The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved India’s official bid to host the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2030 in Ahmedabad. The decision marks a historic step in India’s sporting journey, with the government also sanctioning grant-in-aid for the Gujarat Government if the bid is accepted. India’s Ambitious…
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PM Modi, Finland’s President Stubb Discuss Peace, Tech Ties
PM Modi, Finland’s President Stubb Discuss Peace, Tech Ties Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with Finland’s President Alexander Stubb on 27 August 2025. The leaders spoke about global peace, the conflict in Ukraine, and the growing India-Finland partnership. Focus on Peace in Ukraine President Stubb shared his…
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NHRC Probes Death of Zimbabwean Student in Punjab
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken suo motu cognizance of the tragic death of a Zimbabwean student in Bathinda, Punjab, following an alleged assault earlier this month. The incident has sparked serious concerns over human rights violations and the safety of international students in Indian universities….
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CCI Clears Adani Group’s Acquisition of Jaiprakash Associates
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has given its approval to the proposed acquisition of Jaiprakash Associates Limited (JAL) by Adani Group entities. The transaction will allow Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL) and Adani Infrastructure and Developers Private Limited (AIDPL), or any other entity within the Adani Group, to acquire up…
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ASI 2023-24: Manufacturing GVA Jumps 11.9%, Jobs Up 5.9%
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released the results of the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) for 2023-24, highlighting robust growth across India’s manufacturing sector. The survey shows Gross Value Added (GVA) in current prices rose by 11.89% compared to the previous year, while industrial output grew…
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Kolkata Bus Routes to Be Rationalised After Metro Launch
Kolkata is set for a significant reshaping of its bus network as West Bengal Transport Minister Snehasish Chakraborty confirmed plans to rationalise bus routes affected by the newly inaugurated East-West Metro stretch. The government’s decision comes amid reports of declining ridership on several bus corridors parallel to the 16.6-km Howrah…
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Supreme Court Orders Probe into Ambani’s Vantara Zoo
The Supreme Court of India has ordered a detailed investigation into Vantara, a sprawling private zoo and wildlife rehabilitation centre run by Anant Ambani, son of Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani. The probe will examine allegations of illegal animal acquisition, violations of wildlife protection laws, and financial irregularities. Supreme Court…
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“Vaishno Devi Landslide: 32 Dead, Leaders Mourn”
At least 32 devotees lost their lives and 20 others were injured in a devastating landslide near the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Temple in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district. The incident, triggered by days of heavy rainfall, occurred near Adhkwari on Tuesday afternoon, forcing authorities to suspend the pilgrimage to…
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Google to Require Developer IDs for Sideloaded Apps
Google is set to introduce a major change to Android security that could redefine how users and developers interact with apps outside the Play Store. Starting March 2026, developers distributing apps via sideloading will be required to verify their identity through a new developer registration process. What the new rule…
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Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 Begins Across Maharashtra
Mumbai and cities across Maharashtra welcomed Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 on Wednesday with devotional chants, early-morning aartis, and long queues of devotees at iconic temples and mandals. At the Shree Siddhivinayak Ganpati Temple in Prabhadevi, thousands offered prayers at dawn, while Mumbai’s most-visited public pandal, Lalbaugcha Raja, drew massive crowds after…