National

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) …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

New Delhi. Wednesday, 27 May 2026 If you are planning to install rooftop solar panels to escape intense summer heat and slash your monthly electricity bills to nearly zero, an important regulatory update is coming into effect on June 1, 2026. The Government of India is set to implement stricter …

Mumbai. Wednesday, 27 May 2026 India is completely modernizing its macroeconomic dashboard. The central government’s major overhaul of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) shifts its baseline anchor from the outdated 2011-12 tracking period to a modern 2022-23 base year. Scheduled to take effect on June 1, 2026, this structural …

New Delhi. Monday, 25 May 2026 A misleading video circulating on social media platforms, particularly Facebook, has gone viral by claiming that the Central Government of India is launching a new welfare initiative. The viral video falsely asserts that the government will distribute free electric bicycles to all citizens holding …

Mumbai. Monday, 25 May 2026 In what defense analysts are calling the most consequential defense procurement decision of 2026, the Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) is preparing to officially issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) and tenders to three private sector industrial heavyweights for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) …

UMROI, MEGHALAYA. Monday, 25 May 2026 The inaugural edition of the Multinational Joint Military Exercise, ‘Pragati 2026’, which officially commenced on May 20, 2026, has entered its most intensive phase at the premier Umroi Joint Training Node in Meghalaya. Featuring over 400 elite military personnel, the multinational event stands as …