The Government of India has informed the Lok Sabha that the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has blocked 87 illegal digital lending applications following a regulatory review conducted under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000. This disclosure came through a written reply to an unstarred question directed to the Minister of

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India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) strongly criticised Pakistan on Tuesday for alleging that New Delhi denied it permission to use Indian airspace to transport humanitarian aid to cyclone-hit Sri Lanka. Calling Islamabad’s accusation “ridiculous” and “yet another attempt at spreading anti-India misinformation”, the MEA said the claim was baseless. According to the MEA: Sources cited in the

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India moved a step closer toward long-awaited military theaterisation with the release of the Indian Maritime Doctrine 2025, a comprehensive guidance document unveiled by Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Tuesday in New Delhi. The updated doctrine—the fourth major edition since its inception—places unprecedented emphasis on jointness, interoperability, and multi-domain preparedness across the armed forces. First issued in

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The majestic rock-cut caves of Ajanta and Ellora became the stage for a unique celebration marking the 80th anniversary of the United Nations, where art, heritage, diplomacy and sustainability converged to create a three-day cultural extravaganza dubbed AIKYAM 2025. Set against the awe-inspiring backdrop of ancient Indian architecture and sculpture, the festival brought together diplomats,

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A shocking incident from East Delhi has stirred public anger and prompted a police investigation after a hospital cleaning staffer was caught on CCTV allegedly stealing gold jewellery from a woman who had died moments earlier. The incident occurred at a private nursing home in Krishna Nagar and has raised serious questions about security, ethics,

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Delhi’s air quality plunged once again into alarming territory on Tuesday evening, marking a troubling return to conditions that pose significant health risks for residents. After a brief period of marginal improvement, pollution levels surged across the national capital, with nearly half of the city’s monitoring stations recording air quality in the ‘severe’ category. The

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In a tragic and deeply unsettling incident in Gurugram, a 21-year-old delivery boy lost his life after reportedly falling headfirst into a portable coal heater while sleeping in an intoxicated state. The deceased, identified as Manzoor Alam, hailed from Udi Pukhru village in West Bengal’s South Dinajpur district and had been living in Gurugram for the past four

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In a heartening development for wildlife enthusiasts and conservationists, a tigress identified as T-2307 at Rajasthan’s Ranthambore Tiger Reserve has given birth to three cubs, the state forest minister, Sanjay Sharma, announced on Monday through his X account. The announcement included a video captured via a camera trap, marking the first visual confirmation of the cubs’ presence. This birth adds

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In a significant move aimed at strengthening mobile phone and data security, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued a directive requiring all original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and importers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on every new mobile handset manufactured or imported for sale in India. The directive, which applies to major smartphone makers including Apple,

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A wedding reception in Aligarh’s Civil Lines area turned tense on Sunday night after two guests raised objections over a sticker at a buffet counter labeled “beef curry.” The disagreement quickly escalated into a fracas, prompting intervention by police and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officials. According to police, the two guests, identified as Akash

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