Three cubs born to Namibian cheetah in Kuno Park Namibian cheetah Aasha has given birth to three cubs at the Kuno National Park (KNP) located in Sheopur district of Madhya Pradesh The Hindu · Jan 3, 2024
One year after Supreme Court verdict, EPFO releases FAQs for implementing higher pension EPFO issues FAQs on implementing Supreme Court verdict on higher Provident Fund pension. FAQs clarify documentary evidence required for joint option, calculation of pensionable salary, and date of commencement of pension. The Hindu · Dec 13, 2023
Delhi's air quality remains in 'very poor' category, overall AQI at 374 The air quality in the national capital was on Friday recorded in 'very poor' category on Friday. As per the Central Pollution Control Board, the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) at Anand Vihar, Delhi stood at 374 on Friday morning. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Dec 8, 2023
Minister promises action on EPFO higher pension delay Union Labour Minister Bhupender Yadav met representatives of employees and employers in the Central Board of Trustees (CBT) of the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to discuss HR and administrative issues. Complaints of delays in processing joint options of employees for higher pension were raised. The Hindu · Nov 28, 2023
EC issues notice to Karnataka government over advertisements in newspapers in poll-bound Telangana EC issues notice to Karnataka govt. for violating Model Code of Conduct by publishing ads in Telangana. BJP lodged complaint, citing RPA & MCC violations. BRS also made similar complaint. EC seeks explanation by Tuesday The Hindu · Nov 27, 2023
BJP says Karnataka government advertisements in Telangana media ‘violative of rules’ BJP accuses Congress of violating Representation of the People Act & Model Code of Conduct by publishing ads in Telangana media ahead of Assembly election. Union Minister Bhupender Yadav and former Union Minister Prakash Javadekar urge EC to take action. Sudhanshu Trivedi and Om Pathak ask Congress if ads were… The Hindu · Nov 27, 2023
Advani turns 96; PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh visit him Greeting LK Advani on his 96th birthday, PM Modi, Amit Shah, Venkaiah Naidu, Nitin Gadkari, Rajnath Singh, JP Nadda, S Jaishankar, Nirmala Sitharaman, Bhupender Yadav, Praful Patel and Anurag Thakur praised his dedication to nation-building and contribution to BJP. The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023
Unpacking Indian Supreme Court’s verdict on same-sex marriage India’s top court stops short of allowing equal marriage, but recognises the rights of gay couples. Al Jazeera · Oct 17, 2023
Rajasthan gets fifth tiger reserve as NTCA gives nod to Dholpur-Karauli reserve Rajasthan has acquired its fifth tiger reserve as National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) gave its final approval to Dholpur-Karauli Reserve, Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav announced on Tuesday. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Aug 22, 2023
39 MNCs come together for circular economy coalition Embracing a circular economy model enables transition from the linear “take-make-waste” paradigm and embrace a more sustainable and regenerative approach, said Union Minister Bhupender Yadav at the launch of Resource Efficiency Circular Economy Industry Coalition (RECEIC) on the sidelines of the 4th G-20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group (ECSWG)… The Hindu · Jul 27, 2023
Gig workers demand model law, labour rights, social security Gig and platform workers protest in Delhi, demand model law for social and job security. 12M workers face exploitation, wage theft, illegal termination, mental torture and unfair labour practices. The Hindu · Jul 27, 2023
EPFO’s IT system collapsing, software causing wastage of time: officers send SOS to Centre Warning that any delays in procuring new servers and hardware will cost the EPFO and its members “dearly”, the EPF Officers’ Association (EPFOA) has pointed out that they maintain over 25 crore employees’ PF accounts, with a massive corpus of ₹21 lakh crore. The Hindu · Jul 26, 2023
Mamata rattled as BJP fighting corruption: Bhupender Yadav on Bengal CM's allegation against BSF West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is rattled as the BJP is fighting corruption and taking the country on the path of progress, Union Minister Bhupender Yadav said on June 27 as he hit out at the TMC chief following her allegation that BSF jawans are intimidating voters in the… The Hindu · Jun 27, 2023
Labour 20 meet lays emphasis on universal social security Union Minister for Labour and Employment Bhupender Yadav, addressing the Labour 20 (L20), — the meeting of trade unions of G20 countries — on June 23 said the two statements adopted by the unions on universalisation of social security and the portability of social security funds and on empowering women… The Hindu · Jun 23, 2023
The Hindu · Jun 12, 2023 Opposition-ruled States discriminating against OBCs: Bhupendra Yadav Union Minister for environment and labour Bhupender Yadav on Monday stepped up the BJP’s attack on the Opposition by citing a recent report of the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) to accuse the Rajasthan, West Bengal, Punjab and Bihar governments of discriminating against the Other Backward Classes (OBC)
The Hindu · May 4, 2023 Give an opportunity to pre-2014 retirees to avail of higher PF pensions: Kerala MP Kerala MP John Brittas, in a letter to Union Labour Minister Bhupender Yadav said the Supreme Court’s November 2022 judgement “does not negate the right of higher pension” for pre-2014 retirees; he also said the online portal for those who wished to avail themselves of higher PF pension was riddled…
The Hindu · Apr 28, 2023 Karnataka Assembly elections | BJP asks ECI to file criminal case against Kharge for ‘poisonous snake’ remark The BJP on April 28 asked the Election Commission to file a criminal case against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and bar him from campaigning for the upcoming Karnataka Assembly election, over his comment comparing Prime Minister Narendra Modi to a “poisonous snake”
Reuters · Apr 21, 2023 Parliament, not courts, best place to debate same-sex marriage, India minister says India's parliament, not a court of law, is the best place to debate the issue of same-sex marriage, an influential government minister said on Friday, as the country's top court heard appeals asking for such unions to be recognised.
The New Daily · Apr 16, 2023 G7 nations formally declare their intention to speed transition to renewables Energy and environment ministers from the Group of Seven wealthy nations have formally vowed to speed the shift to renewables
Al Jazeera · Mar 29, 2023 India announces birth of cheetah cubs 70 years after extinction Four cubs were born to one of the eight Namibian cheetahs that were relocated to India last year.
Newslaundry · Jan 30, 2023 Red-flagged 11 times over green concerns, but Karnataka rail project proposal may get bigger Rejected at least 10 times by statutory bodies, the mega Hubballi-Ankola rail project has now ostensibly met the same fate at the hands of a seven-member inspection committee of the National Board for Wildlife.
The Times of India · Jan 11, 2023 Rs 2,600 crore to promote RuPay debit card, new cooperative societies: Key decisions taken by Union Cabinet NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday announced certain key decisions with regard to RuPay debit cards and setting up of multi-state cooperative societies.
The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2022 Indian capital battles dangerous levels of air pollution Haze and smog have enveloped the skyline of India's capital region leading to a ban on construction activity, the closing of factories and the use of water sprinklers and anti-smog guns to fight air quality that has hit dangerous levels
The Hindu · Oct 11, 2022 Meetings on labour codes fail to evolve consensus Majority of the trade unions urge Bhupender Yadav to withdraw the four codes; outfits including the BMS demand that the Centre immediately convene the Indian Labour Conference
The Hindu · Sep 27, 2022 Survey shows increase in employment in fourth quarter of last fiscal, manufacturing largest contributor Estimated employment in nine non-farm sectors rose from 3.14 crore during September-December 2021 to 3.18 crore in January-March 2022, says Labour Minister Bhupender Yadav; marginal increase in participation of women workers