New Delhi — The iconic India Gate will switch off its lights on Saturday between 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. IST to mark Earth Hour 2026, a worldwide initiative encouraging people to turn off non-essential lights to raise awareness about … read more
New Delhi — The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the modified UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) for a period of 10 years with a total outlay of Rs 28,840 crore. The revamped scheme … read more
New Delhi— Indian Railways has introduced revised rules for ticket cancellations and refunds, aiming to curb misuse of the booking system by touts while also making travel more convenient for genuine passengers. The updated policy, set to roll out in … read more
New Delhi — With the release of over Rs 18,640 crore as the latest instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi, total transfers to farmers under the scheme have now crossed Rs 4.27 lakh crore, according to an official … read more
New Delhi- India Post is set to introduce a new express delivery service called ‘24 Speed Post’, which promises parcel and document delivery within 24 hours. The service will officially be launched on Tuesday, the government announced on Monday. The … read more
New Delhi: A message from Donald Trump expressing admiration for India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi was read out at the India Today Conclave 2026 on Saturday by American political activist Laura Loomer. Addressing the gathering, Loomer said she had … read more
Dubai — Animal welfare groups in Dubai are raising alarm over a sharp rise in abandoned pets as growing tensions in West Asia prompt many residents to leave the region in a hurry. Rescue organisations say they are seeing an … read more
New Delhi — The Central government has directed authorities to ensure uninterrupted supply of piped natural gas for household kitchens, along with LPG and CNG, amid disruptions in global energy supplies caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. … read more
New Delhi: India has sent a humanitarian shipment of 1,000 metric tonnes of rice to Malawi to help the country cope with severe food shortages caused by drought linked to the El Niño weather phenomenon. The move highlights India’s ongoing … read more
Thiruvananthapuram — Indian magician and technologist Aravind V.K., popularly known by his stage name “Myztiq Mayaman”, has been appointed the South Asian Ambassador of the International Magicians Society (IMS), becoming the first Indian technologist-magician to assume the prestigious international role. … read more