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
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
PM Modi 4,399-Day Milestone: Longest-Serving Elected PM Record Explained Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached a major political milestone by becoming India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister in continuous office. On June 10, 2026, Modi completed 4,399 consecutive days as Prime Minister, crossing Jawaharlal Nehru’s elected-era record of 4,398 days. Modi first took oath as Prime Minister on May 26, 2014, after the BJP won the 2014 Lok Sabha e
PM Modi 4,399-Day Milestone: Longest-Serving Elected PM Record Explained Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached a major political milestone by becoming India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister in continuous office. On June 10, 2026, Modi completed 4,399 consecutive days as Prime Minister, crossing Jawaharlal Nehru’s elected-era record of 4,398 days. Modi first took oath as Prime Minister on May 26, 2014, after the BJP won the 2014 Lok Sabha e
LPG Price Hike And Cooking Oil Rule Add Focus On Kitchen Budgets Domestic LPG has become costlier, while new cooking oil pack rules aim to help shoppers compare prices better Households Face Higher Cooking Gas Cost Indian households are facing another kitchen budget shock after domestic LPG prices were increased by ₹29 per 14.2-kg cylinder. In Delhi, the rate has reportedly moved from ₹913
LPG Price Hike And Cooking Oil Rule Add Focus On Kitchen Budgets Domestic LPG has become costlier, while new cooking oil pack rules aim to help shoppers compare prices better Households Face Higher Cooking Gas Cost Indian households are facing another kitchen budget shock after domestic LPG prices were increased by ₹29 per 14.2-kg cylinder. In Delhi, the rate has reportedly moved from ₹913
Centre May Revive Delimitation Bill In Monsoon Session The Centre is trying to build political support before bringing back the sensitive Delimitation Bill in Parliament. The Centre may bring back the Delimitation Bill 2026 during the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament, with consultations now opened with key regional parties, including the DMK and Trinamool Congress. The move comes after an earlier attempt linked to women’s reservation failed in th
Centre May Revive Delimitation Bill In Monsoon Session The Centre is trying to build political support before bringing back the sensitive Delimitation Bill in Parliament. The Centre may bring back the Delimitation Bill 2026 during the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament, with consultations now opened with key regional parties, including the DMK and Trinamool Congress. The move comes after an earlier attempt linked to women’s reservation failed in th
Karnataka Power Shift: DKS Starts With Big Promises As Siddaramaiah Still Holds Weight DK Shivakumar has started his Karnataka CM term with major youth and infrastructure announcements, but Siddaramaiah’s influence remains a key political talking point. DKS Starts With Youth Push DK Shivakumar has begun his journey as Karnataka Chief Minister with a strong message on
Karnataka Power Shift: DKS Starts With Big Promises As Siddaramaiah Still Holds Weight DK Shivakumar has started his Karnataka CM term with major youth and infrastructure announcements, but Siddaramaiah’s influence remains a key political talking point. DKS Starts With Youth Push DK Shivakumar has begun his journey as Karnataka Chief Minister with a strong message on
CBSE OSM Issue 2026 Raises Rechecking And Security Concerns CBSE Marks Row 2026 Worries Students The CBSE marks row of 2026 has created fresh worries among Class 12 students after complaints over scanned answer sheets, digital evaluation, and possible answer sheet mismatches. Many students fear that even one unclear scan, unchecked answer, or wrong upload can affect their
CBSE OSM Issue 2026 Raises Rechecking And Security Concerns CBSE Marks Row 2026 Worries Students The CBSE marks row of 2026 has created fresh worries among Class 12 students after complaints over scanned answer sheets, digital evaluation, and possible answer sheet mismatches. Many students fear that even one unclear scan, unchecked answer, or wrong upload can affect their
Twisha Sharma Death Case Raises Fresh Concerns Eight days after the death of 33-year-old Twisha Sharma, her body continues to remain in the AIIMS Bhopal mortuary. Twisha, a former Miss Pune and marketing professional, was found dead at her marital home in Bhopal on May 12, 2026. Police have treated the case as a suspected suicide, but her family has refused cremation, demanding what they call a fair and independent investigation. Family Seeks Se
Twisha Sharma Death Case Raises Fresh Concerns Eight days after the death of 33-year-old Twisha Sharma, her body continues to remain in the AIIMS Bhopal mortuary. Twisha, a former Miss Pune and marketing professional, was found dead at her marital home in Bhopal on May 12, 2026. Police have treated the case as a suspected suicide, but her family has refused cremation, demanding what they call a fair and independent investigation. Family Seeks Se
8th Pay Commission Update: Deadline Not Extended, Submissions Open Till May 31 The 8th Pay Commission has begun an important phase of consultations starting April 28, 2026, with discussions continuing until April 30. As of April 29, the second day of meetings is underway, where employee unions and associations are actively presenting their demands related to salaries, allowances, and service conditions. These three-day consultation sessions are consider
8th Pay Commission Update: Deadline Not Extended, Submissions Open Till May 31 The 8th Pay Commission has begun an important phase of consultations starting April 28, 2026, with discussions continuing until April 30. As of April 29, the second day of meetings is underway, where employee unions and associations are actively presenting their demands related to salaries, allowances, and service conditions. These three-day consultation sessions are consider
A special court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has sentenced Mohammed Shariq to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment in connection with the 2022
A special court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has sentenced Mohammed Shariq to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment in connection with the 2022
Amid a heated debate during the Parliament special session, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi brought a lighter moment to the Lok Sabha with a humorous remark that left members laughing. While speaking about the role women p
Amid a heated debate during the Parliament special session, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi brought a lighter moment to the Lok Sabha with a humorous remark that left members laughing. While speaking about the role women p
A heated debate unfolded during the Parliament special session as BJP MP Nishikant Dubey accused the Congress party of being responsible for the potential loss of seats in southern states under the delimitation process. Speaking in the Lo
A heated debate unfolded during the Parliament special session as BJP MP Nishikant Dubey accused the Congress party of being responsible for the potential loss of seats in southern states under the delimitation process. Speaking in the Lo
A heated exchange marked the Parliament special session as Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi strongly criticised the BJP during discussions on key legislative issues, including delimitation and the women’s reservation bill. Addressing the Lo
A heated exchange marked the Parliament special session as Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi strongly criticised the BJP during discussions on key legislative issues, including delimitation and the women’s reservation bill. Addressing the Lo
Amid growing speculation about a possible nationwide lockdown in India, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has clarified that such rumours are entirely false. In a statement aimed at dispelling public concerns, Puri emphasized that there are no plans for any lockdown or restrictions on public movement. He urged citizens to stay calm, responsible, and united during these uncertain times. Puri took to social media to reassure the public, explaining that the government is closely monito
Amid growing speculation about a possible nationwide lockdown in India, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has clarified that such rumours are entirely false. In a statement aimed at dispelling public concerns, Puri emphasized that there are no plans for any lockdown or restrictions on public movement. He urged citizens to stay calm, responsible, and united during these uncertain times. Puri took to social media to reassure the public, explaining that the government is closely monito