National Desk: Rising tensions between Israel and Iran have significantly impacted international air traffic. Amid the escalating conflict, an Air India flight (AI 139) traveling from Delhi to Tel Aviv on Sunday was diverted mid-route due to security concerns. The decision was taken when the aircraft was reportedly less than an hour away from landing

National Desk: Every parent wishes for their child to grow up in a healthy and safe environment. During pregnancy, families often worry about the health and well-being of both the mother and the unborn child. Keeping these concerns in mind, the Central and State Governments have introduced several welfare schemes. One of the most important

Bank Holiday 2026: With the festival of Holi falling in the first week of March, banks and schools across several parts of India will observe holidays on different dates. The holidays will be spread between February 28 and March 4, depending on the state and local celebrations. Customers planning bank-related work may face inconvenience during

National Desk: A new initiative has been launched in Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) schools to improve children’s eye health. Under a pilot project introduced by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, teachers will now conduct preliminary eye screenings for students within school premises. The objective of the programme is to identify children facing vision problems

Lucknow — In a powerful and peaceful demonstration against the incarceration and displacement of animals, nearly 1,200 citizens gathered today raising slogans of “Halla Bol Pinjra Tod” and “No Cages, No Shelter.” The participants called for rejecting policies based on confinement and exile of animals, and instead advocated for solutions grounded in science, compassion, and

Admissions open for 1,610 seats, BA, MA, LLB, and PhD courses announced New Delhi: South Asian University (SAU), founded by the governments of SAARC countries and based on the vision of “Knowledge Without Borders”, has launched several new academic programmes for the 2026-27 session. This year, the university has opened admissions for a total of

National Desk: The eight-day period observed just before Holi is known as Holashtak. According to the Hindu calendar, it begins on the Ashtami (eighth day) of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Phalguna. In 2026, Holashtak will start on February 24 (Tuesday) and conclude on March 3, 2026, with Holika Dahan. Traditionally, these eight

New Delhi: The Builders Association of India (BAI) organized its Annual Business Meet today at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, where it demanded that the Government of India create a separate ministry dedicated to the construction sector. It is expected that such a ministry would help resolve the issues faced by both builders and consumers.

New Delhi: A group of animal rights activists has appealed to all state governments to adopt the Man’s Best Friend (MBF) model to address the stray animal problem. Addressing a press conference at the Press Club of India, Delhi, animal activist Sankshay Babbar explained that MBF is a national public safety and administrative mission aimed

National Desk: Good news for candidates preparing for government jobs in Delhi. The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has released an official notification for recruitment to more than 900 vacancies across various departments. Under this recruitment drive, a total of 911 posts will be filled for: The online application process will begin on February