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The Indian Visa Application Centre at Jamuna Future Park in Dhaka, the primary integrated centre handling all Indian visa services in the capital, shut operations from 2 pm. The centre said all the applicants with appointments scheduled for submission on Wednesday would be rescheduled

Families of freedom fighters from Kerala who took part in the Goa Liberation Movement will be honoured at a special function at Lok Bhavan on Friday. The programme, scheduled for 4 pm on the occasion of Goa Liberation Day, will be attended by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, a Lok Bhavan statement said on Wednesday

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw during the Parliament winter session said that train passengers must pay charges for carrying luggage beyond the prescribed free allowance. He clarified class-wise limits, excess baggage charges and rules for carrying large suitcases in compartments

In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said the production, manufacture, import, export, transport, sale, distribution, storage and advertisement of electronic cigarettes are prohibited under the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes (PECA) Act, 2019

The Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) Unit-1 of the Mira-BhayandarVasai-Virar (MBVV) Police in Maharashtra had on Monday said that it had busted a mephedrone manufacturing unit in a joint operation with Rajasthan Police and has seized drugs and raw materials worth Rs 100 crore

At present, Mumbai sees the operation of around 120 mail and express trains and over 3,200 suburban local trains every day. To manage this high volume of traffic, multiple infrastructure works are being carried out across the city and its suburbs, the minister informed the Parliament

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the Modi government of promoting monopolies and duopolies across sectors and said Indias economic reins must be handed back to MSMEs. The customers of these small ice cream manufacturers are the poor and lower middle-class people of India, he said

Accused nightclub owners Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra were brought back to Goa after being deported from Thailand in connection with the deadly Birch by Romeo Lane fire that killed 25 people. Police will conduct a detailed probe into safety violations

Earlier in the day, he said the outcomes of his Ethiopia visit marked significant steps forward in a trusted, people-centric partnership between the two countries, with a strong focus on youth, skills, innovation and healthcare

The Solapur Division of Central Railway successfully dismantled a 103-year-old Road Over Bridge at Solapur Yard in just 12 hours 45 minutes. The operation improved safety, boosted capacity and ensured minimal disruption to key passenger trains

Several Opposition MPs, including Congress leaders, protested in Parliament premises over the National Herald case, alleging political vendetta by the BJP-led Centre. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor also took part in a protest against the goverment doing vendetta Politics in the National Herald

Prime Minister Narendra Modi termed the outcomes of his Ethiopia visit significant, highlighting agreements and initiatives aimed at strengthening a people-centric India-Ethiopia strategic partnership. Modi arrived in Ethiopia on Tuesday on his maiden bilateral visit, during which the two countries elevated their historical ties

A woman from Pune district was allegedly gangraped in Maharashtras Beed after being lured with a job offer. Police have booked four accused, including a woman.

Out of the 40 air quality monitoring stations recorded, 30 were in the `very poor` category, with Bawana registering the poorest air quality of 376, according to the Central Pollution Control Board`s Sameer app

The airline is taking proactive measures to ensure safety, with some flights likely to be delayed or adjusted; passengers are advised to plan ahead, allowing extra time to reach the airport, and check the latest flight status on IndiGo`s website or app

Ethiopia`s top honour marks the 28th foreign State award bestowed on PM Modi

Speculation over whether DK Shivakumar would be appointed CM by the Congress high command persisted for a few days and was subsequently clarified by the party after the two leaders met for breakfast at each other`s residences and held a joint press conference to demonstrate party unity

PM Modi`s discussions with Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed Ali have paved the way for a Strategic Partnership between India and Ethiopia

The move came as the Trump administration continues to tighten US entry requirements and immigration standards, Fox News reported

The actions were taken following the recommendations of the probe panel constituted to investigate the alleged mismanagement during the December 13 event at the Salt Lake football stadium

Conventional pavement relies on bitumen, a crude oil-based material that binds sand and rocks together. While bitumen allows roads to expand in heat and contract in cold, it becomes brittle when temperatures plunge, leading to cracks that spread under traffic and moisture

The microscopic swimming machines can sense their surroundings, make decisions, and operate independently for months at a time.Barely visible to the naked eye, each robot measures about 0.2 mm by 0.3 mm by 0.05 mm, placing it squarely at the scale of bacteria and single-celled organisms

n the prototype setup, four independent driving units were mounted directly inside the wheels, each capable of rotating up to 90 degrees.This configuration allows every wheel to steer and drive independently, unlocking a level of maneuverability not possible with conventional layouts

The 13-year-old victim, named Hatsue Kajiyama, died on August 6, 1945, when the first atomic bomb, Little Boy, was dropped on the Japanese city in the final months of World War II

Figuring whats it about a TV reality show, which mimics social life, that it accounts for 800 days of desi TV-OTT programming, every year?

