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  Passport Verification Rules: The police will now have to complete the passport verification process within four weeks. You can complain if there’s a delay. Learn these important rules. Passport Verification Rules:  A passport is a very important document in all countries. Police verification is a crucial step in the passport-issuing process. Delays in this process can sometimes lead to weeks of delays in issuing passports. Now, the Allahabad High Court has taken a firm stance on this issue, clearly directing the police to complete the passport verification process within a stipulated time. The court stated that this is an administrative responsibility, and unnecessary delays will not be tolerated under any circumstances. Citizens’ right to travel abroad should not be affected. Therefore, the police department must now ensure that all investigations related to passport applications are completed on time, avoiding unnecessary inconvenience to the public. If this does not happe...

  Bank SMS charges: Kotak Mahindra Bank will now charge for SMS alerts. The bank stated that this move will cover operational expenses. It remains committed to providing timely account information to customers. Bank SMS charges:  Kotak Mahindra Bank will now charge for SMS alerts. The bank stated that this move will cover operational expenses. It remains committed to providing timely account information to customers. The bank will charge ₹0.15 for each SMS. According to a notification issued by Kotak Mahindra Bank, 30 SMS alerts per month will be free for customers. However, if customers receive more SMS than this, they will be charged a fee of ₹0.15 per SMS. This means that any new SMS received after 30 SMS will be charged ₹0.15. That means, if you are a Kotak Mahindra Bank customer and you make UPI, NEFT, RTGC and IMPS transfers, ATM withdrawals, cash transactions, cheque deposits, use of debit or credit cards, this SMS alert fee will be applicable. These customers will not ...

  WhatsApp ChatGPT stop: OpenAI has confirmed that ChatGPT will no longer be available on WhatsApp after January 15, 2026. This is due to Meta’s new policy, which prohibits the use of general AI chatbots on WhatsApp. WhatsApp ChatGPT stop:  OpenAI has confirmed that ChatGPT will no longer be available on WhatsApp after January 15, 2026. This is due to Meta’s new policy, which prohibits the use of general AI chatbots on WhatsApp. Now, under WhatsApp’s Business API rules, AI tools can only be used for specific tasks, such as customer support. This means that users who have been chatting with ChatGPT on WhatsApp will soon no longer be able to use it. OpenAI stated in a blog post that over 50 million people use ChatGPT on WhatsApp. To help users continue their chats, OpenAI has shared a way to link accounts and transfer chat history before the service is discontinued. Why ChatGPT will no longer be available on WhatsApp after January 15, 2026 Meta has introduced a new policy that p...

  It’s worth noting that investing just ₹2 lakh in an Indian Bank FD scheme for 5 years can earn a guaranteed interest of approximately ₹79,500. Government protection, stable returns, and additional interest benefits for senior citizens—this scheme offers a great opportunity for a safe and reliable investment. Bank FD scheme:  Fixed deposits (FDs) have been considered a safe and money-making investment option for years. Therefore, if you want guaranteed returns on your savings without any risk, Indian Bank’s FD scheme could be a great option for you. This government-owned bank offers FDs to its customers for tenures ranging from 7 days to 10 years. Yes, the bank offers interest rates ranging from 2.80 percent to 7.35 percent. The most important thing is that with an investment of just ₹2 lakh, you can earn a fixed interest of up to ₹79,500. Indian Bank FD Interest Rates Indian Bank has set different interest rates for different tenures. 7-day FDs offer 2.80% interest. The bank...

  IMD Rain Alert, Weather Update 7 November: Cold weather has begun to set in across North India. Minimum temperatures have dropped below 10 degrees Celsius in many states, while a heavy rain warning has been issued for South India. IMD Rain Alert:  Cold has knocked in North India, but heavy rain warning has been issued in South India. According to the Meteorological Department, heavy rain warning has been issued in Tamil Nadu during 7-9 November, in Kerala during 8-10 November. Apart from this, night temperature is less than 10 degree Celsius in some parts of Rajasthan, Punjab, Jammu, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand. It is about two to five degree Celsius below normal in Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and many parts of Rajasthan, North Madhya Pradesh, North Maharashtra. During the next six to seven days, the temperature is likely to be two to five degrees below normal in the plains of Northwest and adjoining Central India. Minimum temperatures are expected to drop by two to three d...

  Atal Pension Yojana: If you want to ensure that your income never stops even after retirement, the Atal Pension Yojana may be the best option for you. This scheme is specifically designed for those working in the unorganized sector. Atal Pension Yojana:  If you want to ensure your income never stops even after retirement, the Atal Pension Yojana could be an excellent option for you. This scheme is specifically designed for those working in the unorganized sector, those who have no future income options. You can earn a pension of ₹5,000 by saving ₹7 a day. The biggest advantage of this scheme is that you can start with a very small amount. For example, if a person joins this scheme at the age of 18, they will need to contribute just ₹210 per month, or about ₹7 a day. In return, after the age of 60, they will receive a monthly pension of ₹5,000. If someone joins the scheme at the age of 32, they will need to deposit ₹689. What is the Atal Pension Yojana? The Atal Pension Yojan...

