Informed India

From high-speed rail corridors and tax changes to education, health, tourism, and creator-led jobs, Budget 2026 outlines how policy plans touch everyday work, travel, and learning.

Ahead of Union Budget 2026, here’s a simple explainer of 10 key budget terms — from fiscal deficit and capital expenditure to tax regime and green growth — that affect every Indian.

Separated from her sons during a visit to Mumbai, Godavari Raut wandered the city for over a decade before a chance police patrol led to an emotional reunion. See how a simple technology can help families trace missing loved ones faster

ISRO’s LVM3 ‘Bahubali’ rocket has placed the BlueBird Block-2 satellite into orbit, marking a step toward space-based mobile connectivity that could bring network access to remote and underserved regions worldwide.

Centre plans to replace MGNREGA with the VB-G RAM G Bill under the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. Here’s a simple explainer on what’s changing, what stays, and why it matters.

Following recent IndiGo disruptions, flight operations are gradually returning to normal, though some cancellations continue. This explainer breaks down the latest updates, what travellers can expect at airports, refund and compensation details, and a simple checklist to help passengers travel with greater clarity and confidence in the coming days.

As visuals of the Red Fort blast circulate online, misinformation can spread faster than facts. Here’s how citizens can stay calm, share responsibly, and ensure social media becomes a source of help — not harm — during crises.

From Rohtak to Siliguri, their grit shone through. India’s women cricketers lifted the ICC World Cup 2025 — rewriting the story of Indian cricket forever.

India has long celebrated its own versions of Halloween — through light, folklore, and spirit-filled nights. From Bengal’s Bhoot Chaturdashi to Kerala’s Theyyam, discover five Indian festivals that blend mystery, art, and community in ways both ancient and enchanting.

A 26-year-old literature graduate from Chennai, Mayawathi, has installed book vending machines at MGR Chennai Central and Tambaram railway stations through her venture, Sunset Hues. Offering over 50 affordable titles, the initiative is turning train journeys into moments of discovery and helping commuters reconnect with the joy of reading.