YEIDA residential plot scheme: Registration begins, check important dates, number of plots, and other details

Noida: YEIDA Residential Plot Scheme Registration: In a piece of good news for people dreaming of building a house near Noida International Airport, Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has announced a residential plot scheme. The registration for the scheme has started and will be open for a month. If you are willing to apply … Read more

Women can now work in bars as Bengal Assembly passes Finance Bill | Know key amendments to 1909 Excise Act

Kolkata: West Bengal Finance Bill 2025: In a significant legislative move, the West Bengal Assembly has passed the West Bengal Finance Bill 2025, which includes key amendments to the Bengal Excise Act, 1909, most notably lifting the prohibition on women working in bars, a provision previously deemed discriminatory. The bill, tabled by Minister of State Chandrima Bhattacharya, … Read more

Russia, Ukraine agree on Black Sea ceasefire amid ongoing war: Why is it important? Explained

New Delhi: Black Sea ceasefire: In a significant diplomatic development amid the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, both countries have agreed to eliminate the use of force in the Black Sea. This came following parallel negotiations with US officials in Saudi Arabia. However, the Kremlin has emphasised that a maritime ceasefire would only take effect … Read more

How Central govt’s ‘Sahkar Taxi’, a cooperative-based ride-hailing service, will benefit drivers | Explained

New Delhi: In a significant development, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah has announced that the Central government will introduce ‘Sahkar’ taxi, a cooperative-run ride-hailing service modelled after Uber and Ola. While addressing a debate in Lok Sabha, Amit Shah said the initiative is in line with the Prime Minister’s slogan “sahkar se samriddhi” … Read more