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Ditch the Queues: Top 5 Free Indian Government Apps Every Indian Needs on Their Phone Right Now
​Top 5 Free Indian Government Apps: Gone are the days of carrying a thick, plastic folder full of photocopies and standing in endless, serpentine queues outside government offices. As India aggressively pushes its Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) agenda, the smartphone in your pocket has quietly become the most powerful administrative ...
Pulwama Attack Black Day 2026: Tribute Quotes, Heart-Touching Shayaris and Remembering 40 CRPF Martyrs
February 14 continues to be observed across India as Black Day, marking the anniversary of the 2019 Pulwama terror attack in which 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel lost their lives while on duty. Seven years later, the day remains a moment of collective remembrance, reflection, and tribute. Citizens ...
Delhi Traffic Police Tests Laser Speed Guns on NH-44 to Strengthen EnforcementÂ
Delhi Traffic Police has intensified its efforts to improve road safety by testing handheld laser speed guns along the NH-44 corridor near Libaspur Bus Stand, an area identified as accident-prone due to heavy commercial traffic and frequent overspeeding. The trial, conducted as part of a focused enforcement drive, aims to ...
Supreme Court Warns WhatsApp, Meta Over Data Sharing, Privacy Rights
The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued stern warnings to WhatsApp and its parent company Meta Platforms over sharing users’ personal data for commercial purposes, stressing that citizens’ right to privacy cannot be compromised. Hearing appeals linked to a Rs 213 crore penalty imposed by the Competition Commission of India over ...
Mumbai-Pune Expressway Traffic Jam: Gas Tanker Accident Causes 32-Hour Shutdown
Mumbai-Pune Expressway Traffic Jam: The Mumbai-Pune Expressway, one of India’s busiest and most critical transport corridors, witnessed unprecedented disruption after a gas tanker overturned in the ghat section, bringing traffic to a near standstill for more than a day. The accident, which occurred near the Adoshi tunnel in the Khandala ...
Ajit Pawar Dies in Tragic Baramati Plane Crash, Maharashtra Loses Its Deputy Chief Minister
Maharashtra was plunged into shock on Wednesday morning after Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Ajit Pawar died in a tragic plane crash near Baramati airport. The chartered aircraft, flying from Mumbai to Baramati, crash-landed during an attempted emergency landing around 8:45 am. According to the Directorate ...
Padma Awards 2026: Full List Highlights Educators, Scientists and Academic Leaders
The Padma Awards 2026 place India’s educationists, scientists and academic leaders at the centre of national recognition, with 131 honours announced ahead of Republic Day. The government said the awards include five Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri, covering fields such as literature and education, science and ...
Blinkit Removes 10-Minute Delivery Claim After Labour Ministry Intervention
Blinkit, owned by Eternal, has removed its ‘10-minute’ delivery claim across platforms following discussions between quick-commerce companies and the Union Ministry of Labour. The move comes amid growing concerns over the safety, earnings and working conditions of delivery partners, who argue that ultra-fast delivery targets push them to take risks ...
Republic Day 2026: How to Book Parade Tickets Online, Schedule, Prices and Beating the Retreat Details
India is set to celebrate its 77th Republic Day on January 26, 2026, with the Republic Day Parade and Beating the Retreat ceremonies drawing attention from citizens and international visitors alike. Ticket sales for all major events — the Republic Day Parade, the Full Dress Rehearsal of Beating the Retreat, ...
National Lok Adalat on January 10, 2026: How to Settle Traffic Challans in Delhi, Eligibility, Courts and Full Process
The National Lok Adalat in Delhi will now be held on January 10, 2026, offering vehicle owners a one-day opportunity to resolve eligible traffic challans through a simplified legal process. Originally scheduled for December 13, 2025, the Lok Adalat was postponed after that date was declared a court sitting day ...
