Kashi Transformation: Varanasi’s Journey from Sacred Moksha to Modern Tourism Boom
The Kashi transformation is redefining Varanasi (Banaras), India’s eternal spiritual epicenter. Once timeless per the Puranas—Shiva Purana, Skanda Purana, Vishnu Purana—Kashi was enchanted, soaked in Shiva, granting moksha where death was auspicious. Today, this Kashi transformation blends ancient riddles with development, shifting from ritual repository to tourism hotspot with hotels,
Harmanpreet Kaur, Sophie Devine Reclaim WPL 2026 Orange and Purple Caps
The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 witnessed a shift atop the individual performance charts as Harmanpreet Kaur and Sophie Devine reclaimed the prestigious Orange and Purple Caps after the latest round of matches, underscoring their influence on the tournament’s competitive landscape. The new cap holders’ performances have set up a
Union Bank of India and Bank of India May Merge by Year-End, Creating PSU Banking Giant
The government-backed consolidation in India’s public sector banking is poised to reach a new milestone in 2026 as Union Bank of India and Bank of India move closer to a proposed merger that could be completed by the end of this calendar year, according to sources familiar with ongoing discussions.
Petrol Prices Forecast 2026: What Motorists Can Expect at the Pump
As the world’s energy markets continue to fluctuate, motorists and policymakers are turning their attention to the latest petrol price outlook for February 2026, with analysts suggesting a modest upward trend could be on the cards driven largely by international crude movements and global supply-demand dynamics. According to recent reports
Ayushman Card 2026: Government Opens Registration for Cashless Health Cover
The Government of India has ramped up enrollment for the Ayushman Card 2026, the health protection document under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY), offering families access to up to ₹5 lakh in cashless hospital care annually. Officials say the expanded registration drive aims to bring more
India Post Opens GDS 2026 Recruitment for 28,740 Posts
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 has officially begun, offering 28,740 vacancies for Gramin Dak Sevak, BPM and ABPM posts across 23 postal circles in India.. The online registration process opened today, marking one of the largest postal recruitment drives in recent years. The recruitment campaign aims to fill key positions
T20 World Cup 2026 Chaos: PCB Abruptly Cancels Pakistan Kit Launch Amid Boycott Drama—Final Verdict Monday
With the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 kicking off February 7 in Colombo, Pakistan’s participation hangs by a thread after the PCB shockingly cancelled their official kit unveiling, fueling boycott speculation despite squad announcement and Colombo flights booked for February 2. Kit Launch Scrapped: Boycott Signals or Logistics Hitch?
India’s 17% Global Growth Share Positions it as 2026’s Economic Superstar: IMF Projects China-India Duo to Lead World at 43.6%
Fresh IMF forecasts crown India as the world’s growth engine, contributing 17.0% of global real GDP expansion in 2026—second only to China’s 26.6%—as the duo powers 43.6% of worldwide gains, leaving the US trailing at 9.9% amid Asia-Pacific’s dominant 50% share. India’s Unmatched Growth Engine Roars Ahead India’s stellar 17%
India-US Mega Trade Deal on Horizon: Piyush Goyal Confirms No Sticky Issues Left as Negotiations Race to Closure
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal declared India-US bilateral trade talks a “positive, good deal” nearing completion, with no remaining “sticky issues” to resolve—signaling a landmark pact poised to supercharge bilateral commerce amid fresh EU and UK FTAs. Breakthrough Momentum in Strategic Partnership Goyal emphasized active, friendly engagements, stating, “We can
US-Iran Standoff Intensifies: Trump Deploys Armada, Russia Steps In as Mediator Amid Nuclear Deadline
US President Donald Trump has escalated pressure on Iran with a massive naval armada deployment toward the region and a strict deadline for nuclear and missile talks, while expressing confidence that Tehran prefers a deal over military confrontation. Trump’s Ultimatum and Armada Deployment Trump revealed a “large armada, flotilla—call it
