Chandigarh, July 19, 2025 — In a surprise move, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Punjab minister Anmol Gagan Maan has stepped down from her political career. She resigned from her post as MLA from Kharar and announced her complete exit from politics. Resignation Submitted to Punjab Assembly Speaker…
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HDFC Bank Reports ₹18,155 Cr Profit, Declares 1:1 Bonus
HDFC Bank, India’s largest private lender, has posted a robust performance for Q1 FY26. The bank recorded a 12.24% year-on-year rise in net profit, reaching ₹18,155 crore. Alongside, it announced a ₹5 special dividend and a much-anticipated 1:1 bonus issue for shareholders. Strong Financial Performance Beats Estimates HDFC Bank’s Q1…
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Air India Crash: NTSB Slams ‘Speculative’ Media Reports
The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has strongly criticized recent media coverage that blamed the Air India crash on pilot error. Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy called such reports “premature and speculative,” warning the public not to jump to conclusions before the investigation concludes. Crash Details: What Happened on June 12?…
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F-35 Jet in Kerala Racks Up ₹9.2 Lakh in Parking Fees
Thiruvananthapuram, July 19, 2025 — A rare sight has kept Kerala’s capital in the global spotlight for over a month. A British F-35 stealth fighter jet, grounded at the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport since June 14, has not only drawn attention for its high-tech might but also for the massive cost…
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Human Rights Training for IFS Probationers Begins
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy (IGNFA) have come together to launch a landmark initiative. A 2-day training programme on human rights for Indian Forest Service (IFS) probationers began on July 17, 2025, in Dehradun. This programme focuses on aligning forest governance with…
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India Rejects EU Sanctions on Nayara Energy Refinery
India has firmly opposed the European Union’s latest round of sanctions targeting Russia, which includes naming the Nayara Energy’s Vadinar Refinery in Gujarat. The refinery is part-owned by Rosneft, a major Russian energy firm. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) clarified that India does not subscribe to any unilateral sanction…
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Chirag Paswan vs Nitish Kumar: BJP’s Bihar Election Gameplan
With Bihar assembly elections approaching, a political storm is brewing. Chirag Paswan, Union minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief, is once again targeting Chief Minister Nitish Kumar—despite being part of the same alliance, the NDA. This raises a critical question: Is Chirag Paswan playing the BJP’s proxy card…
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New Lichen Species Found in Western Ghats
Scientists discover Allographa effusosoredica, a rare lichen species, unveiling secrets of ancient symbiosis and biodiversity in the Western Ghats. A Tiny Organism with a Big Story In the heart of the lush Western Ghats, Indian scientists have uncovered a remarkable new species of lichen — Allographa effusosoredica. This discovery goes…
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India Builds World-Class Road Network for 2047
MoS Harsh Malhotra highlights massive highway expansion, job creation, and green infrastructure at Delhi Road & Highways Summit. Roads That Power Progress India is on a transformative journey. At the Road and Highways Summit in Delhi, Minister of State for Road, Transport & Highways, Shri Harsh Malhotra, shared a powerful…
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NSCSTI 2.0 Transforms Civil Services Training
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh has launched the NSCSTI 2.0 framework, marking a major step toward transforming India’s civil services training standards. The upgraded version, unveiled at the Civil Services Officers Institute (CSOI) in New Delhi, aims to build a future-ready and citizen-centric bureaucracy. A Bold Vision for Viksit Bharat…