Who is Ashok Kharat? Nashik ‘Godman’ arrested for raping woman, police recover obscene videos
Ashok Kharat, a self-proclaimed ‘godman’, numerologist and an influential astrologer has been arrested by the Nashik Crime Branch for allegedly raping a woman and taking advantage of many others on the pretext of spirituality.
CM Rekha Gupta-led govt issues tender for Rs 6.2 crore VIP boats with AC cabin, pantry for Yamuna inspection
The Delhi government is set to acquire two high-end boats with air-conditioned cabins for VIP inspections of the Yamuna River at a total cost of Rs 6 crore. The tender notice, issued by the government’s Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC) department on March 12, specifies that the boats will be equipped with all amenities to facilitate dignitaries’ visits, including customised business-class seats, a pantry, and washrooms.
New rules in driving license renewal process, AI based face verification now mandatory, check details
To make the Driving License renewal process more secure and transparent, the Transport Department has decided to implement an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based face verification system under its faceless services. Now, applicants renewing their licenses after the completion of the 15-year validity period will be required to undergo facial verification.
Eid-ul-Fitr 2026: India to celebrate on Saturday, March 21, 2026; Check city-wise Eid-Ul-Fitr 2026 moon sighting time
It seems the wait for the Eid-ul-Fitr celebration will continue in India as the crescent moon marking the start of Shawwal wasn’t sighted on Thursday, according to clerics’ announcements. Following which, the clerics have decided that Eid-ul-Fitr will likely be on Saturday.
Eid ul-Fitr 2026 date in India: Delhi Jama Masjid says crescent moon not sighted in India, confirms Eid date
Delhi Jama Masjid has confirmed that the crescent moon is not sighted in India and therefore it has declared Eid ul-Fitr to be celebrated in India on March 21, Saturday. The announcement was made by Deputy Shahi Imam, Jama Masjid, New Delhi.
West Bengal Elections 2026: ECI announces major IAS, IPS reshuffle, 13 DMs, 5 DIGs appointed; Check full list
Ahead of Assembly elections in West Bengal, Election Commission of India has ordered a major reshuffle of senior officers, including several IAS, IPS. The polling for the 294-member assembly in West Bengal will be held in two phases on April 23 and 29, with counting scheduled for May 4.
Uttar Pradesh: Cabinet approves Rs 6969 crore project to 4-lane Barabanki-Bahraich highway, check details
The highway, spanning 102 km, will be built under the Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) and is designed to rectify severe geometric deficiencies and sharp curves on the existing NH 927.
Bank Holiday: Are banks open or closed on 19 March for Eid, Gudhi Padwa, Ugadi, Chaitra Navratri? Check details
Customers planning to visit bank branches should plant their visit according to these holiday schedules.
From Policy to Action: Smriti Irani and British Council back 1 lakh women entrepreneurs with new partnership
British Council Signs MoU to Support Women’s Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Through SPARK Collective.
Kangana Ranaut’s big, shocking statement on Rahul Gandhi, BJP MP says, women feel uncomfortable with him
Her remarks come after 84 former bureaucrats, 116 veterans and four lawyers wrote an open letter, asking Rahul Gandhi to apologise over the incident of him having tea and biscuits at the Makar Dwar entrance to Parliament.