According to government sources, the mock drills will include the operationalization of air raid warning sirens, a rare and telling step typically associated with heightened threat perception and preparations for hostile engagement.

Explained: What mock drill means & why Home Ministry instructed to conduct it nationwide

The Union government announced on Tuesday that the Waqf (Amendment) Bill will be tabled in the Lok Sabha on April 2, soon after the Question Hour and will be followed by a comprehensive and detailed discussion extending up to eight hours. IANS brings a complete history and facts of the Bill and the controversy surrounding it.

Explained: The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 – Key changes, implications, and all you need to know

It was based on this strong view of the Prime Minister that the salary revision mechanism for MPs was changed from a discretionary decision by Parliament to a structured adjustment linked to inflation.

Explainer: All you need to know about the mechanism for revising MPs' salaries

As India moves closer to a major tax overhaul, the new Income-Tax Bill 2025 seeks to simplify the tax structure and to make it more transparent, efficient, and business-friendly.

Explained: Why Income-Tax Bill 2025 is a much-needed reform

India is a crucial market for metal, boasting over 300 million Facebook users and 500 million WhatsApp users, making it one of the company’s largest user bases globally.


Explainer, why Meta apologized to India for  Zuckerberg’s remark on the 2024 general elections

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has clarified that the increase in GST from 12 per cent to 18 per cent on the sale of second-hand EVs will apply only to business entities involved in the resale of used electric vehicles. This increase in GST does not apply to individuals selling second-hand electric vehicles

Explainer: All you need to know about the GST on EVs

From reducing GST rate on fortified rice kernel (FRK) to fully exempt GST on gene therapy, the 55th GST Council meeting, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, on Saturday made some key recommendations to provide relief to individuals and businesses.

Explained: Key recommendations of 55th GST Council meet

In a significant move to secure the financial future of young children in India, the government has launched the NPS Vatsalya pension scheme, which offers flexible contributions and investment options for parents or guardians.

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