The International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), under the aegis of the Ministry of Culture, successfully hosted the 3rd International Conference of Young Buddhist Scholars (ICYBS) at the Nalanda Auditorium, Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. The central theme, “Wisdom Transmission in Buddha Dhamma in the 21st Century,” focused on how timeless…
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PM Modi Launches Key Metro and Highway Projects in Kolkata
Kolkata, August 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a series of major infrastructure projects in West Bengal on Friday, highlighting the government’s commitment to modernizing urban transport and connectivity in the state. The key announcements included the expansion of the Kolkata Metro, the foundation stone laying of the six-lane elevated…
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India Bans Online Gambling, Fantasy Sports Apps Hit
New Delhi, August 22, 2025: India’s parliament has passed a landmark law banning online gambling, a move that will reshape the country’s booming digital gaming industry and disrupt multi-billion-dollar sponsorship deals in cricket. The Online Gaming Bill and Its Impact The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 criminalises…
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PM Modi’s Japan Visit and SCO Summit in China: Key Agenda
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a crucial diplomatic tour from August 29 to September 1, 2025, covering Japan and China. The visit comes at a time when India is strengthening regional partnerships while engaging in multilateral platforms to address global challenges. India-Japan Annual Summit in Tokyo Modi will…
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FBI Raids John Bolton’s Home in Classified Documents Probe
Washington, DC: The FBI on Friday carried out a dramatic early morning raid at the Bethesda, Maryland, residence of former US National Security Adviser John Bolton. The operation, linked to a long-running classified documents investigation, was personally ordered by FBI Director Kash Patel, a former Trump administration official. Patel confirmed…
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Pune Metro Extends Timings for Ganeshotsav 2025
Pune Metro has announced extended passenger service timings during Ganeshotsav 2025, one of Maharashtra’s most celebrated festivals. To ensure smooth travel for thousands of devotees expected to visit the city’s famous Ganesh Mandals, special late-night operations and additional train trips will be introduced. 41-Hour Nonstop Metro on Anant Chaturdashi On…
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BCCI Seeks New Selectors for Men’s, Women’s & Junior Teams
New Delhi, August 22: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has formally invited applications to fill vacancies across its national selection committees. The move comes shortly after the Asia Cup 2025 squad announcement and is aimed at strengthening the selection process for men, women, and junior cricket…
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Giriraj Singh Inaugurates ‘The Kunj’ to Empower Artisans
New Delhi, August 22: Union Minister of Textiles Shri Giriraj Singh on Thursday inaugurated ‘The Kunj’, a flagship retail and cultural destination dedicated to showcasing the rich heritage of Indian handicrafts and handlooms. Located at Vasant Kunj in the capital, the initiative has been developed by the Office of the…
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Indian Railways to Run Record 380 Ganpati Specials
New Delhi, August 22: Indian Railways has announced a record 380 Ganpati Special train trips for the 2025 festive season, ensuring smooth travel for devotees and passengers during Ganesh Chaturthi. This marks the highest number of special services ever, surpassing 305 trips in 2023 and 358 trips in 2024. Services…
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Supreme Court to Rule on Delhi Stray Dog Shelter Case
New Delhi, August 22, 2025 — The Supreme Court will pronounce its crucial order today on whether stray dogs in Delhi NCR should be shifted to shelters following conflicting judicial directions. Background of the Case The controversy began when a two-judge bench of Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice R Mahadevan…