Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised 18-year-old Mohsin Ali from Jammu and Kashmir for winning gold in the 1,000m kayaking event at Dal Lake during the first Khelo India Water Sports Festival (KIWSF). The recognition came during the 125th edition of his monthly radio address, Mann Ki Baat, where…
Month: August 2025
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Intermittent Fasting: Myths, Benefits and Tips
New Delhi, Aug 31: Intermittent fasting has emerged as one of the most talked-about approaches to health and weight management. Advocates claim it helps with fat loss, blood sugar regulation, and overall metabolic health. But does it really work, and are people following it the right way? Health coach and…
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Congress Slams Modi Over Xi Meet, Raises China Aggression
New Delhi, August 31: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Tianjin on Sunday, the Congress party sharply criticised the government’s approach towards China. It questioned whether the “new normal” in bilateral ties was being defined by Chinese “bullying” and what it called the…
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Red Alert in Ghaziabad, Orange in Noida on Heavy Rain
Heavy downpour lashed parts of the National Capital Region on Sunday, bringing Ghaziabad under a red alert and Noida under an orange alert. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued the warnings early in the morning, urging residents to remain cautious as waterlogging and traffic snarls affected daily life. Delhi, however,…
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Modi, Ishiba Boost India–Japan Semiconductor Ties in Send
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, visited Tokyo Electron Miyagi Ltd (TEL Miyagi) in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, on Saturday. The factory tour showcased Japan’s strengths in semiconductor technology and provided a platform to highlight potential collaborations between India and Japan in building resilient semiconductor supply…
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Rajnath Singh Inaugurates Defence Test Facility in Noida
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a state-of-the-art defence test facility of Raphe mPhibr, an iDEX-winning start-up, in Noida, Uttar Pradesh on August 31, 2025. Addressing the event, he hailed Operation Sindoor as a story not just of the valour of the Indian Armed Forces but also of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and…
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DGGI Belagavi Busts ₹145 Cr Fake GST Invoice Scam
The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI), Belagavi Zonal Unit, has unearthed a massive fake GST invoice scam worth approximately ₹145 crore. The operation, which allegedly led to a tax evasion of nearly ₹43 crore, has resulted in the arrest of one individual. Authorities say the accused and his associates…
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IICT & WaveX Launch Media Tech Startup Incubator
Mumbai, August 31: The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting’s startup accelerator, WaveX, has partnered with the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) Mumbai to launch a dedicated Media Tech Incubator. The initiative aims to boost India’s fast-growing AVGC-XR sector. Applications for the first cohort of 15 startups will remain open…
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Oil & Gas PSUs Driving India’s Sporting Transformation
New Delhi, August 31: India’s oil and gas public sector undertakings (PSUs) have emerged as key drivers in nurturing a sporting culture across the country. Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, highlighted this contribution while addressing an event organised by the Petroleum Sports Promotion Board…
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NHAI Launches India’s First MLFF Tolling in Gujarat
New Delhi, August 31: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has taken a historic step towards revolutionising tolling by signing an agreement with ICICI Bank to implement India’s first comprehensive Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system at Choryasi Fee Plaza in Gujarat. The agreement was signed at the NHAI…