India
DRDO’s Role in Operation Sindoor and Sudarshan Chakra Highlighted by Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) played a decisive role during Operation Sindoor, underlining its professionalism and commitment to safeguarding national interests. Addressing scientists and senior officials during his visit to the DRDO headquarters in New Delhi on January 1, 2026, he said the ...
FASTag Rule Change: NHAI Discontinues KYV for New Car FASTags from February 1, 2026
FASTag Rule Change: In a significant policy reform aimed at easing inconvenience for highway users, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has decided to discontinue the mandatory Know Your Vehicle (KYV) process for new FASTags issued to cars, jeeps, and vans. The decision comes into effect from 1 February ...
India Overtakes Japan to Become World’s Fourth-Largest Economy
India has overtaken Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy, according to the government’s year-end economic review. The review said India’s nominal gross domestic product (GDP) has reached about $4.18 trillion, placing it behind only the United States, China, and Germany. The report highlighted strong domestic demand as the main ...
Nationwide Gig Worker Strike Threatens New Year’s Eve Deliveries Across India
New Year’s Eve celebrations across India are likely to face significant disruptions as gig workers associated with major food delivery and quick commerce platforms go on a nationwide strike on December 31. The strike, called by multiple gig worker unions, comes on one of the busiest delivery days of the ...
PAN Aadhaar Linking Deadline Finalised: Govt Confirms December 31 Cutoff or PAN Will Be Deactivated From January 2026
Last Updated on 23 December 2025 IST: PAN Aadhaar Linking Deadline Finalised: The government has issued a decisive reminder for all taxpayers: link your PAN with Aadhaar by December 31, 2025, or face immediate restrictions as your PAN becomes inactive from January 2026. With new Aadhaar update rules already effective ...
Right to Disconnect Bill 2025 Rekindles Work-Life Balance Debate Across Corporate India
The introduction of the Right to Disconnect Bill 2025 in Parliament has reopened a nationwide debate on work-life balance, employee well-being and workplace boundaries. The private member’s bill, moved by NCP MP Supriya Sule, seeks to give employees the legal right to ignore work-related communication outside official working hours and ...
Crisis on the Aravalli Range: Why the Save Aravalli campaign intensified after the Supreme Court’s new definition
The Aravalli Range, included among the world’s oldest mountain ranges, is once again at the center of a serious debate. After the Supreme Court fixed a uniform definition of the Aravalli mountain range in November 2025, the #SaveAravalli campaign has intensified across North India, including Rajasthan. Along with environmentalists, political ...
Government Expands India Post Network with 10,170 New Post Offices, Strengthening Rural and Unbanked Areas
The Government of India announced the expansion of the postal network by 10,170 new post offices on 10th December 2025, when Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia presented the update in the Lok Sabha. During his statement, the Minister highlighted that India Post has added 10,170 post offices in the ...
CHILD MARRIAGE: INDIA’S HIDDEN CRISIS THAT CONTINUES DESPITE MODERNIZATION
Child marriage continues to be one of the deepest-rooted social issues in India. Despite economic progress, technological advancements, expanding education systems, and strong legal frameworks, thousands of children every year are married off before reaching adulthood. The problem is not just a historical leftover; it is an ongoing crisis. Image: ...
17 Years 26/11 Mumbai attacks: Exposing the Hidden Networks Behind Mumbai’s Darkest Terror Night
Seventeen years after the 26/11 Mumbai attacks shook India’s financial capital and horrified the world, a complex web of cross-border planning, terror financing, and local support continues to raise painful questions. Despite detailed dossiers, global investigations, and even admissions from Pakistani officials, the masterminds behind the four-day siege that killed ...
