Top Remote Villages for Stargazing Adventures
Discover five remote global villages offering pristine night skies for stargazing. Escape light pollution and witness celestial wonders in these hidden gems. Plan your astro-tourism trip now!
Discover five remote global villages offering pristine night skies for stargazing. Escape light pollution and witness celestial wonders in these hidden gems. Plan your astro-tourism trip now!
Sadashiva Swami of Haveri Hukkerimath led a successful month-long 'Addiction-Free Villages Initiative'. Over 75 villages pledged to quit alcohol, cigarettes & gutka. Read the inspiring story.
Peripheral towns and villages near Lucknow will be included in the 2027 Census as part of the urban agglomeration, reflecting the city's growth. A similar approach will be adopted across Uttar Pradesh.
Govt data reveals 1,104 infiltration attempts on India-Bangladesh border in 2025. Over 2,500 arrests made. Get the full breakdown of border security statistics here.
Ahan Shetty returns after 4 years with 'Border 2'. Teaser unveiled in Mumbai, film releases Jan 23, 2026. He shares emotional journey & father Suniel Shetty's advice. Read more.
Discover the enchanting Indian villages where winter paints a breathtaking white landscape. Plan your next snowy escape to these hidden Himalayan gems!
Fans and villages in Ludhiana district pay tribute to Dharmendra on his first birth anniversary since his death. Plans for a memorial library and special prayers mark the occasion. Read more.
A 27-year-old engineer from Vizag was detained in Bikaner's Khajuwala sector while trying to cross into Pakistan to meet a woman. Security agencies are investigating his motives.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath pledges to protect Ambedkar statues with walls & umbrellas, ensure road connectivity for all SC/ST villages, and links welfare schemes to his legacy. Read more.
Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains pledges to end the decades-long land dispute in Nangal, calling BBMB's claim illegal. A high-powered committee will examine records.
Pakistani and Afghan border forces engaged in an exchange of fire at the Chaman crossing, a key trade route. The incident highlights ongoing tensions. Read the full report for details.
Guntur Municipal Corporation fast-tracks merger of 11 villages before Dec 31 census deadline. The move aims to resolve infrastructure and governance issues in the urbanising outskirts. Read the full story.
Congress MLA alleges many new habitations in Madhya Pradesh are missing from revenue records, depriving SC communities of electricity, housing, and other government scheme benefits. Details inside.
Pakistan allows UN humanitarian aid to cross into Afghanistan via Torkham and Chaman borders after a two-month halt. The move follows talks with the UN but regular trade remains suspended.
The BSF has activated a multi-layered security system using indigenous tech to tackle cross-border drones. In 2025 alone, 278 drones were recovered and over 380kg heroin seized. Read more on the evolving threat.
BSF Inspector General OP Upadhyay details enhanced security measures against fundamentalist activities and smuggling on the Meghalaya-Bangladesh frontier. Read the full update on border fencing and seizures.
Tripura government launches comprehensive border security strategy through community development, relocating 4,000 residents and implementing economic initiatives. Learn how this approach tackles security risks.
Pakistan's economic crisis intensifies as prolonged border closure with Afghanistan disrupts trade worth billions. Key exports and imports remain stranded, worsening Pakistan's financial turmoil.
BSF reveals upgraded border infrastructure in Jammu with higher fences and enhanced surveillance after August 2025 floods. Security now 2-3 times stronger than pre-flood arrangements.
Villages in Patiala's Nabha subdivision are rejecting the 30% deduction from panchayat income for secretary wages, calling it illegal. Multiple gram sabhas pass resolutions demanding revocation.
Himachal Pradesh mining tippers flood Nangal for overnight parking after Una implements evening-to-morning road ban. Local residents face noise, pollution, and safety concerns.
Bollywood legend Dharmendra celebrates 60-year connection with Nangal, where he filmed his debut and returned for emotional visit. Discover his enduring Punjab legacy.
Veteran actor Dharmendra, who passed away at 89, maintained deep connections with his ancestral villages in Ludhiana. Explore his emotional journey from Punjab's fields to Bollywood stardom.
Two dozen villages in Chakrata region impose Rs 1 lakh fine for wedding extravagance. Traditional Garhwali cuisine replaces fast food to preserve culture and reduce financial burden.
SSB and Nepalese Armed Forces arrest UAE national Salem Abdullah Khalfan Alshamshi attempting illegal border crossing at Raxaul. Details on the investigation and rising border violations.
India's ITBP will establish 10 all-women border outposts along the China border, enhancing security and women's empowerment in high-altitude regions. Read about this strategic move.
ASI Kashmir Singh tragically dies from accidental firearm discharge at BBMB barrier in Nangal. Punjab Police launches investigation into the incident.
Samrala launches three new health clinics in rural areas, providing accessible healthcare services to underserved communities. Learn about this healthcare initiative.
Residents from 14 Chandigarh villages urge UT administration to implement land pooling policy for planned development. Farmers seek clarity on compensation and development plans.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa traders demand immediate reopening of Pak-Afghan borders as prolonged closure causes billions in losses. Critical trade routes remain shut since 2020.