Army Chief’s Visit to Algeria Strengthens Ties New Delhi, August 25, 2025: General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), has embarked on a four-day official visit to Algeria from 25 to 28 August 2025. The visit underscores India’s growing focus on deepening defence and security cooperation with Africa’s…
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Manipur Hosts ‘AI for Good Governance’ Workshop
Overview The Department of Information Technology (DIT), Manipur, in collaboration with the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), conducted a two-day state-level workshop on “AI for Good Governance” at the State Academy of Training (SAT), Imphal, on 21–22 August 2025. The program targeted…
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NAMASTE Scheme Benefits 85,000 Sanitation Workers
NAMASTE Scheme Empowers Sanitation Workers Nationwide The Government of India’s National Action for Mechanized Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) scheme is steadily changing the lives of sanitation workers across the country. On 23 August 2025, a special program was held at Shri Krishna Memorial Hall, Patna, where Union Social Justice & Empowerment…
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Typhoon Kajiki Nears Hainan, Guangxi on High Alert
Typhoon Kajiki Nears Hainan, Guangxi on High Alert South China’s coastal provinces are bracing for Typhoon Kajiki, the 13th typhoon of 2025. Authorities in Guangxi and Hainan have issued alerts, suspended port operations, and stepped up flood control efforts as the storm gathers strength in the South China Sea. Emergency…
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Pakistan FM’s ‘Historic’ Visit to Dhaka Marks Reset in Ties
In a landmark move to reset strained relations, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Dhaka on Saturday for a high-level visit, marking the first such engagement in over a decade. Islamabad described the trip as “historic,” underscoring its intent to forge stronger ties with Bangladesh at a time when…
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Syria Delays Sweida Election Amid Sectarian Violence
Damascus: Syria has delayed parliamentary elections in the southern province of Sweida and two northern provinces following recent sectarian violence that left hundreds dead. The polls, scheduled for September, were to be the first under the country’s new Islamist administration but will now exclude Sweida, Hasaka, and Raqqa. Deadly Clashes…
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Noida Dowry Case: Accused Shows ‘No Remorse’ After Encounter
Greater Noida: The Greater Noida dowry murder case took a grim turn on Sunday after the main accused, Vipin Bhati, was shot in the leg during a police encounter while allegedly attempting to escape custody. From his hospital bed, Bhati brazenly declared he felt “no remorse” over the death of…
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Modi Unveils GST Reforms, New Income Tax Law After 60 Years
Modi Unveils GST Reforms, New Income Tax Law After 60 Years Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that the government will complete a major overhaul of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) by Diwali this year, while also introducing a new Income Tax Bill for the first time in six…
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Nikki Haley Urges India to Heed Trump on Russian Oil
Nikki Haley Urges India to Heed Trump on Russian Oil Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and Republican leader Nikki Haley has urged India to take President Donald Trump’s concerns over Russian oil imports “seriously.” Her comments come as Washington raises tariffs on Indian goods and questions New Delhi’s…
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Ujjain to Host Global Spiritual Tourism Conclave 2025
The ancient city of Ujjain, home to the revered Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, will host PHDCCI’s 2nd Global Spiritual Tourism Conclave on 27 August 2025. The event, titled “रूहmantic,” is being organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism and the Madhya Pradesh…