Gaya (Bihar): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth between ₹12,000 and ₹13,000 crore in Gaya, marking a massive boost to Bihar’s infrastructure, healthcare, power, and tourism sectors. Among the highlights, the 660 MW Buxar Thermal Power Plant worth ₹6,880 crore was inaugurated to strengthen Bihar’s Read More…
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Supreme Court Allows Aadhaar for Inclusion in Bihar Draft Voters’ List
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that individuals excluded from the draft voters’ list during the Special Summary Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar can submit their Aadhaar details to claim inclusion. The order came while the Court was hearing a batch of petitions challenging the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) June Read More…
Supreme Court Reverses Stray Dog Shelter Plan, Adopts Humane Policy for Delhi’s One Million Street Dogs
The Supreme Court of India has withdrawn its earlier directive to move Delhi’s nearly one million stray dogs into shelters, following widespread public outcry. The top court has now opted for a more humane, science-driven approach that seeks to balance animal rights with public safety. The revised ruling allows only those dogs that are sterilized, Read More…
OpenAI Expands to India: First Office in New Delhi by Year-End, Hiring Underway
New Delhi: OpenAI, the global AI leader and creator of ChatGPT, has announced plans to open its first-ever office in India by the end of 2025. The upcoming office in New Delhi marks a significant milestone in the company’s global expansion strategy. Recognizing India as one of the fastest-growing AI markets, OpenAI said the move Read More…
PM Modi Hails Online Gaming Bill 2025 as a Boost for e-Sports and Social Safety
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has welcomed the passage of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, calling it a transformative step to boost India’s e-sports ecosystem while safeguarding society from the harms of real-money gaming. Passed by both Houses of Parliament, the bill bans online real-money games due to their psychological, Read More…
ISRO to Launch Gaganyan Test Mission in December, Says Chief; Astronauts Share Spaceflight Insights
New Delhi: India’s ambitious human spaceflight program is set to take a major leap forward, with ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan announcing that the Gaganyan test mission will lift off in December this year. The announcement came during a press conference attended by Union Minister Jitendra Singh, astronaut Shubhamshu Shukla, and Group Captain Prashanth B. Nair, Read More…
Amit Shah Begins Two-Day Kerala Visit; BJP Leadership Meet in Kochi, Traffic Curbs Announced
Kochi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has landed in Kochi for a two-day visit, set to boost the BJP’s preparations ahead of the upcoming local body elections. On Friday morning, Shah will inaugurate the BJP state leadership meeting at Palarivattom, with state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar presiding. The high-level gathering will see the participation of Union Read More…
PM Modi Highlights India’s Digital Milestones, Shares Scindia’s Vision for Future Tech Leadership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has shared an article by Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, celebrating India’s rapid strides in affordable broadband, UPI-based digital payments, and digital governance, which are now being recognized as global benchmarks. In his remarks, PM Modi stressed that India is preparing to lead the next wave of innovation in 5G, Read More…
Online Gaming Bill Set for Rajya Sabha Debate After Lok Sabha’s Swift Approval
New Delhi: The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 will be tabled in the Rajya Sabha today (August 21), just a day after the Lok Sabha cleared it in record time—within seven minutes of its introduction by IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The landmark bill seeks to impose a blanket ban on online games Read More…
Indian Railways Makes History: First-Ever Power Generation from Solar Panels Between Tracks
Indian Railways has for the first time generated electricity by installing solar panels between railway tracks. The pilot project, executed at the Banaras Locomotive Works in Varanasi, saw 28 panels fitted along a 70-metre stretch, successfully producing 15 kilowatts of power. Railways described the achievement as “a milestone in the journey towards green and sustainable Read More…