Category: News

Gandhinagar, June 26: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to launch the ‘Bharat Taxi’ initiative and the ‘PM Family Care Tracker’ pilot project during his upcoming visit to Gujarat, officials said on Thursday. The initiatives are aimed at strengthening citizen-centric services through technology-driven platforms and improving accessibility of essential…

New Delhi, June 26: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has revised passport application fees, with new charges set to come into effect from July 1. Under the revised structure, applicants for a 36-page passport will now pay ₹2,500, while the Tatkal service fee has been increased to ₹5,000. For…

London/Paris, June 26: Several European countries are grappling with an unprecedented heatwave, with temperatures soaring to record levels and forcing authorities to shut schools, issue health alerts and implement emergency measures to protect vulnerable populations.  Representational Imgage The severe heatwave, driven by a persistent high-pressure system over southern and western…

New Delhi, June 26: The Centre has notified key changes in the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) regulations aimed at simplifying compliance requirements for food business operators and improving ease of doing business in the sector. Officials said the revised framework is designed to reduce procedural burdens…

Bhubaneswar, June 26 (UDN): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has projected the formation of a low pressure area over the North Bay of Bengal during the first week of July, a development that could significantly strengthen monsoon activity across eastern and central India, including Odisha.  Representational Image According to IMD’s…

Kolkata, June 26: The death toll in the Kolkata warehouse roof collapse incident has risen to 15 after a 19-year-old worker succumbed to injuries while undergoing treatment at a hospital, officials said. The victim was among those critically injured in the collapse and had been under intensive medical care since…

London, June 26: The Indian men’s hockey team suffered a narrow defeat to England in a penalty shootout during their FIH Pro League encounter, after both sides were locked at the end of regulation time in a closely fought match. The game was marked by high intensity and disciplined defensive…

Sydney, June 26: Australia secured a place in the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup after holding Paraguay to a 0–0 draw in a tightly contested group-stage match. Despite several attempts from both sides, neither team was able to break the deadlock, with strong defensive displays and disciplined goalkeeping…

New Delhi, June 26: India has ranked fourth globally with 61 unicorn companies, according to the latest Hurun Global Unicorn Index, underlining the country’s expanding footprint in the global startup ecosystem. The report highlights India’s growing stature as a major hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, supported by rapid growth across…

June 26: Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has recovered to approximately 57% of pre-conflict levels, indicating a gradual stabilisation in one of the world’s most critical maritime and energy transit routes, according to a recent shipping and trade monitoring report. The Strait of Hormuz, which connects the Persian…