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The Parliament on Friday passed the Finance Bill 2026, paving the way for the implementation of the Union Budget 2026-27 from April 1. The Rajya Sabha returned the bill to the Lok Sabha by a voice vote after a brief discussion, during which Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed questions raised by members. The Lok Sabha […]

Arizona, Mar 28: A new airborne snow survey led by Arizona State University researchers has revealed a dramatic decline in snowpack across northeastern Arizona, raising concerns about water availability for the Phoenix metropolitan region. The study, conducted over the Upper Black River Basin—an essential source feeding the Salt River system—found that more than 90% of the

New Delhi’s iconic India Gate will switch off its lights on Saturday from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. IST in observance of Earth Hour 2026, a global initiative aimed at raising awareness about climate change and environmental conservation. The campaign encourages people and institutions to turn off non-essential lights for one hour as a simple

The Noida International Airport, developed with an investment of ₹11,200 crore, is set to significantly improve connectivity in the National Capital Region (NCR). In its initial phase, the airport is designed to handle around 12 million passengers annually, with plans for gradual expansion to meet rising demand. It is expected to ease the load on

New INTOO/Harris Poll Study Reveals Innovation Paradox in the American Workplace: Employees Are Expected to Innovate — Yet 41% Fear Being Fired for Making a Mistake   Innovation is no longer optional in today’s workplace. According to a new study conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of INTOO, nearly three out of four full/part-time employed

The Indian rupee weakened sharply on Friday, dropping 74 paise to touch a new record low of 94.70 against the US dollar in intra-day trading. The decline comes amid rising global crude oil prices and a firm US dollar, with ongoing tensions in West Asia showing no signs of resolution. The currency opened at 94.18

Pic Credit: Pexel Bhubaneswar: Silver prices witnessed a significant decline in Bhubaneswar today, falling by ₹15,000 per kilogram. As a result, the price of silver now stands at ₹2,45,000 per kg. In recent days, both gold and silver prices have shown noticeable fluctuations. Market experts attribute this volatility to ongoing global uncertainties, particularly concerns related

The inauguration ceremony of the Shri Ram Temple at SKA Orion, located in Sector 143B, Noida, was successfully concluded amidst an atmosphere of devotion and enthusiasm. The two-day event witnessed a large turnout of residents and devotees, creating a deeply spiritual environment across the entire premises. The celebrations commenced with a prayer ceremony. The temple

New York City, Mar 27: Multidisciplinary visual artist Gunjan Tyagi has been selected from over 800 applicants to participate in the prestigious Every Woman Biennial 2026, currently on display at Pen + Brush Gallery. The exhibition, titled SPECTALIA, opened on International Women’s Day and runs through April 11, 2026.  Widely recognized as the world’s largest biennial

India’s flagship financial inclusion initiative, the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), is showing remarkable progress as average account balances reach a record ₹5,233. Total deposits across the scheme have now crossed ₹3 lakh crore, reflecting a growing trust in the banking system. Pic Credit: https://x.com/PMOIndia As of March 11, 2026, aggregate balances stood at