Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spotlighted carbon capture technology as a game-changer for India’s steel sector, sharing an insightful article on how innovation can power the industry’s next big transformation. Emphasizing the importance of sustainable growth, the Prime Minister noted that strategic investments in carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), along with green hydrogen initiatives, Read More…
The Government of India has directed social media platforms to remove unlawful and harmful content within three hours of receiving official notice. The new rule, notified on February 10, 2026, significantly reduces the earlier 36-hour compliance window under the IT Rules, 2021. Platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X must act swiftly on flagged Read More…
New Delhi: In a significant move to combat the growing menace of “digital arrest” and online frauds, the Centre has informed the Supreme Court that platforms such as WhatsApp may soon require mandatory SIM-based verification. The submission was made in a suo motu case taken up by the apex court amid rising concerns over large-scale Read More…
A revised factsheet released by the White House on the proposed India–US trade deal has drawn fresh attention — and fresh doubts — over the real shape of the agreement. Changes highlighted in the document include references to India’s digital services tax, tariffs on pulses, and a headline-grabbing $500 billion investment commitment, but without sufficient Read More…
Kerala is set to come to a standstill as a 24-hour nationwide strike called by major trade unions begins at midnight tonight and continues until midnight on Thursday. The strike has been jointly called by 10 central trade unions, including the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), in protest against the Centre’s labour codes and Read More…
New Delhi: The Union government has released updated guidelines on the observance of Vande Mataram, India’s national song, bringing clarity to public conduct during its rendition. While standing as a mark of respect remains mandatory at official events and in educational institutions, the government has made it clear that audiences in cinema theatres are not Read More…
New Delhi: Indian Railways is set to usher in a major digital shift for millions of daily passengers by phasing out the widely used UTS mobile app and replacing it with a new all-in-one platform, ‘Rail One’. The Railway Board has announced that the UTS app will be completely discontinued from March 1, 2026, urging Read More…
New Delhi: Health experts have raised concern over a sharp and unusually early increase in H3N2 influenza cases this year, a trend that is typically seen during the peak of summer. Several parts of the country are witnessing a steady rise in fever and respiratory infections, prompting warnings from the medical community. Doctors attribute the Read More…
New Delhi: Parliamentary activity picked up momentum on Tuesday as both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha resumed proceedings at 2:00 pm, marking the continuation of the crucial Budget Session. Lawmakers returned to their respective Houses after the recess to take up key legislative and financial business. The session is expected to see intense Read More…
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced that the evaluation of Class 12 board examination answer sheets will go fully digital from 2026. The board will adopt the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system, under which teachers will assess scanned copies of answer sheets on computer screens instead of manually checking physical scripts. The move Read More…