The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, is set to host a landmark National Conference on the Rights of Transgender Persons on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at the Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. Themed “Revamping Spaces, Reclaiming Voices”, the event aims to address systemic discrimination, amplify lived experiences,…
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Maratha Quota: Jarange Declares Victory, 2-Month Ultimatum
Mumbai: Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil on Tuesday declared victory in his agitation at Azad Maidan after Maharashtra ministers reportedly agreed to his key demands. The activist, who had been on a five-day hunger strike, announced that he would call off the protest once the government issued formal Government…
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Bengaluru Metro to Add 4th Yellow Line Train
Bengaluru Metro commuters on the Yellow Line may soon get some much-needed relief from long waiting times. The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has confirmed that a fourth trainset will be introduced on the route by the second week of September 2025, easing congestion during peak hours. New Train…
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Who Are Boston Brahmins? Navarro’s Remark Sparks India Debate
Former US President Donald Trump’s trade adviser Peter Navarro triggered a storm this week when he claimed that “Brahmins” were profiteering from India’s purchase of discounted Russian crude. His remarks, made during a Fox News interview, quickly drew criticism in India and confusion abroad. Navarro alleged that Indian refiners were…
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Niva Bupa Suspends Cashless Services at Max Hospitals
Niva Bupa Health Insurance has suspended its cashless treatment facility at all Max Hospitals across India, effective August 16, 2025. Policyholders can still seek treatment at Max Hospitals, but only on a reimbursement basis. This development affects thousands of customers nationwide. Reason Behind Suspension Dr. Bhabhtosh Mishra, Director & COO…
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Amit Shah Reviews J&K Security, Lauds Forces
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Monday reviewed the overall security scenario of Jammu and Kashmir in a high-level meeting held in Jammu. The review meeting, attended by Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Union Home Secretary, Director of Intelligence Bureau, Chief Secretary, Director General…
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SBM-G Meet Charts Rural Sanitation & Water Roadmap
The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, convened a high-level Roundtable Conference on the Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen (SBM-G) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The gathering brought together state ministers, senior bureaucrats, and mission directors from 28 States and Union Territories to review the mission’s…
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ESIC Launches Outreach for Amnesty Scheme 2025
The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has launched a nationwide outreach campaign to promote the Amnesty Scheme 2025, a one-time dispute resolution initiative designed to reduce litigation and improve compliance under the Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Act. The initiative was approved at ESIC’s 196th meeting held in June 2025 under…
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Indian Railways, SBI Ink MoU for ₹1 Cr Insurance Cover
In a major move to strengthen employee welfare, Indian Railways and the State Bank of India (SBI) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that significantly enhances insurance coverage for railway staff maintaining salary accounts with SBI. The agreement was formalized in the presence of Union Minister for Railways,…
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India Opens 21 BioEnabler Facilities for Biomanufacturing
India has taken a decisive step toward global leadership in biotechnology with the launch of 21 BioEnabler facilities under the BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment) Policy. The initiative, unveiled by Union Science and Technology Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, aims to position India as a hub for high-performance biomanufacturing…