New Delhi. Friday, 5 June 2026 For centuries, households across India stored their daily drinking water in shining copper containers, viewing the practice as a cornerstone of health and daily well-being. While mid-20th-century modernization swapped these traditional metals for lighter plastics and easy-to-clean stainless steel, the tide is turning. Today, …
Read More »Fact Check: Is the National Student Laptop Scheme 2026 Real or a Scam?
New Delhi. Friday, 5 June 2026 A viral message is circulating heavily across WhatsApp groups and social media platforms in India, claiming that the central government is distributing free laptops to students. The message invites immediate applications under a purported “National Student Laptop Scheme 2026” and includes a direct link …
Read More »Beware the Deepfake: How Scammers Use Fake AI Videos of the Prime Minister to Steal Your Money
New Delhi. Tuesday, 2 June 2026 A highly sophisticated and misleading video has been circulating across social media platforms like Facebook. The video features a seemingly authentic depiction of the Prime Minister endorsing a revolutionary online investment platform. The digital impostor promises everyday citizens that they can earn an astonishing …
Read More »The Truth Behind the Viral DRDO Ramgarh Bomb Test Video: Fact vs. Fiction
New Delhi. Tuesday, 2 June 2026 A spectacular video showing a massive explosion has taken social media platforms by storm. Accompanying the footage is an alarming narrative: a high-caliber bomb belonging to India supposedly detonated prematurely and accidentally during a trial run, causing an unmitigated disaster at a Defense Research …
Read More »Government Extends PM SVANidhi Scheme Until 2030: Driving Digital Financial Inclusion for India’s Street Vendors
New Delhi. Monday, 1 June 2026 The Indian government has announced a massive policy extension to protect and uplift the country’s unorganized retail sector. The Prime Minister Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme has officially been extended until March 2030. Originally launched as an emergency safety net during the …
Read More »NPPA Medicine Price Cap 2026: Financial Relief for Essential Drug Formulations
New Delhi. Sunday, 31 May 2026 In a significant stride toward achieving equitable public healthcare, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has enforced structural price limits on 30 vital drug formulations. This decision, issued under the regulatory framework of the Drugs (Prices Control) …
Read More »PM Modi’s 134th Mann Ki Baat: Celebrating Historic Athletic Records, Ancient Chola Heritage, and Grassroots Green Heroes
New Delhi. Sunday, 31 May 2026 In the 134th episode of his monthly radio address, Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi painted a vibrant picture of an aspirational India driven by ordinary citizens. Spanning elite sports, monumental archaeological returns, life-saving wildlife technology, and local climate heroes, the address served …
Read More »Fact Check: Viral AI-Generated Deepfake Video of Former CDS General Anil Chauhan Explained
New Delhi. Sunday, 31 May 2026 A manipulated video circulating heavily across social media platforms falsely claims that India’s former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Anil Chauhan, made controversial remarks regarding a military conflict termed “Operation Sindoor.” In the viral clip—frequently amplified by coordinated propaganda accounts—a voice cloned to …
Read More »Chandrayaan-2 Strikes Cosmic Gold: Strong Evidence of Subsurface Ice Found on Moon’s South Pole
New Delhi. Thursday, 28 May 2026 India’s second lunar exploration journey is proving to be a gift that keeps on giving. While global attention shifted to the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 in 2023, the Chandrayaan-2 orbiter has been quietly circling the Moon, gathering game-changing data. Scientists at the Physical Research …
Read More »Beat the Heat: PM Modi Urges Compassion and Caution Amid Severe Indian Heatwave
New Delhi. Wednesday, 27 May 2026 As intense summer heatwaves grip large portions of central, northern, and northwestern India—with temperatures in areas like Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan soaring between 43°C and 47°C—Prime Minister Narendra Modi has issued a heartfelt public appeal. Moving beyond basic weather warnings, the Prime Minister …
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