UIDAI Extends Free Aadhaar Biometric Updates for Children Till September 30
New Delhi: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has announced that mandatory biometric updates for children aged 5 to 17 years will remain free of cost until September 30, 2026. The facility covers updates to fingerprints, iris scans and…
Manipur CM Calls for Community Dialogue to Restore Peace and Boost Development
Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has stressed that lasting peace is essential for the state’s development and can be achieved only through constructive dialogue and greater understanding among different communities. Speaking at…
Kerala Plans Round-the-Clock Specialist Care at District Hospitals
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has announced plans to introduce round-the-clock specialist medical services at district and general hospitals across the state, with the initiative aimed at bringing advanced healthcare closer to people’s…
National Space Day: PM Modi Hails India’s Space Rise, Highlights Gen Z Innovation
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted India’s rapid progress in the space sector on National Space Day, underlining the growing role of young Indians in developing new technologies. He said the country’s space journey…
Davaindia Generic Pharmacy Hosts Pune Franchise Meet to Accelerate Affordable Healthcare Access Across Maharashtra
August 23, 2026: Davaindia Generic Pharmacy, the retail pharmacy brand of Zota Healthcare, is hosting an exclusive Franchise Meet in Pune on Thursday, 20th August, bringing together entrepreneurs, pharmacists, healthcare professionals, retailers,…
Amit Shah Reviews Security Preparedness Along Siliguri Corridor
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has reviewed the security preparedness of the strategically important Siliguri Corridor, with senior officials from the Centre and West Bengal participating in discussions on strengthening security, infrastructure and border…
India, Mauritius Deepen Energy Partnership with Long-Term Fuel Supply Agreement
New Delhi, August 22, 2026: India and Mauritius have taken steps to strengthen bilateral energy cooperation following an official visit by Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Shri Hardeep Singh Puri to Mauritius from August 20 to 21. The visit…
NBA Releases Rs.2.82 Crore to States, UTs and ICAR Institute Under Biodiversity Benefit-Sharing Mechanism
New Delhi, August 22, 2026: The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has released ₹2.82 crore under India’s Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) framework, directing funds towards biodiversity conservation, sustainable resource use and…
FCNR Inflows, Strong Credit Demand Seen Supporting Bank Earnings in FY27
New Delhi, Aug 22: India’s banking sector is expected to see stronger earnings in the financial year 2026-27, supported by rising FCNR deposits, steady demand for loans and stable asset quality. According to an assessment by ICICI Securities,…
Bhubaneswar to Get 2.3-km Six-Lane Road Linking Guru Kelucharan Park to Patia Railway Station
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 22 (UDN): Bhubaneswar is set to get a new 2.387-km six-lane road corridor connecting Guru Kelucharan Park with Patia Railway Station, a project aimed at easing traffic congestion on the busy Jaydev Vihar–Nandankanan stretch and…