The 16th India-Singapore Defence Working Group (DWG) meeting was held in Singapore on September 4, 2025. The discussions, co-chaired by Shri Amitabh Prasad, Joint Secretary (International Cooperation), Ministry of Defence, India, and Col Daxson Yap, Director, Policy Office, Ministry of Defence, Singapore, marked another milestone in deepening bilateral defence cooperation….
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Angikaar 2025 Campaign Launched to Boost PMAY-U 2.0
The Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal, on Thursday launched Angikaar 2025, a nationwide outreach campaign designed to accelerate the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0). The event, held in New Delhi, was also attended by Shri Tokhan Sahu, Minister…
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PM Modi Congratulates Andrew Holness on Jamaica Poll Win
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended warm congratulations to Dr. Andrew Holness after his party secured a third consecutive electoral victory in Jamaica. Modi emphasized India’s commitment to further strengthening its bilateral partnership with the Caribbean nation. Taking to social media platform X, the Prime Minister said, “Heartiest congratulations to…
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Shilp Samagam Mela 2025 Begins in Bengaluru
The much-awaited Shilp Samagam Mela 2025 began on Friday at Freedom Park in Bengaluru, celebrating India’s timeless heritage of crafts, culture, and community. Organized by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in collaboration with TULIP, the event will run from September 5 to 14, offering a vibrant showcase of…
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MY Bharat Volunteers Join Flood Relief in Punjab, Himachal
Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, on Friday chaired a high-level meeting at the MY Bharat Headquarters in New Delhi. The meeting focused on coordinating relief efforts in flood-hit regions of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, where widespread devastation has left several communities…
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Angela Rayner Resigns as UK Deputy PM Over Tax Error
In a dramatic political development, UK Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner resigned on Friday after admitting to a tax error related to a property transaction. Her departure marks the eighth ministerial exit from Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government and is widely seen as the most damaging blow to his leadership…
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Vedanta Wins Rs 17,000 Cr Bid for Jaiprakash Associates
In a high-stakes battle under India’s Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), Vedanta Group has emerged victorious with a ₹17,000 crore bid to acquire debt-laden Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL), outbidding Gautam Adani’s Group. The outcome marks a significant step in the ongoing resolution of one of the country’s most prominent corporate…
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India to Keep Buying Russian Oil Despite US Tariffs
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday reaffirmed that India will continue importing Russian oil despite mounting pressure from the United States, which recently doubled tariffs on Indian goods to 50 percent. She emphasized that New Delhi’s energy security and economic stability will guide its decisions, not external pressure. Speaking to…
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Mumbai on Alert After Bomb Threat During Ganesh Visarjan
Mumbai on High Alert After Lashkar-e-Jihadi Bomb Threat During Ganesh Visarjan Mumbai Police have stepped up security across the city after receiving a bomb threat on the official WhatsApp number of the Traffic Control Room. The message, allegedly sent by a group identifying itself as Lashkar-e-Jihadi, warned of multiple human…
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Zomato, Swiggy Face ₹200 Cr GST Hit, May Pass Cost to Users
India’s food delivery giants Zomato and Swiggy are set to bear an additional ₹180–200 crore GST burden annually after a clarification from the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council. The ruling makes it mandatory for online marketplaces to pay 18% GST on delivery fees, which were earlier not taxed under…