Raipur, June 26: Chhattisgarh has taken the first formal step towards exploring the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state, officials said on Thursday. The move is aimed at examining legal, social, and administrative aspects related to the possible introduction of a common civil law framework governing personal laws. Officials said the

Gandhinagar, June 26: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to launch the ‘Bharat Taxi’ initiative and the ‘PM Family Care Tracker’ pilot project during his upcoming visit to Gujarat, officials said on Thursday. The initiatives are aimed at strengthening citizen-centric services through technology-driven platforms and improving accessibility of essential services for the public. The

New Delhi, June 26: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has revised passport application fees, with new charges set to come into effect from July 1. Under the revised structure, applicants for a 36-page passport will now pay ₹2,500, while the Tatkal service fee has been increased to ₹5,000. For a 60-page passport, the fee

London/Paris, June 26: Several European countries are grappling with an unprecedented heatwave, with temperatures soaring to record levels and forcing authorities to shut schools, issue health alerts and implement emergency measures to protect vulnerable populations.  Representational Imgage The severe heatwave, driven by a persistent high-pressure system over southern and western Europe, has pushed temperatures well

New Delhi, June 26: The Centre has notified key changes in the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) regulations aimed at simplifying compliance requirements for food business operators and improving ease of doing business in the sector. Officials said the revised framework is designed to reduce procedural burdens while ensuring that food safety