Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hit back at Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff hike. He declared that India is ready to pay any price to protect its farmers. The US has doubled tariffs on Indian goods to 50% due to India’s ongoing oil trade with Russia. But PM Modi stood firm….
Month: August 2025
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Bengaluru Rain Alert: IMD Predicts Heavy Showers All Week
Bengaluru is back in the grip of the southwest monsoon. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued fresh warnings for heavy rainfall across several parts of Karnataka, including the capital city. Over the past few days, the city has seen steady showers and cooler temperatures. And the pattern isn’t changing…
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Bihar CM Launches Gaurav Udyan Waste-to-Wonder Park
On August 7, 2025, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar laid the foundation stone of the much-anticipated Gaurav Udyan, also known as the Deshratna Dr Rajendra Prasad Bihar Gaurav Udyan. This ambitious waste-to-wonder theme park will rise in Patna near the memorial of India’s first President, Dr Rajendra Prasad. A Tribute…
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PM Modi to Inaugurate M.S. Swaminathan Conference
In a heartfelt tribute to the Father of India’s Green Revolution, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the M.S. Swaminathan Centenary International Conference on August 7, 2025. The event will be held at ICAR PUSA in New Delhi at 9 AM. This landmark event celebrates the enduring legacy of Prof….
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No Planetarium Proposal Yet for Bihar: Govt
Parliament Question: Planetarium or Space Science Centre in Bihar As of now, there are no proposals to establish a modern Planetarium or Space Science Centre in Bihar. However, the Department has assured that it will respond positively and support such initiatives if proposals are received from the concerned stakeholder(s).Recently, the…
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India Hosts WHO–IRCH Workshop on Herbal Medicine
India has reaffirmed its global leadership in traditional medicine by hosting a key WHO–IRCH international workshop on safety and regulation of herbal medicines. The event, jointly organised by the Ministry of Ayush and the World Health Organization (WHO), is taking place at the headquarters of PCIM&H (Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian…
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India Tackles Medical Radioisotope Shortage
India is making strategic moves to bridge the gap in the supply of key medical radioisotopes, essential for cancer diagnostics and treatment. In a recent reply in Parliament, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh revealed critical insights into the country’s current production capabilities, existing shortages, and future plans. What Are Medical…
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Underground Coal Mining: Clean, Quiet, and Future-Ready
Why Underground Coal Mining Matters Underground coal mining plays a crucial role in India’s sustainable energy future. It disturbs the land far less than opencast mining. This makes it better for the environment, people, and nearby infrastructure. By going underground, miners avoid cutting down forests or damaging farmland. The land…
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India-Russia Boost Ties in Industry & Tech
India and Russia have reaffirmed their time-tested strategic partnership by holding the 11th Session of the Working Group on Modernization and Industrial Cooperation. Held at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, the session marked a new chapter in bilateral collaboration focused on industrial development, modernization, and emerging technologies. Deepening the Strategic Partnership…
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Cooperative Exports Take Off via NCEL
What Is NCEL? The Ministry of Cooperation has formed National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL). NCEL is a multi‑state cooperative society. It acts as an umbrella to boost cooperative sector exports across India. It supports procurement, processing, branding, packaging, certification, market intelligence, training, financing and trading. It helps cooperatives reach global…