Union Home Ministry Increases BSF Recruitment Reservation for Ex-Agniveers

December 21, 2025 2:08 PM

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Union Home Ministry Increases BSF Recruitment Reservation for Ex-Agniveers

The Union Home Ministry has increased the quota of ex-Agniveers for constable recruitment in the Border Security Force (BSF) from 10 percent to 50 percent. According to a gazette notification, the first batch of ex-Agniveers will also get upper age-limit relaxation up to five years, while the rest o...

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Says Organising Society Key to National Development

December 21, 2025 1:49 PM

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RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Says Organising Society Key to National Development

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sarsanghchalak Dr Mohan Bhagwat has said that organizing society is essential for the country's development. Participating in an event at Science City in Kolkata on the occasion of 100th anniversary of RSS today, he said there is a need to organize Hindu society in ...

IMD Issues Orange Alert for Dense Fog in UP, Bihar and Jharkhand, Delhi-NCR Air Quality Remains Very Poor
NOIDA, INDIA - OCTOBER 22: A view of skyscrapers covered in a light haze due to rising air pollution levels on October 22, 2024 in Noida, India. The level of air pollution in multiple areas in Delhi-NCR continues to be in the very poor category. (Photo by Sunil Ghosh/Hindustan Times via Getty Images)

December 21, 2025 1:43 PM

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IMD Issues Orange Alert for Dense Fog in UP, Bihar and Jharkhand, Delhi-NCR Air Quality Remains Very Poor

India Meteorological Department has issued an orange colour warning for dense to very dense fog conditions over East Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand today. Dense fog will also prevail at isolated places over Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh, Uttarakhand, West Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Chattisgarh, Madhya ...

US Tightens Visa Scrutiny, Causing Interview Delays

December 21, 2025 1:40 PM

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US Tightens Visa Scrutiny, Causing Interview Delays

The US has tightened scrutiny of non-immigrant visa holders. This has triggered delays in visa interviews, restricting where applicants can seek visa stamping and expanding social media vetting. According to US immigration attorney Aparna Dave, the changes have already begun affecting visa applicant...

Railways Rationalises Fares from 26th; Ordinary Class Up to 215 km Unchanged

December 21, 2025 1:55 PM

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Railways Rationalises Fares from 26th; Ordinary Class Up to 215 km Unchanged

The Railways has rationalised its fare structure with effect from the 26th of this month. Under the revised structure, there will be no increase in fares for journeys of up to 215 kilometres in the Ordinary Class. For journeys beyond 215 kilometres, fares will increase by 1 paise per kilometre in th...

Swearing-In Ceremonies Held Across Kerala for Newly Elected Local Bodies

December 21, 2025 1:21 PM

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Swearing-In Ceremonies Held Across Kerala for Newly Elected Local Bodies

The swearing-in ceremonies of the newly elected members of local self-government bodies were held across Kerala. The oldest member of each body was administered the oath first by the Returning Officer, after which the remaining members took their oath in front of the most senior member. In the state...