Patiala, August 12, 2025: A District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission bench in Patiala has ordered compensation of ₹76,800 per acre to farmers whose sunflower crops failed in 2022 after they were sold spurious seeds. The commission also orally awarded an additional ₹35,000 to each affected farmer for mental agony. Who…
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JSW Cement IPO Allotment Today: Status & Listing Info
The much-awaited JSW Cement IPO allotment will be finalised today, August 12, 2025, marking the next step for investors who participated in the ₹3,600 crore public offering. The company, known for its green cement production, received a strong market response with the issue subscribed 7.77 times overall, as per BSE…
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Krishna Janmashtami 2025 to Be Celebrated on August 16
Krishna Janmashtami, one of the most celebrated Hindu festivals, will be observed this year on Saturday, August 16, 2025. The festival marks the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu, revered as the embodiment of love, compassion, and wisdom. In 2025, devotees across India and the…
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BSNL & Tech Giants Launch 5G & AI Skilling Hub in Jabalpur
New Delhi, August 12: In a landmark step for India’s telecom sector, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has signed strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with four global technology leaders—Ericsson, Qualcomm, Cisco, and Nokia—to launch an industry-led skilling hub at the Bharat Ratna Bhim Rao Ambedkar Institute of Telecom Training (BRBRAITT)…
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Har Ghar Tiranga 2025: Over 5 Lakh Youths Join as Volunteers
The Ministry of Culture has announced the fourth edition of the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav initiative, calling upon citizens across India to hoist the National Flag and celebrate the spirit of independence. Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, revealed that…
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India Pushes Energy Growth with LNG, Hydrogen, Biofuels
The Government of India has announced a major push in the energy sector, unveiling initiatives that span hydrocarbon exploration, liquefied natural gas (LNG) expansion, green hydrogen production, ethanol blending, and biofuel development. The combined measures aim to strengthen energy security while accelerating the nation’s clean energy transition. Boost to Hydrocarbon…
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India Reviews Coal Block Progress in Five States
The Ministry of Coal has conducted a comprehensive review of captive and commercial coal block operations across Madhya Pradesh, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Telangana, and Gujarat. The meeting, chaired by Additional Secretary & Nominated Authority Ms. Rupinder Brar, aimed to assess production progress, resolve operational challenges, and explore ways to accelerate…
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MSS+ Green Road Tech Transforms Uttar Pradesh Infrastructure
The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research – Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI) has developed the innovative MSS+ technology, and the Uttar Pradesh Rural Road Development Authority (UPRRDA) is using it to build eco-friendly rural roads. The initiative, under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), will see about 202…
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Public-Private Partnerships Drive Rural Skill Growth
Public-Private Partnerships Power Rural Skill Development in India India’s rural youth are gaining new opportunities.Through the Skill India Mission (SIM), the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) is training millions in future-ready skills. The mission is not working alone. It is building strong Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) to close skill…
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One India, One Registration Boosts Homestay Growth
One India, One Registration: A Big Step for Homestay Development India’s tourism sector is entering a new phase. The Government has launched the One India, One Registration initiative under the NIDHI portal to make registering homestays easier and more transparent. This reform is more than just paperwork. It is about…