Category: National

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government has introduced a new system to ensure that construction workers receive the benefits of various welfare schemes more easily. Under the revised process, workers can now complete their registration using only an Aadhaar card and proof of 90 days of employment. The Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board has […]

A major accident was narrowly avoided in Bihar’s Bhagalpur after a portion of the Vikramshila Bridge suddenly collapsed and fell into the Ganges River. Fortunately, authorities had already taken precautionary measures and cleared people from the bridge in time, preventing any casualties. Reports indicate that the slab gave way nearly 15 minutes after the evacuation, […]

Early trends from the vote counting in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections indicate a fiercely competitive race. Polling across all 234 constituencies recorded a remarkable voter turnout of 85.1%, setting a new benchmark for participation in the state. While the ruling DMK alliance and the AIADMK remain locked in a direct contest, actor Vijay’s […]

The government of Uttar Pradesh, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has recently carried out a significant administrative reshuffle, transferring 38 IAS officers. As part of this move, several districts have been assigned new District Magistrates (DMs), while various officials have been given fresh responsibilities across departments. Key districts such as Deoria, Jaunpur, Mau, Maharajganj, […]

In a tragic incident in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker district, three personnel of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) lost their lives, while another was injured. According to police officials, a security team had set out for a de-mining and search operation in the Chhotebethiya police station area, near the Kanker–Narayanpur border. During the operation, an explosion occurred […]

New Delhi: Amid rising tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, the month of May is expected to play a significant role in shaping India’s diplomatic engagements. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to embark on a visit to four European nations. During this tour, discussions are likely to focus on trade, defense cooperation, […]

There are growing indications that the prices of petrol, diesel, LPG, and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) may rise in the near future. The primary reason behind this possibility is the sharp surge in global crude oil prices, which has increased financial pressure on oil companies. According to sources, public sector oil marketing companies (OMCs) such […]

Voting for two phases of the assembly elections in West Bengal has already been completed. However, following complaints received from certain polling stations, the Election Commission of India decided to conduct re-polling. According to the Commission, fresh voting is being held at a total of 15 polling booths in the Diamond Harbour and Magrahat West […]

To strengthen the country’s emergency communication framework, the National Disaster Management Authority conducted a nationwide test of the “Cell Broadcast Alert System” on May 2, 2026. As part of the planned exercise, alert messages were transmitted and appeared on mobile phones across several regions. The Government of India is developing this advanced alert mechanism to […]

A concerning intelligence input has emerged regarding terrorist activities in Pakistan, indicating preparations for suicide squads that may involve women. According to intelligence sources, female units associated with Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba are actively conducting recruitment drives. Reports suggest that on April 18, a lengthy special session was organized at One Step Ahead College in the […]