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Assam Rifles Marks 191st Raising Day: Nation Salutes Courage and Service of ‘Sentinels of the Northeast’
New Delhi | March 24, 2026 Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday extended their greetings to the personnel of the Assam Rifles on its 191st Raising Day, praising their dedication and service to the nation. Both leaders acknowledged the force’s vital contribution in protecting India’s northeastern borders and maintaining internal security in challenging conditions. In a message shared on social media, Amit Shah highlighted the dual role played by the...
Conversion to Other Faith Ends SC Status: Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of Constitutional Protections
New Delhi | March 24, 2026 The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday ruled that individuals who convert to Christianity or any religion other than Hinduism, Sikhism, or Buddhism will no longer be eligible to claim Scheduled Caste (SC) status and its associated constitutional protections. The bench, comprising Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and Manmohan, upheld an earlier judgment of the Andhra Pradesh High Court, reinforcing the legal position under the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950. The...
“Yes! We Can End TB”: President Droupadi Murmu Urges United Fight Against Tuberculosis on World TB Day
New Delhi | March 24, 2026 World Tuberculosis Day is being observed globally on March 24 to raise awareness about the serious health, social, and economic impact of tuberculosis (TB), and to strengthen efforts to eliminate the disease. The day marks the anniversary of Robert Koch’s discovery of the TB-causing bacterium in 1882, a breakthrough that laid the foundation for diagnosing and treating the illness. In her message, President Droupadi Murmu highlighted that tuberculosis continues to...
Swiggy Raises Platform Fee, Sparks Debate Over Rising Cost of Food Delivery in India
New Delhi | March 24, 2026 Food delivery platform Swiggy has increased its platform fee from ₹14.99 to ₹17.58 per order, following a similar move by rival Zomato. The hike comes shortly after Zomato raised its own platform fee, indicating a broader shift in pricing strategies among India’s leading food delivery aggregators. Despite the entry of smaller players, these two companies continue to dominate the market. The fee increase has triggered mixed reactions among users, particularly...
भारतीय दूतावास के ‘नमस्ते पेरू’ मेले में उमड़ा जनसैलाब
लीमा। पेरू में भारतीय दूतावास द्वारा ‘नमस्ते पेरू’ नामक एक भव्य सांस्कृतिक और व्यापारिक मेला आयोजित किया गया। इस मेले में भारतीय मूल के नागरिकों के अलावा स्थानीय लोगों का एक बड़ा हुजूम उमड़ा।...