No more physical permits: Sikkim mandates online clearance for foreign tourists |

The Sikkim government has officially ended the issuance of physical permits for foreign nationals travelling to protected and restricted areas of the state, making online clearance mandatory with immediate effect. The decision, communicated by the state’s Department of Tourism and Civil Aviation, follows strict directions from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), as ANI reported….

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PGCIL Diploma Trainee recruitment 2026: Registration begins today for 668 posts; check eligibility and steps to apply

PGCIL Diploma Trainee recruitment 2026 registration PGCIL recruitment 2026: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) will start the registration process for Diploma Trainee and other posts under the PGCIL recruitment today, April 20, 2026 at 5 PM. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from April 20, 2026 through the official website, powergrid.in.The recruitment…

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Evening news wrap: Raghav Chadha loses 1 million Insta followers; Iran shares its truce demands with Pakistan | India News

Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has delivered both the Tehran’s demand and their reservations about the US demands as peace talks 2.0 continues to be uncertain. Delhi Police arrests YouTuber Salim Wastik, allegedly a fugitive convicted killer living under a new identity for 26 years. Raghav Chadha loses over 1 million Instagram followers within 24…

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BPSC AEDO admit card 2025 release date announced: Check where and how to download hall ticket here

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has announced the release date for the BPSC Assistant Education Development Officer (AEDO) admit card 2025. Candidates who applied for the recruitment can download the e-Admit Card for the written (objective) competitive examination from January 1, 2026 onwards through the official website at bpsconline.bihar.gov.in.The commission has issued this update…

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How American hemisphere dominance reshapes India–China military balance — Part 1

The US National Security strategy 2026: Talks of Western hemisphere but is silent on Eastern hemisphere. The renewed assertion of American primacy in the Western Hemisphere—evident in strong operational signaling toward Venezuela and renewed strategic interest in Greenland—marks a decisive return to sphere-of-influence geopolitics. Long considered a relic of the 19th century, the Monroe Doctrine…

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‘India is our friend’: Iran envoy hints at ‘safe passage’ for Indian ships via Strait of Hormuz | India News

NEW DELHI: Iran’s Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, on Friday indicated that Indian vessels could soon receive safe passage amid tensions affecting maritime routes in the region, stressing the strong ties between the two countries.Responding to a question on whether Iran would allow safe passage to India, Fathali said the development could become visible shortly…

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