The United States on Thursday announced a new economic partnership agreement with Ukraine that grants American companies access to Ukraine’s rare earth minerals in exchange for establishing a joint Reconstruction Investment Fund to aid in Ukraine’s post-war recovery. In recognition of the significant financial and material support the United States…
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Who’s Stopping Rahul Gandhi?: Prashant Kishor Takes a Dig in Caste Census Debate
Prashant Kishor Slams Both BJP and Congress Over Caste Census, Calls It Political One-Upmanship Suraaj founder and political strategist Prashant Kishor on Thursday weighed in on the Centre’s announcement to include caste data in the upcoming national census, saying the move is driven more by political competition than genuine concern…
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BJP Slams Congress Over Caste Census Claims, Calls Out Historical Inaction
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan took sharp aim at the Congress slogan “Sarkar tumhari, system humara” (“Your government, our system”), questioning why successive Congress governments had failed to implement caste enumeration despite being in power for most of independent India’s history. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday hit back at…
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Rakesh Verma and Ashish Goyal Assume Key Leadership Roles in IIIDEM and ECI Media Division
On 30 th April 2025, two seasoned officers took on significant responsibilities in India’s democratic and media institutions, marking a new chapter in their distinguished careers. Shri Rakesh Verma assumed charge as the Director General of the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM) in New Delhi. A…
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Cabinet approves Caste enumeration in the upcoming Census
The Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the inclusion of caste enumeration in the upcoming national census, marking a significant policy shift aimed at fostering inclusive development and strengthening the nation’s social fabric. Under Article 246 of the Indian Constitution, the census is…
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NHAI to Build 6-Lane Agra-Gwalior Greenfield Expressway Under BOT (Toll) Model
To boost connectivity between two major tourism hubs—Agra and Gwalior—the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has signed a concession agreement with G.R. Infraprojects Ltd. for the development of the 88-km, 6-lane access-controlled Agra-Gwalior Greenfield Expressway (NH-719D). The signing took place in the presence of NHAI Chairman Shri Santosh Kumar…
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PM Modi Leads 46th PRAGATI Meeting to Review Key Projects and Governance Issues
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today chaired the 46th edition of PRAGATI—the Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation platform that brings together the Centre and State governments through technology-driven collaboration. The meeting focused on reviewing eight major infrastructure projects spanning roads, railways, and ports, collectively worth around ₹90,000 crore and spread across…
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South Korean Lawmaker Reports 600 North Korean Troops Killed Fighting for Russia in Ukraine
Approximately 600 North Korean soldiers have been killed and thousands more injured while fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, a South Korean lawmaker revealed Wednesday. The disclosure comes just days after Pyongyang officially confirmed it had sent troops to support Moscow in the ongoing conflict. Citing a briefing by South…
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Pahalgam terror attack: Pakistan Army now violates ceasefire along international borders in J&K
According to the Indian Army, Pakistani troops initiated unprovoked small-arms fire late Tuesday night across the Line of Control (Loc), targeting the Naushera, Sunderbani, and Akhnoor sectors. Defence sources later confirmed that the ceasefire breaches have now extended beyond the LoC, with fresh gunfire reported along the International Border in…
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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addresses YUGM Innovation conclave
On April 29, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the YUGM Innovation Conclave at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event brought together leaders from government, academia, industry, and the innovation ecosystem to discuss and promote India’s future in deep-tech and research commercialisation. Key Highlights from the Conclave 1. Vision for…