Passport row highlights India's larger citizenship documentation challengeA remark by an External Affairs Ministry official on Passport Seva Divas that a passport is "a travel document, not a document of citizensh...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
'Passport never been proof of citizenship': Govt cites Passports Act 1967, Bombay HC rulingGovernment clarifies a passport has never been definitive proof of citizenship, citing the Passports Act and Bombay High Court rulings. Thi...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
Passport is travel document, was never citizenship proof: MEAIndia's passport services have seen a massive expansion, with 1.5 crore services delivered last year and processing times now averaging six...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.50 PM IST
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari blames 'corruption' and 'bribes' for Taratala collapse, names ex-Mayor Firhad Hakim and 'Kali'West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari declared a zero-tolerance policy on corruption following a warehouse roof collapse in Taratala ...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
Shashi Tharoor says parliamentary panel's J&K-Ladakh tour progressing well, conclusions only after full visitCongress MP Shashi Tharoor, leading a parliamentary delegation in Jammu and Kashmir, stated their visit is progressing well. The committee ...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
West Bengal unveils jobs-led budget with tourism, North Bengal pushWest Bengal's new budget prioritizes a five-pronged revival strategy, focusing on women's empowerment, youth employment, and agriculture. K...
22 Jun, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
Aadhaar app tops 3.1 crore downloads; 40 lakh users update mobile numbersIndia's new Aadhaar mobile app has seen tremendous success, with over 31 million downloads in just five months. This user-friendly applicat...
22 Jun, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
Maharashtra govt tables Rs 97,706 cr supplementary demands; Rs 20,552 cr for farm loan waiverMaharashtra government tabled supplementary demands of over Rs 97,700 crore, with a significant Rs 20,552 crore earmarked for the farm loan...
22 Jun, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Hariprasad assumes charge as KPCC chief; accuses BJP-RSS of 'undermining' democracy, constitutionB.K. Hariprasad assumed charge as Karnataka Congress president at a grand convention, marking a new chapter for the party. He pledged to up...
21 Jun, 2026, 08.16 PM IST
PM Kisan 23rd instalment released: If your bank account is not credited, know why and what to do, how to check beneficiary statusPM Kisan eKYC: Prime Minister Narendra Modi disbursed the 23rd instalment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi to over 9.44 crore beneficiaries. Fa...
20 Jun, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
Seamless passport service serves as engine for prosperous, Viksit Bharat: JaishankarExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar declared passport delivery "truly democratised," highlighting its swiftness and accessibility. He no...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
Goutam Deb steps down as Siliguri mayor, adding to TMC exodusTrinamool Congress faces a significant leadership crisis. Senior leaders Goutam Deb and Jyoti Priya Mallick have resigned from their posts....
19 Jun, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
PM Kisan 23rd instalment 2026 payment date announced; Check eligibility, beneficiary status and eKYC detailsPM Kisan 23rd installment 2026: Farmers across the country are eagerly awaiting the PM Kisan Scheme date 2026 and looking for updates on th...
17 Jun, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
El Nino to hit 9-10 states severely; Chouhan calls for district-level contingency plans for KharifAgriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has directed coordinated meetings with district officials and agricultural agencies in 9-10 stat...
16 Jun, 2026, 07.44 PM IST
FM Nirmala Sitharaman calls Karnataka's stand on Jan Aushadhi Kendras as Congress pettiness, rejects tax devolution chargeThe Jan Aushadhi scheme had made medicines up to 60% cheaper and helped families save nearly Rs 40,000 crore across the country, Sitharaman...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
India appoints Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth as next Army ChiefLieutenant General Dhiraj Seth will become the next Chief of the Army Staff on June 30, 2026. He succeeds General Upendra Dwivedi. Lt Gen S...
13 Jun, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
India's healthcare transformed in 12 years under PM Modi: ReportIndia's healthcare sector has seen a major transformation over the last 12 years. Health insurance coverage has expanded significantly. Mat...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.41 PM IST