Chouhan, while introducing the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill, 2025, said the government not only believes in Mahatma Gandhi but also follows his principles

Taking to Instagram, he wrote that he would like to request all bike riders to wear helmets

The case relates to the alleged submission of fake documents to obtain flats under the state governments quota. A magistrates court had on February 20 convicted Kokate and his brother Vijay Kokate, sentencing both to two years imprisonment and imposing a fine of Rs 50,000 each

Bihar Minority Affairs Minister Zama Khan defended Chief Minister Nitish Kumar after a viral video showed him pulling down a woman doctors hijab at an AYUSH appointment ceremony, calling the act fatherly amid sharp opposition criticism

Allowing a writ petition filed by a tenant occupying the third floor of a property in west Delhi, a single-judge bench of Justice Mini Pushkarna ruled that electricity is a basic necessity and an integral part of the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution

Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed Ali received PM Modi at the Addis Ababa International Airport. In a unique gesture, he personally drove the Indian Prime Minister to the hotel. On the way, he took the initiative of visiting the Science Museum and Friendship Park

Goa Police have taken Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra for medical examination after detaining them at Delhi Airport. The Luthra brothers will be produced before the Patiala House court in the national capital, after which the Goa police will take them to the state

AIMIM Maharashtra president Imtiaz Jaleel said that the party has not yet finalised the number of seats it will contest but confirmed that the list of candidates will be announced by December 22 or 23

Launching a sharp attack on Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi for removing Mahatma Gandhis name from the flagship rural employment scheme, the Congress leader alleged that the Centre had first weakened MGNREGA and was now attempting to dismantle it altogether

According to the data, Tamil Nadu reported the highest number of dengue cases at 20,866, followed by Maharashtra with 13,333 cases, and Kerala with 10,239 cases

In a statement, the office of the Telangana Director General of Police (DGP) said the that one of the suspect, Sajid Akram, migrated to Australia around 27 years ago and had only limited contact with his family in Hyderabad

After Kolkatas air quality remained worse than Delhis for seven consecutive days, environmentalists urged authorities to install more automatic air quality monitoring stations in densely populated and traffic-heavy areas to ensure accurate, real-time pollution data

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at the Parliament Winter Session said that India is growing at 8.2 per cent, far above the global average, and remains the fastest-growing major economy. She highlighted rating upgrades, rising exports and reduced inequality as proof of strong economic fundamentals

Earlier in the day, PM Modi shared the outcomes of his Jordan visit and said that these mark a meaningful expansion of the partnership between the two nations

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and around 30 countries are set to approve a compensation body to assess damages caused by Russias invasion, though funding sources remain uncertain. Zelenskyy voiced readiness to drop his country`s bid to join NATO in exchange for Western security guarantees, but rejected the US push for ceding territory

A sub-inspector posted at a police station in Hapur district has been suspended after being named as an accused in an extortion case in Uttar Pradeshs Amroha district, police said on Tuesday

Three Indian students were among 40 people injured in a terrorist attack at Sydneys Bondi Beach during a Jewish festival, Australian media reported on Tuesday. The names of the Indian students injured during Sunday`s attack have not been disclosed yet

President Droupadi Murmu expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in a road accident on the Yamuna Expressway in Uttar Pradesh and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured. At least seven buses and three smaller vehicles collided with each other in the dense fog at around 4.30 am, the officer said

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Param Vir Dirgha gallery at Rashtrapati Bhavan, showcasing portraits of Indias bravest soldiers honoured with the Param Vir Chakra. The Param Vir Chakra is India`s highest military decoration, awarded for displaying the most exceptional acts of valour, courage, and self-sacrifice during war

The government on Tuesday introduced a bill in the Lok Sabha in Parliament Winter Session to increase foreign direct investment (FDI) in the insurance sector from 74 per cent to 100 per cent, triggering strong opposition from several parties

Tuesdays news conference by political and law enforcement leaders was the first time officials publicly confirmed their assessment of the suspects ideologies. PM Anthony Albanese said the remarks were based on evidence collected, including the presence of Islamic State flags in the vehicle that has been seized

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted a meaningful expansion of IndiaJordan cooperation in clean energy, water management, culture and digital innovation during his Amman visit. He invited Jordanian firms to invest in Indias fast-growing economy

At least 13 people were killed and 35 injured after a major vehicle pile-up involving seven buses and three smaller vehicles on the Yamuna Motorway in Mathura early Tuesday. Dense fog caused low visibility, triggering collisions and a massive fire

Air India Express has announced a new non-stop weekly flight between Varanasi and Bangkok starting February 1, 2026. The route aims to boost connectivity between Uttar Pradesh and Thailand, supporting tourism, the Buddhist circuit and international travel from Tier-II cities

Senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday urged the Centre to double its contribution to the pay of ASHA and anganwadi workers and fill nearly three lakh vacancies under the ICDS. Sonia said anganwadi workers are paid a meagre base honorarium of Rs 4,500 and Rs 2,250 per month by the central government