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New Delhi: The first phase of the Census 2027 is beginning, making the exercise as the world's largest and first to be fully digital in the country. This the 16th overall and eighth after India's independence in 1947. The last time the census was held was in 2011. The census will be held in two phases. The with the total expenditure for the entire expenditure is expected to be around Rs 11,718.24 crore. While the first phase will be between April to September this year. The second phase will be ...Read More >
Punjab Kings (PBKS) pulled things back to restrict Gujarat Titans (GT) to a score of 162/6 in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match in Mullanpur on Tuesday. New Delhi: Punjab Kings (PBKS) pulled things back to restrict Gujarat Titans (GT) to a score of 162/6 in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match in Mullanpur on Tuesday. Put into bat first, Gujarat started off well with skipper Shubman Gill scoring quick 39 runs off 27 balls but after his wicket, the Titans found it hard to get back the r ...Read More >
New Delhi: As the government aggressively appeals to people to opt for piped natural gas (PNG) connections amid the gas supply disruptions following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, India added more than 3.1 lakh new PNG connections in March and another 2.7 lakh connections were issued. The US-Israel and Iran war has disrupted LPG supplies. The Indian government has advocated and appealed to people to apply for piped natural gas. The piped gas connection is considered more convenient as gas ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Telangana Assembly on Monday passed Platform-Based Gig Workers (registration, social security and welfare) Bill, 2026 and Advocate Protection Bill, 2026 by a voice vote. The bill aims to bring app-based delivery, mobility and service workers under a welfare and social security framework, Labour Minister G Vivek Venkataswamy said. Establishment of welfare board: Under the provisions of the bill, it is mandatory to create a dedicated Social Security and Welfare board to oversee benef ...Read More >
New Delhi: The central government has proposed new amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, that will cover more online content. The aim of the exercise is to bring user-generated news and current affairs posts on social media platforms under a greater compliance framework. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has called for feedback on the draft from stakeholders with a deadline of April 14, 2026, fo ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has announced plans to set up a dedicated system to strengthen food safety regulations and check food adulteration. The mechanism would be similar to Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (Hydraa) and Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement (EAGLE) established by the state government, he said to the media on Monday. On the first anniversary of the launch of distribution of fine variety rice through Public Distribution Syst ...Read More >
Rajasthan Board RBSE 12th Result Live Updates: The results of the Class 12 RBSE board examination will be announced at 10 am today. The result link will be available on the official website of the Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan (RBSE). Students can check their results by entering the required credentials. RBSE will declare the results for all three streams -- Arts, Science, and Commerce -- together. How to check the RBSE Class 12 result online? Follow these steps Step 1: Go to the of ...Read More >
New Delhi: The national capital is set to experience a generally cloudy sky on March 31, with a spell of very light rain or drizzle expected during the afternoon or evening, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Delhi weather today Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds reaching speeds of 30 to 40 kmph may occur at isolated places across the city. The maximum temperature is likely to hover between 32 and 34 degrees, while the minimum temperature is expected t ...Read More >
New Delhi: With the geopolitical tensions in West Asia continuously evolving, the Government of India has moved to reassure citizens that essential supplies remain sufficient and stable across the country. An inter-ministerial briefing was held at the National Media Centre on Monday. In the same officials emphasised that proactive steps are being taken to maintain supply chains, support farmers and prevent any disruption to daily life. Authorities have underlined that there is no immediate caus ...Read More >
