ALWAR, India — Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday launched Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) programmes for PM-KISAN and the Crop Insurance Scheme in Rajasthan’s Alwar, linking the initiatives to the government’s vision of a developed India by 2047. At a public gathering, Shah also distributed government job appointment letters to 10,580 youths and announced development projects running into thousands of crores.
श्रेणी: INDIA
🇮🇳 INDIA NEWS | The Stories Shaping the Nation
📰 Politics • Government • Economy • National Affairs • Breaking Updates
⚡ Stay informed with the latest news from India, covering politics, government decisions, economy, society, major national developments and stories making headlines across the country.
Suvendu Adhikari Warns TMC Leaders May Intimidate Asish Banerjee’s Family
HOWRAH, India — West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday raised concerns over the death of former TMC MLA Asish Banerjee, alleging that “corrupt individuals” within the Trinamool Congress could attempt to intimidate his family. Banerjee was found dead at a TMC party office in Birbhum, with district police saying that a suicide note was recovered.
CM Rekha Gupta Launches 25 Atal Canteens, Delhi Reaches 100 Outlets
NEW DELHI, India — Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday launched 25 new Atal Canteens in the national capital, taking the total number of outlets under the scheme to 100. The expansion came on the death anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, with the Delhi government saying the canteens will provide nutritious meals for ₹5 to workers and families in need.
PM Modi Speech 2026: Why Exam Protests Were Not Mentioned
NEW DELHI, India — Prime Minister Narendra Modi used his Independence Day address from the Red Fort to place young Indians at the centre of his vision for a developed India, announcing free online coaching for competitive examinations and AI training for one crore youngsters. However, his nearly 75-minute speech did not directly mention the recent youth protests over paper leaks, recruitment irregularities or the Gen-Z-led demonstrations that had drawn attention across the country.
Azadi Chants Return to India’s Youth Protests
NEW DELHI, India — The word “Azadi”, once at the centre of intense political controversy on Indian university campuses, has returned as a prominent chant among a new generation of student protesters. During the 2026 youth-led demonstrations in New Delhi, the slogan was heard alongside demands for education reforms, following protests over examination irregularities and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Maharashtra FDA Targets Blinkit, Zepto and Swiggy
MUMBAI, India — Maharashtra’s food safety authorities have intensified inspections of the state’s rapidly expanding quick-commerce sector, suspending the food licences of 12 warehouses operated by Blinkit, Zepto and Swiggy’s Instamart after inspectors reported cockroach infestations and other hygiene violations. The action is part of a wider crackdown led by state food safety chief Tukaram Mundhe, which has also targeted restaurants and food outlets across Maharashtra.