Delhi govt approves free bus travel for transgender passengers: CM Rekha Gupta | India News

NEW DELHI: The Delhi government has approved a proposal to include transgender passengers in its free bus travel scheme, a statement from the chief minister’s office said on Monday.Over 1 lakh ‘Saheli Pink’ cards have been issued since the launch of the scheme earlier this month.“All women and transgenders having Aadhaar cards in Delhi will … Read more

‘Baseless’: Centre rejects report of Iran seeking return of 3 tankers seized by India in return for Hormuz safe passage | India News

NEW DELHI: A central government source on Monday dismissed as “baseless” a report claiming that India and Iran had discussed the release of three ships seized by New Delhi in exchange for ensuring safe passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. The source also rejected assertions that the vessels were owned by Iran.“This report … Read more

Navnindra Behl Death News: Navnindra Behl passes away at 76; son Kanu Behl pens emotional note, ‘My eyes shall always seek that irrepressible smile’ | Hindi Movie News

Veteran actress Navnindra Behl, known for her roles in Ishqbaaaz and the film Queen, has passed away at the age of 76. Her death was confirmed by her son, filmmaker Kanu Behl, who shared an emotional tribute on social media while remembering her profound influence on his life. Veteran actress Navnindra Behl, known for her … Read more

India eases FDI rules for firms with up to 10% Chinese shareholding

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) on Monday notified changes in the foreign direct investment (FDI) policy to permit overseas companies with Chinese shareholding of up to 10 per cent to invest in India through the automatic route, subject to sectoral limits and conditions, PTI reported.However, the relaxation will not apply … Read more

England all-rounder blasts Brendon McCullum, reveals ‘an eye-opening experience’ | Cricket News

England head coach Brendon McCullum (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Liam Livingstone has strongly criticised England’s team management, saying he felt a lack of respect and communication after being dropped from the national side in 2025. The England all-rounder revealed that he has not been part of the setup since March last year and now doubts … Read more

Meet Alexandre Singh: Indian-origin filmmaker who won Oscar for best live-action short film ‘Two People Exchanging Saliva’

Filmmaker Alexandre Singh won an Oscar in the category of best live action short film for the French-language drama ‘Two People Exchanging Saliva’ at the 98th Academy Awards on March 15.His film, co-directed with long-time creative partner Natalie Musteata, shared the honour in a rare tie with ‘The Singers’ by Sam A. Davis and Jack … Read more

Special teams formed to secure three more involved in Coimbatore LPG cylinders hoarding case | Coimbatore News

Representative image COIMBATORE: Two special teams were formed to trace the three people involved in the illegal hoarding of commercial LPG cylinders in the city.The suspects were identified as Divya Bharathi, 30, wife of gas agency owner D Pradeep, 40, and C Ganesh Moorthy, both from Karur district. Pradeep and Ganesh Moorthy allegedly supplied cylinders … Read more

Parliamentary panel flags digital infrastructure, cyber capacity gaps in MeitY spending review | India News

NEW DELHI: A parliamentary committee has recommended strengthening institutional capacity in cybersecurity, data protection and digital infrastructure while examining the government’s spending plans for the ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY) for 2026-27. The panel also cautioned that inadequate funding could affect the expansion of digital governance systems, cybersecurity capacity and emerging initiatives such … Read more