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New Delhi: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has announced that mandatory biometric updates for children aged 5 to 17 years will remain free of cost until September 30, 2026. The facility covers updates to fingerprints, iris scans and photographs and is aimed at ensuring that children’s Aadhaar records…

Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has stressed that lasting peace is essential for the state’s development and can be achieved only through constructive dialogue and greater understanding among different communities. Speaking at the inauguration of a mechanised parking facility in Imphal on August 22, the Chief Minister said…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted India’s rapid progress in the space sector on National Space Day, underlining the growing role of young Indians in developing new technologies. He said the country’s space journey is increasingly being driven by innovation, entrepreneurship and the confidence of its younger…

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has reviewed the security preparedness of the strategically important Siliguri Corridor, with senior officials from the Centre and West Bengal participating in discussions on strengthening security, infrastructure and border management in the region. The high-level meeting brought together representatives from the Ministry of Home Affairs,…

Bhubaneswar, Aug. 22 (UDN): Bhubaneswar is set to get a new 2.387-km six-lane road corridor connecting Guru Kelucharan Park with Patia Railway Station, a project aimed at easing traffic congestion on the busy Jaydev Vihar–Nandankanan stretch and improving connectivity in the city’s rapidly growing northern suburbs.  Representational Image Odisha Housing…

Bhubaneswar, Aug. 22 (UDN): The Odisha government has approved 14 investment proposals worth Rs 2,780 crore, paving the way for industrial expansion across 10 districts and the creation of more than 14,000 employment opportunities.  Representational Image  The proposals were cleared by the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA), chaired…

New Delhi: Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated ‘MALHAR 2026’, a youth-centric, monsoon-themed celebration of Indian classical music, organised by Antar Hriday Connect in New Delhi on Friday. The event brought together the timeless traditions of Indian classical music with a contemporary focus on youth engagement and cultural expression.…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with the CEOs and founders of 20 Indian space startups at Seva Teerth, highlighting the growing role of private enterprise in strengthening India’s position in the global space industry. The interaction brought together entrepreneurs working across a wide spectrum of space technologies, including…

Ahmedabad, Aug 21: Zydus Lifesciences Limited  announces the receipt of final approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration for its Abbreviated New Drug Application for Ascorbic Acid Injection USP, 25,000 mg/50 mL. The product is primarily used for the short-term treatment of scurvy in adult and paediatric patients age 5 months and older for…

New Delhi, Aug. 21: The Centre has approved a major railway infrastructure project worth ₹9,450 crore aimed at adding around 410 km of new rail capacity across West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.  Representational Image The expansion is expected to ease congestion on some of eastern India’s busiest…