PIB Fact Check dismisses social media claim of Instagram ban in India

July 28, 2026 8:24 AM

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PIB Fact Check dismisses social media claim of Instagram ban in India

The government has refuted a post circulating on social media, claiming that the centre will impose a ban on Instagram in India starting from the night of the 25th of next month. The Fact Check Unit of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) said that the claim is fake.   The unit clarified that no ...

IMD issues yellow alert for six districts as heavy rain continues in Keralam

July 28, 2026 8:20 AM

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IMD issues yellow alert for six districts as heavy rain continues in Keralam

In Keralam, rain is likely to intensify across northern districts, with the weather department issuing a yellow alert for six districts.   A yellow alert indicating isolated heavy rainfall is in effect for Ernakulam, Thrissur, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur, and Kasaragod districts. Wayanad and ...

PM Modi interacts with Skyroot Aerospace founders after Vikram-1 success

July 28, 2026 8:12 AM

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PM Modi interacts with Skyroot Aerospace founders after Vikram-1 success

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with Pawan Chandana and Naga Bharath Daka of Skyroot Aerospace. In a social media post, Mr. Modi highlighted that the success of Vikram-1 featured prominently in their discussion, along with several other interesting topics.   The Prime Minister expressed happ...

Bihar and Assam announce withdrawal of cases linked to NEET protests

July 28, 2026 8:12 AM

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Bihar and Assam announce withdrawal of cases linked to NEET protests

State governments of Bihar and Assam have decided to withdraw cases and other legal proceedings initiated against people who participated in protests over the alleged NEET-UG examination irregularities.   Bihar's state Home Department assured that it will immediately initiate the legal process to wi...

EAM S Jaishankar greets people of Peru on Independence Day

July 28, 2026 7:58 AM

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EAM S Jaishankar greets people of Peru on Independence Day

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar extended greetings to the Government and people of Peru on their Independence Day today. In a social media post, Dr Jaishankar said that India looks forward to strengthening relations with Peru.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri reviews India-China ties during Beijing visit

July 28, 2026 8:18 AM

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Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri reviews India-China ties during Beijing visit

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with Hua Chunying, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of China and reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral relations in Beijing. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, who is on a China visit, also discussed means of advancing the vision that India and China are partners and...