Public Nominations Invited for People’s Padma The Government of India has opened nominations for the prestigious Padma Awards 2026. The process began on March 15, 2025, and will close on July 31, 2025. The awards will be announced on the eve of Republic Day 2026. Nominations can only be submitted…
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Jal Shakti Minister Launches C-FLOOD Forecast System
A Unified Step Towards Flood Resilience Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri C. R. Patil, on July 3, 2025, launched C-FLOOD — a cutting-edge web-based platform designed to provide advance flood inundation forecasts at the village level. The inauguration took place at Shram Shakti Bhawan, New Delhi, marking a significant…
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Shivraj Chouhan’s Visit Boosts J&K Agri and Rural Growth
Shivraj Singh Chouhan to Visit J&K on July 3–4 Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, will visit Jammu and Kashmir on 3rd and 4th July 2025. His two-day itinerary includes high-level review meetings, academic ceremonies, and direct interactions with farmers and rural women…
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Steel Quality Order Ensures Fair Play for Indian Makers
Clarificatory Order Reinforces BIS Compliance The Ministry of Steel issued a clarificatory order on 13 June 2025 to strengthen enforcement of BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) for intermediate steel products used in manufacturing. Although the Ministry hasn’t released new Quality Control Orders (QCOs) since August 2024, this clarification is significant….
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Savitribai Phule Institute Strengthens WCD in East India
Savitribai Phule Institute Gets a New Identity In a move that blends historical recognition with forward-looking governance, the National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development (NIPCCD) has been renamed. It is now officially the Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development. Union Minister for Women and Child…
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NHRC Probes Odisha Caste Atrocity, Seeks Report
Brutal Attack on Scheduled Caste Victims in Ganjam The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken suo motu cognizance of a shocking case of caste-based violence in Odisha’s Ganjam district. On June 26, 2025, two Scheduled Caste men were reportedly beaten, forced to eat grass, and made to…
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Microsoft to Lay Off 9,100 Employees Amid Restructuring
New Delhi, July 2, 2025: Microsoft plans to lay off around 9,100 employees — roughly 4% of its global workforce. This will be the company’s largest round of job cuts since 2023. The Seattle Times first reported the move, which comes amid broader cost-cutting and restructuring across the tech industry….
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Ola, Uber Allowed to Charge 2x Base Fare During Peak Hours
Ola, Uber Allowed to Charge 2x Base Fare During Peak Hours New Delhi, July 2, 2025: Cab fares are likely to see a rise during peak traffic hours as the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has officially allowed ride-hailing platforms like Ola and Uber to implement a new surge…
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Sheikh Hasina Sentenced to 6 Months by Bangladesh Court
Sheikh Hasina Sentenced to 6 Months by Bangladesh Court Dhaka, July 2, 2025: Former Bangladesh Prime Minister and Awami League leader Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to six months in prison by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) of Bangladesh in a contempt of court case. The ruling has sparked political…
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Dalai Lama Confirms Successor, Rejects China’s Role
Dharamshala, India — In a historic announcement ahead of his 90th birthday, the 14th Dalai Lama has confirmed that his spiritual institution will continue beyond his lifetime. He declared that the Gaden Phodrang Trust, the office he established, will be the sole authority to recognize his reincarnation — directly challenging…