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March 15, 2026 8:20 PM

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Government invites nominations and recommendations for Padma Awards 2027

The Government has invited nominations and recommendations for the Padma Awards 2027. In a statement, the Ministry of Home Affairs informed that the Padma Awards will be announced on the occasion of Republic Day next year. The last date for nominations for the Padma Awards is 31st July. The nominati...

March 15, 2026 5:14 PM

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SC directs Centre to submit report on illegal constructions along Ganga

The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to submit a comprehensive report on illegal constructions along the banks and flood plains of the Ganga river and inform about the steps taken to remove encroachments. A bench comprising Justices JB Pardiwala and KV Viswanathan asked the Union government to ...

March 15, 2026 2:28 PM

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NHAI Revises FASTag Annual Pass Fee to ₹3,075 for FY 2026-27

The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has announced the revision of the applicable fee for the FASTag Annual Pass from the current 3000 rupees to 3075 rupees for the Financial Year 2026-27. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said, the increased fees of seventy five rupees will be a...

March 15, 2026 2:07 PM

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Weather Update: IMD Issues Orange Alert for Thunderstorms, Hail in North India

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange colour warning for thunderstorms accompanied by hailstorms over Delhi, Chandigarh, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir till tomorrow. The weather agency also forecast heavy rainfall likely at isolated places ov...

March 15, 2026 1:56 PM

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CBI Arrests Harpal Singh Ahuja in 24-Year-Old Bank Fraud Case

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested accused Harpal Singh Ahuja, in connection with a 24-Year-old case related to bank fraud. The CBI said the accused changed his locations between Mumbai and Faridabad and was arrested on the 12th of this month from Mumbai. The accused was brought ...

March 15, 2026 2:25 PM

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DRI Busts Gold Smuggling, Illegal Melting Racket in Delhi and Kolkata

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has busted an organized gold smuggling and an illegal melting racket operating in Delhi and Kolkata. The Ministry of Finance informed that the operation resulted in seizure of gold, silver and Indian currency collectively valued at over 14 crore rupees a...

March 15, 2026 12:26 PM

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Global Meet on Women in Agri-Food Systems Pushes Gender-Responsive Policies

The three-day Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems, which concluded yesterday in New Delhi, has paved the way for advancing gender-responsive policies and inclusive innovations in agriculture. The conference, inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu, focused on promoting sustainable agricu...