As India prepares to celebrate its 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has once again reached out to the people. He has invited citizens to share their ideas and suggestions for his much-awaited Independence Day 2025 speech, to be delivered from the historic Red Fort. A Call for Citizen…
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Meghalaya Pineapple Festival Boosts Organic Push
The vibrant and flavorful Meghalaya Pineapple Festival 2025 was held in New Delhi with Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan leading the charge to promote Meghalaya’s organic treasures. Centre Commits to Meghalaya’s Agricultural Growth In a passionate address, the Union Minister assured that the Central Government will provide full…
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Opposition Protests Bihar SIR in Parliament
Parliament witnessed intense drama on August 1, 2025, as members of the Opposition staged loud protests over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. The issue has stirred political debate across India, with questions about transparency, legality, and timing being raised by several Opposition leaders. What…
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Vice Admiral Swaminathan Takes Charge of WNC
Mumbai, August 1, 2025 — In a significant leadership transition, Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, AVSM, VSM, officially assumed command as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOCINC) of the Western Naval Command (WNC) of the Indian Navy. He takes over from Vice Admiral Sanjay J Singh, PVSM, AVSM, NM, who retired after…
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Lt Gen Pushpendra Singh Becomes Army Vice Chief
New Delhi, August 1, 2025 — In a landmark transition at the top ranks of the Indian Army, Lieutenant General Pushpendra Singh took charge as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff on 31st July 2025. The move brings in a battle-hardened commander with nearly four decades of frontline and…
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EVMs Pass Tamper-Proof Test in Maharashtra
EC Clears the Air on EVM Tampering Allegations Amid swirling political doubts and electoral allegations, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has delivered a clear message: the electronic voting machines (EVMs) are tamper-proof. All EVMs and VVPATs (Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trails) used during the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly Elections passed…
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CBI Probes Builders-Banks Nexus in NCR Scam
A Crackdown Long Overdue In a massive operation, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed 22 FIRs and launched a full-scale probe into the alleged nexus between builders and banks across the Delhi-NCR region. The FIRs target more than a dozen top developers including Supertech, Jaypee Infratech, Logix City,…
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Trump’s 25% Tariff Targets India in Trade Shake-Up
Reciprocal Tariff Shock: What Just Happened? U.S. President Donald Trump has fired another shot in the global trade war. On Thursday, he signed a sweeping executive order that imposes reciprocal tariffs ranging from 10% to 41% on goods from over 70 countries. India faces a new 25% tariff under this…
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Indian Refineries Halt Russian Oil Amid Tariff Fears
India Cuts Russian Oil as Trump Threatens Sanctions India’s state-owned refiners have quietly stopped buying Russian crude. The sudden move comes as U.S. President Donald Trump warned of 100% tariffs on nations continuing to purchase oil from Moscow. According to Reuters, the halt began last week. The change marks a…
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PM Modi Pays Tribute to Shaheed Udham Singh
On 1 august, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a heartfelt tribute to Shaheed Udham Singh on his martyrdom day. Through a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Prime Minister called him an “immortal son of Mother India.” His message read: भारत माता के अमर सपूत शहीद उधम सिंह को…