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‘Occasion marked by national pride, unity’: Google releases special doodle to celebrate 76th Republic Day | India News – The Times of India

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NEW DELHI: Google has unveiled a special doodle to mark India’s 76th Republic Day, celebrating the country’s rich diversity and national pride. The colourful design, created by Pune-based artist Rohan Dahotre, features a series of animals representing various regions of India, intricately woven into the letters of ‘GOOGLE’ to resemble a lively ‘wildlife parade’. Among…

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Amid suicides, Karnataka govt puts checks on microfinance firms | India News – The Times of India

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BENGALURU: Facing public outrage over the harassment by microfinance companies over unpaid debts leading to suicides and the exodus from villages, Karnataka govt on Saturday decided to amend existing laws through an ordinance to regulate the sector and establish district helplines to protect debtors.CM Siddaramaiah announced that the state would introduce new legislation based on…

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No optional questions, NEET-UG ’25 to return to pre-Covid format: NTA | India News – The Times of India

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NEW DELHI: National Testing Agency (NTA) announced on Saturday that NEET-UG for 2025 will revert to its pre-Covid pattern. There will be no optional questions, and the test duration will return to three hours. The exam will now consist of 180 compulsory questions to be attempted within 180 minutes. Additionally, NTA clarified in another notice…

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ONOE can redefine terms of good governance: President Droupadi Murmu | India News – The Times of India

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NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday strongly advocated for the ‘One Nation One Election‘ plan, saying the proposed reform “promises to redefine the terms of good governance“. She said it has the potential to promote “consistency in governance, prevent policy paralysis, mitigate resource diversion, and reduce financial burden” on the exchequer.In her address to…

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Padma awards 2025: 139 distinguished personalities conferred prestigious awards, 7 Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri; see full list | India News – The Times of India

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On the eve of Republic Day, the central government on Saturday announced the list of recipients for the Padma Shri Awards 2025.The Padma awards, among the country’s highest civilian honours, are conferred in three categories – Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Vibhushan.The awards are given in various disciplines, such as art, social work, public…

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President Droupadi Murmu approves Gallantry awards for 93 armed forces personnel on eve of Republic Day; see full list | India News – The Times of India

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Army personnel pose for a picture with the National Flag along the Line of Control (LoC) amid sub-zero temperatures ahead of Republic Day, in Kupwara on Friday. (ANI) NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu approved gallantry awards for 93 personnel from the armed forces and central armed police forces on the eve of Republic Day. These…

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Padma Awards 2025: Government announces first list of Padma Shri awardees; see full list | India News – The Times of India

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Harvinder Singh (left), Jagdish Joshila (center), and Neerja Bhatla NEW DELHI: The Union government on Saturday released the first list of Padma Award winners on the eve of the 76th Republic Day celebrations. The list includes several unsung heroes, such as 100-year-old freedom fighter, a fruit farmer from Noklak, and a Paralympian, among others. Among…

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