Articles for category: News

Karnal Bus Stand Fire: 3 Roadways Buses Engulfed in Flames

The Karnal Bus Stand fire erupted in the early hours of March 21, 2026, when a fierce blaze broke out inside the Roadways Workshop at Karnal’s Old Bus Stand (Purana Bus Stand) in Haryana spreading rapidly from an initial single-bus ignition to engulf three Haryana Roadways buses parked inside the workshop premises before firefighters managed to bring the fire under control. One bus burned completely to ash the same vehicle that stood scheduled for the morning departure to Kaithal while the remaining two buses sustained serious damage. Quick action by on-duty workshop staff who immediately began moving adjacent buses away

March 21, 2026

Yamuna Authority Hikes Property Rates, Announces ₹11,811 Cr Budget

Yamuna Authority hikes property rates by 3.58 percent across all property categories effective April 1, 2026 following the approval of a landmark ₹11,811 crore budget for the financial year 2026–27 at the 85th Board Meeting of the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA), chaired by Additional Chief Secretary and Board Chairman Alok Kumar in Greater Noida on March 20, 2026. The rate revision, although moderate compared to the dramatic 10–62 percent hikes the authority implemented at its 84th Board Meeting in March 2025, comes on top of cumulative increases that have already driven property prices across the Yamuna City belt

March 21, 2026

Farsa Wale Baba Death Sparks Clash, Highway Blocked in Mathura

The Farsa Wale Baba death sent shockwaves through Mathura and the broader Braj region on March 20, 2026, after prominent cow-protection saint Chandrasekhar popularly known as Farsa Wale Baba died in the Kosikalan area after an alleged vehicle belonging to cattle smugglers deliberately ran over his motorcycle near Navipur village in the early morning hours. The incident triggered an immediate and furious response from hundreds of Gau Rakshaks who blocked the Delhi-Agra National Highway at Chhata, bringing traffic to a complete standstill, with long queues of trucks and other vehicles stretching for kilometres on one of India’s busiest highway stretches.

March 20, 2026

Education India

RBSE 10th Result 2026 Date & Time: Check on Rajresults

The RBSE 10th Result 2026 is imminent with the Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (BSER), Ajmer, confirming that the Class 10 result declaration is expected by March 20–23, 2026, marking the earliest announcement of the Rajasthan Board Class 10 result in several years, nearly two months ahead of the May 28, 2025 declaration date for the previous year’s results. NDTV India’s live coverage on March 20, 2026 confirmed that the Rajasthan Board has planned to release the result for Class 10 on March 20 itself, with the result link set to activate on the official website after the board’s press

March 20, 2026

Ustaad Bhagat Singh Box Office: Day 1 Collection Update

Ustaad Bhagat Singh Day 1 Earnings at a Glance Ustaad Bhagat Singh collected a net of ₹34.75 crore across 4,607 shows on its opening day, according to the trade tracker Sacnilk. The film’s gross domestic collection reached ₹41.01 crore, while overseas markets added another ₹7 crore, taking the worldwide gross to ₹48 crore. These figures place the movie among the top Telugu releases of 2026 despite a crowded festive window. Advance Booking Momentum Advance bookings for the film concluded with a decent‑to‑good performance, selling 4.19 lakh+ tickets nationwide. This pre‑sale activity generated approximately ₹10.6 crore in opening‑day revenue before blocked seats were accounted for. The strong

March 19, 2026

USA

Millions Affected by SNAP 2026 Changes: Check New Rules & Dates

SNAP Benefits 2026 are undergoing the most significant restructuring in the programme’s history with changes that directly affect all 40 million-plus recipients across the United States following the passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” signed into law in July 2025 by President Donald Trump, alongside new USDA waivers and federal directives that began taking effect in phases from February 1, 2026. The Congressional Budget Office projects the combined legislative changes will slash approximately $186 billion from SNAP funding over the coming decade a figure that places this overhaul among the most consequential reductions to the federal nutrition safety net

March 19, 2026

Odisha Dalma Incident: 40 Fall Ill After Snake Found in Food

At Least 40 Persons Were Hospitalised in Kendrapara District After a Dead Snake Was Discovered in the Dalma Served During a Community Feast in Ward No. 10 of Pattamundai Municipality Triggering a Mass Health Emergency, Administrative Investigation, and Widespread Panic Among Attendees Who Had Already Consumed the Dish… The Odisha Dalma incident shocked the state on March 19, 2026 when at least 40 people required hospitalisation after a dead snake was found inside a pot of Dalma the beloved Odia lentil-and-vegetable preparation served to guests at a community feast held in Ward No. 10 of Pattamundai Municipality in Kendrapara district.

