Author: Deshwale National Desk

Andhra Pradesh politician and film star Pawan Kalyan has reignited the debate on India’s language policy, emphasising the need for a multilingual approach rather than prioritising just two languages. His comments come amid growing discussions on the National Education Policy (NEP) and language preferences in various states. India needs more languages, Not just two Speaking on the NEP, Pawan Kalyan argued that limiting India’s language focus to just Hindi and English is restrictive. He stressed that regional languages must be given equal importance to preserve India’s linguistic diversity. His remarks come in response to the ongoing debate over Tamil Nadu’s…

World Consumer Rights Day, observed annually on March 15, highlights the importance of consumer rights and protection. Established in 1983, this day commemorates President John F. Kennedy’s 1962 address to the US Congress, where he first recognised consumer rights. The 2025 theme, “A Just Transition to Sustainable Lifestyles,” emphasises making sustainable, healthy lifestyle choices accessible and affordable for all. It underscores the need for these transitions to uphold basic rights and needs, calling for stronger consumer protection and empowerment worldwide. In India, the Department of Consumer Affairs has launched initiatives to empower consumers and ensure a fair marketplace. Notably, the…

Mumbai Police has taken extensive measures to ensure public safety during Holi 2025 by deploying nearly 11,000 personnel across the city. This includes 1,767 police officers and 9,145 constables, supported by the State Reserve Police Force (SRPF), Riot Control Police (RCP), Quick Response Teams (QRT), and Home Guards. To maintain law and order, prohibitory orders have been issued from March 12 to March 17. These orders restrict actions that may cause public nuisance, such as offensive gestures, inappropriate public behaviour, and the forceful application of colours. Roadblocks will be set up at key locations, and additional patrolling will be conducted…

India’s healthcare sector relies on extensive data collection to monitor trends and improve services. Two key nationwide surveys—Household Social Consumption: Health and the National Family Health Survey (NFHS)—play a vital role in assessing public health and access to medical services. Household Social Consumption: Health Survey Conducted every five years by the National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), this survey provides critical data on: The latest available report from 2017-18 is accessible on the MoSPI website, offering insights into India’s evolving healthcare landscape. National Family Health Survey (NFHS) Conducted every three years by the…

The Department of Fisheries, under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, has introduced the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PM-MKSSY). This Central Sector Sub-scheme, part of the ongoing Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), is set for a four-year period from FY 2023-24 to FY 2026-27, with an estimated outlay of ₹6,000 crore. This includes ₹3,000 crore from public finance and an equal amount from private investment. Key components of PM-MKSSY: National fisheries digital platform (NFDP): Launched on 11th September 2024 under PM-MKSSY, the NFDP aims to formalise the Indian fisheries and aquaculture sector by creating a…

In a heartfelt ceremony, Mauritius has bestowed its highest civilian honour, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean (GCSK), upon India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. This accolade shines a light on the deep-rooted ties between the two nations. During the 57th National Day celebrations in Port Louis, President Dharambeer Gokhool presented the award to Modi. Accepting the honour, Modi expressed his gratitude, saying, “I accept this award with humility and gratitude. I dedicate it to your ancestors who came from India centuries ago and all their generations.” He further emphasised that this…

The National Housing Bank (NHB) has released its “Trends and Progress of Housing in India 2024” report, highlighting significant growth in the housing sector. As of 30 September 2024, individual housing loans outstanding reached ₹33.53 lakh crore, marking a 14% increase over the previous year. The report indicates that the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and Low-Income Groups (LIG) accounted for 39% of these loans, the Middle-Income Group (MIG) for 44%, and the High-Income Group (HIG) for 17%. During the half-year ending 30 September 2024, ₹4.10 lakh crore in individual housing loans were disbursed, with ₹9.07 lakh crore disbursed over the…

The Indian government has introduced the Immigration and Foreigners Bill 2025 to overhaul existing immigration laws. The bill proposes up to five years in jail and ₹5 lakh fines for individuals entering India without valid documents. It also strengthens visa regulations and grants authorities the power to deny visas on national security grounds. The bill aims to regulate the entry, stay, and departure of foreigners. It introduces mandatory registration and tracking for visitors and requires them to report address and employment changes. Non-compliance could lead to visa cancellations and deportations. Additionally, the law tightens rules against human trafficking and illegal…

The Telangana government has unveiled the Rajiv Yuva Vikasam scheme, aiming to provide financial assistance to unemployed youth from SC, ST, BC, and minority communities. Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka announced that the scheme will allocate ₹6,000 crore to support 5 lakh beneficiaries, each receiving ₹3 lakh to pursue self-employment opportunities. Application process and timeline The government will issue a notification on March 15, inviting applications from eligible candidates. The application window will remain open until April 5. Subsequently, authorities will verify applications between April 6 and May 31. Successful applicants will receive sanction letters on June 2, coinciding…

વાયુસેનાના વડા (CAS) એર ચીફ માર્શલ એપી સિંહે વિકસતા ભૂ-વ્યૂહાત્મક પરિદૃશ્યમાં ઉભરતા સુરક્ષા પડકારોનો સામનો કરવા માટે ઝડપી ક્ષમતા વધારવાની જરૂરિયાત પર ભાર મૂક્યો. તેઓ વેલિંગ્ટન સ્થિત ડિફેન્સ સર્વિસીસ સ્ટાફ કોલેજ (DSSC) ખાતે કાયમી ફેકલ્ટી સાથે 80માં સ્ટાફ કોર્સમાં ઉપસ્થિત ભારતીય સશસ્ત્ર દળોના વિદ્યાર્થી અધિકારીઓને સંબોધિત કરી રહ્યા હતા. સીએસએ એ 11-12 માર્ચ 2025ના રોજ ડીએસએસસીની મુલાકાત લીધી હતી. એર ચીફ માર્શલ એપી સિંહે કોર્સ અધિકારીઓને પરિવર્તનને સ્વીકારવા, બદલાતા જોખમોનું વિવેચનાત્મક મૂલ્યાંકન કરવા અને ભવિષ્યના સંઘર્ષો માટે અનુકૂલનશીલ વ્યૂહરચના ડિઝાઇન કરવાનો આગ્રહ કર્યો હતો. સંયુક્ત કાર્યના મહત્વ પર ભાર મૂકતા, તેમણે લડાઈ અસરકારકતા વધારવા માટે ત્રણેય સેવાઓ વચ્ચે સંકલિત તાલીમ અને ઓપરેશનલ સિનર્જીની જરૂરિયાત પર ભાર મૂક્યો હતો. તેમના સંબોધનમાં, સીએસએ એ ભારતીય વાયુસેના (IAF), તેની ચાલી…