In a spectacular showcase of fandom meeting automotive innovation, Mahindra & Mahindra’s special-edition electric SUV— the BE 6 Batman Edition—has achieved a milestone that even Gotham’s Dark Knight might envy. When booking opened at 11:00 a.m. on August 23, 2025, all 999 units were snapped up in a stunning 135 seconds—just over two minutes.The Times…
Telangana is spreading festive cheer—in the form of free electricity—for Ganesh and Durga pandals, but only for those who follow official registration and safety rules. The Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Limited (TGSPDCL) has unveiled a policy that promises power without cost, but with conditions firmly in place. Power Supply Windows Ganesh Navaratri celebrations…
New Delhi – April 2025 – In a sweeping overhaul of the Class 7 Social Science curriculum, NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training) has completely removed chapters on the Mughals and the Delhi Sultanate from its newly released textbooks. In their place, the updated content spotlights ancient Indian dynasties, sacred geography, and modern…
New Delhi – August, 2025 – In a recent announcement that sought to snuff out growing speculation, the Indian government reaffirmed that the popular social media app TikTok remains firmly banned in the country. Rising rumours about the app’s revival were branded “false and misleading” by senior government officials. Amid swirling confusion over partial online…
In a significant move toward boosting financial inclusion, the Ministry of Finance has declared that first-time borrowers seeking bank loans will not be turned away simply because they lack a CIBIL score or have a very low one. During the monsoon session of Parliament last week, the Minister of State for Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary, echoed…
New Delhi, August 2025 – India has announced a temporary suspension of most postal services to the United States starting 25 August 2025, citing confusion over recently introduced U.S. customs regulations that ended the long-standing duty-free privilege on low-value shipments. The move comes in response to Executive Order No. 14324, issued by the U.S. administration…
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh— A routine day turned bizarre when local police uncovered a drug-laced twist at a beloved street food stall in Mohanlalganj. Forty-two-year-old Pramod Sahu, the owner of a small kiosk known for his aloo tikki and chutney, was arrested after it was discovered he had been secretly infusing these tasty snacks with cannabis—and…
Patna, August 21, 2025 — In a major development aimed at easing the festive travel load, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Wednesday that Indian Railways will operate over 12,000 special train trips for passengers traveling to and from Bihar during the upcoming Diwali and Chhath celebrations. While the figure may seem staggering, officials clarified…
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has taken decisive action by imposing a ₹20 lakh penalty on the toll collection agency M/s Dharam Singh for misconduct toward an Army soldier at the Bhuni Toll Plaza on the Meerut–Karnal section of NH-709A. Background of the IncidentOn the night of August 17, 2025, Army jawan Kapil…
The Uttar Pradesh government has received a green signal from the Union Home Ministry to rename the town of Jalalabad in Shahjahanpur district as Parshurampuri. The approval came via an official letter from the Home Ministry’s Under Secretary Unnikrishnan, addressed to the Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary, confirming that the central government raised no objections to…