The Union cabinet on Monday approved the extension of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) until December 2028, with a revised total outlay of Rs 8.69 lakh crore, as the government seeks to shift the rural drinking water programme from infrastructure creation to a service delivery–driven model under JJM 2.0.Under the revised framework, the Centre’s financial…
4 min readGuwahatiMar 10, 2026 05:22 PM IST First published on: Mar 10, 2026 at 05:22 PM IST More than a fortnight after his death, Zomi MLA Vungzagin Valte’s body remains at a morgue in Manipur’s Churachandpur, with a committee saying that before a funeral, they want an “offer” from the state government on both…
A family stranded in Dubai during the recent flight disruptions triggered by the regional crisis has shared how they managed to leave the city by travelling through Oman, offering a step-by-step account that has gained attention among travellers online.The traveller described how what was supposed to be a short layover quickly turned stressful when flights…
Arshdeep Singh (ICC Photo) India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the International Cricket Council Code of Conduct during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand national cricket team in Ahmedabad on Sunday.Arshdeep was found guilty of breaching…
The government has revised the priority order for allocating domestically produced natural gas, placing LPG production, CNG for transport and piped cooking gas for households at the top of the list, as disruptions in imported gas supplies intensify amid the widening West Asia conflict, PTI reported.According to a gazette notification, the requirements of these sectors…
In his first press conference in Kolkata since assuming office last year, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Tuesday briefed the media on the Election Commission’s two-day review of the preparations for the West Bengal Assembly elections. Here are three takeaways from the CEC’s address and replies to questions. There is no clarity on…
Kuldeep Yadav to marry Vanshika Chadha Photo: X For Indian cricketer Kuldeep Yadav, seems like the high of winning the 2026 T20 World Cup title isn’t the biggest celebraion of the season. Buzz has it that after winning the coveted T20 World Cup, Kuldeep is all set for a bigger personal inning – his wedding!News…
As per a report by Bloomberg, State Bank of India (SBI) is currently not ready to process payments for Russian oil. This decision has been taken even after the US government gave a temporary waiver that allows India to continue importing Russian oil. According to people familiar with the matter, SBI is unsure how long…
NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has offered a fascinating take on Sanju Samson’s match-winning performances during India’s triumphant campaign at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, claiming the star wicketkeeper-batter could easily have scored three centuries in the tournament.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Speaking in a video that…
Saudi Arabia’s oil company Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest oil exporter, warned on Tuesday that the ongoing Iran war could have “catastrophic consequences” for global oil markets if shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continued.“There would be catastrophic consequences for the world’s oil markets and the longer the disruption goes on, the more drastic…