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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
TopicUnion government

Topic: Union government

Centre extends Ayushman Bharat health cover to those aged 70 & above, 6 crore beneficiaries added

Additional financial outlay of Rs 3,437 crore has been approved for the expansion. The cashless hospitalisation benefit of up to Rs 5 lakh is provided annually on per family basis.

Govt’s new Unified Pension Scheme walks back on important reforms. It’s disappointing

There is, as yet, no clarity on how the new scheme is going to be operationalised, and what happens to the existing National Pension System architecture.

Why is NSCN-IM upping the ante on Manipur, 2015 Framework Agreement on Naga political solution

Talks stall amid NSCN-IM's demand for separate flag, constitution. Analysts say, by projecting a hardline front, NSCN-IM is trying to retain its influence among the Nagas.

Union Government standardises breath analysers for accuracy

New rules require breathalysers to be verified and stamped within a year.

There has been no paper leak in NEET-UG paper, no proof found, says Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

Assuring parents and students Dharmendra Pradhan said that the centre is committed to providing justice to students and is ready to answer all questions the SC raises.

SubscriberWrites: Drug Price Control – A boon or bane?

The procedure adopted by NPPA in implementing the price reduction is really beyond comprehension.

Central Government opens nomination for Veterinary Council of India

The council is also responsible for ensuring that the required vaccines are available to animals in time.

‘AAP ministers’ immature acts paralysed Delhi, so stepped in’: Centre defends Delhi ordinance in SC

Union govt told Supreme Court that Delhi CM Kejriwal 'appreciated work of all IAS officers & accorded them ‘outstanding’ rating, except for one, for the year 2019-2020'.

On Camera

A 2-hour op, precise extradition—what Maduro’s capture tells us about modern US military

Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

S-300, Su-30 jets, T-72 tanks: Inventory of Venezuela’s largely Russian-origin arsenal

Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.