Raksha Bandhan 2026: Don’t Tie Rakhi Before Checking the Right Muhurat & Bhadra Kaal

Raksha Bandhan

Raksha Bandhan 2026 will be celebrated on Friday, August 28, 2026, marking one of India’s most cherished festivals that honours the enduring bond between siblings. Observed on the Shravan Purnima (full moon day) of the Hindu calendar, Raksha Bandhan is a celebration of love, trust, mutual respect, and lifelong protection. While the festival traditionally revolves … Read more

RBI MPC Meeting Begins Today: Repo Rate Likely to Stay Unchanged Amid Inflation and Global Uncertainty

Deposit

The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has commenced its crucial three-day Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Monday, with economists, financial institutions, and market participants widely expecting the central bank to maintain the benchmark repo rate at its current level while continuing with a cautious and data-driven monetary policy stance. The policy decision, scheduled to be … Read more

Urine Tests for IIT, IIM Students? Centre Plans Voluntary Drug Screening for Freshers, Admissions Won’t Be Affected

Urine Test

Urine Tests are set to become part of a new voluntary drug screening initiative proposed by the Central government for newly admitted students at some of India’s premier higher educational institutions, including the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs), and Central Universities. The initiative, which forms … Read more

Independence Day 2026, India to Celebrate 80 Years of Freedom; Theme, History & Events

Independence Day

India is set to celebrate its 80th Independence Day on August 15, 2026, commemorating eight decades of freedom from British colonial rule while looking ahead to an ambitious future built on innovation, sustainability, self-reliance and inclusive development. This year’s celebrations are expected to be among the most significant in recent years, combining the nation’s rich … Read more

RBI Deposit Rules 2026: Big Changes Effective October 1, Check New Interest Rate Norms

Deposit

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced a revised regulatory framework for deposit interest rates, bringing significant changes that aim to enhance transparency, ensure uniform treatment of depositors, and improve the way banks communicate interest rates to customers. The new directions, which will come into effect from October 1, 2026, are expected to make … Read more

Aditi Sharma Files Domestic Violence Complaint Against Husband and In-Laws, Who Is the Popular TV Actress?

Aditi Sharma

Television actress Aditi Sharma, known for her memorable performances in popular Hindi TV serials such as Kaleerein, Yehh Jadu Hai Jinn Ka!, Rabb Se Hai Dua, and Apollena – Sapno Ki Unchi Udann, has found herself in the spotlight for reasons beyond her acting career. The actress has filed a domestic violence complaint against her … Read more

UPPSC Exam Calendar 2026 Out: PCS Prelims on Dec 6, Full Schedule for 10+ Major Exams

UPPSC

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has officially released its Exam Calendar 2026, outlining the schedule for several key recruitment examinations to be conducted between August and December 2026. The calendar includes major examinations for Assistant Teacher, Government Inter College (GIC) Lecturer, Assistant Professor, Polytechnic Lecturer, Food Safety Officer, Assistant Town Planner, and the … Read more

CAT 2026 Registration Starts: One Step Closer to an IIM—Check Direct Link, Eligibility & Exam Pattern

CAT 2026

The registration process for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 has officially commenced today, August 3, 2026, marking the beginning of one of India’s most competitive entrance examination cycles for management education. Conducted this year by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore, the CAT 2026 registration window opened at 10:00 AM, allowing MBA aspirants … Read more

CM Rekha Gupta Launches Vidya Vahini Yojana Drive, 1.4 Lakh Delhi Schoolgirls to Get Free Bicycles

CM Rekha Gupta

In a significant step towards promoting girls’ education and strengthening access to schools across the national capital, CM Rekha Gupta on Friday distributed more than 3,000 bicycles to Class 9 girl students under the Vidya Vahini Yojana. The initiative, launched at the East Vinod Nagar Sports Complex, aims to improve school attendance, ensure safer and … Read more

Mysuru to Witness PM Modi Inaugurate Viveka Smaraka for Youth Empowerment and Value-Based Education

Mysuru

The historic city of Mysuru is preparing to witness a significant milestone in the field of youth development and value-based education as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Youth Centre – Viveka Smaraka at the Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama on Saturday. The newly established centre has been conceived as a … Read more