India e-visa access expansion has increased authorised arrival points to 88. Attari border entry and new e-visa airports at Bhopal and Tirupati join eight other land ports, offering eligible foreign visitors more routes into India.   India Expands E-Visa Access via Attari and 10 More Ports New Delhi, August 11, 2026: International travellers holding

Revati Sule Delhi reception brings political rivals together Revati Sule’s wedding reception in Delhi brought senior leaders from the government, Opposition and regional parties together at the Pawar family’s residence on Monday. Revati, the daughter of NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule and granddaughter of party president Sharad Pawar, married Sarang Lakhani. The newlyweds welcomed guests and received their blessings d

Parliament protests and Opposition strategy have come under focus during the Monsoon Session. Frequent adjournments are affecting Question Hour scrutiny and debate over government bills, raising concerns that Opposition parties may be surrendering their strongest democratic platform.  

The Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill was among four bills introduced in the Lok Sabha on Monday amid loud Opposition protests and sloganeering. Opposition MPs demanded Home Minister Amit Shah’s presence while protesting the July 20 police action, forcing repeated adjournments. Kerala Name Change Bill Introduced in Lok Sabha Amid Uproar The Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill was among four pieces of legislation introduced in the Lok Sa

PM Narendra Modi praised boxer Lovlina Borgohain for objecting to an incorrectly displayed Indian flag at a Glasgow restaurant during the Commonwealth Games. During his interaction with India’s medallists, Modi said Lovlina’s decision to raise the issue despite celebrating the team’s success would be remembered for years. PM Modi Praises Lovlina for Flag Stand at Glasgow Restaurant Prime M

Pawan Kalyan marked World Lion Day by praising India’s efforts to protect the Asiatic lion and describing its roar as a symbol of Bharat’s wild heritage. He highlighted the rise in the Asiatic lion population from 411 in 2010 to 891 in 2025 and credited governments, conservationists and local communities. Pawan Kalyan Hails Asiatic Lion Conservation on World Lion Day Andhra Pradesh Deputy Ch

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said the ongoing Parliament deadlock is unlikely to end until Union Home Minister Amit Shah makes a statement in the House. Her remarks came amid repeated disruptions during the Monsoon Session as the Opposition intensified its pressure on the government. Priyanka Says Parliament Deadlock Will Continue Until Amit Shah Speaks Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday said the ongoing deadlock in Parliament is li

The Centre has disclosed that expenditure on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s overseas visits since 2021 has crossed ₹550 crore, with spending rising sharply after the pandemic. Foreign travel expenses in 2026 have already crossed ₹74.58 crore, while the Norway visit emerged as the costliest trip recorded so far this year. The Union government has disclosed fresh details of expenditure incurred on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign visits, putting the

India has proposed a legal change that could permit merchant fees on selected UPI payments, including transactions above Rs 2,000. No fee has been finalised, and the proposals mainly target large merchants rather than customers, small shops or personal transfers. UPI Fee Has Not Been Introduced Yet UPI payments above Rs 2,000 are not automatically becoming chargeable. A proposed amendment to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act woul

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy urged US Ambassador Sergio Gor to support faster student visa appointments and smoother H-1B processing. The meeting also focused on university partnerships, research, technology, investment and stronger Telangana-US cooperation. Revanth Reddy Seeks Faster US Visa Processing Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has urged US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor to support increased visa access for

Sheikh Hasina has said she and senior Awami League colleagues plan to return to Bangladesh around December and surrender before the courts. Her proposed return could revive her party’s political campaign, but she faces immediate arrest, a death sentence and serious security risks. Sheikh Hasina Plans Bangladesh Return: What Happens Next? Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has placed her possible return to Dhaka at the ce

India and Myanmar are discussing unresolved stretches of their boundary, but the MEA has not formally confirmed reports of a proposed territorial exchange in Manipur. The reported land-swap plan has triggered opposition from COCOMI, which says Manipur’s territorial integrity cannot be compromised without public consent. India-Myanmar Land Swap? MEA Confirms Border Talks New Delhi: Reports that India may exchange a small area of terr

The Centre may convene a special Parliament session from August 17 to reconsider legislation connecting delimitation with the implementation of women’s reservation. The reported plan remains tentative as the government evaluates political support needed to pass a constitutional amendment in both Houses. Parliament Special Session Likely on Aug 17 for Key Bills New Delhi: The Narendra Modi government may convene a special session of

A parliamentary panel has given Meta three days to respond over the temporary removal of PM Modi’s Facebook video and sought an unconditional apology from Mark Zuckerberg. The panel has also warned that Meta’s safe harbour protection could be reviewed if the company fails to provide a satisfactory response. Meta Gets 3-Day Deadline as Panel Seeks Zuckerberg Apology New Delhi: A parliamentary panel has increased pressure on Meta af

Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat died at the age of 74 on August 4 after battling blood cancer. Remembered as Ashwatthama in Mahabharat, Bikshu Yadav in Sye and the villain in Ghajini, he leaves behind a powerful legacy across Indian cinema. Pradeep Rawat Dies After Cancer Relapse Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat passed away on Tuesday evening at the age of 74 following a prolonged battle with blood cancer.