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India Tightens Pakistan Pilgrimage Rules: Private Sponsored Tours Banned Amid Espionage Concerns

Sep 11, 2026 04:15 PM (Asia/Kolkata)

The Government of India has significantly tightened the rules for religious pilgrimages to Pakistan, banning all privately sponsored tours following security concerns. Under the new directives, pilgrim groups (jathas) will only be permitted to...

Tragedy in Congo: 26 Students Killed as Fire Engulfs Two Schools in Bukavu

Sep 11, 2026 02:06 PM (Asia/Kolkata)

A catastrophic fire swept through two schools in the eastern city of Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, on Thursday, resulting in the deaths of at least 26 students. Among the deceased are 19 girls and 7 boys. An additional 29 students...

BRICS Summit 2026: Russian President Vladimir Putin Touches Down in New Delhi; High-Stakes Bilateral Talks with PM Modi Scheduled Today

Sep 11, 2026 07:25 AM (Asia/Kolkata)

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi late Thursday night to attend the BRICS Summit hosted by India. The aircraft carrying the Russian leader touched down at the capital's airport at approximately 3:00 AM. Upon arrival, President...

Government Plans to Push Ethanol Blending Beyond 20%, Focuses on Flex-Fuel Vehicles

Sep 10, 2026 08:44 AM (Asia/Kolkata)

The Indian government is actively evaluating proposals to raise the ethanol blending limit in petrol beyond 20%, aiming to promote the adoption of flex-fuel vehicles across the country. Addressing 'The India Sugar and Bio-Energy Conference 2026' via...

CBSE Three-Language Policy: Supreme Court Asks Board to Consider Exemption for Class 6 Students This Year

Sep 09, 2026 04:35 PM (Asia/Kolkata)

The Supreme Court has directed the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to explore the possibility of exempting Class 6 students from the three-language policy for the current academic session. A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of...

Karnataka Food Safety Department Seizes Over ₹1.4 Crore Worth of Expired Goods and Unlicensed Drugs in Bengaluru

Sep 09, 2026 02:05 PM (Asia/Kolkata)

The Karnataka Food Safety and Drugs Administration has seized expired and misbranded food items alongside unlicensed medicines valued at over ₹1.4 crore following a targeted enforcement drive across food storage and supply units in Bengaluru...

Security Alert in Mumbai: Two Detained at Ambani Cultural Centre Ahead of PM Modi’s Visit

Sep 08, 2026 05:28 PM (Asia/Kolkata)

In a major security incident, law enforcement authorities detained two suspicious individuals at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Mumbai, shortly before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled...

PM Modi Takes Barbed Swipe at Rahul Gandhi’s Campaign, Warning Youth Against "Jhooth Ki Goonj"

Sep 08, 2026 02:44 PM (Asia/Kolkata)

During a visit to his home state of Gujarat to inaugurate and dedicate multiple development projects, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a sharp swipe at Rahul Gandhi’s ongoing "Chhatron Ki Goonj" outreach series. Addressing a public rally in...

High Court Grants Major Relief to 133 Operation Blue Star Victims After 42-Year Wait

Sep 08, 2026 10:37 AM (Asia/Kolkata)

A 42-year wait for 133 victims who lost their shops and businesses in Amritsar during Operation Blue Star is nearing its end following a key ruling by the Punjab and Haryana High Court. In a major relief to the affected individuals, the High Court...

Manipuri Musician Chongtham Vikram Singh Fatally Assaulted in Delhi; Outrage Spreads in North-East Community

Sep 08, 2026 10:18 AM (Asia/Kolkata)

Outrage and grief have swept through the North-Eastern community and the music fraternity following the tragic death of 54-year-old Manipuri guitarist and music teacher, Chongtham Vikram Singh, who was fatally assaulted outside his residence in...