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Government spending on education below Unesco’s 15% standard

India’s education funding aligns with GDP standards but falls short of public spending goals. Completion rates for secondary schools lag behind national and UNESCO guidelines. This funding pattern emerges as countries shift focus from education financial targets. India’s extensive education initiatives benefit millions of students, yet the sector continues to grapple with persistent challenges despite

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Rijiju, Rahul trade barbs over women’s quota bill rollout

Union minister Kiren Rijiju called on LoP Rahul Gandhi to back the women’s reservation bill during their exchange. In response, Rahul Gandhi noted that the 2023 bill had already received unanimous approval. He raised concerns about the holdup in implementing the legislation and its connection to the delimitation process. Gandhi insisted on prompt action to

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6 years after NDA exit, Punjab’s SAD backs delimitation push

Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal now supports the women’s reservation law rollout. This move signals the government’s potential revival of the Constitution amendment bill. The government is also seeking support from DMK and NCP(SP) for the measure. The bill aims to increase Lok Sabha’s strength by fifty percent. Its timing remains uncertain as lawmakers

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Two memorials of 1962 war heroes figure in 27 places formally named in Arunachal

The Union government has formally named twenty-seven locations in Arunachal Pradesh. These places include memorials honoring Indian Army war heroes from past conflicts. Havildar Shere Thapa and Rifleman Jaswant Singh Rawat are among those recognized for bravery. Several strategically important mountain passes and a logistics hub were also officially identified. This action pays homage to

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Restore J&K statehood, says human rights forum

An advocacy group for human rights calls for the restoration of statehood and the repeal of the 2019 Reorganisation Act. They argue that statehood should not be contingent upon the regional security situation. The forum additionally demands statehood for Ladakh and its inclusion in the Sixth Schedule. Their report highlights police inadequacies despite court mandates

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Raids in four Kashmir districts in anti-national narrative case

On Saturday, Counter Intelligence Kashmir executed raids at five locations spread across the districts of Baramulla, Bandipora, Anantnag, and Shopian. During these operations, several electronic and digital storage devices were confiscated as part of an investigation into an anti-national narrative. As of now, no arrests have been reported in relation to this ongoing case.

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Kashmir route outpaces Manali as Ladakh tourism surges

In the period from January to July, Ladakh has welcomed a remarkable 330,332 tourists. Air travel continues to be the favored mode of access to this stunning union territory. Among road travelers, the route through Kashmir is increasingly popular over the Manali path. Enhanced infrastructure and well-planned events have fueled this tourism surge, with burgeoning

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FIR against 17 for assaulting 4 transporting bovines in J&K

Seventeen alleged cow vigilantes are facing legal action in Ramban after assaulting four men who were transporting bovines acquired from a police auction. The brutal incident, which occurred on August 4, resulted in one man suffering life-threatening injuries. This alarming event follows a fatal encounter in April, highlighting ongoing violence linked to cow protection. Investigations

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PM Modi speaks to US VP Vance, discusses ways to deepen India-US strategic partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with US Vice President JD Vance on Saturday. They discussed deepening the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership across key areas. PM Modi also congratulated JD Vance and his wife Usha Vance. The Prime Minister conveyed his best wishes to the growing family. This conversation focused on strengthening bilateral relations between

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Uttarakhand CM Dhami transfers Rs 146.32 crore pension benefits to 9.87 lakh beneficiaries

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday transferred Rs 146.32 crore in pension benefits through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to 9,87,017 beneficiaries under various pension schemes of the Social Welfare Department for July 2026.

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