Chennai, Dec 8, 2025: The INDIA bloc confirmed on Monday that it will submit signatures to the Lok Sabha Secretariat on December 9 seeking initiation of impeachment proceedings against Justice G.R. Swaminathan of the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, following a controversial order concerning lighting of a lamp…
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PM Thanks Armed Forces on Armed Forces Flag Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Armed Forces Flag Day conveyed his deepest gratitude to the men and women serving in India’s Army, Navy and Air Force, lauding their discipline, resolve and indomitable spirit that protect the nation and strengthen its people. Message of Gratitude and Duty In a message posted…
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India Mandates Sanchar Saathi, Privacy Fears Rise
The Union government has directed smartphone manufacturers to ship all new handsets sold in India with the state-run Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app pre-installed within 90 days, a move aimed at strengthening telecom security that has drawn sharp criticism from privacy advocates and raised compliance questions for global phone makers. What…
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India weighs Su-57 offer as missile ties deepen with Russia
As Russian President Vladimir Putin prepares to visit New Delhi on December 4–5, Moscow has renewed a sweeping defence pitch that pairs an offer of licensed production and technology transfer for the Su-57E stealth fighter with proposals to expand missile cooperation including additional S-400 systems and interest in the S-500…
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CEC Gyanesh Kumar to Head International IDEA
New Delhi / Stockholm, December 1, 2025: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar is set to assume the Chairship of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) at the Council meeting in Stockholm on December 3, 2025. India a founding member of International IDEA will lead the…
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SportEdge Meerut: Jayant Chaudhary Launches Sports Hub
Union Minister Shri Jayant Chaudhary on 29 November 2025 launched SportEdge Meerut, a flagship programme to transform Meerut into a nationally and internationally competitive sports manufacturing and entrepreneurship cluster. The initiative aims to upgrade skills, modernise manufacturing, expand market access and empower women-led nano-enterprises across the region. Partnership model and…
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India to Chair International IDEA 2026, Leading 35 Nations
India is set to chair the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) in 2026, representing 35 member countries. This leadership role highlights India’s growing influence in global democratic governance and electoral management. As of January 22, 2025, India has a registered electorate of 991 million, the largest…
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Hong Kong High-Rise Inferno Leaves 44 Dead, 279 Missing
Hong Kong witnessed one of its deadliest residential disasters in years as a massive blaze ripped through the Wang Fuk Court high-rise complex in Tai Po, killing at least 44 people and leaving 279 residents unaccounted for. The fire, which broke out on Wednesday afternoon, spread at extraordinary speed across…
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Indian Railways Celebrates Constitution Day Across Zones
On 26 November 2025, Indian Railways commemorated Constitution Day with a series of events across its zones and divisions, reaffirming its commitment to uphold the values enshrined in the Constitution of India. The central ceremony was held at Railway Board Headquarters, Rail Bhawan, where Chairman & CEO Shri Satish Kumar,…
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RFP Issued for Study on Post-Harvest Losses of Agri Produce in India
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has invited proposals from reputed consulting firms and expert institutions to undertake a comprehensive study on post-harvest losses of agricultural produce in India. The Request for Proposal (RFP) aims to quantify losses, identify causal bottlenecks across the value chain and recommend actionable interventions…