Author: Swati Pandey

The list of draft voters of West Bengal under Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026 was released on Tuesday, and it is a great step in the process of electoral roll revision in the state. Election authorities have reported that the exercise has exhausted more than 7.66 crore voters in the first phase, with massive digitisation and verification being carried out to sanitize the rolls before the final publication in February of 2026.  Over 7.66 Crore Voters Covered in First Phase The officials indicated that 7,66,37,529 voters were reached in the first phase of the SIR process in West Bengal. Out…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Oman on Tuesday evening, and this will be the last stop on a three-country tour that he has completed, visiting Jordan and Ethiopia. The trip, which is being taken on the bequest of Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, is likely to be a boost to India-Oman relations with an emphasis on trade, strategic partnership, and people-to-people relationships. High-Level Delegation Accompanies Prime Minister A high-level delegation of senior officials and diplomats will accompany Prime Minister Modi to emphasize the priorities that New Delhi has for its relations with Muscat. According to the officials, the two-day trip…

India has implemented tougher emergency action in the national capital, as the quality of the air in Delhi sank to the severe category, with the city being overcome by the toxic smog and preventing normal life. Online or hybrid classes have been adopted, construction work has been stalled, and transportation has been restricted as governments are rushing to limit the amount of time people spend in the air with harmful substances. Toxic Haze Chokes Capital, Disrupts Transport The air in Delhi was so smoggy on Monday morning that it significantly reduced visibility and caused delays in air travel and trains.…

U.S. President Donald Trump substantially expanded the travel ban initiated by his administration, including five additional countries in the list of countries, the representatives of which are not allowed to enter the United States, and introduced new limitations on numerous countries. The broadened policy, announced on Tuesday, is among the most comprehensive changes to U.S. entry policies this year and will take effect on January 1, 2026, according to officials.  New Countries Added to Full Travel Ban List In the new declaration, the citizens of Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, and Syria can now be subjected to complete restrictions…

16th December is one of the most solemn dates and proud of India’s national calendar. Officially recognized as Vijay Diwas (Victory Day) every year, it marks amongst the most resounding victories of Indian defence forces—culmination of 1971 Indo-Pakistani War, that saw the victory and eventual liberation of Bangladesh. India commemorates this great victory in 2025, a day when the exceptional bravery with which it was won and the supreme sacrifice made by its armed forces will never be forgotten. Vijay Diwas is not a military spectacle alone but, more importantly, symbolizes our national consolidation in unity as much as strategic brilliance and the supreme…

It’s not just the players and combinations fans eagerly await when it comes to the Indian Premier League Auction; for, it is a high-on-emotion, big-on-money financial extravaganza which can change fates within seconds. This year’s mini-auction has a several interesting sub-plots but the focus will primarily be on two big giants of Indian cricket who have the maximum purse to splurge: Kolkata knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK). And with a collective remaining wallet way above the rest of the league, these two teams have managed to become the “Swiss Banks” of the IPL – where money is available for causing…

What Is the New E-Passport System The Indian government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has started using e-passports to make it easier and safer for people to travel to other countries. An electronic passport, or e-passport, has a small microchip inside that saves personal and biometric information about the passport holder. This technology was made available to make airports and crossings safer, cut down on fraud, and speed up the immigration process. India is taking a big step toward modernizing its public services and improving travel technology for its people with this statement. This is part of a larger…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s trip to Ethiopia — the first by an Indian premier in 34 years — is no mere photo-opportunity. It is a defining decision for Indian foreign policy, which places New Delhi strategically at the intersection of African geopolitics, its own agenda for Global South and the long road ahead for economic expansion. With its natural advantage of being the headquarters of African Union and a major actor in the Horn region, Ethiopia offers India an anchor to grow its continental and global dreams. This visit is loaded with significant diplomatic heft, especially post Ethiopia’s recent accession to the BRICS club…

A recent meeting in Amman between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Jordan’s King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein was a strong reminder of a relationship that is not only old but increasingly strategic. Occurring amid celebration of 75 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries, the all-encompassing bilateral visit — first by an Indian head of government in 37 long years – was a momentous one as it took the relationship from just goodwill to concrete and comprehensive cooperation. Meeting at the Husseiniya Palace, the talks were multi-dimensional and encompassed enhancing economic and technological ties, but placed it in a bedrock…

Though headlines frequently exalt the latest mobile check-in app and buzz about a lobby robot – the root causes of technological advancement in our business are much deeper and more complicated than simply tossing some new software at the front desk. The point is that the hospitality industry isn’t slopping up on tech for kicks and giggles; it’s doing so to align with an operational imperative: one of how to tackle business problems at their core, deliver against guest expectations accelerating faster than we can keep pace with them, and secure our tenure in a rapidly evolving future. The gadget is not…