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Did the Government Really Order the Merger of Nine Public-Sector Banks? No. The Viral Gazette Is Fake

A two-page “Gazette of India” notice claiming that nine public-sector banks are being merged into SBI, Punjab National Bank and Bank of Baroda has...

60 Indian Companies Put Drones Through Battlefield-Style Tests at Pokhran: Which Home-Grown Systems Can Actually Survive Modern Warfare?

India’s first IAF Dronathon-2026 has turned the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Rajasthan into a live test bed for home-grown drone warfare. The three-day...

Commercial LPG And Jet Fuel Prices Rise Across India From Today: How Much More Will Restaurants And Airlines Pay From September 1?

Commercial LPG and aviation turbine fuel prices increased across India from September 1, 2026, raising operating costs for restaurants, hotels and airlines. While domestic LPG prices remain unchanged, commercial kitchens face higher cylinder prices and airlines are paying more for ATF after a second consecutive monthly increase.

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Cost Climbs To ₹2.1 Lakh Crore: Why Has India’s Flagship Rail Project Become So Expensive?

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project could now cost around ₹2.1 lakh crore, nearly double its original ₹1.08 lakh crore estimate. Land delays, prolonged construction, approvals and changes in train procurement have contributed to the sharp increase.

UP Makes Appointment Letters Mandatory For Workplaces With 10+ Employees: Will Millions Finally Get Formal Job Proof?

Uttar Pradesh has approved new labour rules requiring covered private establishments with at least 10 employees to provide appointment letters. The framework also strengthens workplace health, safety, welfare and protections for women working night shifts.