Parliament Passes Two Major Amendment Bills Amid NEET Row The Lok Sabha passed a tougher anti-paper leak Bill with stricter penalties, fast-track courts, and time-bound investigations, while the Rajya Sabha approved legal protection for Vande Mataram amid Opposition protests over the NEET paper leak controversy. Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha Pass Key Bills Amid NEET Row

Viksit Bharat Review Focuses on Reforms and Technology Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting with government Secretaries to review the Viksit Bharat agenda. Discussions covered economic growth, inter-ministerial coordination, indigenous technology, energy security, cybersecurity, institutional reforms, and citizen-centric governance. PM Modi Viksit Bharat Secretaries Meeting Focuses on Reforms Prime Minist

Expanded Morning Meal Programme to Reach 35 Lakh Students Tamil Nadu has renamed its school morning meal programme after former Chief Minister K Kamaraj and extended it to Classes 6–8. The expanded phase begins September 17 and is expected to take total coverage to 35 lakh students across the state. Tamil Nadu Renames Breakfast Scheme After Kamaraj, Expands Coverage Tamil Nadu has renamed its school breakfast programme in hono

India’s Himalayan Surveillance Network Expands Near the China Border India is strengthening high-altitude surveillance from Ladakh to Arunachal Pradesh through mountain radars, airborne warning platforms, satellite imagery, and integrated command networks. The effort aims to close terrain-driven detection gaps along the Line of Actual Control.   Why India Is Strengthening Detection Along the LAC India’s Himalayan

EPFO Pension Not Credited? Submit Jeevan Pramaan From Home An expired Digital Life Certificate can interrupt an EPS pension after 12 months. Pensioners can check their Jeevan Pramaan status, generate a fresh certificate through face authentication, or request IPPB doorstep assistance without visiting an EPFO office. An EPFO pension stopped due to life certificate expiry can create considerable worry for pensioners who depend on monthly payments. Under the Employe

UDID Card Railway Concession Process: Eligibility and How to Apply The UDID card railway concession process allows eligible persons with disabilities to access discounted train travel and establish a nationally recognised disability identity. Depending on the disability category and travel class, Indian Railways may provide a ticket concession of up to 75%. However, a UDID card does not automatically make every cardholder eligible for discounted railway

New EPFO Portal: PF Claims, Balance Check To Get Faster For Employees The new EPFO portal is expected to make PF claims, balance checks, and claim tracking faster for employees by bringing key provident fund services under a centralised digital system. The upgrade is aimed at reducing delays, cutting manual work, and making EPFO services easier to access for millions of members. New EPFO Portal Brings Services Under One Platform

UIDAI clarifies Aadhaar validity The Unique Identification Authority of India has clarified that all official forms of Aadhaar carry the same validity. This means Aadhaar Letter, e-Aadhaar, Aadhaar PVC Card, and Aadhaar available through the Aadhaar App can all be used as valid identity proof wherever Aadhaar is accepted. The clarification is important becaus

Kavitha Police Incident Deepens BRS Family Rift Talk The recent police incident involving BRS MLC K. Kavitha at Boduppal has once again brought her political position into sharp focus. Kavitha was reportedly taken away by police during a public programme, and reports claimed she faced physical discomfort while being moved into a police vehicle. The episode quickly became a talking point in Telangana politics, not just because of the police action, but

Aadhaar Email Update Free Till December 31: Who Can Benefit Aadhaar users can now update their email address for free through the official Aadhaar mobile app. The Unique Identification Authority of India has waived the earlier ₹75 charge for updating Aadhaar-linked email IDs for a limited period. What Has Changed? The free email update facility started on July 1, 2026, and will remain available till December 31, 2026. Durin