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Indian Railways Emergency Quota for Cancer Patients: How to Get a Confirmed Train Ticket, Eligibility, Documents & Rules

Indian Railways Emergency Quota for Cancer Patients: How to Get a Confirmed Train Ticket, Eligibility, Documents & Rules

In the case of medical emergencies, getting a confirmed train ticket is a harsh challenge in the case of patients who are in dire need of getting a quick remedy. Hence, Indian Railways has brought a special facility known as Emergency Quota (EQ) in order to help those with such conditions to obtain confirmed reserved …

Hockey World Cup 2026: Full Schedule, India Squads, Venues, New Format & Everything You Need to Know

Hockey World Cup 2026: Full Schedule, India Squads, Venues, New Format & Everything You Need to Know

The FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 is going to mesmerize hockey lovers around the world as the tournament is back with a modified, new format with world-class teams and simultaneous men’s and women’s competitions. The tournament is going to be co-hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands between August 15 to August 30, 2026. The excitement …

Indian Army Launches Indigenous XWG Diesel for Tanks and Combat Vehicles Operating at -42°C

Indian Army Launches Indigenous XWG Diesel for Tanks and Combat Vehicles Operating at -42°C

The Indian Army has unveiled the Xtreme Weather Grade (XWG) diesel fuel, which has been manufactured with Indian technology. The introduction of this fuel will allow the military to operate their vehicles in extremely harsh conditions. The diesel can function in temperatures as low as -42°C. Therefore, it is expected to provide tremendous opportunities for …

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Ankur Bhattacharjee, Yashaswini Ghorpade Win Commonwealth TT Singles Titles

Indian table tennis players Ankur Bhattacharjee and Yashaswini Ghorpade won the titles of men’s and women’s singles champions, at the 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships. The Indian contingent turned in an impressive performance, winning four out of the five golds available, signifying India’s rise as a table tennis powerhouse in the Commonwealth. Although India could …

President Murmu Approves Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act, 2026

President Murmu Approves Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act, 2026

The Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act, 2026, which is referred to as the anti-conversion law of the state, has been given the approval of President Droupadi Murmu, which was fighting the last constitutional requirement for the law to be enforced. However, the law will be valid only when the Maharashtra Government has released an official …

Commonwealth Games 2026 Medal Tally: India Finishes 4th with 39 Medals; Complete List of Winners and Sport-wise Breakdown

Commonwealth Games 2026 Medal Tally: India Finishes 4th with 39 Medals; Complete List of Winners and Sport-wise Breakdown

The remarkable performance of Indian Contingent with 39 medals in Glasgow, India has achieved fourth position in the overall medal table of the Commonwealth Games 2026. Even after certain figures of major medal-winning sports like wrestling, badminton, table tennis, shooting, and hockey were excluded from the Games’ menu, the Indian team did quite well and …

Willie Walsh Takes Charge as IndiGo's New CEO, Succeeds Pieter Elbers

Willie Walsh Takes Charge as IndiGo’s New CEO, Succeeds Pieter Elbers

Willie Walsh assumes the charge as the new CEO of IndiGo. Walsh started his work on August 3, marking a new era of leadership for IndiGo after Pieter Elbers was left out of the leadership. With the years of experience in leading some of the world’s leading airlines and the International Air Transport Association (IATA), …

Centre Releases Additional ₹1.09 Lakh Crore Tax Devolution to States

Centre Releases Additional ₹1.09 Lakh Crore Tax Devolution to States

The central government distributed ₹1.09 lakh crore in tax devolution to states in preparation for the monthly transfer scheduled on August 10, 2026. The finance ministry stated that this advance payment would help the states strengthen their finances, promote infrastructure projects, assist welfare programs, and continue economic activity. What is Tax Devolution? Tax devolution refers …

India Manufacturing PMI Falls to 53.5 in July, Lowest in Nearly Five Years

India Manufacturing PMI Falls to 53.5 in July, Lowest in Nearly Five Years

India’s manufacturing sector grew in the month of July 2026, by the way this was the slowest growth rate in five years, according to the HSBC India Manufacturing PMI survey conducted by S&P Global. The PMI fell to 53.5 in July from 54.2 in June, due to weaker growth in new orders, employment, and purchasing …