Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan: 35 crore people reached so far, 32 lakh institutions engagedSince its inception in August 2020, the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan initiative has reached more than 35 crore people in its quest to prevent...
22 Oct, 2026, 10.29 PM IST
Qualification threshold for driving licence applicants may be made tougherThe Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), in its draft amendments, has proposed that the safe-driving tutorial should run for at...
22 Oct, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
6,500 metric tons incoming in next six months: India opens festive floodgates for silverThe increased allocation could support international silver prices while bringing down elevated premiums in India, where tight supplies hav...
22 Oct, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
Driving licence new rules: 75% pass mark, 15-day deadline for name & address changes, some online services may be free; check what could change soonDriving licence new rules: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has proposed changes to driving licence rules, including raising the...
22 Oct, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
First terrorism, then Naxalism, now drugs: By 2029, Amit Shah sets hard deadline to wipe out India’s narcotics menace & Punjab crisisUnion home minister Amit Shah has set December 31, 2029, as the target to make India drug-free, saying the Centre will focus on tackling th...
22 Oct, 2026, 03.51 PM IST
Amitabh Bachchan came to Bombay with a driving licence, thought of becoming taxi driver if acting failed: Watch Big B's 1997 BBC interviewAmitabh Bachchan revealed in a 1997 BBC interview that he arrived in Bombay with a driving licence and considered becoming a taxi driver if...
21 Oct, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
Ahead of festive season, Delhi food safety drive flags hygiene lapses at sweet units; samples sent for lab testingDelhi's Food Safety Department conducted inspections at sweet manufacturing units and shops before the festive season. They identified sign...
21 Oct, 2026, 06.40 AM IST
Trump administration says it has revoked over 300,000 visasThe Trump administration has increased visa revocations, surpassing 300,000 since January 2025. Rights advocates criticize this crackdown, ...
21 Oct, 2026, 06.21 AM IST
Gurgaon Electricity Update: New power company, more choice? Eleven Power gets 25-year licence; What it means for 8.3 lakh consumersHaryana Electricity Regulatory Commission has granted a 25-year electricity distribution licence to Eleven Power for Gurgaon, Manesar, Sohn...
20 Oct, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
Gurugram users will have option to choose between two DiscomsConsumers in Gurugram and Nuh will be able to select between two power distribution companies soon. Eleven Power Pvt Ltd has been granted a...
20 Oct, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
Sony’s Gaurav Banerjee dismisses concerns over foreign investment in India’s media sectorCiting the presence of YouTube, Netflix and Amazon, Banerjee said global media companies recognise India’s long-term growth potential and c...
19 Oct, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
Delhi’s new e-rickshaw policy: 4-passenger limit and speed limit. Here's how you can submit suggestionsDelhi’s draft e-rickshaw policy proposes a four-passenger limit, a 25 kmph speed cap, mandatory driving licences and PSV badges, and strict...
19 Oct, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
Delhi govt proposes cap of 2.5 lakh e-rickshaws under draft schemeDelhi has introduced a draft scheme to limit the number of e-rickshaws to 2.5 lakh. The scheme addresses issues such as traffic congestion,...
18 Oct, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
$60 billion in 6 weeks: RBI's rupee defence comes at a costReserve drain Forex reserves fall to $726 b on Oct 9 from $785.7 b on Sept 4, with latest reporting week alone showing a depletion of $8.58...
17 Oct, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
No more unknown numbers: Caller ID to include callers’ registered names from November 1 under new DoT rulesThe Department of Telecommunications in India has amended caller identification regulations for telecom services. Caller IDs will now displ...
15 Oct, 2026, 10.36 PM IST
Karnataka food safety officials crack down on sweet makers, issue notice to 10 unitsThe Karnataka Food Safety Wing has conducted inspections of sweet manufacturing and retail outlets across the state. During these inspectio...
15 Oct, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
India needs Rs 15 lakh crore to add 91 GW nuclear capacity by 2047: CEA chiefIndia needs to invest Rs 15 lakh crore to enhance its nuclear capacity to 91 GW by 2047. The Central Electricity Authority Chairman stated ...
14 Oct, 2026, 01.12 PM IST