March 18, 2026

NPCI DBT Status Check: Verify Aadhaar Bank Link Online

Indian Citizens Receiving Government Scheme Benefits Under the Direct Benefit Transfer Framework Must Ensure Their Aadhaar Number is Actively Seeded With NPCI’s Aadhaar Mapper to Avoid Payment Failures The Verification Process Takes Under Two Minutes Via the NPCI BASE Portal, UIDAI’s myAadhaar Website, or the USSD Code 99991# From Any Mobile Phone… NPCI DBT Status Check The NPCI DBT Status Check is the process every government scheme beneficiary in India must use to confirm their Aadhaar number is correctly linked to their bank account within the National Payments Corporation of India’s Aadhaar Mapper system the backbone infrastructure that routes Direct Benefit Transfer payments

March 18, 2026

Odisha Laptop DBT: ₹30,000 Laptop Scheme Eligibility Guide

The Odisha Government’s Godabarisha Vidyarthi Protsahana Yojana Distributes ₹30,000 Directly to the Bank Accounts of 15,000 Meritorious Class 12 Pass-Out Students Each Academic Year Through the Direct Benefit Transfer System Covering Science, Arts, Commerce, and Vocational Stream Students Who Clear CHSE Odisha and Appear on the Official Merit List… The Odisha Laptop DBT scheme officially called the Godabarisha Vidyarthi Protsahana Yojana is the state government’s flagship digital empowerment programme that transfers ₹30,000 directly into the bank accounts of meritorious Class 12 (Higher Secondary) pass-out students each year, enabling them to purchase a laptop for higher education without bearing any cost

March 16, 2026

98th Academy Awards Winners 2026: Full List & Best Actor

Paul Thomas Anderson’s Epic One Battle After Another Dominates the 98th Academy Awards by Winning Best Picture, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor for Sean Penn, and the First-Ever Academy Award for Best Casting While Michael B. Jordan Claims Best Actor for Sinners and Jessie Buckley Takes Best Actress for Hamnet at the Dolby Theatre Ceremony on March 15, 2026… The 98th Academy Awards Winners 2026 were announced on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood with Paul Thomas Anderson’s sprawling action epic One Battle After Another emerging as the night’s biggest winner, taking home Best Picture, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor, and the ceremony’s historic first-ever Best

March 16, 2026

Ladki Bahin Yojna KYC Update: Process & Documents

Maharashtra’s Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana Mandates a Mandatory KYC Verification Update for All Registered Beneficiaries to Continue Receiving Monthly Financial Assistance of ₹1,500 Beneficiaries Must Link Their Aadhaar to Their Bank Account and Complete the eKYC Process at the Nearest Seva Kendra, Anganwadi Centre, or Aaple Sarkar Portal to Ensure Uninterrupted Monthly Transfers… The Ladki Bahin Yojna KYC Update is a mandatory re-verification process that the Maharashtra government requires every registered beneficiary of the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana to complete to prevent suspension of the ₹1,500 monthly Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) payment credited directly to the beneficiary’s Aadhaar-linked bank account.

March 16, 2026

Chirag Yojna 2026: Free Private School Admission Scheme

The Haryana Government’s CHEERAG Scheme for the 2026–27 Academic Session Opens Free Private School Admissions for Students from Classes 6 to 12 Whose Families Earn Less Than ₹8 Lakh Annually, With Offline Applications Accepted From March 13 to March 30, 2026 and Lottery-Based Seat Allotment Scheduled for April 1–5, 2026… Chirag Yojna 2026 Chirag Yojna 2026 officially known as the CHEERAG Scheme (Chief Minister Equal Education Relief, Assistance and Grant) is a Haryana government initiative that provides completely free admission to recognised private schools for students currently studying in government schools whose families cannot afford private education costs. The Directorate

March 15, 2026

Odisha Antyodaya Gruha Yojana: ₹1.2 Lakh Housing Scheme

The Odisha government’s Antyodaya Gruha Yojana delivers a fixed financial grant of ₹1.2 lakh to construct pucca houses for rural families lacking proper shelter, with clear installment rules, early‑completion incentives, and a survey‑based beneficiary selection process... Odisha Antyodaya Gruha Yojana The Odisha Antyodaya Gruha Yojana targets houseless families and those living in kutcha houses across the state’s rural regions, offering a one‑time housing assistance of ₹1.2 lakh for building a new pucca dwelling. This assistance is credited directly to the beneficiary’s bank account through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode, ensuring transparency and reducing delays. The scheme focuses on providing

March 15, 2026

Odisha Ayushman Hospital List: Check PMJAY Hospitals Online

Beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM‑JAY) in Odisha can verify which medical facilities are empanelled for cashless treatment by visiting the official PMJAY portal, where the state currently lists more than five hundred eighty hospitals offering up to ₹5 lakh of free care per family each year... Odisha Ayushman Hospital List The Odisha Ayushman Hospital List is available online through the PMJAY website at hospitals.pmjay.gov.in, and users begin by clicking the “Find Hospital” option on the homepage. After selecting Odisha and the desired district, the portal displays all government and private hospitals that have met the scheme’s

March 15, 2026