India’s passport rises to 75th in world’s most powerful passports rankings; check top 10 list

In terms of overall strength, the Indian passport has seen an improvement compared with last year. (AI image) India’s passport has risen through the ranks, climbing to the 75th position in the world’s most powerful passports list, as per the latest Henley Passport Index data for February 2026. India’s passport ranked at 80th position at … Read more

RSSB Clerk Grade II, Junior Assistant 2026: Registration ends tomorrow for 10,644 posts, direct link to apply here

RSSB Clerk Grade II, Junior Assistant 2026 registration ends on February 13 The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) will close the online registration process for Clerk Grade II and Junior Assistant recruitment 2026 tomorrow, February 13. Candidates who have not yet applied must complete their application on the official SSO portal before the deadline. The … Read more

European Commission unveils first-ever EU Visa Strategy: What it means and how it could affect travel |

The first-ever EU Visa Strategy has been adopted by the European Commission, outlining a long-term plan for modernizing the visa policy, enhancing security, and making the European Union more competitive in the global arena. As per the press release, dated January 29, 2026, the strategy has been adopted to address heightened global mobility, instability in … Read more

Indian expat wins $1 million Dubai duty free jackpot days after 79th birthday | World News

Indian expat Rajan Lall hits the $1 million Dubai Duty Free jackpot at 79 / Image: @DubaiDutyFree For UAE-based businessman and Bollywood producer Rajan Lall, the number 79 will forever be synonymous with luck. Just six days after celebrating his 79th birthday on February 8, Lall received a life-changing phone call. He was announced as … Read more

Desert or carbon sink? 66 billion trees transform China’s Taklamakan into the world’s first desert carbon sink

China’s ambitious “Great Green Wall” project has transformed the arid edges of the Taklamakan Desert into a significant carbon sink. Billions of trees planted have created green barriers, effectively absorbing more CO2 than they release, offering a groundbreaking model for combating desertification and climate change in extreme environments. Human beings are capable of even doing … Read more

UPSC IES, ISS registration 2026 starts: Check direct link to apply and other details here

UPSC IES, ISS notification 2026 UPSC IES, ISS registration 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the notification for the Indian Economic Service (IES) and Indian Statistical Service (ISS) Examination 2026. Candidates can now register and submit their applications through the online portal https://upsconline.nic.in until March 3, 2026, 6:00 PM.Eligible candidates will … Read more

‘India have two, Canada get theirs’: Namibia captain questions lack of night practice, highlights disparity | Cricket News

Namibia skipper Gerhard Erasmus (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus has voiced frustration over the scheduling of training sessions ahead of his side’s high-profile T20 World Cup clash against hosts and favourites India, revealing that his team were not given a single opportunity to practise under lights despite the match being a night … Read more

‘Linked with anti-India forces’: BJP MP moves motion to revoke Rahul Gandhi’s Parliament membership | India News

NEW DELHI: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Thursday said he has moved a substantive motion in the Lok Sabha against the leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of misleading the country with the help of “anti-India forces.”Dubey said he is seeking the termination of Gandhi’s parliamentary membership and a lifetime ban … Read more

Juhi Chawla NEARLY QUIT ‘Jhankar Beats’ after reading THIS scene from Sujoy Ghosh’s directorial debut |

Before becoming known for thrillers, Sujoy Ghosh made audiences laugh with Jhankar Beats. Juhi Chawla initially refused the film due to a bold adult-humour scene, which was later dropped. Ghosh credits her decision for saving the movie. The 2003 hit remains loved today and was recently screened at Mumbai’s Kala Ghoda Festival. Before Sujoy Ghosh … Read more