Assisted dying: Government concerns over timeline

Assisted dying: Government concerns over timeline

The government has expressed concerns about the timeline for implementing assisted dying, the BBC understands, before measures were tabled to delay when it could be available. Kim Leadbeater, the Labour MP bringing the bill, said she was “disappointed” to be proposing deferring when it must be in force by until 2029. Some MPs expressed concern … Read more

If Bihar has to change, then government has to be changed, says Congress leader Pawan Khera

If Bihar has to change, then government has to be changed, says Congress leader Pawan Khera

Congress leader Pawan Khera addresses a press conference at Scada Business centre, in Patna on March 23, 2025. | Photo Credit: ANI Congress leader Pawan Khera on Sunday (March 23, 2025) lashed out at the Nitish Kumar-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government of Bihar over the issues of development and law and order. He was … Read more

Indian students in US must follow local laws, says government amid deportations

Indian students in US must follow local laws, says government amid deportations

Indian students in the US should comply with American laws, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday following the detention of a postdoctoral fellow at the Georgetown University and self-deportation of another student to Canada. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the two Indians did not reach out to the Indian missions … Read more

Government simplifies family pension rules for divorced, separated women

Government simplifies family pension rules for divorced, separated women

In a significant move to enhance financial security for women, the government has amended its family pension rules. It is possible for a daughter who is divorced or separated to claim her deceased father’s pension directly, without having to wait for a legal decision. The changes, announced by Union Minister Jitendra Singh, now allow divorced … Read more

NHS England to be scrapped as role returns to government control

NHS England to be scrapped as role returns to government control

Becky Morton Political reporter Starmer announces he is abolishing NHS England NHS England will be abolished and brought under “democratic control” in an attempt to cut bureaucracy and duplication, Sir Keir Starmer has announced. The organisation, which oversees the country’s health service, will be brought into the Department of Health, and the PM said the … Read more

Will Musk’s Ties to Trump & DOGE Lead to Long-Term Problems for Tesla?

Will Musk’s Ties to Trump & DOGE Lead to Long-Term Problems for Tesla?

President Donald Trump getting out of the Tesla he purchased. He is accompanied by Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Image: Truth Social/@realDonaldTrump   On March 10, Tesla shares dropped more than 15%, hitting their lowest point since late October. On March 11, Trump gave a speech on the White House driveway to declare his support for … Read more

Tamil Nadu government refusing to implement NEP for political reasons: Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar

Tamil Nadu government refusing to implement NEP for political reasons: Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar

Union Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar in New Delhi on March 11, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI Union Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar on Tuesday (March 11, 2025) dubbed the Tamil Nadu government “hypocrite”, accusing it of refusing to implement National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 as part of a political agenda … Read more

Government backs paid miscarriage bereavement leave

Government backs paid miscarriage bereavement leave

The government has said it supports paid bereavement leave for couples who experience a miscarriage. Business Minister Justin Madders told MPs he “fully accepts” the principle of bereavement leave for pregnancy loss and promised to look at adding the right to the Employment Rights Bill. Currently employees are eligible for parental bereavement leave if they … Read more

Madhya Pradesh BJP government denying tribals their rights, usurping their land: Congress

Madhya Pradesh BJP government denying tribals their rights, usurping their land: Congress

All India Adivasi Congress chairman Vikrant Bhuria addresses a press conference, at AICC HQ in New Delhi on March 3, 2025. | Photo Credit: ANI NEW DELHI The BJP government in Madhya Pradesh plans to privatise 40% of the State’s forests and seeks to displace tribals from their natural habitat, the Congress party alleged on … Read more

Trump Vows to Make America the ‘Crypto Capital of the World’ With US Crypto Reserve

Trump Vows to Make America the ‘Crypto Capital of the World’ With US Crypto Reserve

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on March 2 the first five cryptocurrencies that will form a U.S. strategic crypto reserve: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Solana, and Cardano. Bitcoin and Ethereum are the two largest cryptocurrencies in the world by market value. By establishing a crypto reserve, the U.S. becomes a direct stakeholder in the digital asset … Read more