New Delhi, June 26: Passport applicants in India will have to pay higher fees from July 1, 2026, as the government has revised charges for fresh passports, reissues and replacement of lost or damaged passports. Under the revised rules, a fresh or reissued ordinary 36-page passport will cost Rs 2,500, while the Tatkal fee for the same category has been increased to Rs 5,000. Passport Fees Revised From Jul

The parents of Siya Goyal have demanded the strictest legal action against their daughter if she is found guilty in the alleged murder of her fiancé, Ketan Agarwal. Despite their emotional appeal for justice, the family says they are still struggling to accept the accusations made against her. Speaking to the media, Siya's father, Praveen Goyal, said that if the allegations are proven in court, his daughter deserves the harshest punishment under the law. He stated that justice shou

Muharram 2026 Holiday: Are Banks And Schools Closed On June 26? Muharram 2026 is being observed in several parts of India today, June 26, with banks, schools, and government offices likely to remain closed in many regions depending on local holiday notifications. The day is linked to Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram, which holds deep religious significance in the Islamic calendar

Amit Shah Meets Murmu, Cabinet Reshuffle Buzz Grows New Delhi, June 26: Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s meeting with President Droupadi Murmu has triggered fresh political speculation over a possible reshuffle of the Union Council of Ministers, coming just two days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi also called on the President. While such meetings can be part of routine consti

Khushbu Sundar’s Daughter Avantika Marries Shravan In Star-Studded Goa Wedding Khushbu Sundar’s daughter Avantika Sundar tied the knot with Shravan Sreenivasan in a grand Goa wedding attended by several film stars. Actress-politician Khushbu Sundar and filmmaker Sundar C’s elder daughter, Avantika Sundar, has tied the knot with Shravan Sreenivasan in a grand wedding ceremony in Goa. The star-studded Goa wedding was held at a luxu

Ram Charan’s recent visit to Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Jana Sena Party chief Pawan Kalyan in Amaravati has become a major talking point across social media platforms. The meeting, held at the under-construction Jana Sena Party headquarters, quickly went viral after the actor shared photos and a message describing the evening as warm and meaningful.  A Family Visit That Drew Public Attention

CM Vijay Rides New Chennai Bus After Launching 300 Services, Video Goes Viral Chennai, June 26: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay’s ride on a newly launched government bus in Chennai has gone viral, with videos showing him interacting with the conductor, driver, and people after flagging off 300 new buses. The new fleet was launched as part of the Tamil Nadu government’s move t

A.R. Rahman has received the Academy of Achievement honour in Washington, with filmmaker Peter Jackson presenting him the prestigious Golden Plate Award. The recognition marks another major global milestone for the Oscar-winning Indian composer, whose music has travelled across languages, countries and generations. AR Rahman Receives Academy of Achievement Award In Washington Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman

Karnataka Creates Praja Seva Department To Improve Citizen Services The Karnataka government has created a new Praja Seva Department by merging key citizen-service and administrative reform wings under one structure. The move is aimed at improving public grievance redressal, simplifying government procedures, and making service delivery faster across the state. The decision was a

Solar Storm Hits Earth: Will India See Auroras This Week? Earth is experiencing increased solar activity this week as a large sunspot group and a fast solar wind stream raise the possibility of a minor geomagnetic storm around June 25 and 26. The event has sparked curiosity over whether India could witness auroras, but scientists say the chances remain very low. The solar activit

EPFO Portal Shutdown From June 26 To 28: What EPF Members Should Know Before Filing Claims The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation will temporarily shut down key online claim services from June 26 to June 28, 2026, as part of a planned system upgrade. EPF members who are planning to submit withdrawal, transfer, or claim requests during this period may need to wait until services resume on June 29.

QR Code On Medicines In India: Govt Expands Rule To Fight Fake Drugs The Indian government has made QR codes mandatory on several critical medicines, including vaccines, antibiotics, anti-cancer drugs, and psychotropic medicines, in a major step to curb fake drugs and improve medicine safety. The Health Ministry has notified amendments to the Drugs Rules, 1945, expanding India’

Ex-TMC Leader Bakul Sheikh Paraded In Malda After Arrest In Multiple Criminal Cases Malda, June 25, 2026: Former Trinamool Congress Anchal President Bakul Sheikh was paraded publicly by police in West Bengal’s Malda district after his arrest in connection with multiple criminal cases, including alleged murder, loot, extortion, and kidnapping. The incident took place in Kaliacha

Delhi NCR Rain Alert June 25: IMD Issues Orange Alert For Thunderstorm, Gusty Winds Delhi-NCR is likely to witness another spell of rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds on Thursday, June 25, 2026, as the India Meteorological Department has issued an Orange Alert for several parts of the national capital region. The weather alert comes after days of humid and unsettled conditions

Europe Flight Disruptions: 189 Flights Cancelled, Over 2,200 Delayed Across Major Airports Air travellers across Europe faced fresh disruption as several major airports reported widespread delays and cancellations, affecting passengers in Spain, Germany, England, the Netherlands, Ireland, Scotland, and other parts of the continent. According to travel disruption reports, around 1