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Is government planning to issue gold bonds to temples in exchange for gold reserves? Check here

The Indian government has officially denied circulating rumors about plans to issue gold bonds to temples or to monetize temple gold holdings. These claims, which emerged after a call to postpone gold purchases and an import duty hike, are completely false and misleading. The Finance Ministry clarified that no such…

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Great Nicobar project a recipe for ecological disaster: Jairam Ramesh to Defence minister

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has alerted Defence Minister Rajnath Singh about the Great Nicobar Island Project. He states the project in its current form is a recipe for ecological disaster. Ramesh suggests alternative measures proposed by naval officers to strengthen India's defence. These alternatives would cause less damage to the…

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Priyanka Chaturvedi backs Rahul Gandhi on NEET issue, says student deaths are 'murders by system'

Chaturvedi said, "Actually, it's not just one suicide; there are three such suicides that have taken place. And yes, I agree with what Rahul Gandhi is saying, because these are murders committed by the Government of India by totally disregarding the mental stress and mental agony of lakhs of students…

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Why Experts Fear India’s Toughest Economic Phase Yet

A single statement from banker Uday Kotak has suddenly sparked fear across India’s business and financial circles. “The shock is coming,” he warned while speaking about the growing Iran conflict and India’s dangerous dependence on imported oil. At first, it sounded like just another economic caution. But when India’s top…

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NEET-UG 2026 cancelled amid integrity concerns; Centre orders CBI probe

The NEET-UG 2026 medical entrance exam has been cancelled by the National Testing Agency. This decision follows concerns over the examination's integrity. The exam will be held again on new dates. The Central Bureau of Investigation is probing the alleged irregularities. Candidates will not need to reapply, and existing details…

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NEET UG 2026 exam cancelled: Why the exam has been cancelled, re-exam date and what's next?

NEET exam cancelled 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially cancelled NEET UG 2026, nearly nine days after the medical entrance exam was conducted on May 3. The decision, approved by the Government of India, comes after investigative findings and inputs shared by central agencies regarding alleged irregularities linked…

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Labour Day 2026: The Hidden Cost of Gig Work in India

Every year, International Workers' Day invites reflection on the dignity of work, the rights of workers, and the evolving nature of employment. In 2026, that reflection feels more urgent than ever in India, where the rise of gig work has quietly reshaped what it means to earn a living. What…

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Shankaracharya Jayanti 2026: Date, Time, History & Significance

Adi Shankaracharya’s birth anniversary will be celebrated throughout India on 21st April 2026. Hindu Panchang points out that Adi Guru Shankaracharya was born on Shukla Paksha’s Panchami Tithi in Vishakha month. In fact, this year we are about to celebrate the 1238th birthday anniversary of the great sage and philosopher…

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Why this delimitation is suspicious and it’s not what you think

Special sessions of Parliament were historically called for crises and commemorations. In 2008, when the UPA government lost the support of the Left, in 1991 and 1977 to impose President's Rule in various states, and in 1962 during the war with China, special sessions were called in the wake of…

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Over 52,000 Indians fly home from UAE, Gulf within a week as authorities issue update amid US-Iran conflict

Over 52,000 Indian citizens safely returned from the Gulf region between March 1-7, 2026, following recent disruptions. Commercial and rescue flights facilitated the repatriation, with Indian carriers transporting 32,107 passengers. The government remains vigilant, maintaining dedicated helplines for ongoing diaspora welfare.

The Times of India

From Dubai to Bahrain, Indian passengers stuck as conflict escalates

Hundreds of south Indians have been stranded as the violence rages in the Middle East. State governments have been coordinating with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and have set up helplines to identify people in distress and offer support through local embassies and consulates. Most of the people who…

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Rohit Sharma Calls Padma Shri a Special Moment, Reaffirms Commitment to Indian Cricket

Former India captain Rohit Sharma expressed heartfelt gratitude after being conferred the Padma Shri, one of India’s highest civilian honours, calling it a deeply special moment for himself and his family while reaffirming his commitment to contributing to India’s success on the field.

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What happened to Arnab? Questioning govt on Aravallis, taking shots at ‘Rs 15 cr anchor’

In a curious turn, Arnab Goswami, primetime anchor and Republic TV editor-in-chief, went on air last night criticising the Centre and the Supreme Court for their inability to protect the Aravalli range from “big billionaire companies”. He even took a clean shot at “the [Rs] 15 crore anchor paid by…

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Indian police admit they have lost wedding ring belonging to Briton held for 8 years without conviction

Tuesday marks the eighth anniversary of Jagtar Singh Johal’s arrest in India

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‘Faster progress needed’ for Briton who has spent eight years in Indian jail

Jagtar Singh Johal’s wedding ring, confiscated from him when he was arrested in 2017, has gone missing it has been revealed.

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A unique October 2: The RSS at 100

What does it mean when the Government of India, on the eve of Gandhi Jayanti, releases a coin and a stamp to imprint the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh into history?

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Zubair vs the fake news machine: A day of digital warfare after Operation Sindoor

The aftermath of Operation Sindoor saw a barrage of misinformation – from claims that Rafale jets were downed to doctored images of casualties. As this online battlefield intensified, one man emerged as the key face of the counter-propaganda effort in India: Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair.

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Will '2019 Balakot Airstrike' Repeat?: India Expected To Retaliate Following Kashmir Attack

Following a militant attack in Kashmir that killed 26 tourists, India has reacted strongly, demanding all Pakistani nationals leave the country within 72 hours.

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‘Such laws exempt journalists’: Five press bodies to discuss data protection law in open meeting

The Press Club of India, along with four journalist bodies – the Indian Women's Press Corp, the Editors’ Guild of India, Delhi Union Journalists, and DIGIPUB – will organise an open meeting on Monday to discuss the contentious Digital Personal Data Protection Act, which the Government of India is set…

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283 Indians, lured by fake jobs in Myanmar, rescued

Indian embassies in Myanmar and Thailand have coordinated with local authorities to secure the repatriation of 283 Indian nationals. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Bimal Julka appointed as Independent Director at Paytm and Sudhir Bhargava at Kajaria Ceramics

Paytm and Kajaria Ceramics inducted two retired bureaucrats on their Board of Directors. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sadhguru Step: UN announces December 21 as World Meditation Day

Spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev has welcomed the United Nations decision to declare December 21 as meditation-day" World Meditation Day, calling it "significant." Read further on Dynamite News:

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Delhi HC refuses to entertain PIL for formation of body to protect Sanatan Dharma

The Delhi High Court declined to entertain a PIL that sought directions to the central government and other respondents to constitute a religious body on Wednesday, like a "Sanatan Dharm Raksha Board," for "the protection of Sanatan Dharma and its culture." Read further on Dynamite News:

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Justice Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as 51st Chief Justice of India

Justice Sanjiv Khanna has taken oath as 51st Chief Justice of India today in a ceremony that has been held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Centre announces key appointments to ministries, check list

Subrata Gupta, an IAS officer from the 1990 batch, has been appointed as the Secretary of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries. Read further on Dynamite News:

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