Patna witnessed a significant leadership transition on Friday as Brigadier (Retd) Dr Raju Agrawal formally took charge as the new executive director of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Patna. He succeeds Dr Saurabh Varshney, who completed his tenure as the institute’s head. Farewell and Welcome Ceremony The…
Month: September 2025
Bihar
Amit Shah Charts BJP’s Bihar Poll Strategy in Bettiah, Patna
Patna: Union Home Minister Amit Shah began his two-day visit to Bihar on Friday, holding a series of meetings in Bettiah and Patna to sharpen the BJP’s poll strategy for the state assembly elections scheduled in November. Meetings in Bettiah with Grassroots Leaders Shah first addressed a gathering at the…
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MiG-21 Retired: IAF Marks End of Legendary Fighter Era
Chandigarh: The Indian Air Force (IAF) officially retired the iconic MiG-21 fighter jet today, ending an era of six decades of distinguished service. The decommissioning ceremony was held at Chandigarh Air Force Base with a final ceremonial sortie. Air Chief Marshal AP Singh led the last flight of the MiG-21…
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ICC Fines Haris Rauf Warns Sahibzada Farhan After India Clash
In a dramatic turn of events at the Asia Cup 2025, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has fined Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf 30% of his match fees for provocative gestures directed at Indian fans. The incident occurred during the high-stakes Super Four match against India on September 21, leading…
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Sonam Wangchuk Arrested After Ladakh Statehood Protests
Climate activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk was arrested on Friday under the National Security Act (NSA), days after violent clashes broke out in Leh during protests demanding Ladakh’s statehood and inclusion under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. The violence left four people dead and over 70 others injured,…
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DA&FW Leads Swachhata Hi Seva 2025 Drive at Krishi Bhawan
The Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (DA&FW) led a spirited cleanliness initiative under the Swachhata Hi Seva 2025 campaign, embracing the theme of ‘Swachhotsav’. This effort was carried out across its headquarters at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi, and coordinated with its subordinate and attached offices nationwide. Under the banner…
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Jyotiraditya Scindia Chairs Telecom TSP & OEM Meet
Union Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia, along with Dr. Neeraj Mittal, Secretary (Telecom), chaired a high-level meeting with Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) Advisory Committee on Thursday. The discussion focused on preparations for India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025, key…
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500 New Atal Tinkering Labs Launched in J&K by AIM
In a landmark step to boost student-led innovation, the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, launched the ATL Sarthi and Frontier Region Programme at the University of Kashmir, Srinagar, today. The initiative, inaugurated by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, will establish 500…
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President Droupadi Murmu Visits Vrindavan for Spiritual Tour
President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, embarked on a spiritual journey to Vrindavan and Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, on September 26, 2025. Traveling from New Delhi by a special train, she dedicated the day to visiting significant temples and performing religious rituals. During her visit, President Murmu offered prayers at several…
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Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan Concludes Andhra Pradesh Visit
The Vice-President of India, Shri CP Radhakrishnan, successfully concluded his two-day official visit to Andhra Pradesh on September 24–25, 2025. This marked his first state visit after assuming office, focusing on cultural and spiritual engagements in Vijayawada and Tirumala. Vijayawada Utsav and Kanak Durga Temple On September 24, Shri Radhakrishnan…