Rahul Kumar 
A parliamentary panel will meet on Monday to review the Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) in the UPSC Prelims, amid concerns it disadvantages non-science aspirants. The committee will hear views from DoPT and UPSC secretaries on the matter. A meeting of the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice will be … Read more
Rudraprayag DM Vishal Mishra dismissed rumours of a Gurdwara takeover, confirming only a dispute. He said the situation is peaceful. However, a granthi alleged a group turned violent, vandalised the premises, and assaulted volunteers. DM Dismisses Rumours of Takeover Amid reports of an alleged dispute at a Gurdwara in Nagrasu, Rudraprayag District Magistrate (DM) Vishal … Read more
Oliver Tree’s team will establish a foundation for artists, his final wish. His body is back in California after he died at 32 in a helicopter crash in Brazil. The musician had included the initiative in his will to support emerging artists. The team of late singer-songwriter Oliver Tree has announced plans to establish a … Read more
As ‘Operation Sherawali’ enters its 31st day in Rajouri, security forces have intensified their large-scale search and surveillance mission in the dense forests to locate and neutralize armed infiltrators holed up in the rugged terrain. Security forces have intensified search and surveillance operations in the forested areas of Rajouri district as the ongoing anti-terror operation, … Read more
Thousands of Kashmiri Pandits gathered at the Mata Kheer Bhawani Temple in Ganderbal for the annual Mela. The event, a display of faith and devotion, also highlighted communal harmony with local Muslims helping in the arrangements for the pilgrimage. In a vibrant display of faith, devotion, and communal harmony, thousands of Kashmiri Pandits from Jammu … Read more
A tragic incident in Kochi’s North Paravur left a family devastated after 15-year-old student Adarsh drowned while swimming with friends at a temple pond. Rescue teams recovered his body after a search operation. A 15-year-old student tragically drowned while swimming with his friends at the Peruvaram temple pond in North Paravur, Kochi, on Sunday afternoon. … Read more
Despite a delayed onset, the monsoon initially brought encouraging rainfall, prompting many farmers to begin sowing operations. However, several rain-fed farming regions have since witnessed prolonged dry spells. In some areas, crops sown nearly two weeks ago have received little to no follow-up rainfall, threatening germination and growth. Reports from Haveri district’s Hangal taluk indicate … Read more
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has given a big gift to Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). The central bank has sweetened the rules for Foreign Currency Non-Resident (FCNR) deposit accounts. After this new change, now NRIs can earn handsome interest of up to 7 percent by keeping their foreign earnings or dollar savings in fixed deposits … Read more
Nirjala Ekadashi 2026Image Credit source: PTI Nirjala Ekadashi Fasting Rules: In Hindu religion, although Ekadashi comes in every month throughout the year, but among all these, Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha month is considered the most special and important. We all know it as Nirjala Ekadashi. As its name suggests, ‘Nirjala’ means without water. … Read more
While addressing the public meeting in Danya, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced many development works including road, stadium, school upgradation. Almora. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami, while addressing the public meeting organized at Ramlila Maidan in Danya in Almora district on Sunday, made several important announcements for the development of the area. … Read more