New Delhi, August 14, 2025: The Department of Pension & Pensioner’s Welfare (DoPPW) announced the launch of the Digital Life Certificate (DLC) Campaign 4.0, scheduled from 1st to 30th November 2025. This nationwide initiative will cover over 1,850 districts, cities, and towns with more than 2,500 camp locations, aiming to…
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MSDE Hosts Odisha Workshop for ITI Upgradation
The Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), in collaboration with Odisha’s Skill Development & Technical Education Department, hosted a consultative workshop to advance the National Scheme for ITI Upgradation. Held at the World Skill Center, the workshop brought together industry leaders, academia, and training institutions to align vocational training…
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Bharat Steel Logo, Brochure & Website Launched in Delhi
New Delhi, August 14, 2025: Union Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries, Shri H.D. Kumaraswamy, on Wednesday unveiled the logo, brochure, and official website of Bharat Steel, the Ministry of Steel’s flagship international conference-cum-exhibition. The launch took place at Vigyan Bhawan during a workshop for the secondary steel sector, underscoring…
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MoSPI Holds Key Meet on Services Sector Survey
New Delhi, August 14, 2025: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) brought together top policymakers, economists, and industry leaders for a high-level brainstorming session on the upcoming Annual Survey of Services Sector Enterprises (ASSSE). The event, held at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi, aimed to refine…
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India–China Thaw Gains Momentum Amid Trump’s Tariff Pressure
After years of frosty relations, India and China are showing tentative signs of rapprochement. Direct flights, halted since the 2020 Galwan Valley clash, are set to resume as early as September, while India has restarted issuing tourist visas to Chinese citizens and revived the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. On the trade…
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Har Ghar Tiranga 2025: Steps to Join & Get Your Certificate
India is set to mark its 79th Independence Day on August 15, 2025, with the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign taking center stage. Initiated in 2022 under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav initiative, this nationwide drive encourages citizens to hoist the national flag at home and share their pride online. How…
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429 Doctors Quit AIIMS in 3 Years; 1/3 Posts Vacant
429 Doctors Quit AIIMS in 3 Years; 1/3 Posts Vacant New Delhi: India’s premier medical network is facing a retention crisis. Government data tabled in Parliament show that 429 doctors resigned from 20 AIIMS between 2022 and 2024. The exits add to existing gaps. Nearly one in three faculty posts…
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FASTag Must for All Vehicles Entering Tirumala from Aug 15
From August 15, 2025, all vehicles entering Tirumala will require a valid FASTag, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has announced. The decision is aimed at reducing congestion, improving security, and ensuring transparent, cashless toll payments for devotees visiting the sacred hill shrine. Rule to Impact All Devotees Driving to Tirumala…
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CJI Gavai to Review SC Order on Stray Dogs in Delhi-NCR
Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai on Wednesday signalled he may reconsider a recent Supreme Court order directing the removal of all stray dogs from the streets of Delhi-NCR and their relocation to shelters. The review comes after concerns were raised in court regarding compassion towards animals and existing…
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PM Modi to Visit US for UNGA, Talks with Trump
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to travel to the United States next month to attend the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. Alongside the multilateral meeting, sources indicate a possible bilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump, aimed at resolving ongoing trade tensions…