Author: Swati Pandey

Indian Railways has made it clear that digital tickets shown on mobile phones are still valid. This comes after news that paper copies of open tickets would have to be carried by all passengers. The Railways made it clear that there is no new rule that requires actual copies. People can keep showing their tickets on the same device they used to book and these will still work while they’re traveling. A number of websites said that mobile tickets would no longer be good for open travel. This answer comes after those claims. Indian Railways told customers that the rules…

A video, which depicts Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar ripping off the hijab of a Muslim woman at a government appointment ceremony, has caused political and social furore in most Indian states, prompting accusations of religious insensitivity, gender abuse, and power abuse. This happened in the state of Patna during a governmental event where the woman was being handed an appointment letter, and she is a newly appointed doctor of alternative medicine. The Chief Minister is shown in the video asking her to take off the veil and then reaching out to unveil the hijab before the other officials on…

During his ongoing visit to Muscat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been given the First Class of the Order of Oman, the highest civil award of the Gulf state, thus placing him in the same company as world leaders like Nelson Mandela, Queen Elizabeth II, Emperor Akihito and King Abdullah of Jordan. Sultan Haitham bin Tarik gave the honour during an extraordinary ceremony on Thursday, an event in the history of relations between India and Oman. Order of Oman Awarded During State Visit Modi was awarded the honour in an official ceremony that was held at the Al Baraka Palace,…

On Tuesday, the football star, Lionel Messi, paid a visit to the Vantara conservation and animal rehabilitation centre as part of his India tour, and this was an infrequent visit of the world sports legend to a wildlife park. The Argentine superstar landed in Gujarat under increased security and spent a few hours of his life visiting the state-of-the-art animal care campus. A Quiet Visit With a Strong Message The officials advised Messi that Vantara has conservation programs that involve wildlife rescue, medical treatment, habitat rehabilitation, and anti-poaching. The visit had been kept secret, but it was confirmed that Messi…

India has also shut down its visa application centre in Dhaka temporarily, against the backdrop of threats being made against Indian diplomatic officials and institutions in Bangladesh by various political leaders of the country. The move is a radical change in bilateral interaction, only weeks after India supported the democratic transition process in Bangladesh, which led to protests and political backlash in the neighbouring nation. Visa Operations Suspended Until Further Notice Indian authorities announced its closure on Thursday following an internal security assessment that it was unreasonable to keep the centre open in its current state, as the operation was…

On Wednesday, dense fog covered many areas of North India, and visibility dropped to almost zero in some cities, disrupting air and road transport for thousands of passengers. The weather disruption, which is caused by a drop in temperature and a high level of moisture content, has caused some massive delays, cancellations, and gridlocks in various states. Flights Delayed, Diversions Reported at Major Airports It was the air travellers who suffered the most as airports in Delhi, Lucknow, Amritsar, Varanasi, and Chandigarh reported that there were serious challenges to operations. In the early hours at the Indira Gandhi International Airport…

On Monday, the Lok Sabha approved the Nuclear Energy (Amendment) Bill, 2025, clearing the way to allow restricted Indian participation in the nuclear power sector in the hands of the private sector, for the first time. The historic act is a significant change in the decades-old government-controlled system and is expected to speed up the expansion of nuclear capacity to address the energy demands and climate targets. Bill Enables Private Investment and Partnerships The Bill alters the Indian atomic energy legislation to enable home-based private companies to engage in some portions of the nuclear supply chain, but under stringent control.…

The Ashes has not been short of its theatre over the years, but the “technology tension” in the third Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval has surpassed them all. By the close of play on Day 2, England were in a familiar and desperate condition – over 200 runs behind with series hopes slipping away. But the controversy, not only down the scoreline but a huge Snicko one that has made India furious and set the cricket world debating once more about DRS. Chaos: Snicko The Decider That Shook Adelaide The incident involved Australian centurion Alex Carey, who was dramatically reprieved when on 72. Carey…

For value-minded users who prioritize long battery life over flashy gimmickry, Motorola’s “Power” series has been the gold standard for years. As we enter the 2026 smartphone cycle, the recently announced Moto G Power (2026) doubles down on that reputation with an unexpected new twist of ruggedness. Announced in December 2025 and available from the market on January 8th, 2026, this OnePlus 50T is designed to sit between an average mid-range and a literal “workhorse” of a phone that survives every day incidents life throws at it. Unleashing the new standard for durability: Gorilla Glass 7i and IP69 Maybe the most surprising feature on…

OpenAI announced on December 17 that its main image generation model, GPT Image 1.5, would be used in a new version of ChatGPT Images. This is a big improvement in how AI users make and change images. The update is now available to all ChatGPT users and API buyers around the world. OpenAI promises that the update will make creating images faster, change them more accurately, and keep more of the original image’s features.  Is there anything new in ChatGPT Images? The newest version of ChatGPT Images lets users make images from scratch or make much more accurate changes to…