India’s Firm Stand Against Terrorism At the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (QFIM) in Washington, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar took a strong stance against terrorism. He criticized Western nations for their selective concerns, urging them to adopt a consistent approach. Notably, he emphasized that India-US relations stand independently and are…
Month: July 2025
PM Modi Begins Historic Visit to Ghana
Historic Diplomatic Moment Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi arrived in Accra on July 2, 2025, marking the first Indian Prime Ministerial visit to Ghana in over three decades. In a significant gesture, President John Dramani Mahama personally welcomed him at Kotoka International Airport. This moment reflected the deep-rooted friendship between…
Padma Awards 2026: Nominations Open Till July 31
Public Nominations Invited for People’s Padma The Government of India has opened nominations for the prestigious Padma Awards 2026. The process began on March 15, 2025, and will close on July 31, 2025. The awards will be announced on the eve of Republic Day 2026. Nominations can only be submitted…
Jal Shakti Minister Launches C-FLOOD Forecast System
A Unified Step Towards Flood Resilience Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri C. R. Patil, on July 3, 2025, launched C-FLOOD — a cutting-edge web-based platform designed to provide advance flood inundation forecasts at the village level. The inauguration took place at Shram Shakti Bhawan, New Delhi, marking a significant…
Shivraj Chouhan’s Visit Boosts J&K Agri and Rural Growth
Shivraj Singh Chouhan to Visit J&K on July 3–4 Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, will visit Jammu and Kashmir on 3rd and 4th July 2025. His two-day itinerary includes high-level review meetings, academic ceremonies, and direct interactions with farmers and rural women…
Steel Quality Order Ensures Fair Play for Indian Makers
Clarificatory Order Reinforces BIS Compliance The Ministry of Steel issued a clarificatory order on 13 June 2025 to strengthen enforcement of BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) for intermediate steel products used in manufacturing. Although the Ministry hasn’t released new Quality Control Orders (QCOs) since August 2024, this clarification is significant….
Savitribai Phule Institute Strengthens WCD in East India
Savitribai Phule Institute Gets a New Identity In a move that blends historical recognition with forward-looking governance, the National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development (NIPCCD) has been renamed. It is now officially the Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development. Union Minister for Women and Child…
NHRC Probes Odisha Caste Atrocity, Seeks Report
Brutal Attack on Scheduled Caste Victims in Ganjam The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken suo motu cognizance of a shocking case of caste-based violence in Odisha’s Ganjam district. On June 26, 2025, two Scheduled Caste men were reportedly beaten, forced to eat grass, and made to…
Rajnath Singh Backs Nitish, BJP Eyes Big Bihar Win
In a strong political message before the Bihar assembly elections, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh endorsed Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s leadership. He spoke at the BJP State Executive Meeting held in Patna. Singh said Bihar has seen visible progress under the NDA regime. He urged party workers to ensure the…
Microsoft to Lay Off 9,100 Employees Amid Restructuring
New Delhi, July 2, 2025: Microsoft plans to lay off around 9,100 employees — roughly 4% of its global workforce. This will be the company’s largest round of job cuts since 2023. The Seattle Times first reported the move, which comes amid broader cost-cutting and restructuring across the tech industry….
