Category: News
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E-Passport in India 2025: Complete Guide on Application, Eligibility, Benefits, Fees, and Key Facts You Must Know
India has officially entered a new era of secure international travel with the launch of E-Passports — a smart, chip-embedded document designed to enhance both convenience and security for Indian citizens. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), in collaboration with the India Security Press, Nashik, is rolling out these biometric passports nationwide.The initiative aligns with…
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Supreme Court Allows Diwali Firecrackers in Delhi-NCR for 5 Days — Green Crackers Only, Strict Timings, and Major Pollution Concerns
In a landmark yet controversial judgment, the Supreme Court of India has allowed firecrackers to be used in Delhi-NCR for five days during Diwali under a regulated framework. After years of stringent bans, this ruling reopens the door for limited celebration — but raises critical questions about air quality, enforcement, and health safety. Let’s explore…
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Supreme Court May Relax Absolute Firecracker Ban in Delhi-NCR: Green Crackers Guidelines, Environmental Impact, and Diwali 2025 Celebrations
The upcoming Diwali festival in Delhi-NCR could see a major shift in how celebrations are conducted, following indications from the Supreme Court of India that the absolute ban on firecrackers may be relaxed. This potential decision comes after years of debates, legal interventions, and environmental concerns surrounding the MC Mehta case, which addresses the severe…
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Varinder Singh Ghuman Death at 42: India’s First Vegetarian Bodybuilder, Career Achievements, Cause of Death, and Health Lessons
The fitness and bodybuilding world in India is in mourning following the untimely demise of Varinder Singh Ghuman, one of the country’s most celebrated bodybuilders and a prominent actor in Punjabi and Bollywood cinema. Passing away at just 42 years old, Ghuman’s death has left fans, fellow athletes, and the fitness community shocked. Known as…
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Nobel Peace Prize 2025 Awarded to Venezuela’s María Corina Machado: A Historic Win for Democracy and a Major Snub to Donald Trump
The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize has made global headlines — not only because of its recipient, María Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader, but also because of the notable exclusion of former U.S. President Donald Trump, who had been vocal about his expectation to receive the honor. The announcement by the Norwegian Nobel Committee has…
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Elon Musk Settles $128 Million Severance Lawsuit with Former Twitter Executives Including Ex-CEO Parag Agrawal: Key Details and Implications
In a major development in the corporate and tech world, Elon Musk and X Corp have reached a settlement in a lawsuit filed by four former top executives of Twitter, including ex-CEO Parag Agrawal. The lawsuit, which centered around claims for unpaid severance packages totaling $128 million, marks a significant milestone in the ongoing legal…
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India’s “Wall of Steel in the Sky”: How India Plans to Secure Airspace Against Drones and Aerial Intrusions
The Indian government is reportedly working on a high-tech project described in media as a “wall of steel in the sky” — not a mythic weapon, but a hardened aerial defense network designed to prevent even small drones or birds from entering Indian airspace without detection. In an era when drones are inexpensive, nimble, and…
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Atal Pension Yojana (APY) 2025: New Registration Rules, Revised Forms, and Key Updates You Need to Know
The Atal Pension Yojana (APY), launched by the Government of India in 2015, aims to provide a secure retirement income to individuals in the unorganised sector. The scheme offers a guaranteed monthly pension ranging from ₹1,000 to ₹5,000 upon reaching the age of 60, based on the subscriber’s contributions. As of October 1, 2025, significant…
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RBI New Digital Payment Authentication Rules 2026: Moving Beyond SMS OTP, Biometric Verification, Risk-Based Authentication and What Users Must Know
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a major revamp in digital payment authentication rules, effective April 1, 2026. This move is aimed at strengthening security in India’s rapidly growing digital payments ecosystem while reducing fraud, phishing, and unauthorized transactions. Currently, most digital transactions — including UPI, debit/credit cards, net banking, wallets, and IMPS…
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Ola Electric Gains Government Certification for Rare-Earth-Free Ferrite Motor: Implications for EV Supply Chain, Cost, and India’s EV Industry
In a breakthrough for India’s electric vehicle (EV) sector, Ola Electric has secured government certification for a rare-earth-free ferrite motor developed in house. This achievement marks the Ola brand as the first Indian automotive OEM to receive approval for such a motor, eliminating dependence on scarce and expensive rare-earth elements. This article dives deep into…