NCP Alliance Talks for Pune Civic Polls Hit Dead End
Crucial seat-sharing negotiations between NCP (SP) and NCP for the Pune Municipal Corporation elections have failed. Polling for 29 Maharashtra civic bodies is set for January 15.
Crucial seat-sharing negotiations between NCP (SP) and NCP for the Pune Municipal Corporation elections have failed. Polling for 29 Maharashtra civic bodies is set for January 15.
Pakistan's ambulance services are set for a nationwide shutdown from May 1 due to a funding standoff with authorities. This critical healthcare crisis threatens emergency response across the country.
The Central Civil Services Cultural and Sports Board hosts the All India Services Table Tennis tournament in Chandigarh. Trials for Punjab teams are on Dec 31. Check eligibility and details.
AIIMS Bathinda achieves a national first by securing NABL accreditation for its laboratory and radiology services, elevating healthcare standards and diagnostic reliability in the region. Discover the details of this milestone.
On its inaugural day, Navi Mumbai airport saw low public transport use due to unclear signage and schedule issues. Passengers faced confusion between terminals and bumpy approach roads. Read more.
India's home services market, valued at $60B, sees a VC rush. But startups like Snabbit & Pronto struggle with differentiation & high costs. Can they crack unit economics?
Former IRAS officer Sharad Mallik explains what the UPSC Personality Test truly judges. Learn how to frame your 'Why Civil Services?' answer and turn your DAF into an asset. Essential reading for 2025 aspirants.
Amazon Web Services refutes viral online claims of a major Christmas outage. All services are running normally. Read the full statement and analysis here.
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.
Foreign affairs expert Sushant Sareen calls Bangladesh's stance on visa services suspension 'disingenuous'. Get the full analysis on the diplomatic friction and its implications for India-Bangladesh relations.
GVMC introduces an online system for survey certificates for plots & buildings, ending manual visits. Get your certificate within 7 days. Apply now on the official website.
The US Embassy in India announces a holiday closure from December 24 to 26. Visa services suspended; emergency contacts active. Plan your travel accordingly.
Bangladesh suspends visa services at its missions in New Delhi and Tripura following protests. The decision, confirmed on 23 December 2025, impacts applicants. Read for details and context.
Bangladesh suspends consular services in Delhi citing security, as India reopens 3 visa centres for humanitarian needs. Tensions escalate over protests at diplomatic missions.
Residents of Pisoli, Undri, Mohammadwadi & NIBM Road in Pune demand water, roads & sewage before PMC elections. Read their charter of demands.
India has indefinitely suspended visa application services at its Assistant High Commission in Chittagong, Bangladesh. Learn the reasons and implications for travelers.
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.
West Bengal's urban development department dissolves Basirhat's municipal board after inquiry finds mismanagement. SDO Jasleen Kaur appointed administrator. Read the full story.
West Bengal's urban development department dissolved Basirhat's municipal board due to mismanagement and unresolved public grievances. SDO Jasleen Kaur appointed as administrator. Read the full story.
With less than a month for PMC elections, aspirants across parties are finalizing manifestos focusing on water, health, and traffic. Read how they plan to connect with Pune's voters.
The Aam Aadmi Party announces its ambitious plan to contest 227 seats in the upcoming Maharashtra civic body elections, marking a major expansion of its political footprint beyond Delhi and Punjab.
Residents of Pune's Ward 11 present a manifesto to election candidates, demanding action on encroachments, noise pollution, and better public transport. Read their key civic demands.
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation is building a blockchain platform to digitize services like certificates & TDR, aiming to cut delays & prevent fraud. Discover how this tech upgrade will benefit citizens.
Tata Consultancy Services discloses $11 billion revenue from disruptive technologies, including $1.5 billion from AI. CEO Krithivasan outlines growth strategy amid market challenges.
TCS secures a crucial $1 billion, 10-year contract from Telefónica UK, ending a nearly two-year drought for mega deals. The win signals a strategic shift towards long-term growth, even as it pressures short-term margins. Read the full analysis.
Tata Consultancy Services makes its largest acquisition since 2008, buying US-based Coastal Cloud for $700 million. This marks a strategic pivot from organic growth to acquisitions, mirroring Accenture's playbook to tackle slowing outsourcing revenue and
OMSA doctors in Odisha to halt OPD services for an hour daily from Dec 26, demanding salary parity and better facilities. A full strike looms if demands are unmet by Jan 1. Read the latest.
As Maharashtra gears up for crucial municipal corporation elections in January 2025, we analyze if the BJP can hold its 2017 dominance amidst fractured alliances and party splits. Read the full analysis.
A record 85,000+ aspirants will compete in the Punjab State Civil Services Exam on June 23. Get details on exam centres, key instructions, and the selection process for PCS and allied services.