  When buying a used smartphone, it’s important to keep a few important things in mind, or you might regret it later. Today, we’ll tell you what you should check before paying for a used phone. Making the payment without inspecting the phone could prove costly. WhatsApp Ban:  Some people prefer to buy a used smartphone instead of a new one, but it’s important to pay attention to several important things when buying a used handset, or you might regret it later. Today, we’ll tell you which Android and iOS phones don’t support WhatsApp. The purpose of sharing this information is to help you avoid making the mistake of buying a used phone and to check beforehand whether the phone supports WhatsApp. According to the information provided on WhatsApp’s official FAQ page, the app only works on Android 5.0 and above, and iOS 15.1 and above. If you’re about to buy a used phone, be sure to check your phone’s settings to see if it’s compatible with a version below Android 5 or an iPhone w...

  BPL Cards Cancelled: Big news is coming from Haryana. Once again, 473,000 BPL cards have been cancelled. The state’s Food and Supplies Department has cancelled the BPL ration cards of 1,183,970 families in the last six months. BPL Cards Cancelled:  Significant news is emerging from Haryana. Once again, 473,000 BPL cards have been cancelled. The state’s Food and Supplies Department has cancelled the BPL ration cards of 1,183,970 families in the last six months. According to the department, the annual income of all these families was found to be more than ₹1.80 lakh. Additionally, many of these families had annual electricity bills exceeding ₹30,000, land registrations exceeding 400 yards, and the household also owned two-wheelers or four-wheelers. Consequently, their names were removed from the BPL list as per regulations. As of November 2025, the number of BPL cardholder families in Haryana has dropped to 4,066,770. In the last two months alone, 473,247 BPL cards were cancel...

  The railway administration is carrying out remodeling work at Shalimar station, due to which 10 express trains passing through the Chakradharpur Railway Division will be cancelled from November 8th to 24th. Additionally, six trains will be operated partially. Due to this, passengers will face travel difficulties. Train Cancelled:  The railway administration will be remodeling the Shalimar station yard between November 8th and 24th. Due to this, South Eastern Railway has cancelled 10 long-distance express trains passing through the Chakradharpur Railway Division on various dates. Six express trains will operate with short terminations and short originations. Passengers will face inconvenience due to the cancellations. These trains will be cancelled on these dates: Train No. 18030 Shalimar – Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Kurla Express from November 13th to 21st. Train No. 22830 Shalimar – Bhuj Superfast Express on November 8th and 15th. Train No. 22829 Bhuj – Shalimar Superfa...

  This savings scheme is a safe, reliable, and long-term investment plan that offers stable returns guaranteed by the government. If you’re looking to grow your money without risk, this could be a wise choice. Post Office savings schemes:  Among the Post Office savings schemes, there’s a scheme that doubles your money. Yes, this scheme is called Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP). You can invest in this scheme with confidence, as it’s a Government of India scheme that offers guaranteed returns and ensures the safety of your deposits. Investments in this scheme can start with as little as ₹1,000. Under this scheme, your money doubles in 115 months (9 years and 7 months). Who can open a KVP account? Any individual can open a Kisan Vikas Patra account in their own name. A maximum of three adults can open a joint account. A Joint A type account must be operated jointly by all depositors or the surviving depositors. A Joint B type account can be operated individually by any depositor or the s...

  Indian Railways is once again bringing a major gift to passengers. The country’s most popular high-speed train, the Vande Bharat Express, will now run on four new routes. Vande Bharat Train:  Indian Railways is bringing another big gift for passengers. Given the popularity of the semi-high speed train Vande Bharat Express across the country, the Railways is now launching four new Vande Bharat trains. With the introduction of these trains, the total number of Vande Bharat services in the country will increase to 164. Significantly, these trains will connect different parts of the country, providing passengers with a fast, comfortable, and modern travel experience. According to a report in the Indian Express, a senior railway official stated that four new Vande Bharat trains have been approved. These trains will soon be on the tracks and will be operational for passengers after trial runs. According to the railways, these trains have been approved keeping in mind Karnataka, Ke...

  LPG cylinder Biometric Aadhaar Authentication: The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has simplified the Aadhaar authentication process for LPG consumers. Consumers can now complete biometric Aadhaar authentication, or e-KYC, from the comfort of their homes, free of charge, using their smartphones. This feature saves time and makes it easy to securely update LPG connection details online. LPG Cylinder Biometric Aadhaar Authentication:  The Aadhaar authentication process has now been simplified significantly for LPG cylinder consumers. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has launched a new facility that allows consumers to complete their biometric Aadhaar authentication/e-KYC from the comfort of their homes, free of charge, using their smartphones. Aadhaar authentication now available from the comfort of their homes Previously, consumers had to visit a distribution center or agency for e-KYC, but now this facility is available completely online. According to the guid...

  Rain Alert: Unseasonal rain has caused temperatures to plummet in many areas of Uttar Pradesh. The Meteorological Department has forecast that the rain will continue until November 6th. Rain Alert:  Unseasonal rain continued in several districts of Uttar Pradesh on Thursday. Heavy downpours in many places caused daytime temperatures to drop well below normal. According to the Meteorological Department, rain and light drizzle will continue in most parts of the state from October 31st to November 6th. The weather is expected to remain cool and humid during this period. The cold may increase after this period. Light to moderate rain expected in most parts of Uttar Pradesh According to the Meteorological Department, light to moderate rain is expected in most parts of Uttar Pradesh between October 31st and November 6th. The weather is expected to clear after this period. On Friday, October 31st, thunderstorms, strong winds, and heavy rain are expected in Vindhya, Bundelkhand, and...