The US Embassy & consulates across India will suspend all routine services for three days from December 24, 2025, due to a federal holiday order. Plan your visa and passport appointments accordingly. Check official sources for emergency contacts.
Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal highlights how India's FTA commitments will unlock global opportunities for its professional services sector. Discover the strategic push for mutual recognition agreements.
ISRO's LVM3-M6 rocket successfully launched the next-gen BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite from Sriharikota. Watch live updates and learn about this mission to provide global cellular broadband.
A team from Chennai's Easwari Engineering College wins NASA Space Apps Challenge 2025 with AakashNet, a low-cost LEO satellite broadband project for remote India. Read their inspiring story.
Kanpur's Saras Mela, from Jan 4-6 at Moti Jheel Lawn, will showcase self-help groups' products. The fair aims to boost rural marketing and women's economic empowerment. Read details.
The US Embassy in India announces a holiday closure from December 24 to 26. Visa services suspended; emergency contacts active. Plan your travel accordingly.
Uttar Pradesh government allocates Rs 3,500 crore for health infrastructure, hospital expansion, and modern equipment. Focus on rural healthcare and Ayushman Bharat implementation.
Bangladesh suspends consular services in Delhi citing security, as India reopens 3 visa centres for humanitarian needs. Tensions escalate over protests at diplomatic missions.
President Murmu assents to VB-G RAM G Bill, replacing MGNREGA. While work days rise to 125, funding burden on states & a 60-day pause in peak farm season spark debate. Analysis inside.
Gurugram's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Alka Singh, launches a mobile medical unit to provide free healthcare in remote villages. The initiative aims to bridge the urban-rural health gap with on-site diagnostics and treatment.
As India's rural job scheme is relaunched, experts warn that a proposed 60-day calendar gap and shared state funding could undermine its universal promise. Read why its core principles need protection.
President Droupadi Murmu has approved the VB-G RAM G Bill, enhancing the rural job guarantee to 125 days annually. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi hails the scheme as transparent and progressive for rural development.
Union govt reveals 9 roads & 12 bridges constructed in Gujarat under PMGSY-III in ongoing FY. Details on districts, lengths, and status of PMGSY-IV inside. Read more.
ISRO's LVM3 M6 mission on December 24 will launch the massive BlueBird Block-2 satellite for AST SpaceMobile, aiming to deliver direct-to-smartphone 5G broadband globally and bridge the digital divide.
Tata Consultancy Services reveals its AI division's $1.5 billion annual run-rate. CEO K Krithivasan outlines a five-pronged strategy to become the top AI-led tech services firm globally. Read the full plan.
The Central Government has disbursed Rs 94 crore to Uttarakhand's rural local bodies for development works. This fund release is part of the 15th Finance Commission grant.
The Central Government has disbursed over ₹127 crore to Tamil Nadu's rural local bodies under the 15th Finance Commission grants. This funding aims to boost essential services and infrastructure development in villages. Read more about the allocation and
XLRI Jamshedpur, with NABARD support, launches XCITE, a rural business incubation centre to foster sustainable entrepreneurship and empower rural innovators. Discover the future of rural India.
India's telecom sector achieved record growth in 2025, crossing 100 crore internet connections and nationwide 5G rollout. Read about the digital leap.
The Lok Sabha passes a bill to replace MGNREGA with a new scheme, increasing employment days but shifting wage costs to states. Critics warn of financial strain.
Congress committees in Nagaland staged a protest in Kohima against the bill to repeal MGNREGA, calling it a lifeline for rural poor. Read about the potential impact on farmers and daily wage earners.
India's 43 Regional Rural Banks launch a common logo to strengthen their unified identity and enhance trust in rural banking. Discover the strategy behind this rebranding move.
Tata Consultancy Services discloses $11 billion revenue from disruptive technologies, including $1.5 billion from AI. CEO Krithivasan outlines growth strategy amid market challenges.
Uttar Pradesh launches a major digital education initiative, setting up digital libraries in 11,350 gram panchayats to provide rural youth with modern study resources for competitive exams. Discover how this Rs 4 lakh per library scheme works.
Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia urges satellite players like Starlink and OneWeb to adopt affordable pricing for India, citing telecom's success. Spectrum allocation pending.
SpaceX's valuation hits $800B as Elon Musk eyes a 2026 IPO. The new frontier? AI data centers in space, powered by the sun, to overcome Earth's bottlenecks. Read the full analysis.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan introduces the VB-G RAM G Bill, aiming to modernize rural employment frameworks for Viksit Bharat 2047. Read the full details.
The proposed VB-G RAM G Bill aims to replace MGNREGA, increasing work days to 125 but shifting funding burden to states and introducing a 60-day pause for farming. Explore the key changes.
Sheela Devi of Prayagraj overcame adversity to build a lakhs-earning tent house business and empower dozens of rural women through self-help groups and Mission Shakti. Read her inspiring journey.
ACT Fibernet unveils new SmartWiFi broadband plans across 30+ Indian cities, offering speeds from 50 Mbps to 1 Gbps and bundled OTT subscriptions. Plans start at just Rs 499. Upgrade your internet today!