The BRICS group of countries has organized the first formal meeting of the BRICS Women’s Working Group, marking a major strategic shift in its priorities. The primary objective of this historic meeting is not only to protect women’s rights within member countries, but also to establish a model of women-led development globally by bringing them into the mainstream of economic development. During the meeting, representatives from India, Russia, China, Brazil, South Africa, as well as new member countries, emphasized that now is not the time to focus solely on women’s welfare, but to give them a leadership role in policymaking…
Author: India Aware
Oil marketing companies have dealt a major blow to commercial LPG consumers with the beginning of May 2026. The price of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder has been increased by a record Rs 993. Following this massive increase, the price of commercial gas cylinders has reached historic highs in various metropolitan cities across the country. However, a relief for ordinary consumers is that the price of a 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder has remained unchanged. This decision by the government and oil companies will not put any additional burden on the monthly budget of middle-class families, but the impact…
Today, May 1, 2026, the entire world is celebrating International Labour Day. It’s not just a date on the calendar, but a day to honor the countless hands that, through their hard work, laid the foundations of modern civilization. The history of this day is linked to the bloody struggles of the late 19th century, when workers raised their voices against inhumane working conditions and 15-hour shifts. The 1886 Haymarket uprising in Chicago gave the world the slogan “8 hours work, 8 hours rest, and 8 hours recreation .” Today, as we live in a digital and AI-driven age, Labour…
India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has emerged as a powerhouse on the global financial stage, claiming the title of the world’s largest instant payment platform. According to the latest data, UPI has surpassed China’s Alipay and major US payment systems in terms of transaction volume and value. This indigenous technology, developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), not only laid the foundation for the digital revolution within India but has now become a role model for countries around the world. Experts believe that UPI’s success is largely due to its simplicity, security, and zero transaction fees, which have…
Voting for the second and final phase of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly Elections began today, April 29th. The Election Commission has made unprecedented security arrangements for the remaining 142 constituencies out of the state’s 294 seats . Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Agarwal clarified that all 142 constituencies are being directly monitored through CCTV cameras and webcasting to ensure the election process is completely transparent and fair . Officials are closely monitoring the activities at every booth from the main control room in Kolkata. The CEO made an impassioned appeal to voters to come out of their homes without fear…
The United Nations’ Human Rights Committee and the Committee against Torture (CAT) have expressed deep concern over the dilapidated state of Bangladesh’s human rights framework in their latest report. In findings released after a special session held in Geneva, the international body strongly commented on the custodial torture and harassment of human rights defenders by Bangladeshi security forces. The UN categorically stated that despite Bangladesh having the “Torture and Death in Custody (Prevention) Act,” its implementation is negligible and security agencies are operating without accountability. The report noted that the targeting of opposition leaders and journalists by police and other…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the 594-kilometer-long Ganga Expressway, one of the country’s longest expressways, in Hardoi district, taking Uttar Pradesh to new heights of development. Addressing a gathering on the occasion, the Prime Minister said that just as the sacred Ganga River has been the spiritual and agricultural lifeline of Uttar Pradesh for thousands of years, this modern expressway will also prove to be a new lifeline for the state’s industrial and economic development. Developed by the Uttar Pradesh Expressway Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA), this high-speed corridor will connect the western, central, and eastern regions of the state.…
Amidst the excitement of IPL 2026, Rajasthan Royals’ star all-rounder Riyan Parag has found himself embroiled in a fresh controversy. The IPL Governing Council has fined Parag a certain portion of his match fee for violating the league’s Code of Conduct. This action was taken after Parag was found using a vape (e-cigarette) inside the dressing room during a match. The incident was caught due to the vigilance of broadcasting cameras and match officials, which the BCCI has considered a serious violation of the dignity of the game and the health safety protocols of the players. Under the strict IPL…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has lavished praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his passion for the game and his connection with the youth. The praise came after Prime Minister Modi spent time playing football with children in Gangtok during his visit to Sikkim. Infantino shared a photo of the Prime Minister playing football with children on his official social media handle, captioning it, “It’s wonderful to see Prime Minister Narendra Modi playing our beautiful game. Football truly connects the world.” The FIFA chief’s remarks are not only an honor for the Prime Minister, but also underscore the growing influence…
The Delhi Police Crime Branch has arrested a criminal whose story is nothing short of a cinematic suspense thriller. Salim Vastik, who had established himself as a social activist and popular YouTuber in the Loni area of Ghaziabad, has finally had his true face revealed after 31 years. According to the police, this is the same man who kidnapped and brutally murdered one of his own students for a ransom of just 30,000 rupees in 1995. This individual, who evaded the law for decades, not only changed his identity but had also managed to get himself declared dead in official…