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17 May

Indian Worker Killed and Three Injured in Moscow Region Drone Strike

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World Newsair defence, civilian casualties, drone strike, Indian worker, Moscow attack, Russia Ukraine

New Delhi/Moscow (Rajeev Sharma): An Indian national was killed and three others were injured following a drone attack in the Moscow region, the Indian Embassy in Russia confirmed on Sunday. Diplomatic officials have visited the location of the strike and met with the surviving workers who are currently receiving medical treatment at a local hospital. The embassy expressed its profound condolences over the loss of life and stated that it is actively co-ordinating with company management and local administrative authorities to ensure all necessary assistance is provided to the affected individuals, though the identities of the victims have not yet…

17 May

President Promulgates Ordinance to Increase Supreme Court Judge Strength to 38

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiacase pendency, Indian judiciary, judge strength, presidential ordinance, Supreme Court

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant move aimed at tackling case pendency and ensuring the timely delivery of justice, President Droupadi Murmu has promulgated an ordinance to expand the sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court of India. The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Ordinance, 2026, officially raises the number of positions from 33 to 37, excluding the Chief Justice of India. With this legislative update to Section 2 of the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956, the country's highest court will now operate with a maximum capacity of 38 judges, including the Chief Justice of India. The…

17 May

Another CNG Price Revision Hits Delhi-NCR, Commuters Brace for Higher Travel Costs

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingCNG, Delhi

Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Residents of Delhi and nearby cities are facing another rise in compressed natural gas prices, with fresh revised rates coming into effect just two days after the previous hike. The latest increase has pushed CNG prices in Delhi to ₹80.09 per kilogram, while rates in Noida and Ghaziabad have climbed to ₹88.70. In Gurugram, consumers will now pay ₹85.12 per kg. Cities including Meerut, Shamli and Muzaffarnagar are now charging ₹88.58 per kg, while Kanpur has crossed ₹91. Other affected locations include Ajmer, Banda and Hapur, where revised rates have also been implemented. Gas distributor Indraprastha Gas…

17 May

Blaze in Rajdhani Express Coach Triggers Emergency Halt in Ratlam, All Passengers Safe

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingRajdhani Express

Ratlam (Rajeev Sharma): An early morning fire inside an air-conditioned coach of the Thiruvananthapuram-Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express caused alarm in Madhya Pradesh’s Ratlam district on Sunday, forcing railway authorities to act quickly to ensure passenger safety. The incident was reported around 5:15 am while the train was passing through the Kota division. Smoke was detected in the B-1 coach, which was carrying dozens of passengers at the time. Railway personnel immediately halted the train and launched evacuation procedures. All travellers inside the affected compartment were safely moved out before the flames could spread further. Officials later confirmed that none of…

17 May

Monsoon Set for Early Entry in Northwest India, Bringing Hope Ahead of Sowing Season

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Punjab, TrendingMonsoon

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Northwest India may witness the arrival of the southwest monsoon earlier than usual this year, with weather officials indicating that the system could begin entering the region around June 20. The expected onset is nearly a week ahead of the usual June 24 to June 26 window, raising hopes for timely rainfall across key agricultural states. Forecast maps released by the India Meteorological Department suggest that the first monsoon currents may reach eastern Himachal Pradesh and parts of Uttarakhand by June 20. The weather system is then expected to gradually spread across larger parts of the hill…

16 May

CBSE Mandates Three-Language Formula for Class 9 With Academic Focus on Native Tongues

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaCBSE language policy, Class 9 syllabus change, National Education Policy 2020, native Indian languages, three language formula

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— The Central Board of Secondary Education has formalised a major structural change to its curriculum by making the study of three languages entirely compulsory for Class 9 students starting July 1. According to the administrative circular issued by the board on May 15, the revamped scheme of studies strictly mandates that at least two of the three selected regional languages must be native Indian languages. The significant policy overhaul marks a direct step by the CBSE to align its secondary education curriculum with the recommendations of the National Education Policy 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework…

16 May

NEET-UG Aspirant Dies by Suicide After Exam Cancellation, Family Alleges Mental Stress

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaNeet Ugc, Paper Leaked, Rajasthan, Student, suicide

Rajeev Sharma :- A tragic incident has surfaced from Rajasthan amid growing anxiety among students following the cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 examination. A medical aspirant, identified as Pradeep Mahich from Jhunjhunu district, allegedly died by suicide after reportedly falling into severe stress over the uncertainty surrounding the exam. According to police officials, Pradeep had been preparing for the medical entrance examination in Sikar for the past three years while living with his two sisters in a rented accommodation. He was enrolled in a private coaching institute and was said to be highly focused on securing admission to a government…

15 May

CNG prices hiked by Rs 2 per kg amid Hormuz tensions; auto and cab fares may rise

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, India, TrendingDiesel, Fair Price, Fuel, Increased, Petrol, Price

Gurpreet Singh :- As petrol and diesel prices continue to remain high, consumers have now been hit by another increase in fuel costs with compressed natural gas (CNG) prices rising in major cities, including Delhi and Mumbai. The latest hike comes amid growing global tensions around the Strait of Hormuz , a key international energy trade route, which has disrupted gas supply chains and pushed up fuel costs worldwide. New CNG rates in Delhi and Mumbai In the national capital, the price of CNG has been increased from Rs 77.09 per kg to Rs 79.09 per kg. Meanwhile, in Mumbai, Mahanagar…

15 May

Key Meeting of Modi Council of Ministers Likely on May 21; Buzz Around Cabinet Reshuffle Intensifies

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Rajeev Sharma :- A crucial meeting of the Union Council of Ministers is likely to be held on May 21 under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. All Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State with independent charge and other Ministers of State are expected to attend the meeting, sources said. The meeting is likely to focus on reviewing the performance of various ministries and departments, besides assessing the progress of major government schemes and welfare programmes being implemented across the country. Cabinet Expansion May Take Place in June Political circles in the national capital are also abuzz with speculation over…

15 May

After Fuel Prices, CNG Witnesses Major Revision as Iran Crisis Impacts Indian Market

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, TrendingCNG

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India on Friday witnessed a significant increase in fuel prices as the ongoing conflict involving Iran sent shockwaves through global energy markets, forcing a revision in retail rates for petrol, diesel and CNG across major cities. The latest adjustment is the first retail fuel price hike in four years. Under the new rates, petrol prices have been raised by around Rs 3 per litre in metro cities. In Delhi, petrol is now priced at Rs 97.77 per litre, while Kolkata has recorded the steepest rise, taking the rate to Rs 108.74. Mumbai residents will now pay…