The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has taken note of the new guidelines issued by the US Embassy, requiring visa applicants to provide details of their social media identifiers and emphasised that Indian nationals’ visa applications should be evaluated based on merit.
Month: June 2025
Government approves Aadhaar verification for IBPS exam candidates
IBPS is a designated ‘Public Examination Authority’ and the notification has been published under Rule 5 of the Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance (Social Welfare, Innovation, Knowledge) Rules, according to the statement.
Railway tickets, PAN, GST and other financial changes that will come into effect from July 1
Tatkal ticket rules: The Indian Railways has issued new rules for ticket booking. Under the Tatkal Scheme, users will have to do Aadhaar verification using OTP, according to an official statement by the Ministry of Railways.
Passport Seva 2.0 and E-Passports: A new era in Indian travel documentation – Here’s what you need to know
Over the past decade, the delivery of passports has undergone a dramatic shift, with the number of passports issued rising from 91 lakh in 2014 to 1.46 crore in 2024. Are you going to experience easy travel and expedited immigration clearances with its contactless chip-based data reading through the e-Passport initiative? Take a look to […]
Amitabh Bachchan’s cybercrime caller tune to be discontinued soon
The automated message, which plays every time a user places a call, was launched as part of the Centre’s initiative to curb rising digital scams.
Himachal Rains: Water level in River Beas increases amid heavy rainfall in Mandi
A cloudburst struck near Jeeva Nalla in the Sainj sub-tehsil of Kullu district in Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday afternoon, triggering sudden flooding in the region and sweeping away four houses.
Maharashtra Power Tariff Cut: CM Fadnavis says domestic, industrial, commercial consumers to benefit alike—7 users in 10 to gain most
Maharashtra Electricity Tariffs Reduced News: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced a rate cut in the power tariffs in the state, a move he said would benefit 70 per cent of the consumers using less than 109 units the most.
Weather Update: IMD issues heavy rain alerts for several states; check out full details
Rains in Surat: Officials ordered to close schools in Surat, Gujarat, after heavy rains caused significant waterlogging in several areas of the city. Normal life was significantly disrupted as low-lying regions were inundated.
‘We salute every person who stood firm’: PM Modi recalls fight against Emergency
PM Modi accused the then-Congress government of violating the Constitution’s spirit, suspending fundamental rights, extinguishing press freedom, and jailing political leaders, social workers, students, and citizens.
India’s higher education sector set for 9–11% revenue growth in FY2026: ICRA
Rising enrolments, visa restrictions abroad, and government support fuel growth amid sector challenges.