Maharashtra to ban sale of 'Sting' energy drink within 500 metres of schools: Minister ZirwalMaharashtra has banned the sale of 'Sting' energy drink and similar intoxicating substances within 500 meters of schools. This decision fol...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
Username row: After WhatsApp, IT Ministry sends notice to Telegram, SignalSources said that in the notice to Telegram, the government has asked the platform why it should be allowed to retain the username feature....
03 Jul, 2026, 07.10 AM IST
We are ready and confident: India on revamped Olympic host selection process for 2036India is actively pursuing its bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games in Ahmedabad, engaging with the IOC through various channels under a reva...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
Karnataka HC stays withdrawal of 52 criminal casesThe Karnataka High Court has halted the state government's move to withdraw prosecution in 52 criminal cases, including those involving inf...
02 Jul, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
Karnataka govt seeks caste, income details in Gruha Jyoti drive; sparks BJP protestKarnataka officials are conducting a large-scale verification of free power scheme beneficiaries to ensure eligibility, as the state grappl...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
Tamil Nadu govt moves Supreme Court against Madras High Court order banning cow slaughterTamil Nadu has approached the Supreme Court challenging a Madras High Court order that imposed a complete ban on cow and calf slaughter. Th...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
Uttarakhand Minority Education Act comes into force, Madrasa Board Act repealedUttarakhand's Minority Education Act is now in effect, replacing the Madrasa Education Board Act. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami stated...
01 Jul, 2026, 09.22 AM IST
Worries arise over gaming of WhatsApp usernamesThe feature, expected to roll out later this year, will allow users to connect using usernames instead of sharing their phone numbers. Whil...
01 Jul, 2026, 06.01 AM IST
Amit Shah launches Bharat Taxi across 9 Gujarat citiesUnion Home Minister Amit Shah has launched 'Bharat Taxi', a cooperative-sector taxi service, across ten major Gujarat cities. This initiati...
27 Jun, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
Australia toughens kids' social media ban, doubles potential penalties for tech firmsAustralia is doubling penalties for tech firms failing to enforce its child social media ban, as evidence shows limited impact on teen usag...
27 Jun, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
Bharat Taxi to expand to over 500 cities in two years: Union minister Amit ShahUnion Minister Amit Shah announced Bharat Taxi's ambitious expansion to over 500 cities within two years, including major metros like Mumba...
27 Jun, 2026, 07.05 PM IST
Amit Shah launches Bharat Taxi in Gujarat, India's first driver-owned ride-hailing platformUnion Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated 'Bharat Taxi', India's inaugural driver-owned ride-hailing platform, in Gujarat. Launched across ...
27 Jun, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
She studied after grazing buffaloes & doing household chores: How a Tamil Nadu taxi driver's daughter defied all odds to become IAS officer with AIR 152IAS success story: Vanmathi, daughter of a taxi driver from rural Tamil Nadu, defied financial hardship and societal pressures to become an...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
Uber India head Prabhjeet Singh quits, to join as OpenAI MDUber India's head, Prabhjeet Singh, is departing after an 11-year tenure to join OpenAI as its India MD. Singh, led Uber's significant grow...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.49 PM IST
Afghanistan's Taliban government imposes smartphone ban on government officialsAfghanistan's Taliban government has banned civil servants from using smartphones in government institutions, effective June 16. Violators ...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
3 hours off-roading, crossing a river, over 100 stairs: Only 18 children study in one of India’s most remote schools in Sikkim. But its facilities may surprise youA remote government school in North Sikkim's Pentong village is defying expectations with its remarkable facilities, despite a challenging ...
25 Jun, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
Google restores Telegram on Playstore, app starts functioning for some usersThe government had temporarily imposed a blanket ban on Telegram until June 22 and sources indicated that there is no change or extension o...
23 Jun, 2026, 10.34 AM IST