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…
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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…
India, China Mend Ties as Trump’s Tariff Shock Reshapes Global Order
India and China have agreed to resume trade, restart direct flights, and revive cultural exchanges, marking the most significant improvement in ties since the 2020 border standoff. The breakthrough came during Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to Delhi, where both nations also established a working group on border delimitation to ease long-standing disputes. Underscoring Read More…
India Resumes Russian Oil Buys as Discounts Trump Tariff Threats
India’s state-run refiners, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) and Bharat Petroleum (BPCL), have resumed Russian crude imports for September and October after a brief pause, lured by widened discounts of about $3 per barrel on grades like Urals, Varandey, and Siberian Light. The move comes despite U.S. pressure and former President Donald Trump’s threat of steep Read More…
C.P. Radhakrishnan Files Nomination for Vice President; NDA Shows Strong Unity with PM Modi, Amit Shah’s Backing
The NDA formally put forward its Vice Presidential candidate C.P. Radhakrishnan, who filed his nomination papers today in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, and other senior leaders. Radhakrishnan submitted four sets of nomination papers to Returning Officer P.C. Mody, with Modi, Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, Read More…
India’s Bold Reforms Set the Stage for a “Viksit Bharat”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spotlighted a series of groundbreaking reforms that are reshaping India’s journey toward becoming a developed nation. Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, in a detailed article, showcased four landmark initiatives—the National Critical Minerals Mission, Mission Sudarshan Chakra, Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, and the National Deep Water Exploration Mission—as pillars of India’s Read More…
PM Modi Seeks Unanimous Support for NDA’s Vice Presidential Candidate CP Radhakrishnan
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed to all Members of Parliament, including those from the Opposition, to support the unanimous election of CP Radhakrishnan as the Vice President of India. Hailing Radhakrishnan’s long-standing commitment to public service and grassroots leadership, PM Modi said his candidacy reflects the NDA’s vision of inclusive governance. “Radhakrishnan Read More…
Supreme Court Empowers Kerala CM in VC Appointments; Governor Bound by Priority List
The Supreme Court has clarified that the Kerala Chief Minister will have the final say in setting the priority order of candidates for Vice-Chancellor appointments in the state’s Digital and Technical Universities. The Governor, acting as Chancellor, is required to make the appointment strictly in line with this list. The court directed that the Search Read More…
Govt Launches Landmark Missions: Minerals, Defense, Jobs & Deep-Sea Exploration
The government has unveiled four landmark initiatives — the National Critical Minerals Mission to secure key resources for clean energy and technology, Mission Sudarshan Chakra to boost defense modernization through indigenous innovation, the Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana to generate large-scale jobs and entrepreneurship, and the National Deep Water Exploration program to unlock the nation’s vast Read More…
Prime Minister Interacts with Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla
“India’s Path to Success Lies in Pursuing Space Goals with Atmanirbharta,” Says PM New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, highlighting India’s growing ambitions in the field of space exploration. During the interaction, the Prime Minister lauded the efforts of Indian scientists and astronauts, emphasizing that the nation’s journey to success Read More…