The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is preparing to make UPI work like an ATM, allowing users to withdraw up to ₹10,000 in cash through business correspondents (BCs) across India. The new system will use QR codes for withdrawals. Users can simply open their UPI app, scan the QR code provided by a business Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi marks his 75th birthday today, September 17. Born in 1950 at Mehsana in Gujarat, Modi’s milestone birthday is being celebrated nationwide with a two-week-long program of service and public welfare activities launched by the BJP and the Central Government. Beginning today, the BJP will observe ‘Seva Pakwada’ (Fortnight of Service) across Read More…
Indian Railways has announced a new rule for train ticket booking through the IRCTC app. Starting October 1, the first 15 minutes of ticket reservation will be exclusively available to users who have linked their Aadhaar details with their IRCTC accounts. This move is aimed at ensuring fair ticket availability for general passengers and preventing Read More…
The Supreme Court has confirmed that Aadhaar can be used by voters as valid identity proof under the Representation of the People Act, 1950, while firmly clarifying that the card does not prove citizenship. The Court directed the Election Commission to treat Aadhaar as the 12th accepted document for voter-list revisions in Bihar, giving lakhs Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted an article by Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, praising the government’s sustained efforts in transforming Indian cities into vibrant engines of growth. The article notes a massive 16-fold surge in urban development investment — from ₹1.57 lakh crore in 2004–14 to nearly ₹28.5 lakh crore today — driving visible Read More…
The Supreme Court of India has given a clean chit to Reliance Foundation’s Vantara (Greens Zoological Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre), dismissing all allegations of illegal animal acquisition, smuggling, money laundering, and wildlife law violations. A court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT), led by former Supreme Court judge Jasti Chelameswar, found no irregularities under the Wildlife (Protection) Read More…
Thousands of apple growers and traders in north Kashmir staged protests in Sopore and Handwara, warning of massive losses as the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway—vital for fruit transport—remains closed for nearly a month due to rains and landslides. With trucks stranded and mandis shut, growers say delays are destroying fruit quality and soaring packaging costs are Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched a massive ₹40,000-crore development drive in Bihar by laying the foundation stone and inaugurating key projects spanning infrastructure, energy, agriculture, and connectivity. Addressing a packed gathering, PM Modi said the initiatives will not only transform Bihar’s growth landscape but also generate jobs and strengthen rural livelihoods. He underlined Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged the Armed Forces to embrace jointness, Atmanirbharta (self-reliance), and innovation as the pillars of future military readiness. Addressing the Combined Commanders’ Conference in Kolkata, he stressed that evolving security challenges demand seamless synergy among the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The Prime Minister called for accelerated adoption of Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has observed that automatic, independent control rooms are preferable for operating CCTV cameras in police stations across the country. The suggestion came while a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta was hearing a case related to custodial deaths. The court noted that although governments have filed affidavits claiming Read More…