Senior Congress leader and Indian Overseas Congress chief Sam Pitroda has landed in the middle of another political controversy after saying he “felt at home” during his visits to Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal. Pitroda, a close aide of Rahul Gandhi, argued for a “neighbourhood-first” approach in India’s foreign policy, stressing…
Month: September 2025
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SBI Donates School Bus to NISR Leh Under CSR Initiative
Leh, 18 September 2025 – In a significant move to support education and regional development, the State Bank of India (SBI) has donated a school bus to the National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa (NISR), Leh, under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. The formal handover ceremony took place today, with Shri…
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CCRAS Hosts National Symposium on Shishu Suraksha 2025
Gwalior, 19 September 2025 – To mark World Patient Safety Day 2025, the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), under the Ministry of Ayush, organized a two-day National Symposium on “Pharmacovigilance – Shishu Suraksha: Rashtra Suraksha” at LNIPES, Gwalior. The event, held in collaboration with the National Pharmacovigilance…
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DGCA Approves Chardham Yatra Helicopter Services Post-Monsoon
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has officially approved the recommencement of helicopter operations for the Chardham Yatra 2025 from 15–16 September, following the monsoon break. The decision comes with reinforced safety measures after thorough inspections of helipads, helicopters, and operational protocols. Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu, in coordination…
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India-UAE Joint Task Force Boosts Bilateral Investments
The 13th meeting of the India-UAE High-Level Joint Task Force on Investments was held in Abu Dhabi, co-chaired by His Highness Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Managing Director of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), and Shri Piyush Goyal, India’s Minister of Commerce & Industry. The session focused on…
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MoSPI Reports Success, Prepares for Special Campaign 5.0
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has reported significant progress under the Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM) from January to August 2025. The campaign reviewed 1,257 files, of which 638 were successfully weeded out, and organized 52 cleanliness drives across its offices, freeing up 4,235…
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Textiles Ministry Launches Swachhta Hi Seva 2025 Campaign
The Ministry of Textiles has officially launched the Swachhta Hi Seva (SHS) 2025 Campaign, a nationwide initiative aimed at promoting cleanliness, hygiene, and civic responsibility. The campaign, observed across all organizations under the Ministry, runs from 17th September to 2nd October 2025, highlighting community participation and collective action. ‘Swachhotsav’ Theme…
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Modi Congratulates Nepal PM Karki, Pledges Support for Peace
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Nepal’s Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Thursday, congratulating her on her appointment and reaffirming India’s commitment to stand by the people of Nepal during a turbulent political phase. The conversation comes in the wake of recent protests in Nepal that claimed several lives,…
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UPSC Tests AI Facial Recognition for Exam Verification
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has taken a decisive step towards modernising its examination processes by piloting an AI-enabled facial recognition system for candidate verification. The initiative was tested during the NDA & NA II Examination and the CDS II Examination, held on September 14, 2025. Technology for Smarter…
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NHRC Seeks Report on Unclaimed Bodies in Raipur Mortuary
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, has taken suo motu cognizance of a disturbing media report highlighting the piling up of unclaimed bodies at the mortuary of the District Hospital in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The Commission has issued a notice to the Chief Secretary of the state government, demanding a…