Everyday India
Bank holidays, fuel, weather — the practical questions of a normal week.
Brazil Legends Beat India All Stars 4–3 in Kochi: Result and Scorers
Brazil Legends beat India All Stars 4–3 on 23 September 2026 at Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium, Kochi. Fernandinho scored a hat-trick and Ronaldinho converted a penalty; C. K. Vineeth scored twice and Ashim Biswas once for India All Stars.
DigiLocker Driving Licence Download: Get Digital DL and RC, Fix No Record
To get a digital driving licence in DigiLocker, use the official app/website, complete account and Aadhaar verification as required, and select the Ministry of Road Transport issuer or Get Your Digital Driving License. Enter matching details to fetch the document into Issued Documents. If 'No record available' appears, check the National Register record or details mismatch.
Speed Post Tracking: Find India Post Consignment Status by Article Number
Track Speed Post and eligible India Post consignments on indiapost.gov.in using the consignment or article number printed on your receipt. Select Track Your Shipment / Track N Trace, enter the number, complete the captcha and review the latest scan. Avoid fake delivery-fee SMS links.
e Challan Check Online: Vehicle Number, Traffic Fine and Payment Status
To check a traffic e-challan, open the official MoRTH portal at echallan.parivahan.gov.in and choose Get Challan Details/Check Challan Status. Use whichever accepted identifier the form requests, such as challan, vehicle registration or driving licence number, complete verification, then check status before paying through the official portal. Beware fake SMS links.
PM Kisan Beneficiary Status: Check Payment, eKYC and Registration Number
Check PM-Kisan payment information on pmkisan.gov.in > Farmers Corner > Know Your Status, using your registration number, captcha and registered-mobile OTP. The official service shows payment status, account-credit details and financial-year-wise eKYC. Use Know Your Registration Number if needed.
Aadhaar Mobile Number Update Online in 2026: App, OTP and Centre Rules
UIDAI's Aadhaar app supports mobile-number changes for eligible users who can verify the required mobile numbers and complete face authentication. But first-time number registration or loss of access to the old registered number still requires an Aadhaar Seva Kendra or authorised centre. Check the latest UIDAI app FAQ.
India vs Brazil 2026: 0–4 Result, Venue and Match Details
Brazil beat India 4–0 on 3 October 2026 at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. This page now covers the confirmed result and original match details.
Passport Application Status: Track Your Indian Passport Online
To check an Indian passport application, open the official Passport Seva Track Application Status service, select your application type, enter the file number on your acknowledgement letter and your date of birth, then select Track Application Status. Do not share the file number or personal details publicly.
Yes, today (20 Oct 2026) is a bank holiday in many Indian states
On Tuesday, 20 October 2026, bank branches are closed in many Indian cities for Dussehra, Maha Navami and related holidays. Closures vary by RBI centre; check your city before visiting.
How to Verify PAN Status Online: Check if Your PAN Is Active
On the official Income Tax e-Filing portal, choose Verify PAN Status under Quick Links, enter your PAN, name, date of birth and accessible mobile number, then confirm the OTP. The service checks PAN validity and active status; it does not link PAN with Aadhaar.
PAN Aadhaar Link Status: How to Check It on the Income Tax Portal
Visit the official Income Tax e-Filing portal, choose Link Aadhaar / View Status, enter your PAN and Aadhaar numbers, then select View Link Aadhaar Status. It will show whether linking succeeded or is pending. Do not post your PAN or Aadhaar online.
Current weather in Chandigarh – rain, thunderstorms and cooler temperatures
Chandigarh is experiencing rain with thunderstorms, cooler temperatures and gusty winds. The IMD has issued a shower‑and‑thunderstorm alert for the Tricity until Saturday, and light rain is expected over the next five days.
Mirabai Chanu wins Asian Games 2026 silver in women’s 49kg
Mirabai Chanu won Asian Games 2026 silver in women’s 49kg weightlifting with a 198kg total: 87kg snatch and 111kg clean and jerk.
Yashvir Singh wins Asian Games javelin silver; Rohit Yadav takes bronze
India won two medals in the men’s javelin at the 2026 Asian Games: Yashvir Singh took silver with 85.72m and Rohit Yadav won bronze with 84.35m. Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage won gold with 88.55m.
Who won India vs Pakistan hockey at Asian Games 2026?
India beat Pakistan 4–3 in the Asian Games 2026 men’s hockey semifinal on 1 October, with Abhishek scoring the winner in the final minute. India then beat Malaysia 5–1 in the final to win gold.
Anahat Singh wins Asian Games 2026 squash silver
Anahat Singh won silver in the women’s singles squash event at the 2026 Asian Games. She lost the final to Malaysia’s Sivasangari Subramaniam 11-4, 11-4, 11-7 after reaching the final with a five-game comeback win over Satomi Watanabe.
India weather forecast: how to read IMD rain, heat and alerts
For serious weather in India, use IMD forecasts and warnings. A yellow, orange or red alert signals expected impact and preparedness—not just a temperature number.
What is FASTag? How toll payments, recharge and KYC work
FASTag is an RFID tag fixed to a vehicle’s windscreen. It lets toll charges be collected electronically from the linked account or wallet.
India bank holidays: RBI calendar, state holidays and UPI
RBI lists 2 October 2026 as a Gandhi Jayanti bank holiday in every regional centre. Other festival holidays vary by location. UPI operates around the clock, including holidays.
India women beat Iran to win Asian Games 2026 kabaddi gold
India beat Iran in the women’s kabaddi final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on 26 September 2026, retaining the gold medal. The women’s group-stage match and men’s final are separate fixtures.
Flash flood risk in India: meaning, warnings and what to do
Flash flood risk is the chance of rapid flooding after intense rain or sudden water flow. Check IMD flash-flood bulletins and official local alerts for your area.
Petrol and diesel prices in India: why rates differ by city
There is no single petrol or diesel price for all of India. Retail rates vary by city because taxes, dealer margins, logistics and state VAT differ.