NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, heard Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s plea seeking to quash the 2015 “Cash-for-Votes” case. The case alleges that Reddy offered a bribe to an MLA to secure votes during the Legislative Council election. The bench, consisting of Justice JK Maheshwari…
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RBI Warns Rupee Pressure, Eyes Market Intervention
NEW DELHI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has signaled that the rupee is currently under speculative attack and confirmed it will intervene further to stabilize the currency amid growing market volatility. Analysts note that global pressures and capital flow fluctuations are driving the current depreciation. Speaking on the rupee’s…
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Government Plans Mega PSB Merger to Strengthen Public Banks
NEW DELHI: The Indian government is considering a mega merger of public sector banks (PSBs) aimed at consolidating smaller lenders with larger state-run banks to strengthen the banking sector and support the next phase of credit expansion. According to a report by Moneycontrol, banks like Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), Central…
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16th WHO–IRCH Meeting Begins in Jakarta on Herbal Medicine
The 16th Annual Meeting of the World Health Organization – International Regulatory Cooperation for Herbal Medicines (WHO–IRCH) commenced in Jakarta, Indonesia, on 14th October 2025. The three-day event, concluding on 16th October, brings together representatives from WHO member states and observer organisations to discuss harmonisation of regulatory frameworks and promote…
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan Opens ICAR Maize Research Centre
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the newly constructed administrative building at the ICAR–Indian Institute of Maize Research (IIMR) in Ludhiana, Punjab, on 14th October 2025. During the visit, he engaged with maize stakeholders, farmers, beneficiaries of rural development schemes, and women Self-Help Groups (SHGs), highlighting the government’s…
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India Leads Global Spice Standards at 8th Codex Session
The 8th Session of the Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH) commenced on 13th October 2025 in Guwahati, Assam, underscoring India’s leadership in shaping global spice standards. Hosted by the Spices Board under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the event gathered 81 delegates from 27 countries to…
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TRAI Reports Mobile Network Quality in Salem City Tamil Nadu
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released its Independent Drive Test (IDT) findings for Salem City, Tamil Nadu, covering 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G networks. Conducted in August 2025 under the supervision of TRAI’s Regional Office in Hyderabad, the tests evaluated network performance across urban zones, institutional hotspots, and…
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IndiaAI Launches ₹2.5 Crore Face Authentication Challenge
IndiaAI, the independent business division under the Digital India Corporation (DIC) of the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY), has launched the IndiaAI Face Authentication Challenge. Part of the IndiaAI Application Development Initiative (IADI), the challenge seeks AI-based solutions to enhance transparency and integrity in large-scale public examinations. The competition…
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Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal Launches LIMBS “Live Cases” Dashboard
The Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law and Justice, today unveiled the “Live Cases” Dashboard under the Legal Information Management and Briefing System (LIMBS) at Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi. The event was inaugurated by Union Minister of State (I/C) for Law and Justice, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal. Shri Meghwal…
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Ministry of Textiles Hosts Cyber Security Awareness Session
The Ministry of Textiles organized a Cyber Security Awareness Session at Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi, as part of the Government of India’s ongoing Special Campaign 5.0. This initiative aims to enhance cyber hygiene, digital resilience, and governance excellence across all affiliated offices. The hybrid session enabled broad participation, with 25–30…