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Maharashtra Mandates Marathi for Taxi/Auto Drivers by Aug 15
Maharashtra's Transport Minister has decreed that all taxi and auto-rickshaw drivers in the state must learn Marathi by August 15, or risk losing their driving licenses. The mandate has led to intensive training sessions for migrant drivers.
19 Jun 2026
Lucknow's 100-Year-Old Majlis-e-Sham-e-Ghariban Tradition Celebrated
A significant tradition originating from Lucknow, Majlis-e-Sham-e-Ghariban, has completed 100 years of its observance. This event marks a century of this unique cultural practice being shared with the world.
19 Jun 2026
Bengaluru Metro Construction Stalled for 4.5 Years Amidst Approval Delays
Bengaluru Metro's expansion projects have reportedly been on hold for approximately four and a half years due to ongoing delays in obtaining necessary approvals.
19 Jun 2026
Uttar Pradesh Explores Future Tourism Potential
Uttar Pradesh is actively engaged in mapping out the future trajectory of its tourism sector, focusing on people, places, and untapped possibilities.
19 Jun 2026
Jharkhand Board 12th Results Declared: Students Can Now Check Marks
The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) has announced the results for the Class 12 examinations. Students who appeared for the exams can now check their marks online.
19 Jun 2026
Foreign Tourist Praises Chennai's Marina Beach Cleanliness, Debunks Social Media Narratives
A foreign tourist visiting Chennai expressed pleasant surprise at the cleanliness of Marina Beach, contradicting negative portrayals often seen on social media.
19 Jun 2026
Elephant Seen Foraging in Plastic Waste in Karnataka, Video Sparks Concern
A video showing an elephant searching for food amidst plastic waste near the Male Mahadeshwara Temple in Karnataka has surfaced, drawing widespread criticism.
19 Jun 2026
Uddhav Thackeray Faces Fresh Political Storm as MLAs Become Focus
Following a challenge involving MPs, the political focus in Maharashtra has now shifted to the party's MLAs, raising concerns of further instability.
19 Jun 2026
NEET-UG Retest: Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan Dominate Registrations
Over a third of candidates registered for the NEET-UG re-examination are from Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan. These three states collectively account for 34.4% of the total registrations.
19 Jun 2026
Ram Manohar Lohia's Defiance Sparked Goa's Freedom Movement in 1946
Socialist leader Ram Manohar Lohia's courage in confronting a Portuguese officer with a drawn revolver in 1946 is credited with igniting Goa's struggle for freedom.
19 Jun 2026
7 Dead as Vehicle Falls into Chamba Ravine, Himachal Pradesh
Seven individuals, comprising three women and four men, have died after a vehicle veered off the road and plummeted into a deep ravine. The incident occurred on the Chamba-Masrund road in Himachal Pradesh's Chamba district.
19 Jun 2026
Telangana Road Accidents Surge 13.5% in 2024, Highest Among Large States
Telangana has recorded the sharpest increase in road accidents among India's larger states, with a 13.5% rise in 2024. Over-speeding has been identified as the primary cause for the alarming surge in accidents and fatalities.
19 Jun 2026