US visa applicants left in limbo after Kolkata consulate interview disruption creates chaosUS visa applicants in Kolkata faced significant disruption as technical glitches, reportedly due to thunderstorms, halted interviews for tw...
29 Jun, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
Amazon, Flipkart spark quick commerce price war as Blinkit, Instamart hold the lineIndia’s quick-commerce market is back in a discounting spiral. Amazon and Flipkart are turning up the heat, but incumbents Blinkit and Swig...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
5-year Senior citizen FD interest rates up to 8.05%: SBI vs PNB vs HDFC Bank vs other banksSenior citizens seeking secure investments are finding attractive options in fixed deposits, especially for 5-year tenures. Small finance b...
27 Jun, 2026, 04.33 PM 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
Meet Tom Leppard: World's most tattooed man who lived without electricity, running water or furniture and how ex-British Army soldier spent decades alone in a remote Scottish hutA former British Army serviceman, Tom Leppard, lived a life of extreme simplicity for over 20 years in a remote Scottish hut. Known as the ...
26 Jun, 2026, 06.10 PM IST
Including Election Commission chapter in NCERT book is absolutely wrong: TMC's Saugata RoyA TMC MP has strongly criticized the inclusion of praise for the Election Commission in an NCERT Class 9 textbook, deeming it 'absolutely w...
26 Jun, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Senior citizen mistakenly paid tax on tax-free VRS compensation; wins complete relief from ITAT Chennai on this groundA senior citizen wrongly paid tax on Rs 24 lakh retrenchment compensation received under a BSNL Voluntary Retirement Scheme. Despite a sign...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.13 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
After Lucknow fire tragedy, Chhattisgarh CM Sai orders statewide safety audit of buildingsFollowing recent fire tragedies nationwide, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has mandated a thorough safety review of all multi-s...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
NCERT introduces section on Emergency in Class IX textbook for first time, flags it as 'Challenge to Democracy'For the first time, NCERT has introduced the Emergency of 1975-77 in a Class 9 textbook, labeling it a significant challenge to Indian demo...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
Senior citizens can now earn up to 7.95% FD interest at Bandhan Bank as lender hikes fixed deposit rateSenior citizen FD interest rates: Bandhan Bank has boosted fixed deposit interest rates, offering senior citizens a compelling up to 7.95% ...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
Rs 20 lakh investment for senior citizens: SBI FD vs SCSS vs RBI floating rate bond- which pays the highest?Investment options for senior citizens: Senior citizens seeking steady retirement income can choose between Senior Citizens Savings Scheme ...
24 Jun, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
Airline ticket prices may stay high as carriers bank fuel relief from Iran dealA U.S.-Iran peace deal has lowered oil prices, promising billions in fuel savings for airlines. However, passengers may not see immediate f...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
35K people to participate in Kolkata on International Day of Yoga: OfficialsKolkata is set to host an unprecedented International Day of Yoga celebration on June 21, with an anticipated turnout of 35,000 people for ...
20 Jun, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
Rajasthan CM flags off electric buses under PM e-Bus Sewa schemeRajasthan's Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma launched 29 electric buses in Jaipur and 18 in Bhilwara, marking the introduction of electric c...
20 Jun, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
Life lesson of the day by Richard Branson: 'You don't learn to walk by following rules. You learn by doing, and by...' - inspiring quote and advice by Virgin Group's founder on why successful people aren't afraid to fail and how mistakes and experiences lead to growthLife lesson of the day by Richard Branson: Richard Branson emphasizes that true learning, like walking, comes from doing and experiencing, ...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.57 PM IST
From reducing stock, MF holdings to evaluating your assets: Use this 8-point checklist to simplify finances after retirementYou may not need a long list of investments. Close bank and investment accounts that you no longer need. Reduce your stock and mutual fund ...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.49 AM IST