New Delhi, Feb 3: For millions of Indians, WhatsApp is not just another mobile application but an integral part of daily life. From family conversations and office coordination to small business transactions, the platform sits at the centre of India’s digital communication ecosystem. Agai

Mumbai/New Delhi, Feb 2: In a major relief to motorists, the Know Your Vehicle (KYV) verification requirement for FASTag has been withdrawn with effect from February 1, with banks now tasked with verifying vehicle details at the time of FASTag issuance. The change is among several finance-re

New Delhi, Feb 2: Gold and silver prices continued their sharp downward trend for the third consecutive session on Monday, slipping further in futures trade on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), as aggressive profit booking followed last month’s record-breaking rally. Market data show

Mumbai, Jan 31: Sunetra Pawar (62), wife of late NCP chief and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, was on Saturday sworn in as Maharashtra’s first woman deputy chief minister at a ceremony held in Lok Bhavan, Mumbai. Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat administered the oath of office to

New Delhi, January 30, 2026 (Press release) The All India Muslim Personal Law Board strongly condemns the recent anti-Muslim and deeply divisive statements made by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The Board has urged the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India to take immediate suo motu c

New Delhi, Jan 17: As passenger traffic surges on long-distance trains, Indian Railways has reiterated a little-known but highly beneficial provision that allows travellers to be upgraded to a higher class without paying any additional fare. The auto-upgradation facility, if opted for at the

Washington, Jan 5: US President Donald Trump has hinted at imposing additional tariffs on India for continuing to import oil from Russia, stating that New Delhi is aware of Washington’s dissatisfaction over the issue. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, President Trump said Pri

Mumbai, Jan 5: Amid continued public confusion over the validity of Rs 2,000 banknotes, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has clarified that the denomination continues to be legal tender, although it has been withdrawn from circulation. In an official statement, the central bank said, “T

New Delhi, Jan 1: The Indian Railways has announced a major change in ticket booking rules, making Aadhaar verification mandatory for passengers booking general class tickets on the first day of the advance reservation period through the IRCTC portal, effective January 12. The new rule follo

New Delhi, Dec 29: Indian Railways permits passengers to book train tickets up to 30 minutes before a train’s departure under the “Current Booking” facility, without levying any additional charges. The facility is aimed at passengers who require last-minute travel, miss the

New Delhi, Dec 16: In a major relief for Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, a Delhi court on Tuesday refused to take cognisance of the National Herald money laundering chargesheet filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Special Judge (PC Act) Vishal Gogne of the Rouse Avenue

Mangaluru, Dec 15: Air India Express has announced the resumption of direct flight services between Mangaluru and Muscat from March 2026, providing renewed international connectivity for passengers from the coastal region. According to airport authorities, the service will operate twice a week, o

New Delhi, 11 December 2025 (Press Release) A representative delegation of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board met today with the Union Minister for Minority Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju. The delegation also presented a memorandum containing several demands. In the meeting, the delegation

New Delhi, Dec 8: The Supreme Court on Monday issued a notice to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, seeking his response in an appeal filed by a voter challenging his election victory from the Varuna Assembly constituency in the 2023 state elections. A two-judge Bench of the apex court, headed by Justi

New Delhi, Dec 1: The Delhi high court (HC) has set aside a criminal defamation case filed against journalist Nilanjana Bhowmick, ruling that a journalist cannot be prosecuted for defamation when the published material is factually correct and causes no proven harm to reputation. The case st

Mumbai, Nov 12: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has given in-principle approval to Junio Payments Pvt Ltd to issue Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs), clearing the way for a UPI-linked digital wallet designed specifically for children and teenagers. The move is being hailed as a key step toward

New Delhi, Nov 2: Updating Aadhaar will soon become faster and more convenient. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has announced sweeping reforms aimed at making the process entirely digital, eliminating the need for physical visits to enrolment centres. Effective

Mumbai, Oct 22: In a ground-breaking move set to transform India’s digital financial ecosystem, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched the offline Digi Rupee system, enabling money transfers even without an internet connection. The initiative, announced at the FinTech Fest 2025 held