Passport Fees Hiked: New Rates to Apply from July 1
New Delhi, June 26: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has revised passport application fees, with new charges set to come into effect from July 1. Under the revised structure, applicants for a 36-page passport will now pay ₹2,500, while the Tatkal…
Europe Sizzles Under Intense Heatwave; Schools Shut as Temperatures Break Records
London/Paris, June 26: Several European countries are grappling with an unprecedented heatwave, with temperatures soaring to record levels and forcing authorities to shut schools, issue health alerts and implement emergency measures to protect vulnerable…
Centre Simplifies FSSAI Compliance Norms to Ease Business Operations in Food Sector
New Delhi, June 26: The Centre has notified key changes in the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) regulations aimed at simplifying compliance requirements for food business operators and improving ease of doing business in the sector.…
IMD Forecasts Low Pressure Over Bay of Bengal in Early July; Monsoon Activity Set to Intensify
Bhubaneswar, June 26 (UDN): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has projected the formation of a low pressure area over the North Bay of Bengal during the first week of July, a development that could significantly strengthen monsoon activity across…
Kolkata Warehouse Roof Collapse: Death Toll Rises to 15, Probe Intensifies
Kolkata, June 26: The death toll in the Kolkata warehouse roof collapse incident has risen to 15 after a 19-year-old worker succumbed to injuries while undergoing treatment at a hospital, officials said. The victim was among those critically injured in…
India Go Down to England in Shootout in FIH Pro League Match
London, June 26: The Indian men’s hockey team suffered a narrow defeat to England in a penalty shootout during their FIH Pro League encounter, after both sides were locked at the end of regulation time in a closely fought match. The game was marked…
Australia Reach FIFA World Cup Knockouts After 0–0 Draw with Paraguay
Sydney, June 26: Australia secured a place in the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup after holding Paraguay to a 0–0 draw in a tightly contested group-stage match. Despite several attempts from both sides, neither team was able to break the…
India Emerges 4th in Hurun Unicorn Index
New Delhi, June 26: India has ranked fourth globally with 61 unicorn companies, according to the latest Hurun Global Unicorn Index, underlining the country’s expanding footprint in the global startup ecosystem. The report highlights India’s…
Strait of Hormuz Shipping Traffic Recovers to 57 pc of Pre-Conflict Levels: Report
June 26: Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has recovered to approximately 57% of pre-conflict levels, indicating a gradual stabilisation in one of the world’s most critical maritime and energy transit routes, according to a recent…
Muharram Holiday: Stock Markets to Remain Closed
Mumbai, June 26: The Indian stock markets will remain closed today on account of Muharram, a scheduled trading holiday. Both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) will not conduct trading in equity, equity derivatives,…