New Delhi: India is likely to offer 21 blocks for prospecting of oil and natural gas in the next bidding round under Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP), Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH) said. The area to be offered for bidding is about 80,235 square kilometers. DGH mentioned a list of the 21 blocks that will be offered in the 11th round of OALP (OALP-XI). The GDH has invited companies to bid for the exploration, development, and monetization of 21 Oil and Gas blocks likely to contain ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's industrial production grew 5.2 per cent in February 2026 as compared to 4.8 percent (Quick Estimate) in the month of January 2026. The jump was mainly due to improvement in manufacturing sector, according to the government official data released on Monday. The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation released a statement, which mentioned that the factory output, measured in terms of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), rose by 2.7 per cent in February 2025. The ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Mumbai Dabbawala Association, which delivers home-cooked food to thousands of people daily, has declared a 6-day holiday. The holiday starts from March 30 and will continue till April 4. So thousands won't get home-cooked food during this period. Holiday declared for Gramdevta festival The dabbawalas of Mumbai will be visiting their native village, to celebrate the Gramdevta festival. Like every year, the Dabbawalas who have their homes in Mulshi, Maval, Ambegaon, Junnar, Khed i ...Read More >
New Delhi: Maharashtra's Transport Minister, Pratap Sarnaik, announced that the state government has decided to make permits mandatory for passengers carrying electric rickshaws and e-bikes. This initiative will ensure uniformity in transport sector rules, according to Sarnaik. Earlier, the Maharashtra government decided not to issue new permits for the autorickshaws (with yellow-and-black registration plates) in the state. Additionally, the transport department temporarily suspended the permit ...Read More >
New Delhi: India is preparing to launch a new semiconductor support fund worth more than Rs 1 trillion (about $10.8 billion) as the government intensifies efforts to build a strong domestic chip manufacturing ecosystem. The suggested fund will be used to fund the projects of chip design, equipment manufacturing and development of semiconductor supply chains in the country, reported by Bloomberg. Individuals conversant with the talks indicated that the initiative can be rolled out in the coming ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's industrial production growth recorded a decline to a three-month low of 4.8 per cent in January. The deceleration was a result of subdued performance in the manufacturing and mining sectors, the official data released mentioned on Monday. India's factory output, measured in terms of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), expanded by 5.2 per cent in January 2025. The National Statistics Office (NSO), which releases the data, revised the industrial production growth for Dece ...Read More >
New Delhi: Civic authorities in Gujarat's Rajkot demolished more than 1,300 houses on Tuesday in a large scale operation to remove illegal settlements along the Aji River. The Rajkot Municipal Corporation led the drive with tight security arrangements in place, PTI reported. Deputy Municipal Commissioner Mahesh Jani told PTI that notices were issued to about 1,500 propertiesm which includes nearly 681 houses located directly on the riverbank. By 2 pm on Tuesday, around 1,350 houses had been cle ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Amid reported tensions between Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar for the post of CM's chair, 38 first-time MLAs have written a letter to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, senior party leader Rahul Gandhi and top Congress leaders in the state for their cabinet reshuffle in the next reshuffle. What 38 MLAs wrote in letter In its letter, the 38 MLAs said that their election was a clear mandate from the people for the emergence of new and ...Read More >
New Delhi: IDFC FIRST Private Banking and Hurun India have released the third edition list of 'India's Top 200 Self-Made Entrepreneurs of the Millennia' for the year 2025. This list is based on Indian entrepreneurs who have created the most valuation companies on their own after the year 2000. For the first time this year, founder of Eternal (Eternal) Deepinder Goyal has secured the top position in the list. The valuation of his company is estimated at Rs 3.2 lakh crore. ' At the same time, the ...Read More >
New Delhi: Google has laid out a broad set of AI-related commitments for India, touching healthcare, research, language technology, agriculture, and clean energy. The announcements were made at the "Lab to Impact: Google on Health, Science and Society" dialogue, held alongside the India AI Impact Summit 2026. The company positioned these moves as part of its ongoing engagement with India's digital and AI ecosystem, with a clear focus on public infrastructure and large-scale social use cases. Fr ...Read More >
New Delhi: Vi (Vodafone Idea) has introduced a new prepaid plan, which offers handset theft and loss insurance along with mobile recharge plans, the first of its kind in the Indian telecommunication industry. The new plans will enable prepaid users to have theft or loss insurance on their smartphones without purchasing an insurance policy. The company indicated that the initiative responds to an increasing consumer issue with the rising cost of smartphones and their necessity, which is consider ...Read More >
