Tag: India News

Two Madhya Pradesh temples celebrated Independence Day on August 11 instead of August 15 in 2026, following a Hindu lunar-calendar tradition linked to the date India gained independence in 1947.

The Railway Board has approved seven new Amrit Bharat Express services, expanding affordable long-distance rail connectivity between cities including Gorakhpur, Prayagraj, Mumbai, Delhi, Dhanbad and Coimbatore.

The Supreme Court has asked the Bihar government to explain how Panchayati Raj Minister Deepak Prakash has continued in office for more than six months overall without becoming an MLA or MLC. The constitutional dispute over Article 164(4) will be heard again on August 4, 2026.

A new letter by former Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra general secretary Champat Rai has added fresh questions to the Ram Temple donation theft investigation. The disclosure suggests cash was recovered from suspects before the FIR was registered, while the Supreme Court continues monitoring the SIT probe.

Bank of Baroda has confirmed that one employee email account was compromised, leading to unauthorised access to certain data, while stating that its core banking systems remain secure. Customers are being advised to review account activity, update passwords and stay alert for phishing attempts as forensic investigations continue.

Mumbai's suburban railway network is set to receive Kavach 5.0, an upgraded Automatic Train Protection system designed for high-frequency local train operations. While the technology promises improved safety and the potential for more frequent services, Railway officials say it is still under development, with no confirmed rollout date yet.

India recorded 5,022 child adoptions between April 2025 and March 2026, the highest annual total in more than a decade. While domestic and inter-country adoptions have increased, nearly 26,000 prospective adoptive parents remain on the waiting list due to limited availability of younger children and continued demand-supply gaps.

AI-generated investment scam videos are becoming increasingly sophisticated, using fake endorsements and manipulated visuals to lure victims. Experts advise verifying every government-related investment claim through official sources before sharing money or personal information.

Fresh COVID-19 cases have prompted Odisha to strengthen surveillance before Rath Yatra, but officials say there is no nationwide wave. Here's what the latest cases mean, who should be more cautious, and the precautions travellers and families should follow.

The Allahabad High Court has issued notices on a PIL seeking stronger child-safety measures for Roblox and similar gaming platforms. Here's what the petition asks, why Roblox is under scrutiny, and what the court could examine next.

A viral prank involving e-rickshaw battery apps has sparked outrage after drivers were left stranded mid-route. Here's how the trend works, why authorities intervened, and what it means for EV safety.