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Passport Rules Revised, Major Changes Announced in Fees as Well

The central government has made significant changes to passport rules and fees, affecting children’s passport validity and charges for various passport services.

Mamata Camp Responds to EC, Submits Alternative TMC Names, Symbols

The Mamata Banerjee faction has responded to the Election Commission and submitted alternative names and symbol options amid the Trinamool Congress dispute in West Bengal.

Claims of attacks on West Bengal churches spark demands for investigation

Controversy has grown over alleged attacks on churches and Christian institutions in West Bengal, with organisations demanding an impartial investigation and security.

IPS Bushra Bano says Jazakallah, meaning sparks debate on social media

West Bengal-cadre IPS officer Bushra Bano faces social media debate after using Assalamu alaikum, Inshallah and Jazakallah in a video for UPSC aspirants.

Supreme Court orders HPEC probe into Jantar Mantar violence allegations

The Supreme Court has directed the five-member HPEC to begin its probe into allegations of police action and violence during July’s student protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar.

BJP to mark PM Modi’s birthday with Seva Pakhwada campaign

The BJP will organise a nationwide Seva Pakhwada and Seva Sankalp campaign from September 17 to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday.

Priyank Kharge challenges BJP leaders to sing full Vande Mataram

Amid the Karnataka Vande Mataram row, Priyank Kharge challenged BJP leaders to sing all six stanzas without a teleprompter and defended the state decision.

ED raids 17 Amrit Group-linked locations in money laundering investigation

The ED has searched around 17 Amrit Group-linked locations in Kolkata and Indore in an alleged money laundering and investment fraud case under PMLA.

Floods Affect 5 Million in Bihar, Alerts Issued Across States

Around 5 million people in nearly 15 Bihar districts are affected by floods as alerts for heavy rain and strong winds are issued across several states.

AAP captures Congress stronghold in Rajasthan after Baran civic poll upset

In Rajasthan’s Baran Municipal Council election, AAP ended Congress’s nearly 15-year dominance by winning 31 of 60 wards and securing a clear majority.

BJP, Congress Make Big Claims After Rajasthan Civic Poll Results

Political rhetoric has intensified after Rajasthan municipal body election results, with the BJP and Congress both claiming major achievements and eyeing future polls.

UP cabinet may raise PRD allowance, decide on smart schools

Several important proposals may be decided at the Uttar Pradesh cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday, September 15.

Trust Clarifies Full Truth Behind Ram Temple CEO Selection Row

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has clarified the process for selecting retired Air Marshal Jitendra Mishra as Ayodhya Ram Temple CEO.

Yogi government toughens stance to protect youth from substance abuse

The Yogi government has taken a strict stand in Uttar Pradesh to protect youth and minors from substance abuse, directing departments to act immediately and increase monitoring.

IAS Divya Mittal’s resignation accepted, speculation grows over Mirzapur politics

The Central government has accepted the resignation of 2013-batch IAS officer Divya Mittal, fuelling speculation over a possible political entry from Mirzapur.

SP launches Dalit convention from Agra as Akhilesh plans 2027 push

Ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, the Samajwadi Party will begin a Dalit Mahasammelan from Agra on November 15, with Akhilesh Yadav attending as chief guest.

Muslim cleric objects to Amit Shah’s remarks on Uniform Civil Code

Political and social reactions have intensified after Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s statement on the Uniform Civil Code, with Varanasi’s Maulana Abdul Batin Nomani opposing the government’s stance.

Congress attacks Kejriwal over Goa alliance announcement ahead of polls

Ahead of the 2027 Goa Assembly elections, AAP has announced an alliance with GFP, prompting Congress leader Pawan Khera to attack Arvind Kejriwal.

China Reduces PLA Deployment Along LAC, Defence Ministry Report Says

A Defence Ministry report says China’s PLA deployment opposite the LAC declined in 2025, while India continues to push for de-induction and full normalcy.

China reduces PLA deployment along LAC, accepts India’s key condition

A Defence Ministry report says China’s PLA deployment opposite the LAC declined in 2025, but India continues to seek de-induction to rear bases.