Online Passport Portal shut for 5 days for maintenance

Online Passport Portal closed for scheduled 5-Day Maintenance

The Indian government has declared that the online portal for passport applications will be temporarily unavailable for five days. The shutdown, which begins on August 29, 2024, and ends on September 2, 2024, is due to a routine maintenance exercise aimed at enhancing system performance and ensuring a smoother user experience in the future. Aug 29, 2024
Car manufacturers offer up to Rs 20,000 discount under new scrapping policy Car manufacturers offer up to Rs 20,000 discount under new scrapping policy

India's New Vehicle Scrapping Policy to Boost Cleaner and Efficient Vehicles

India's Vehicle Scrapping Policy encourages the replacement of old vehicles with cleaner ones, offering substantial discounts on new purchases. Major car manufacturers are offering discounts of 1.5% of the ex-showroom price or Rs 20,000, while Mercedes Benz India offers a flat discount of Rs 25,000. The policy also includes benefits like scrap value from Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facilities and tax concessions. The initiative aims to promote cleaner, safer roads and combat pollution, requiring coordination between manufacturers, scrapping facilities, and the government. Aug 29, 2024
FIFA World Cup: WC dream was beautiful while it lasted, says Ronaldo on Portugal's exi.

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to receive a special award from UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin

Cristiano Ronaldo, the all-time leading goalscorer in the UEFA Champions League, is set to receive a special award from UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin. Ronaldo's journey in the Champions League has spanned over 18 years, during which he has scored 140 goals in 183 appearances. Ronaldo's record-breaking performances have seen him finish seven separate Champions League seasons as the leading scorer. Ronaldo's impact on the sport is undeniable, and his legacy will continue to inspire future generations of footballers. Aug 27, 2024
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Ram Charan and Upasana celebrate Klin Kaara's first Janmashtami; see pics

Post the day's happenings, Upasana shared some of them on Instagram Stories, which gave us a quick glimpse into their family's festive rituals. In one picture that melts hearts, Upasana is shown sitting on the ground with little Kaara opposite an exquisitely decorated house temple. Aug 27, 2024
'Disrespectful, she used packed bottle water for Lord Krishna': Ankita Lokhande slammed for wrongly performing Janmashtami puja.

'Disrespectful, used packed bottle water, held agarbatti in left hand': Ankita Lokhande slammed for performing Janmashtami puja

Dahi Handi is an important part of Janmashtami festivities. A day after lord Krishna's birth, Dahi Handi celebrations will be held today, August 27, 2024 Dahi Handi ritual consists of an earthen pot (handi) hung at a height, filled with ghee, sweets, almonds, dahi (curd), chocolates and butter, and people make a pyramid and one of the people tries to reach and breaks The breaking of the Handi symbolises the playful and mischievous nature of Lord Krishna. Aug 27, 2024