Born on July 1, died on July 1: Who was Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy, in whose memory India celebrates National Doctors' Day?India observes National Doctors' Day on July 1, honoring medical professionals and commemorating the remarkable life of Dr. Bidhan Chandra ...
01 Jul, 2026, 09.38 AM IST
New Aadhaar App from July 1, 2026: Will all your old Aadhaar records be erased from mAadhaar app?The older mAadhaar App is retiring on June 30, 2026, making way for a new, enhanced Aadhaar App. Don't worry, your existing Aadhaar records...
30 Jun, 2026, 06.42 PM IST
Mahesh Dixit takes charge as new Intelligence Bureau chiefSenior IPS officer Mahesh Dixit has assumed charge as the new Director of the Intelligence Bureau, succeeding Tapan Kumar Deka. A 1993-batc...
30 Jun, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
Passport-holding NRIs qualify as 'citizens' under RTI, 2010 govt records showDocuments from 2010 reveal the Centre's interpretation of 'citizen' under the RTI Act, including Indian passport holders abroad but excludi...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
Passport service charges to rise by up to 139% from July 1, 2026: Check revised fees for fresh passports, renewals and tatkal servicesPassport application fees are set to rise significantly from July 1, 2026. Both regular and Tatkaal applications for new passports, reissue...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi's ex-AAP Dalit pick Rajendra Pal Gautam made AICC in-charge of UPThe Congress party has appointed former AAP leader Rajendra Pal Gautam as its in-charge for Uttar Pradesh, signaling a strategic move to en...
27 Jun, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
Shashi Tharoor-led parliamentary committee meets Ladakh LG; region's key challenges discussedLadakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena said he held a detailed discussion with a Shashi Tharoor-led parliamentary standing committee...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.51 PM IST
BJP targets Rahul Gandhi over foreign visits, says he is 'Leader of Paryatan'The BJP has accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of being perpetually on vacation, absent during crucial parliamentary sessions, elections,...
26 Jun, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
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
Will the ITR filing deadline for AY 2026-27 be extended? Here's what taxpayers need to knowTaxpayers can breathe easy as the Income Tax Return (ITR) filing deadline for AY 2026-27 is unlikely to be extended. Unlike last year's tec...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.05 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
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
Ayush Secretary Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha's tenure gets fifth extension till June 28 next yearAyush Secretary Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha's tenure has been extended for another year, until June 28, 2027. This marks his fifth extension in t...
21 Jun, 2026, 02.50 PM 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
India short-bond rally faces risks from cash drain, analysts SayBofA Securities and Bandhan AMC Ltd. expect the Reserve Bank of India to step up short-term cash withdrawal operations in coming months as ...
19 Jun, 2026, 08.21 AM IST