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From grassroots workers to environmental champions, India honours silent changemakers shaping society nationwide on Republic Day On the occasion of Republic Day 2026, the Government of India announced the names of 45 people who will receive the Padma Shri, the country’s fourth-highest civilian honour. This year, the focus remains on…
Students trend #ShameOnUGC nationwide to oppose new UGC rules and demand justice in higher education New Delhi: The hashtag #ShameOnUGC is going viral on X, earlier called Twitter. Students across India are using the platform to protest against the University Grants Commission (UGC). Many students are unhappy with the newly…
Shares emotional message on Twitter, says nationwide support helped him cope with personal loss New Delhi: Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal has expressed his gratitude to people across India for the messages of support and prayers he received following the death of his son, Agnivesh Agarwal. The industrialist shared his…
Senior Journalist Rakesh Kumar Singh Appointed Anti-Ragging Committee Member, to Oversee Media Coordination New Delhi | 24 January 2026 The Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital (VMMC & SJH) has reconstituted its Anti-Ragging Committee for the year 2026 as part of its institutional framework for student safety and enforcement…
PM Modi inaugurates new train services, launches welfare schemes, and highlights development vision during Thiruvananthapuram visit New Delhi: On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched four new rail services, including three Amrit Bharat Express trains, and a number of major development projects in Kerala. The visit’s main objectives were to…
Maize, Ethanol, and India’s Agricultural Sovereignty: The GM Debate Returns
On Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti, India honours his fearless leadership, strong nationalism, and call for unity beyond religion, caste, and region New Delhi: India is celebrating Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti today to honour the life, courage, and vision of one of the country’s bravest freedom fighters. The day…
A newsletter capturing how women-led enterprises are shaping India’s economy, unveiled by Mrs. Mani Suri, First Lady of the DAV Society, which runs over 1,000 educational institutions New Delhi | January 22, 2026 In a resolute recognition of women’s role in the local economy, The Chattarpur Extraordinaire was unveiled this…
Urges bipartisan unity in India, invites PM Modi and LoP Rahul Gandhi for Global Peace Rally in Chennai on February 22 New Delhi: Amid 58 major conflicts currently affecting regions across the world, Global Peace President and humanitarian leader Dr. K. A. Paul urged India to step forward as a…
Indian travellers can visit 55 countries without a prior visa in 2026, down from 57 last year, according to the Henley Passport Index If you are planning to go to a foreign country but feel scared of the long visa filing process, then this is the article you need. For…
