May 21, 2025 10:57 AM

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Govt dismisses social media posts claiming 55°C temperature alert

The Government has dismissed posts carried by various social media channels, claiming that the Central Government has issued a high alert on a possible rise in temperature to 55 degrees Celsius between the 29th of May and the 2nd of June. The Fact Check Unit of the Press Information Bureau clarified...

May 21, 2025 10:52 AM

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Mizoram becomes India’s 1st fully literate state

Mizoram has been declared India's first fully literate state, marking a historic milestone in the state’s educational journey. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan congratulated the people of Mizoram for this achievement.   In a social media post, Mr. Pradhan said that this is a momentou...

May 21, 2025 10:44 AM

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Fires break out in South Extension market & Nirman Vihar school

A fire broke out in six shops of Punjabi Bazar in New Delhi's South Extension region earlier this morning. According to the Delhi Fire Services, nine fire tenders rushed to the spot after a call was received at around 4 this morning. The Department added that the flames were doused at around 6:15 AM...

May 21, 2025 9:48 AM

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Nominations open for Padma Awards 2026, submissions accepted online till July 31

The Ministry of Home Affairs has invited nominations for the Padma Awards 2026. The nominations can be submitted online through the Rashtriya Puraskar Portal till the 31st of July. The Ministry, in a statement, said that the nominations should contain all relevant details specified in the format ava...