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Online Gaming: Indians Spend ₹1.2 Lakh Crore Annually via UPI
“Indians now spend over ₹1.2 lakh crore annually on online gaming through UPI, with ₹41,000 crore spent in the first four months of FY 2025-26, reveals NPCI data.”
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Govt aims Bharatiya Antariksh Station by 2035 & Man on Moon by 2040 says Union Minister Jitendra Singh
Science and Technology Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today reiterated the government’s commitment to establish an operational Bharatiya Antariksh Station by 2035 and send an Indian crewed mission to the Moon by 2040.
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Heavy Rains Paralyze Mumbai and Parts of Maharashtra Amid Red Alert
Heavy rains lash Mumbai and parts of Maharashtra as IMD issues a red alert. Widespread waterlogging, school closures, train delays, and flight disruptions reported. Emergency teams deployed for rescue and relief.
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After 78 Years, the Prime Minister’s Office Shifts — Here’s Why South Block Is Being Left Behind
“After 78 years, the Prime Minister’s Office is shifting from South Block to the new Executive Enclave with modern facilities near the PM’s residence.”
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Former Sri Lankan Cricketer Saman banned from all forms of cricket
Former Sri Lankan domestic cricketer Saliya Saman has been banned from all forms of Cricket for five years after an ICC Anti-Corruption Tribunal found him guilty of breaching the ECB Anti-Corruption Code.
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1.4 Lakh users buy new FASTag annual pass on day one
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has successfully implemented the 'FASTag Annual Pass' facility at about 1,150 toll plazas on National Highways and Expressways across the country.
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J&K: Cloudburst in Kishtwar; army, NDRF, police conduct relief and rescue operations
In Jammu and Kashmir, relief and rescue operations are in full swing in cloudburst hit Chisoti village in the Kishtwar district with the Army, NDRF, SDRF, Police and local administration in position.
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Op Sindoor powerful testament to valour & precision of armed forces, says PM Modi
The Nation celebrates its 79th Independence Day today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the Independence Day celebrations from the iconic Red Fort in Delhi and hoisted the National Flag.
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PM Modi Leads 79th Independence Day Celebrations with Vision of a Developed India by 2047
"Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked India's 79th Independence Day with a visionary speech at Red Fort, highlighting Operation Sindoor, new job schemes, GST reforms, and a roadmap to a developed India by 2047."