India has achieved a proud moment in sporting history. The Women’s Chess World Cup 2025 ended with an all-Indian final, bringing home the country’s first-ever title in the tournament. Young Grandmaster Divya Deshmukh and seasoned icon Koneru Humpy made the nation proud on the global chess stage. In recognition of…
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7 Coal Blocks Auctioned in 12th Commercial Round
In a major boost to India’s energy sector, the Ministry of Coal has successfully completed the 12th round of coal block auctions for commercial mining. The forward auctions, held from July 28 to July 31, resulted in the allocation of seven coal blocks across Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. This marks another…
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PM Modi Invites Ideas for I-Day 2025 Speech
As India prepares to celebrate its 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has once again reached out to the people. He has invited citizens to share their ideas and suggestions for his much-awaited Independence Day 2025 speech, to be delivered from the historic Red Fort. A Call for Citizen…
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Meghalaya Pineapple Festival Boosts Organic Push
The vibrant and flavorful Meghalaya Pineapple Festival 2025 was held in New Delhi with Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan leading the charge to promote Meghalaya’s organic treasures. Centre Commits to Meghalaya’s Agricultural Growth In a passionate address, the Union Minister assured that the Central Government will provide full…
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Opposition Protests Bihar SIR in Parliament
Parliament witnessed intense drama on August 1, 2025, as members of the Opposition staged loud protests over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. The issue has stirred political debate across India, with questions about transparency, legality, and timing being raised by several Opposition leaders. What…
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Vice Admiral Swaminathan Takes Charge of WNC
Mumbai, August 1, 2025 — In a significant leadership transition, Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, AVSM, VSM, officially assumed command as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOCINC) of the Western Naval Command (WNC) of the Indian Navy. He takes over from Vice Admiral Sanjay J Singh, PVSM, AVSM, NM, who retired after…
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Lt Gen Pushpendra Singh Becomes Army Vice Chief
New Delhi, August 1, 2025 — In a landmark transition at the top ranks of the Indian Army, Lieutenant General Pushpendra Singh took charge as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff on 31st July 2025. The move brings in a battle-hardened commander with nearly four decades of frontline and…
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EVMs Pass Tamper-Proof Test in Maharashtra
EC Clears the Air on EVM Tampering Allegations Amid swirling political doubts and electoral allegations, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has delivered a clear message: the electronic voting machines (EVMs) are tamper-proof. All EVMs and VVPATs (Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trails) used during the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly Elections passed…
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CBI Probes Builders-Banks Nexus in NCR Scam
A Crackdown Long Overdue In a massive operation, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed 22 FIRs and launched a full-scale probe into the alleged nexus between builders and banks across the Delhi-NCR region. The FIRs target more than a dozen top developers including Supertech, Jaypee Infratech, Logix City,…
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Trump’s 25% Tariff Targets India in Trade Shake-Up
Reciprocal Tariff Shock: What Just Happened? U.S. President Donald Trump has fired another shot in the global trade war. On Thursday, he signed a sweeping executive order that imposes reciprocal tariffs ranging from 10% to 41% on goods from over 70 countries. India faces a new 25% tariff under this…