Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), one of India’s largest IT employers, has temporarily suspended physical operations at its Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) facility in Nashik  and instructed employees to work from home until further notice. The decision follows a major police investigation triggered by serious allegations of sexual harassment, exploitation, and religious coercion involving several senior employees at the unit. The controversy has drawn widespread attention

India has officially begun Census 2027 , initiating one of the largest administrative and statistical exercises in the world. The process commenced with President Droupadi Murmu  becoming the first citizen to complete self-enumeration at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Shortly after, Prime Minister Narendra Modi  also participated in the digital process, encouraging citizens to take part actively. This symbolic beginning highlights the importance of the census in shaping governance and n

India has taken a landmark step in modernizing governance with the launch of Census 2027 , the country’s first fully digital population census. Beginning on April 1, 2026, this ambitious exercise marks a decisive shift away from traditional paper-based enumeration to a technology-driven system powered by mobile applications and online platforms. As the world’s largest census operation, this transition reflects India’s growing digital capabilities and its commitment to improvi

India is set to embark on a historic administrative exercise with the launch of its first fully digital census beginning April 1 across select states. This marks a significant departure from the traditional pen-and-paper approach that has defined census  operations for decades. Originally scheduled for 2021 but delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the upcoming census  will not only update crucial demographic data but also redefine how such large-scale national exercises are

India is preparing to undertake one of its most significant administrative exercises with the launch of its first fully digital census, scheduled for 2027. Union Home Minister Amit Shah  recently unveiled a series of digital platforms along with two official mascots to support the upcoming enumeration process. This initiative represents a major shift from the traditional paper-based census system to a modern, technology-driven approach designed to enhance efficiency, accuracy

The Indian Army has undertaken a significant initiative to strengthen grassroots security in Jammu and Kashmir’s Chenab  Valley by training Village Defence Guards (VDGs) in Doda district. Around 150 local volunteers, including women, drawn from 17 remote villages along the Doda–Chamba border are being trained to protect their communities in a region marked by difficult terrain and persistent security challenges. The programme reflects a growing emphasis on community participa

The Union Cabinet has approved the long-awaited Census of India 2027, marking a historic shift as the country prepares for its first fully digital population count. With an allocated budget of ₹11,718.24 crore, the upcoming census is set to become the world’s largest digital enumeration exercise, bringing transformative changes in how demographic data is collected, stored and utilised for governance. Census officials collect details from village women during first phase of th

Introduction Over the past decade, India has repeatedly been criticised by international commentators and sections of the global media for adopting stricter immigration controls. These criticisms often paint India as inward-looking or excessively cautious, implying that it stands alone in restricting inflows of migrants. Yet this narrative collapses the moment one looks beyond India’s borders. Across Europe, North America, Australia , and parts of Asia, governments are rapidl

India has entered a transformative new phase in its labour landscape with the formal implementation of four major labour codes—marking the largest reform of worker-rights legislation since independence. Replacing 29 outdated laws and consolidating them into a streamlined framework, the new codes promise improved security, higher transparency, better safety and significantly enhanced welfare for nearly forty crore workers across the country. This shift does not merely update l

Bihar’s  2025 Assembly election has delivered one of the most decisive mandates the state has seen in decades. The National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and supported by Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal (United), crossed the two-thirds majority mark with ease. Early trends and final counts combined suggest the alliance is poised to control over 200 seats in the 243-member assembly—an emphatic endorsement of their governance narrative. On the oth

The Red Fort  car explosion that shook Delhi  on November 10, 2025 continues to widen in scope, revealing a sophisticated terror network operating far beyond the capital. In one of the most dramatic developments so far, security agencies demolished the Pulwama home of the prime suspect, Dr Umar un-Nabi, during late-night operations in South Kashmir. The two-storey structure in Koil village was brought down using controlled explosives after investigators confirmed Umar’s role

In a major move aimed at simplifying pension management for senior citizens, the Government of India is set to launch the fourth edition of the Digital Life Certificate (DLC) campaign, running from November 1 to 30, 2025. The nationwide initiative seeks to ensure seamless submission of life certificates by pensioners, helping them receive uninterrupted pension payments. Life certificate for pensioners | Economic Times Streamlining Pension Verification The Digital Life Certifi

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In a decision that combines historical correction with administrative resolve, the Yogi Adityanath -led Uttar Pradesh  government has...

India has officially extended its airspace closure for Pakistani-registered aircraft, including commercial, military, and chartered...