New Delhi: West Bengal sports minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) heavyweight Aroop Biswas wrote a handwritten letter to the Chief Minister of Bengal, Mamata Banerjee, for his removal from the post. The step down came after the government ordered an investigation into Lionel Messi's GOAT India Tour 2025, as Aroop received criticism for the chaos in Salt Lake Stadium during Messi's appearance in Kolkata. Aroop also stated that his resignation would ensure a free and fair investigation into th ...Read More >
Satna, Madhya Pradesh: In a disturbing case of medical negligence, four children suffering from thalassaemia were allegedly transfused with HIV-positive blood at a government hospital in Madhya Pradesh's Satna district. A routine, life-saving procedure turned into a nightmare for four families after the children, aged between eight and 11, battling thalassaemia, were found to be HIV-positive after receiving blood transfusions. The serious lapse has compounded the woes of the children who depend ...Read More >
New Delhi: India has added a new chapter to its semiconductor push with the announcement of DHRUV64, described as the country's first 1.0 GHz, 64-bit dual-core microprocessor. The chip has been developed by C-DAC under the government-backed Microprocessor Development Programme (MDP), marking another step in India's attempt to reduce dependence on imported silicon. The announcement was shared through an official government note, positioning DHRUV64 as a processor aimed at telecom, industrial, an ...Read More >
Dehradun: Uttarakhand is set to become a hub for aromatic crops with the launch of the Aroma Revolution Policy 2026‑36. The state will develop seven aroma valleys in different districts, creating new opportunities for farmers and boosting the rural economy. In the first phase, the valleys identified include the Timur Valley in Pithoragarh, the Damask Rose Valley in Chamoli and Almora, the Mint Valley in Udham Singh Nagar, the Cinnamon Valley in Champawat and Nainital, and the Lemongrass and Min ...Read More >
New Delhi: Shah Rukh Khan and his youngest son AbRam lived a dream moment in Kolkata as they met football legend Lionel Messi during the star player's ongoing India tour, and the internet cannot stop smiling about it. A picture of little AbRam standing beside Messi, with Shah Rukh by his side, quickly spread across social media, leaving fans deeply emotional. Many called it a "beautiful" moment, while others said the meeting looked like a memory "for the treasure trove," celebrating both the su ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Indian auto industry has clocked its highest-ever wholesales for any October, with all major segments, passenger vehicles, two-wheelers, and three-wheelers registering record despatches. This sharp uptick was driven by festive demand during Navratri and Diwali, along with the impact of reduced Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates that kicked in late September. As per the latest data from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), strong dealer push across urban and rura ...Read More >
Chennai: Tamil Nadu's capital city was rattled by a series of security scares on Thursday after bomb threats were emailed to multiple high-profile locations, including the Poes Garden residence of superstar **Rajinikanth**. The threats, which also targeted other film celebrities, politicians, and government offices, were all confirmed to be hoaxes following comprehensive searches by bomb disposal squads. Rajinikanth, Director K.S. Ravikumar Receive Threats The alerts began with a threatening e ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Deepika Padukone, who has been a strong advocate for mental health awareness, reacted to cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues' recent revelation about battling anxiety. The 'Om Shanti Om' actress, known for openly sharing her own struggles with depression in the past, praised Jemimah for her honesty and courage in speaking up, highlighting the importance of conversations around mental well-being in sports and beyond. Taking to her Instagram Stories, Deepika Paduko ...Read More >
Chennai: A ground-breaking study published in The Lancet, one of the world's most prestigious medical journals, has revealed a shocking and direct link between prolonged sun exposure and a high prevalence of kidney disease among farmers in Tamil Nadu. The research indicates that working directly under the sun, leading to chronic dehydration, is a primary cause of kidney damage, independent of traditional risk factors like diabetes or hypertension. The study, which has sent ripples through the a ...Read More >
Chennai: In a dramatic turn of events, a family that lost a member in the tragic September 27 stampede at a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) rally in Karur has returned the Rs 20 lakh relief fund provided by party president and actor Vijay. The family's protest underscores a growing wave of criticism against the actor-politician for not visiting the victims in their home district, insisting that he should come to Karur in person to offer his condolences. The gesture comes just after Vijay conclud ...Read More >
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