The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has introduced SwaRail, a new mobile application that brings together nearly all railway-related services under one digital platform. Created by the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS), SwaRail is currently in its testing phase (version v127) and is available on the Google Play Store for Android users….
On Friday, the Indian Army announced that it had delivered a strong response to a series of coordinated assaults by the Pakistan Armed Forces along the western border, including the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir during the night of May 8-9. The Army confirmed that the drone attacks were successfully thwarted. In…
In its most extensive operation against terror networks based in Pakistan, the Indian armed forces launched precision strikes in the early hours of Wednesday, destroying nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Among the targets were the headquarters of Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed. Indian forces carried out the strikes, dubbing them Operation Sindoor, in response…
Starting February 1, 2025, UPI transaction IDs containing special characters like #, @, $, or * will be automatically rejected by the central system. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has announced updated guidelines for UPI transactions to enhance security and compliance. NPCI Implements New Guidelines for UPI Transaction IDs The NPCI, which regulates…
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…
The Union Budget has long been a key event in India’s financial calendar, but its presentation date has undergone significant changes in recent years. While it was traditionally presented at the end of February, the shift to February 1 has become a well-established trend. This shift, initiated in 2017, carries a deeper rationale than just…
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…
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…
