India is preparing to release its first-ever comprehensive national anti-terror policy, aimed at addressing emerging and evolving threats to internal security. Senior government sources said the policy is in its final stages and is expected to be unveiled soon. The proposed framework places strong emphasis on digital radicalisation, acknowledging the growing role of online platforms, Read More…
India’s aviation sector is set for a fresh wave of competition with the entry of three new airlines, including Kerala-based Alhind Air, as the Centre moves to broaden passenger choice and curb market dominance. The Ministry of Civil Aviation has granted No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to Alhind Air and Fly Express, while Uttar Pradesh–based Shankh Read More…
Biryani has continued to dominate India’s food preferences, retaining the top position among restaurant orders across the country. According to Swiggy’s 2025 order data, biryani emerged once again as the most ordered food item on the platform. As per Swiggy’s annual report titled “How India Swiggy’d” (10th edition), a staggering 9.3 crore biryani orders were Read More…
India’s space prowess reached a new milestone as ISRO’s most powerful rocket, the LVM3—popularly known as ‘Bahubali’—scripted history by successfully launching the heaviest payload ever carried by an Indian launch vehicle. The mission placed BlueBird-6, a next-generation American communication satellite, into its designated orbit with precision. The launch vehicle lifted off at 8:54 am IST Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended his compliments to Members of Parliament for highlighting India’s rich cultural and linguistic diversity during parliamentary proceedings. He said the use of different Indian languages and references to regional cultures on the floor of the House reflects the true spirit of the nation’s unity in diversity. Read More…
New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a major hike in the remuneration of domestic women cricketers, bringing their pay on par with that of men. The revised pay structure, approved at the recent BCCI Apex Council meeting, marks a significant step towards pay equality in Indian cricket. The Read More…
New Delhi: Following the aviation disruptions witnessed in the first week of December, IndiGo Airlines has announced compensation for affected passengers, starting from the 26th of this month. Passengers whose flights were cancelled within 24 hours of departure will be eligible for a full ticket refund along with additional compensation. Based on the duration of Read More…
New Delhi: Indian Railways has announced stricter measures for passengers carrying luggage beyond the prescribed weight limits, introducing additional charges for excess baggage. The move comes soon after the Railways increased fares for long-distance train services, signaling a broader tightening of travel regulations. Drawing parallels with airline baggage policies, the Railways said carrying luggage beyond Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday laid the foundation stone of the Ammonia-Urea Fertiliser Project of the Assam Valley Fertiliser and Chemical Company Limited (AVFCCL) at Namrup, marking a significant milestone in Assam’s industrial and agricultural development. The project, with an estimated investment of over ₹10,600 crore, will be developed as a brownfield facility within Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has issued a significant directive to High Courts, cautioning that habitual offenders should not be granted bail easily. The apex court stressed that while considering bail pleas in criminal cases, courts must carefully examine the criminal background of the accused and the seriousness of the offence. The observation came while Read More…