Tag Archive: Desk source

How beneficial are blue-cut lenses for your eyes, experts explain

Use of blue-cut lenses has increased to protect against screen blue light, but experts say strong evidence of major eye benefits remains limited.

Health Index Flags Rising Blood Sugar and Mental Stress Levels

Workforce Health Index 2026 data shows concerning trends in blood sugar and mental stress, with 38.7 percent HbA1c results in pre-diabetes or diabetes range.

Election Commission launches drive to add voters missed after SIR

The Election Commission has ordered a special campaign in 20 states and Union Territories to add eligible voters missed during or after the SIR process.

Supreme Court seeks Bengal reply on 2025-26 OBC certificate dispute

The Supreme Court has sought the West Bengal government’s response on petitions challenging the Calcutta High Court ruling on 2025-26 OBC certificates.

Security tightened over planned October 2 protest at Jantar Mantar

Security has been tightened in Delhi ahead of a proposed October 2 protest at Jantar Mantar, with police denying permission and deploying forces.

NPS Tatkal facility launched amid demand for restoration of OPS

Amid demands for restoration of OPS, PFRDA has launched the NPS Tatkal facility, allowing citizens to open NPS accounts instantly through BHIM-UPI.

Supreme Court asks CEC appointment law petitioner to approach CJI

The Supreme Court did not hear a petition on the CEC and Election Commissioners appointment law, with Justice Dipankar Datta asking the petitioner to approach the CJI.

BAPS cleared in Eiffel Tower row, operations chief to resign

New details have emerged in the Eiffel Tower controversy involving a BAPS delegation, women employees, an internal probe and the resignation of the operating company’s chief.

US Sends 9,000 Additional Troops to West Asia Amid Iran Tensions

The United States is sending about 9,000 additional troops to West Asia amid rising tensions with Iran, including sailors, Marines and another aircraft carrier.

Trump says Flydubai co-pilot’s possible Iran link under investigation after attack

An investigation continues into the alleged attack on Indian captain Smit Machhar aboard Flydubai flight FZ1073, as Donald Trump says a possible Iran link is being examined.

Bhajanlal Sharma Announces Rs 12,000 Crore Development Push for Shekhawati

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma visited Sikar and launched 83 development works worth more than Rs 12,000 crore for the Shekhawati region.

Rajasthan may see October heat with spells of above-normal rain

Rajasthan is expected to remain warmer than normal in October, with some areas likely to receive above-normal rainfall despite a 22 percent monsoon deficit.

ASP accused of spying on ACB in Udaipur bribery case

SOG ASP Mukesh Kumar Soni is being questioned by the ACB in Udaipur’s alleged Rs 2 crore bribery case, with investigators examining his iPhone and possible surveillance allegations.

UPSC marks 100 years, Modi highlights role in good governance

The UPSC completed 100 years on October 1, 2026, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending centenary celebrations at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.

Officials Meet Flood-Affected Families in Kushinagar, Review Ongoing Relief Measures

Officials visited flood-affected areas in Kushinagar district, met affected families, reviewed relief work and assured continued administrative support.

Street Play Raises Merit Scholarship Awareness at Sarojini Naidu College

A street play was organised at Sarojini Naidu College in Bhopal under Seva Sankalp Abhiyan 2026 to raise awareness about the merit scholarship scheme.

Advanced interceptor vehicles flagged off in Lucknow to boost road safety

Interceptor vehicles equipped with advanced equipment were flagged off in Lucknow to help monitor traffic violations and strengthen road safety and traffic management.

High Court seeks Rail Ministry response on IRCTC booking glitches

The Delhi High Court has sought responses from the Rail Ministry and IRCTC on a PIL over technical glitches in online railway ticket booking.

Vishwarang in Nalanda Opens Dialogue on Knowledge, Literature and Asia

Vishwarang on the soil of Nalanda highlights India’s knowledge traditions, multilingual literary dialogue, cultural diversity and wider Asian connections in a contemporary context.

Bombay HC Bench Recuses From NIA Appeal Against Waze Bail

A Bombay High Court bench comprising Justices Bharati Dangre and Ashish Chavan recused itself from hearing the National Investigation Agency’s (NIA) app...