Bengaluru, 5 June 2025 — A major tragedy struck the city on Wednesday evening as a stampede broke out outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium during celebrations for Royal Challengers Bangalore’s (RCB) historic IPL 2025 win. The incident claimed the lives of 11 people and injured 33 others. Thousands of fans…
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India Reaffirms Disaster Risk Commitment at UN Forum
India has once again reaffirmed its strong commitment to global disaster resilience and preparedness. Speaking at the 8th Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GPDRR) held in Geneva, Dr. P.K. Mishra, the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister of India, highlighted the country’s proactive and inclusive approach to disaster risk…
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NEET PG 2025 Delay Sparks Student Outcry
Kolkata, June 5: The indefinite postponement of the NEET PG 2025 exam has reignited anxiety and frustration among thousands of medical aspirants across India. Following a Supreme Court directive to ensure fairness in examination standards, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) deferred the exam — initially scheduled…
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India–Norway Ministers Discuss Green Maritime Ties
Oslo, Norway, 5 June 2025:India and Norway have reaffirmed their growing maritime partnership through high-level bilateral meetings focused on advancing green shipping, digital port ecosystems, and Arctic route cooperation. Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, met with Norway’s Transport Minister Jon-Ivar Nygård and Minister of Fisheries…
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PM Modi to Launch Chenab, Anji Bridges in J&K
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Jammu and Kashmir on June 6 to inaugurate two landmark railway bridges — the Chenab Rail Bridge, the highest railway arch bridge in the world, and the Anji Bridge, India’s first cable-stayed rail bridge. During the visit, he will also unveil multiple…
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DGCA Flags Safety Gaps in Turkish Airlines
New Delhi, June 4, 2025:The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has raised serious safety concerns after conducting SOFA/RAMP (Surveillance of Foreign Aircraft / Ramp Inspections) of Turkish Airlines’ passenger and cargo flights between May 29 and June 2, 2025. The inspections were carried out at Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, and…
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India to Host National Workshop on Data & AI for Policy
National Workshop on Alternate Data and Frontier Technologies for Policy Making to Boost India’s Statistical Systems The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), Government of India, is set to organize a two-day National Workshop on Using Alternate Data Sources and Frontier Technologies for Policy Making on June 5-6, 2025,…
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NITI Aayog Supports Rural Microenterprises and Women
New Delhi, June 4, 2025 – The Rural Development Division of NITI Aayog organized a National Seminar on ‘Strengthening Rural Microenterprises’ at its headquarters in New Delhi. The event focused on strategies to boost rural entrepreneurship, especially women-led initiatives, and emphasized the importance of inclusive growth for India’s development. The…
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India’s Road to Defense Autonomy – Akashteer & Beyond
India’s Road to Defense Autonomy – Akashteer & Beyond Atmanirbhar Bharat – From Dependency to Independence: India’s Defense Evolution For decades, India relied on foreign nations for critical military supplies. Jets, submarines, missiles—most were imported, often with delays and long-term dependency. However, that story is changing. India is now investing…
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Piyush Goyal Begins Italy Trade Visit
Rome/Brescia, June 4, 2025:Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, began his official two-day visit to Italy today, aimed at strengthening economic cooperation and building strategic business partnerships between India and Italy. The visit, scheduled for June 4–5, follows his prior engagements in France and signals India’s growing…