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…
Continue ReadingManipur CM Calls for Community Dialogue to Restore Peace and Boost Development
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…
Continue ReadingKerala Plans Round-the-Clock Specialist Care at District Hospitals
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has announced plans to introduce round-the-clock specialist medical services at district and general hospitals across the state, with the initiative aimed at bringing advanced healthcare closer to people’s homes. The programme will cover key departments including general medicine, surgery, orthopaedics, paediatrics and gynaecology, with specialist treatment…
Continue ReadingNational Space Day: PM Modi Hails India’s Space Rise, Highlights Gen Z Innovation
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…
Continue ReadingAMFI announces a slew of investor education initiatives to deepen mutual fund participation across India
AMFI joins hands with NISM, Sa-Dhan, Pinkathon, and introduces Bharat Nivesh Mela to expand financial awareness, strengthen trust and enable wider participation Bangalore,Aug 23: The Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), at its 31st foundation day held in Mumbai, announced a slew of investor education initiatives under…
Continue ReadingAmit Shah Reviews Security Preparedness Along Siliguri Corridor
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,…
Continue ReadingIndia, Mauritius Deepen Energy Partnership with Long-Term Fuel Supply Agreement
New Delhi, August 22, 2026: India and Mauritius have taken steps to strengthen bilateral energy cooperation following an official visit by Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Shri Hardeep Singh Puri to Mauritius from August 20 to 21. The visit resulted in agreements aimed at ensuring reliable petroleum supplies…
Continue ReadingNBA Releases Rs.2.82 Crore to States, UTs and ICAR Institute Under Biodiversity Benefit-Sharing Mechanism
New Delhi, August 22, 2026: The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has released ₹2.82 crore under India’s Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) framework, directing funds towards biodiversity conservation, sustainable resource use and community-oriented activities. The latest disbursement includes ₹2.80 crore for 27 State Biodiversity Boards (SBBs) and three Union Territory Biodiversity Councils…
Continue ReadingFreedom Oils Brand Owner Gemini Edibles & Fats India Files for IPO
Aug 22: Gemini Edibles & Fats India Limited, one of the largest regional branded edible oil players in the Indian market with a presence in Southern India and certain states of Eastern India, is proposing its initial public offering, comprising an Offer for Sale of up to 41.15 million equity…
Continue ReadingBhubaneswar to Get 2.3-km Six-Lane Road Linking Guru Kelucharan Park to Patia Railway Station
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…
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