Assam Clears UCC Bill With New Marriage And Live-In Rules Assam has passed the Uniform Civil Code Bill 2026, becoming the third state after Uttarakhand and Gujarat to clear such legislation. The Bill was passed in the Assembly on May 27, 2026, even as Opposition parties demanded that it be sent to a Select Committee for wider consultation. Key Rules In Assam UCC Bill T

Mammootty recalls his father’s dream after receiving an honorary DLitt from Mahatma Gandhi University Mammootty received his third honorary doctorate from Mahatma Gandhi University in Kottayam and moved the audience with an emotional speech about his father’s dream. Mammootty Receives Third Honorary Doctorate Malayalam cinema legend Mammootty was honoured with an h

Ramakant Dayama’s death leaves fans and co-stars emotional   Ramakant Dayama Dies On May 26 Actor Ramakant Dayama, known for his work in films and television, died on May 26, 2026. His death has left fans and members of the entertainment industry saddened. Many viewers remembered him for his appearance in Chak De! India and other screen roles over the years. Shubhangi Latkar Shares Emotional Tribute

Byju Raveendran Sentenced In Singapore Case Byju’s founder Byju Raveendran has reportedly been sentenced to six months in jail by a Singapore court in a contempt of court case. The matter is connected to allegations that he failed to follow court directions related to asset disclosure and legal proceedings. Reports also said the court directed him to surrender and pay costs of S$90,000. The development has once again brought Byju’s legal troubles into the spot

Sri Lanka’s new free ETA rule allows Indian tourists to visit for 30 days without visa fees   Sri Lanka Free ETA For Indians Begins Sri Lanka's free ETA for Indians has officially started from May 25, 2026, allowing Indian passport holders to visit the island nation for up to 30 days without paying visa fees. The new Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme covers travelle

Thane Hospital Performs Robotic Gall Bladder Telesurgery A hospital in Thane has successfully performed one of the city’s first robotic telesurgeries for gall bladder removal, marking an important step in India’s medical technology sector. The procedure, known as robotic cholecystectomy, was conducted at Tieten Medicity Hospital using the indigenously developed Mizzo Endo 4000 robotic surgical system. The surgery was carried out through a secure 5G-enabled net

Dharmendra Honoured With Posthumous Padma Vibhushan Dharmendra Padma Vibhushan 2026 Ceremony Turns Emotional The Padma Awards 2026 became a deeply emotional moment for the Deol family as Hema Malini accepted the posthumous Padma Vibhushan on behalf of late Bollywood icon Dharmendra. The honour, India’s second-highest civilian award, recognised his remarkable contribution to Indian cinema and his decades-long legacy as one of Hindi cinema’s most admi

Hundreds Safely Evacuated After Gulmarg Gondola Service Stops Mid-Air Gulmarg Gondola Stops Mid-Air Hundreds of tourists faced tense moments in Jammu and Kashmir’s Gulmarg on Monday, May 25, 2026, after a technical snag halted the famous Gulmarg Gondola cable car service. Several cabins reportedly stopped mid-air while visitors were onboard, creating panic at the popular hill destination. Officials said both phases of the Gondola service were suspende

Dev Meena And Kuldeep Kumar’s Record Jump Highlights Athlete Welfare Concerns Record Jump In Ranchi Dev Meena and Kuldeep Kumar delivered a historic performance at the Federation Cup 2026 in Ranchi by clearing 5.45m in the men’s pole vault final. The achievement made them joint national record holders and also helped them qualify for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Dev won the gold medal on countback after fewer failed attempts, while Kuldeep shared th

Chandrayaan-3 Wins AIAA Honour For Historic Lunar South Pole Mission Global Honour For ISRO India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission has won the 2026 Goddard Astronautics Award from the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, giving ISRO another major global recognition for its historic lunar success. The award honours Chandrayaan-3’s successful soft landing near the Moon’s south polar region, a first-of-its-kind achievement in space exploration.

Supreme Court Reaffirms Equal Rights The Supreme Court has reaffirmed that daughters have equal right to inheritance under Hindu law. The ruling makes it clear that a daughter is a legal heir to her father’s share in property and cannot be denied her claim because of gender. This strengthens the principle of equality in family property matters and reminds families that sons and daughters must be treated e

From New Delhi today, Indian H-1B visa holders are confronting a critical situation as major US tech companies like Meta, Amazon, and LinkedIn announce layoffs. Thousands of Indian professionals on H-1B visas now face a strict 60-day grace period to secure a new employer willing to sponsor their visa, switch to a different visa category, or leave the United States. The combination of rising Silicon Valley layoffs, AI-driven restructuring, and a slowing job market has intensified pressure on t

H-1B Job Loss Rule Leaves Indian Tech Workers Searching For Visa Options   Indian H-1B Workers Under Pressure Indian tech professionals in the US are facing fresh uncertainty after layoffs at major companies such as Meta, Amazon, and Oracle. Many affected employees are working on H-1B visas, where the job loss rule gives them only 60 days to find another employer who can sponsor their visa. If they fail to secure a new role withi

Gratuity Or Pay Hike: A Common Career Decision Many Indian employees face this confusion when they are close to completing five years of service: should they secure gratuity first or move ahead with a better job offer? The answer depends on the gratuity amount, the salary hike, and the long-term value of the new role. Gratuity is usually linked to continuous service and can become a useful lump-sum benefit for salaried workers. Why Employees Pre

Bengaluru, India – May 19, 2026: Authorities in Bengaluru have arrested a 34-year-old Indian-origin US citizen after live bullets and a Ruger magazine were found in his hotel room. The incident raises serious concerns about hotel safety and unauthorized ammunition importation in India. The individual, identified as Arman Mutaahar, a US-based non-resident Indian (NRI), checked into the Jayamahal Palace Hotel in JC Nagar on April 27, 2026, presenting his US passport. He checked out