The Economic Survey 2025 has flagged achieving foundational numeracy literacy, early education, emotional learning, as well as the high cost of medical education in a section on education. Noting that the expenditure on education has grown at a CAGR of 12% from ₹ 5.8 lakh crore in FY21 to ₹9.2 lakh crore in FY25 (BE), […]
Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V. Anantha Nageswaran in the Economic Survey tabled on Friday (January 31, 2025) observed that the Union Government’s indicators for determining fiscal discipline have improved “progressively”. Additionally, the CEA also noted that the overall tax revenue position of State governments appeared better as of November last year. This was on account […]
Former deputy general secretary of Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) Aadhav Arjuna, and AIADMK IT wing joint secretary C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar joined the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) in the presence of the party president Vijay at the party headquarters in Panaiyur on Friday (January 31, 2025). Both leaders have been given key postings in the party, […]
The BJP spent ₹1,737.68 crore for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, according to the expenditure report submitted by the party to the Election Commission of India (ECI). Of the total amount, ₹884.45 crore was spent on general party propaganda, while ₹853.23 crore was allocated for candidate-related expenses. Around ₹611.50 crore was spent on media advertisements […]
The Rashtrapati Bhavan Press Secretary on Friday (January 31, 2025) reacted to the media reports of the former Congress president Sonia Gandhi’s reaction to President Droupadi Murmu’s address to both Houses of Parliament and called it “in poor taste, unfortunate and entirely avoidable”. “The poor lady, the President, was getting very tired by the end…she […]
Overexposure to social media, lack of exercise, not spending enough time with one’s family and overwork (hours exceeding 55-60 per week) has worsened mental well-being among Indians, said the Economic Survey 2024-25, tabled in Parliament on Friday, January 31, 2025, by Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman. Hostile work cultures and excessive […]
Once confined to folklore and fantasy, mermaiding — the art of swimming with a monofin mimicking the grace of a mermaid — has evolved into a full-fledged sport, performance art, and even a fitness regimen. From the shimmering shores of the Philippines to aquariums in the US and Europe, this unique discipline is capturing hearts […]
The Madras High Court on Friday (January 31, 2025) dismissed a writ appeal filed by Nithyananda, of Bidadi in Karnataka, against Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) department’s decision to appoint executive officers to administer the properties of four mutts here. A Division Bench of Justices R. Subramanian and C. Kumarappan refused to […]
The Supreme Court on Friday (January 31, 2025) refused to entertain a PIL against the practice of charging an additional fee for “VIP darshan” and according of “preferential, selective and special treatment” to a certain class of people in temples. A Bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar said it was for […]
Social activist Rahul Easwar has proposed the formation of a commission for men in Kerala on the lines of Kerala Women’s Commission and Kerala State Youth Commission as a platform for “men who face fabricated harassment cases.” He said he plans to move the idea in the State Legislative Assembly with the help of MLA […]
