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Dharmendra Pradhan Directs IIT Experts to Fix CBSE Portal Glitches for Smooth Re-evaluation Process

New Delhi, May 24, 2026: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has directed the deployment of expert teams from IIT Madras and IIT Kanpur to resolve technical issues in the CBSE post-result services portal. The decision comes after complaints from students and parents about glitches in the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) re-evaluation and post-exam…

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NMDC Launches Summer Camps for 1,700 Tribal Children in Dantewada

Dantewada, May 24, 2026: State-owned mining company NMDC has launched summer camps across 17 villages in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada district to provide learning, creative and sports opportunities for children from tribal communities during their summer vacations. The camps, being held from May 20 to June 15, 2026, are expected to benefit around 1,700 children. The initiative…

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WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak a Global Health Emergency; India Issues Travel Advisory

New Delhi, May 24, 2026: The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). The declaration was made on May 17, 2026, under the International Health Regulations (IHR) 2005. The Africa Centres for Disease Control…

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Rising Fuel Prices Squeeze Household Budgets as Global Supply Disruptions Push Costs Higher

Chennai, May 24, 2026: Escalating fuel prices, driven by ongoing disruptions in global energy supplies amid the Iran conflict, are beginning to take a toll on household budgets across Tamil Nadu. With fuel rates witnessing multiple hikes within a short span, the impact is now being felt in transportation, food, groceries and other daily essentials,…

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CM Rekha Gupta Inspects Indigenous Air Purification Technologies to Combat Pollution

New Delhi, May 23, 2026: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday inspected a range of indigenous air pollution control technologies deployed across Delhi. The visit was part of the government’s ongoing efforts to improve air quality and strengthen public health measures. Cabinet Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa and MLA Harish Khurana accompanied her during the inspection.…

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Rural Development Secretary Reviews States’ Readiness for VB–G RAM G Act Rollout from July 1

New Delhi, May 23, 2026: Secretary, Department of Rural Development, Ministry of Rural Development, Rohit Kansal on Saturday reviewed the preparedness of States and Union Territories for the rollout and operationalisation of the VB–G RAM G Act, 2025, which is scheduled to come into force on July 1, 2026. The review meeting, attended by senior…

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CM Yogi Adityanath Reviews Labour and Employment Initiatives, Focuses on Child Welfare & Job Creation

Lucknow, May 23, 2026: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday reviewed the functioning of the state’s Labour and Employment Department and emphasized the government’s commitment to improving the lives of workers, youth and economically weaker sections. During the meeting, the Chief Minister stated that workers are not merely a part of the production…

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Petrol, Diesel Prices Rise Again; Fuel Rates Up Nearly ₹5 Per Litre in Less Than 10 Days

New Delhi, May 23, 2026: Petrol and diesel prices were increased by up to 91 paise per litre across the country on Saturday, marking the third fuel price revision within 10 days and taking the cumulative rise in retail rates to nearly ₹5 per litre. According to industry sources, petrol prices were raised by 87…

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PM Modi Hands Over 51,000+ Job Letters at 19th Rozgar Mela, Highlights Expanding Opportunities for Youth

New Delhi, May 23, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday virtually distributed appointment letters to more than 51,000 newly recruited candidates during the 19th edition of the Rozgar Mela, highlighting the Government’s continued focus on employment generation and youth empowerment. Addressing the newly appointed candidates, the Prime Minister described the occasion as a significant…

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8th Pay Commission: How the Fitment Factor Could Impact Salaries of Over 1.1 Crore Employees and Pensioners

New Delhi, May 22, 2026: Discussions surrounding the upcoming 8th Pay Commission have intensified, with the fitment factor emerging as one of the most crucial elements in determining future salary and pension revisions for central government employees and retirees. The fitment factor serves as the key multiplier used to convert existing basic pay and pensions…

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