Delhi Police Cancels All Staff Leave Ahead of Jantar Mantar Protest

India imports 32 lakh tonnes of fertiliser in Q1, diversifies supply sources

India imported over 32 lakh tonnes of key fertilisers during the first quarter, complementing domestic production of 115.72 lakh tonnes in the same period. The government is actively diversifying its import sources to reduce dependence on any single supplier and mitigate supply chain risks. Long-term agreements are being finalised with overseas suppliers to ensure sustained fertiliser availability. India is also procuring water-soluble fertilisers from multiple countries to address domestic shortfalls. These measures reflect a broader strategy to strengthen agricultural input security across the country.

B'desh crisis: President resigns ahead of Hasina's return; reports of rift with govt

Cabinet approves stricter bill with 10-year jail, Rs 10 crore fine for paper leaks

The Union Cabinet has cleared a tougher anti-paper leak bill aimed at curbing examination fraud in India. The proposed legislation seeks to significantly increase penalties for those found guilty of leaking question papers. Under the new bill, the maximum jail term could reach up to 10 years, along with a fine of up to Rs 10 crore. The minimum prison sentence is also set to be raised from the current 3 years to 5 years, effectively doubling the punishment. The move signals the government's intent to take a harder stance against examination malpractice.

Cabinet approves two new railway lines connecting Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh