A fresh controversy has emerged after the Haj Committee of India announced an increase of ₹10,000 in airfare for pilgrims undertaking the sacred journey this year. The directive, issued through an official notice dated April 28, requires all selected applicants to deposit the additional amount by May 15. The hike applies uniformly to pilgrims across…
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New Delhi, April 30, 2026: The Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the central government, alleging that the timing of bail granted to I-PAC’s founder after the conclusion of West Bengal Assembly elections exposed the political misuse of the Enforcement Directorate. Delhi AAP chief Saurabh Bharadwaj claimed that the agency’s decision not…
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Jammu, April 30, 2026: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off the upgraded 20 coach Jammu Srinagar Vande Bharat Express from Jammu Railway Station, marking a major milestone in the expansion of rail infrastructure and regional connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir. The enhanced service, expanded from its earlier 8 coach capacity, is expected to significantly…
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Leh, April 30, 2026: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah is set to inaugurate a series of major dairy infrastructure and cooperative development projects in Ladakh on May 1, marking a significant push toward strengthening the region’s rural economy and dairy sector. The large scale programme, scheduled at the Central Institute of Buddhist…
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Chandigarh, April 30, 2026: Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini met a delegation of the Dhanak community from various districts of Punjab at his official residence, Sant Kabir Kutir, in Chandigarh. During the meeting, the delegation invited the Chief Minister to attend a programme being organised in Punjab on June 30 to mark the birth anniversary…
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SRINAGAR: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday flagged off the extended Vande Bharat Express, now running from Jammu to Katra and onward to Srinagar, significantly boosting passenger capacity and operational efficiency on the crucial Jammu–Srinagar rail corridor. Highlighting safety and future expansion, Vaishnaw said maintenance remains the top priority, while the next major focus…
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Pilibhit, April 30, 2026: India’s Basmati rice sector received a substantial boost as the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority formalised a long term agreement with the Uttar Pradesh government and the agriculture department to establish a pioneering Basmati and organic farming training facility in Pilibhit. Spread across nearly seven acres in Tanda…
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Faridabad: A grand ceremony marked the installation of the Shiv Parivar at the renowned Satya Siddh Baba Satkund Temple located in Surajkund amidst the Aravalli hills. The temple, newly reconstructed to a height of 52 feet by former minister Kartar Singh Bhadana, witnessed a large turnout of devotees from around 25 nearby villages including Anangpur,…
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She returns to a village where everyone knows where she has been. No income. No financial history. Often, no family is willing to stand beside her. The state that incarcerated her offers almost nothing on the other side. She is free, and entirely on her own. Suveer found this unacceptable. Not in the way that…
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New Delhi- India’s education system is undergoing a significant transformation as policymakers push for a more flexible, skill-oriented and technology-driven approach to learning. With the implementation of the National Education Policy 2020, institutions across the country are shifting focus from rote learning to holistic development. The new framework emphasises critical thinking, creativity and practical knowledge,…
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