New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Senior IPS officer Praveen Sood will continue as Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for another year, following a decision by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet to extend his tenure beyond May 24, 2026. An order was issued in this regard on Wednesday.The move ensures continuity at the helm of India’s premier investigating agency, where Sood has overseen several high‑profile cases and strengthened institutional coordination.The extension was ap…
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New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Aiming to promote Ease of Living, Delhi Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu has catalysed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to begin a Single Window Clearance System under the Online Building Permit System (OBPS), an official said on Tuesday. The new facility launched by the DDA will enable faster, transparent, and citizen-centric building approvals and achieve marked improvements over the previous processes, which, more often than not, lead to unnecessary red tape, p…
Patna, May 11 (IANS) In a major governance initiative aimed at resolving public grievances efficiently, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary on Monday launched the ‘Sahyog Portal’ and Helpline Number 1100. The Chief Minister inaugurated the system remotely from the ‘Samvad’ hall at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat, located at 4 Deshratna Marg.The portal (sahyog.bihar.gov.in) features a real-time monitoring system designed to ensure transparency and accountability in grievance re…
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday published the index cards and statistical reports for the elections to the Legislative Assemblies and bye-elections 2026 within a record 72 hours of the declaration of results.The data release covers all 830 Assembly constituencies where the election process concluded on May 6.Digital updating and faster publication of the index cards and statistical reports are among the over 30 initiatives taken in the last one year by th…
Washington, May 8 (IANS) Lawmakers in the US House of Representatives have move a legislation to ban members of Congress and their staff from trading on prediction markets. It comes days after the Senate unanimously adopted similar restrictions amid growing scrutiny over potential insider trading and ethics concerns.Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson of Iowa on Thursday introduced a resolution to amend House rules and prohibit lawmakers, congressional staff and House officers from entering a…
Amaravati, May 7 (IANS) The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) has sought complete transparency in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Andhra Pradesh.YSRCP General Secretary and MLC Lella Appi Reddy has written to the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Andhra Pradesh requesting that recognised political parties be provided with the complete list of Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and voter data in a searchable digital format.Appi Reddy urged the CEO to share constituency-wise and booth-…
Bhopal, May 7 (IANS) More than 1.70 lakh marriages have been solemnised under the Chief Minister Kanya Vivah/Nikah Scheme in Madhya Pradesh between December 2023 and April 2026, with financial assistance of nearly Rs 1,000 crore disbursed so far, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Thursday. Addressing a mass marriage ceremony virtually from his official residence, the Chief Minister said the scheme has significantly eased the financial burden on families, especially those from economically weake…
Ujjain, May 6 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav conducted a surprise inspection of a wheat procurement centre in Ujjain on Tuesday and warned officials that negligence in the process would not be tolerated. The Chief Minister visited the Agro Steel Silo centre at Manpura village, under Datana and Surjanwasa Service Cooperative Societies, to review the ongoing procurement arrangements. He inspected weighing systems, storage facilities, payment procedures, and basic amenities provid…
Washington, April 27 (IANS) The White House Correspondents’ Association praised law enforcement after a shooting at its annual dinner venue, saying swift action ensured the safety of the President, senior officials and thousands of attendees.“Last night’s shooting at the Washington Hilton was a harrowing moment for everyone in attendance,” WHCA President Weijia Jiang said in a statement, describing the incident as a serious disruption at one of Washington’s most closely watched events….
Bhopal, April 25 (IANS) Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday held a comprehensive review of wheat and gram procurement arrangements in Raisen district, covering all four districts of his parliamentary constituency, Vidisha. The meeting focused on ensuring transparency, timely procurement, and making the system more convenient for farmers during the ongoing rabi marketing season.Chouhan said the government’s priority is to ensure that no farmer faces any difficulty…