Meta-owned social media platform Instagram has introduced a new feature called “Teen Accounts” in India, designed to provide a safer and age-appropriate online experience for users under 16. This move is part of Meta’s ongoing efforts to enhance safety measures, strengthen content controls, and empower parents to oversee their children’s online activities. Key Features of…
Nagpur, January 26, 2025 – The 76th Republic Day of India was celebrated with immense zeal at the Indian Council for Technical Research and Development (ICTRD) headquarters in Nagpur. The occasion featured a grand ceremony, attended by all team members and trainees of ICTRD, who united to pay tribute to the nation’s heritage and democratic…
India offers a variety of visa options catering to different purposes, from employment and business to tourism and medical needs. Each visa type comes with specific conditions, duration, and eligibility criteria. Below is a detailed overview of the primary visa types available for foreign nationals visiting India. 1. Employment Visa Purpose and Eligibility: The Employment…
Makar Sankranti, one of the most significant festivals in India, is celebrated annually on January 14 (except in leap years). This festival marks the sun’s transition from Sagittarius (Dhanu) to Capricorn (Makara), making it a deeply spiritual occasion dedicated to Surya, the Sun God. As one of India’s major harvest festivals, Makar Sankranti is a…
Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas (PBD), also known as NRI Day, is an important annual event that brings together Indians living abroad to commemorate their contributions to the nation’s progress. In 2025, this significant day will be celebrated from January 8 to 10 in Bhubaneswar, Orissa, under the theme “The Diaspora’s Contribution to a Viksit Bharat.” Also…
The issue of playing the National Anthem at official functions has become a topic of discussion following the recent incident in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly. The Tamil Nadu Governor, R.N. Ravi, left the Assembly without delivering his customary address after the National Anthem was not played before his scheduled address. This controversy has raised…
Dr. Manmohan Singh was born on September 26, 1932, in Gah, a village in the Punjab province of British India (now in Pakistan). After the partition, his family migrated to India. A brilliant student, Singh earned his degrees in Economics from Punjab University, followed by a Master’s degree from Cambridge University, and a doctorate from…
YouTube has announced new guidelines targeting Indian users and content creators who use “egregious clickbait” in their video titles or thumbnails. This move is aimed at curbing misleading content, especially in cases related to breaking news or current events. What Is Clickbait? Clickbait refers to content that uses sensationalized or misleading titles and thumbnails to…
New Law Effective from January 1, 2025 Starting January 1, 2025, giving money to beggars in Indore will become a punishable offense, with an FIR (First Information Report) being filed against violators. This announcement comes as part of the city’s effort to curb begging and address the organized networks behind it. District Collector Ashish Singh…
The Maha Kumbh Mela is one of the most significant spiritual events in India and the largest gathering of pilgrims in the world. It is deeply rooted in Indian culture and tradition, drawing millions of devotees, ascetics, and tourists from across the globe. Held once every 12 years, this grand event rotates among four sacred…
