DAD normalises 1.45 lakh IAF, Navy pension cases on SPARSH platform

The Defence Accounts Department has normalised all 1,45,182 discrepant pension cases for the Indian Air Force and Indian Navy on the SPARSH platform. The special drive also resolved 98.8% of the 3,94,779 identified cases for the Indian Army. The Defence Accounts Department (DAD) has normalised all 1,45,182 discrepant pension cases pertaining to the Indian Air … Read more

Rijiju urges ‘Lamp of Blessings’ for PM Modi’s birthday on Sep 17

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has urged people to light a ‘Lamp of Blessings’ on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday on September 17. He asked citizens to pray for the PM’s long life and good health. BJP chief Nitin Nabin also made a similar appeal. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday urged people to light the … Read more

Delhi govt to build hostels for 10,000 students to ease housing woes

The Delhi government, led by CM Rekha Gupta, will build hostels for 10,000 students from other states to tackle the shortage of safe, affordable housing. The project may use a PPP model and will involve multiple government departments. The Delhi government will build hostels for around 10,000 college and university students across the national capital … Read more

AP CM Naidu participates in Brahmotsavams, offers silk robes at Tirumala

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu, with his wife, took part in the Srivari Salakatla Brahmotsavams at Tirumala. He offered silk robes to Lord Venkateswara on behalf of the state and prayed for abundant rainfall and prosperity for the people. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday participated in the Srivari Salakatla Brahmotsavams at … Read more

Chipotle Slides 6% As Dining Traffic Report Hits Restaurant Stocks

Chipotle announced a new board member and a plan to place a manager-in-training in every restaurant this week. Placer.ai’s August 2026 Retail and Dining Index, released on Tuesday, found visits to brick-and-mortar dining chains down 2.4% from August 2025. Late on Monday, Chipotle appointed Sabir Sami to its board, effective immediately. On Tuesday, Chipotle also … Read more

Meta Launches Meta One Subscription Armed With AI Tools For Content Creators — META Stock Gains

The new offering expands paid access to AI, social-media features, and professional tools while keeping Meta’s core apps and AI experience free. Individual subscriptions start at $2.99 per month, with Core priced at $7.99 and Premium at $19.99. Creator and business plans range from $14.99 per month for Essential to $499 for Max. Meta plans … Read more

Xi-Modi meet’s most important consensus is partnership: Chinese envoy

Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihong said the Xi-Modi BRICS Summit meeting reaffirmed ties, with the key consensus that China and India should be partners. They agreed to handle border disputes, boost trade, and support each other’s development. China, India Should Be Partners: Envoy on Xi-Modi Meet Highlighting renewed momentum in bilateral ties, Chinese Ambassador to India … Read more

WATCH: Chinese Couple’s Kiss Cam Moment Goes Wildly Wrong With Ultimate Plot Twist, Video Goes Viral

A viral kiss cam moment at Jam Hsiao’s Hangzhou concert left the crowd laughing when a woman rejected her boyfriend to kiss her female friend. The twist sparked online debate but the couple later clarified that the entire incident was a staged prank. In a hilarious viral moment that has taken social media by storm, … Read more

Jairam Ramesh alleges ‘cronyism’ in govt’s F1 revival task force

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh slammed the Modi government’s decision to form a NITI Aayog task force to revive the Formula One Grand Prix, alleging ‘cronyism’ and that the move is designed to benefit the ‘Modani conglomerate’. Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday questioned the government’s decision to constitute a NITI Aayog task force to assess … Read more