination will be held on June 21, 2026, following a paper leak. The government has also decided to shift the medical entrance test to a computer-based format from 2027
NEET UG Re-exam Date Out: June 21 Fixed Amid Intense CBI Paper Leak Probe
The National Testing Agency has scheduled the fresh medical entrance test for June 21, 2026, following the cancellation of the May 3 exam. The move comes as the CBI intensifies its investigation into the paper leak syndicate.
Indian Rupee Hits Record Low as Dollar Surge Pushes Currency to 95.73
Rupee slips to an all-time low against the US dollar despite temporary recovery amid higher import duties on gold and silver and pressure from rising global crude oil prices.
