Ahmedabad RPO: 7.6 Lakh Passport Apps in 2025
Ahmedabad's Regional Passport Office processed 7.6 lakh applications in 2025, approving 7.4 lakh. Discover the impact of new e-passports, pendency drives, and outreach programs.
Ahmedabad's Regional Passport Office processed 7.6 lakh applications in 2025, approving 7.4 lakh. Discover the impact of new e-passports, pendency drives, and outreach programs.
Madurai's Regional Passport Office processed a record 2,97,689 applications in 2025, issuing over 1.77 lakh e-passports. Mobile van services and campus camps boosted accessibility. Read more.
Supreme Court notes unusually high number of petitions in stray dogs case, more than in human rights matters. Hearing scheduled for Wednesday. Details on the court's directives and the suo motu case.
Ace your UPSC Mains 2026 prep with this week's GS-3 practice. Dive deep into India's solar manufacturing bottlenecks and the revolutionary role of nanobots in targeted cancer therapy. Read, analyze, and craft your answers.
Andhra Pradesh High Court reserves orders on multiple IAs in APPSC Group I case, expressing displeasure over apparent delaying tactics. Final hearing of appeals to follow.
West Bengal's electoral roll undergoes major changes with over 1.7 lakh new applications since Dec 16 and deletion of 55 lakh voters. ECI introduces new mandatory forms and documents for enrolment.
Explore the science of spider silk, a natural wonder with incredible strength and elasticity. Discover how it's made, where to find the spiders, and its revolutionary potential in medicine and technology. Read more!
IIT Jodhpur achieves a milestone with 86 IPR filings in 2025, marking a 150% growth. The patents focus on affordable, sustainable tech for national priorities. Discover the institute's innovation drive.
Maharashtra's MSEDCL sees massive adoption of its automated online services for electricity connection name changes and load enhancements, reducing office visits for consumers.
Chennai's special electoral roll camp sees massive response with over 7.28 lakh inclusion requests. Final voter list to be published on February 17, 2026. Check your status now!
BJP receives massive response with over 1,100 applications for Nashik Municipal Corporation elections, far outpacing rivals. Party faces challenge of managing aspirants as nomination deadline nears. Read the full story.
Using AI for job applications may harm your chances. A new study reveals candidates using AI tools are less likely to be hired, creating a negative cycle in recruitment. Read more.
Panjab University VC Renu Vig launched a book on nanotech in food and drugs. It explores regulatory, ethical aspects and applications in cancer treatment. Read more.
Ludhiana's CICU organized a free 2-hour AI training for industry professionals, focusing on practical applications. Dr Puneet Malhotra led the session, sparking high demand for advanced AI skills. Learn how local businesses are adopting AI.
AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami to restart his 'Makkalai Kappom' tour from Tiruporur on December 28. The party has received over 9000 applications for assembly tickets, collecting Rs 13.5 crore in fees. Read the full details.
IIT Madras and Australian researchers create a silicon nano-needle system for precise breast cancer drug delivery, showing 23x better results. A breakthrough for targeted therapy with fewer side effects.
The Chinese Embassy in India will now process visa applications online, marking a step in normalising ties after the Ladakh military standoff ended in October 2024. Read the full report.
Chandigarh's Estate Office is implementing a 'First-In, First-Out' (FIFO) system to process all service applications, eliminating official discretion and ending delays. Read how this reform aims to stop harassment.
RTI data reveals over 1.4 lakh higher education scholarship applications are stuck in Maharashtra, causing financial distress for students. Learn about the delays and affected schemes.
India's patent applications crossed 1.1 lakh in FY25, a 20% jump, with domestic innovators driving 62% of filings. IPR growth signals a robust R&D surge. Read more.
Tamil Nadu's govt is leveraging nanotechnology to revolutionize higher education & research, as announced at VIT's 3rd International Nanotech Conference with 300 global delegates. Discover the future of materials science.
Indian students are rethinking global education as US, Canada, and UK applications crash by up to 80%. Consultants cite visa issues and policy uncertainty. Discover the new emerging destinations.
US early college admissions see record 962,284 applicants. Trends show rising diversity, tighter acceptance rates, and policy shifts impacting international students, including Indians. Key insights for applicants.
Gujarat's education board invites trusts & institutions to apply for setting up new unaided secondary & higher secondary schools. Deadline is Jan 4, 2026. Apply online now!
Indian startups filed 13,089 patents since 2021, but only 2,174 were granted. Experts reveal a focus on optics over innovation. Discover the four forces driving this trend and what India must change.
The Trump administration halts all immigration from 19 countries, including India's neighbours. Expert warns of frozen cases, lawsuits. Read the full impact analysis.
The Trump administration has suspended US citizenship and Green Card applications from 19 countries. This move impacts the same nations listed under the June travel ban. Read for details.
The US has temporarily paused processing certain immigration applications from countries on its travel ban list. Learn how this impacts applicants and the official reasons behind the move.
The US has paused immigration applications for individuals from 19 countries. Learn about the affected nations, the policy's implications, and its connection to earlier travel bans.
Assembly Speaker UT Khader mandates timely processing of property applications, introduces monthly adalats and online system to cut delays. Read about the new reforms.