Kolkata is set for a significant reshaping of its bus network as West Bengal Transport Minister Snehasish Chakraborty confirmed plans to rationalise bus routes affected by the newly inaugurated East-West Metro stretch. The government’s decision comes amid reports of declining ridership on several bus corridors parallel to the 16.6-km Howrah…
Month: August 2025
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Supreme Court Orders Probe into Ambani’s Vantara Zoo
The Supreme Court of India has ordered a detailed investigation into Vantara, a sprawling private zoo and wildlife rehabilitation centre run by Anant Ambani, son of Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani. The probe will examine allegations of illegal animal acquisition, violations of wildlife protection laws, and financial irregularities. Supreme Court…
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“Vaishno Devi Landslide: 32 Dead, Leaders Mourn”
At least 32 devotees lost their lives and 20 others were injured in a devastating landslide near the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Temple in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district. The incident, triggered by days of heavy rainfall, occurred near Adhkwari on Tuesday afternoon, forcing authorities to suspend the pilgrimage to…
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Google to Require Developer IDs for Sideloaded Apps
Google is set to introduce a major change to Android security that could redefine how users and developers interact with apps outside the Play Store. Starting March 2026, developers distributing apps via sideloading will be required to verify their identity through a new developer registration process. What the new rule…
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Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 Begins Across Maharashtra
Mumbai and cities across Maharashtra welcomed Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 on Wednesday with devotional chants, early-morning aartis, and long queues of devotees at iconic temples and mandals. At the Shree Siddhivinayak Ganpati Temple in Prabhadevi, thousands offered prayers at dawn, while Mumbai’s most-visited public pandal, Lalbaugcha Raja, drew massive crowds after…
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US Tariffs Hit Indian Textile Industry: Units Halt Output
New Delhi: India’s textile industry is reeling after the United States announced steep tariff hikes on Indian exports. Several manufacturing units in Tirupur, Noida, and Surat have suspended operations as the cumulative duty on textiles and apparel has reached an unprecedented 50 percent, making Indian goods uncompetitive in their largest…
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India’s One Health Mission Gains Momentum at 3rd Meet
India’s One Health Mission Gains Momentum at 3rd Meet The third meeting of the Scientific Steering Committee of the National One Health Mission (NOHM) was held on August 26, 2025, in New Delhi under the chairmanship of Prof. Ajay K. Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India. The…
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Dr Jitendra Singh Launches RTI E-Journal, Backs Transparency
Dr Jitendra Singh Launches RTI E-Journal, Backs Transparency Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today released the latest edition of the RTI Journal and launched a digital version on the NFICI website. The event took place during the 15th Annual General Body Meeting of the Central Information Commission (CIC) in New…
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Centre Extends Wheat Stock Limits Till March 2026
Centre Extends Wheat Stock Limits Till March 2026 The Government of India has revised the wheat stock limits till 31st March 2026 in a bid to curb hoarding, stabilize prices, and ensure ample supply of wheat in the domestic market. This decision comes ahead of the festive season, when demand…
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India Hosts 3GPP RAN Meetings on 6G in Bengaluru
In a historic first, India is hosting the 3GPP Radio Access Networks (RAN) Working Group meetings in Whitefield, Bengaluru. The meetings, held from 25–29 August 2025, bring together the world’s top telecom researchers and companies to shape the foundation of 6G standardization under Release 20, while finalizing Release 19 specifications…