Category Articles: India/World

Mount Abu to Be Known as Aburaj; Rajasthan Announces Three Name Changes

February 28, 2026
Mount Abu to Be Known as Aburaj; Rajasthan Announces Three Name Changes

Jaipur: The Rajasthan government has announced that Mount Abu will now be officially known as Aburaj, as part of a broader move to restore historical identities of cities and towns in the state. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma made the announcement in the Rajasthan Assembly on Friday. Along with Mount Abu’s renaming, Kaman will be called Kamvan and Jahazpur will be renamed Yagyapur. The state government said the decision was taken to honour local sentiments and revive the traditional and...Read More

Gujarat Govt Receives 41 Complaints on Mandatory Nano Urea Distribution

February 27, 2026

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has received 41 complaints in the past one year regarding the alleged compulsory distribution of nano liquid urea bottles along with the sale of conventional urea fertiliser in the state. The information was shared by the Agriculture Minister in the Assembly in response to a question raised by Kankrej MLA Amrutji Motiji Thakor. As per the reply, as of December 31, 2025, a total of 41 complaints were received alleging that farmers were being mandatorily given...Read More

Speeding Car Overturns After Crashing into Divider in Surat; CCTV Footage Goes Viral

February 27, 2026

Surat: In yet another rash driving incident, a speeding car lost control and overturned after crashing into a divider in the upscale Piplod area of the city. Two occupants of the vehicle sustained injuries in the incident. According to initial information, the driver allegedly lost control of the steering wheel while driving at high speed. The car mounted the divider and rammed into a tree before overturning onto the road. The impact was so severe that the tree planted on the divider was uproot...Read More

DGCA Revises Air Ticket Refund Norms; Free Changes Allowed Within 48 Hours of Booking

February 26, 2026
DGCA Revises Air Ticket Refund Norms; Free Changes Allowed Within 48 Hours of Booking

New Delhi: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued revised Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) aimed at streamlining the airline ticket refund process and safeguarding passenger interests against unfair practices. The new regulations, which will come into effect on March 26, 2026, follow a surge in passenger grievances related to refund delays and the controversial practice of holding refunds in “credit shells”. Strict Timelines for Refunds Under the revised guidelines...Read More

How City-Wise Traffic Portals Are Changing Fine Payments in India

February 25, 2026
How City-Wise Traffic Portals Are Changing Fine Payments in India

The digital revolution in India has transformed many traditional government processes, making them more transparent and user-friendly for the general public. One of the most significant shifts has been the move from physical traffic tickets to sophisticated digital platforms managed by local authorities. Now, most vehicle owners prefer to use an e challan check online service to keep track of their driving history and settle penalties from the comfort of their homes. For residents in growing urb...Read More

PM Modi to visit Israel on February 25–26

February 24, 2026
PM Modi to visit Israel on February 25–26

New Delhi: At the invitation of the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay a State visit to Israel on February 25–26, 2026. This will be the Prime Minister’s second visit to Israel, the Prime Minister’s Office said in a press release. During the visit, the Prime Minister will hold talks with his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu. The two leaders will review the significant progress made in the India–Israel Strategic Partnership and disc...Read More

ED Ahmedabad files chargesheet in Rs 28.54 crore Bank of Baroda fraud case

February 22, 2026

Ahmedabad: The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Ahmedabad Zonal Office, has submitted a prosecution complaint before the Special PMLA Court in the city against Hellios Tubealloys Pvt Ltd and its directors in connection with an alleged Rs 28.54 crore bank fraud involving Bank of Baroda. The ED began its probe based on an FIR registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) against the company and others. The FIR invoked Sections 120B (criminal conspiracy) and 420 (cheating) of the IPC, along...Read More

IFSCA, IICA Partner for Capacity Building and Policy Support in GIFT City

February 21, 2026

GIFT City: In a major step to strengthen India’s International Financial Services ecosystem, the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) and the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the IFSCA Campus in GIFT City on February 20, 2026. Under the agreement, both institutions will collaborate on capacity building, policy research, and knowledge partnership to enhance regulatory effectiveness and corporate governance standard...Read More

NHAI plans to discontinue cash payments at toll plazas on National Highways from April 2026

February 20, 2026
NHAI plans to discontinue cash payments at toll plazas on National Highways from April 2026

New Delhi: In a move to develop a fully digital National Highway tolling ecosystem, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is contemplating the complete discontinuation of cash transactions at National Highway fee plazas across the country from April 1, 2026, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) said in an official statement on Friday. Following implementation, all toll payments at National Highway fee plazas will be processed exclusively through digital modes, including...Read More

Heritage and Hospitality Institute to Come Up at Gujarat University

February 20, 2026
Heritage and Hospitality Institute to Come Up at Gujarat University

Gandhinagar: The Government of Gujarat has unveiled an ambitious and multi-layered roadmap for boosting the state’s education ecosystem in the 2026-27 Budget, announcing significant allocations for new facilities, courses and setting up of institutes. The proposals span school, higher, and technical education, with a strong focus on infrastructure modernization, innovation, inclusivity and cultural preservation. New Institute at Gujarat University to Focus on Heritage and Hospitality In a ...Read More