Rajinikanth, one of the most celebrated and influential stars in Indian cinema, has completed an extraordinary 51 years in the film industry. The superstar marked the milestone on August 15 with a cake-cutting ceremony on the sets of his upcoming film ‘Dharman’, celebrating more than five decades of an iconic cinematic journey. The special occasion … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s traditional red Bandhej turban became one of the most noticeable elements of his appearance at the Red Fort on India’s 80th Independence Day on August 15, 2026. The striking tie-and-dye headgear, paired with a white kurta, brown Nehru jacket and tricolour pocket squares, once again brought India’s regional textile traditions into … Read more
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced a wide-ranging set of digital initiatives, network expansion plans and customer offers ahead of India’s 80th Independence Day, with the state-owned telecom operator seeking to strengthen connectivity, improve digital services and make broadband and entertainment offerings more accessible. Among the key announcements are the deployment of more than … Read more
The Delhi Police marked the nation’s 80th Independence Day with a ceremonial flag-hoisting ceremony at Police Headquarters on August 16, 2026. The Tricolour was hoisted by Shri Rajesh Khurana, Special Commissioner of Police (P&FD), in the presence of officers and personnel gathered at the Police Headquarters lawns. The ceremony highlighted the significance of Independence Day … Read more
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is facing a severe staff shortage, with 1,596 posts lying vacant against a sanctioned strength of 2,844, according to a parliamentary committee report that has raised concerns about the institution’s ability to effectively carry out its academic, policy and administrative responsibilities. The staffing crisis has also … Read more
India’s 80th Independence Day 2026 on August 1,, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a series of major initiatives and long-term targets spanning artificial intelligence, education, civil defence, sports, semiconductor manufacturing and nuclear energy in his address to the nation from the Red Fort. The announcements placed India’s youth and technological capabilities at the centre of … Read more
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) Mains Admit Card 2026 for candidates appearing in the Civil Services (Main) Examination. The e-admit card was released on August 14, 2026, and eligible candidates can now download their hall tickets through the official UPSC examination portal at upsconline.nic.in. The release … Read more
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the UGC NET June 2026 provisional answer key, giving candidates who appeared for the examination an opportunity to check their recorded responses, calculate their probable scores and challenge answers they believe are incorrect. The answer key is an important stage in the examination process because the final result … Read more
Mahindra expands the BE6 range with Sporteq Launch Edition and Sporteq Four, adding new technology, custom drive modes and a 70kWh battery option Mahindra BE6 Sporteq has expanded Mahindra’s electric SUV portfolio in India with the launch of a more technology-focused version of the popular electric SUV. The new Mahindra BE6 Sporteq starts at ₹11.45 … Read more
Rodri returns to Manchester City training after back surgery, but Maresca refuses to guarantee he will stay amid growing Barcelona interest Enzo Maresca has refused to guarantee Rodri’s future at Manchester City as uncertainty continues to surround the Spanish midfielder. The new City manager acknowledged that the transfer window remains open, leaving the possibility of … Read more