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Media associations have jointly urged the government to appoint a new chairperson for the Press Council of India (PCI). The term of the 14th Council concluded over a year ago, leaving the chairperson's post vacant and t…
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Former US President Trump threatened to impose a 10% tariff on all goods imported into the United States from eight European nations starting February 1. This potential trade action, highlighted by a French Minister, si…
Read full storyShashi Tharoor recently stated that Sree Narayana Guru's impact on Dalits in Kerala was deeper than Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's in North India, highlighting Guru's pivotal role in transforming Kerala from what Swami Vivekananda…
Read full storyThe Supreme Court has underscored the critical need for India to prioritize its national interest and economic sovereignty when entering into international tax agreements. This ruling emphasizes preventing undue influen…
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The United States is considering imposing broader tariffs on imported semiconductors and their derivative products, as indicated by a fact sheet. This strategic move aims to incentivize domestic manufacturing within the…
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The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) are withdrawing their troops from contact lines east of Aleppo, redeploying them to areas east of the Euphrates river. This strategic withdrawal potentially paves the way for Syrian go…
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The Islamic Republic of Iran witnessed one of its largest anti-government protests, initially sparked by a shopkeepers' strike, which escalated into widespread unrest. The state responded with a violent crackdown, repor…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off India's first Vande Bharat sleeper train from Malda, West Bengal. This new train service, operating on the Howrah–Guwahati route, is significant as it marks an upgrade in railway…
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The Arunachal Deputy Chief Minister highlighted the "VB-G RAM G Act" as a significant initiative for rural India. Envisioned under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, this Act legally assures 125 days of employme…
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs plans to formally recognise 1 lakh tribal healers from Scheduled Tribes as partners in health services, aiming to integrate traditional knowledge. This initiative is supported by an MoU wi…
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Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced plans to develop the Andaman & Nicobar Islands as a hub for India's Blue Economy. This initiative reflects Prime Minister Modi's vision for inclusive national development, extendi…
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Four militants were apprehended in Manipur for their involvement in extortion activities. Concurrently, nearly 65 acres of illicit poppy cultivation were destroyed in Kangpokpi and Churachandpur districts. This highligh…
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A delegation from GIFT City is participating in the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. This engagement aims to foster international collaboration and attract capital flows, highlighting GIFT City's strategic role as I…
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The Maharashtra Cabinet, led by CM Devendra Fadnavis, approved the revised cost and the State's share for the Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP-2). This decision, coming after the Mahayuti's civic poll victory, aims…
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U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta ruled in 2024 that Google employed unlawful tactics to maintain its dominance in online search. Google is now appealing this decision and has requested a deferral of the order forcing it t…
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Pax Silica is a U.S.-led strategic initiative aimed at securing the entire global "silicon ecosystem." This encompasses everything from the mining of rare earth minerals to advanced semiconductor fabrication and critica…
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Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced the upcoming 'Seeds Bill', aimed at curbing the sale of substandard seeds to protect farmers. This significant draft legislation, expected in the Budget Session, will intro…
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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla emphasized that democratic institutions must be transparent, responsive, and accountable to the people. He highlighted that both consensus and dissent are strengths of democracy, provided they…
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The Labour Ministry announced that 1.03 crore new workers registered for the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) scheme following recent reforms. These reforms provided a one-time opportunity for registration,…
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The government has launched a subsidy scheme under the KERA project, allocating ₹2,365 crore for the replanting of cardamom, rubber, and coffee. This initiative aims to bolster agricultural productivity and support farm…
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The Supreme Court stayed an FIR filed in West Bengal against Enforcement Directorate officials who raided the I-PAC office and its director's residence on January 8, 2026. This judicial intervention is significant as it…
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Cryptocurrency exchanges in India are implementing enhanced customer verification methods to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. This initiative underscores the government's efforts to regulate the digital…
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The Supreme Court, led by the Chief Justice of India, questioned the Election Commission of India on whether voters who have survived multiple electoral roll revisions can be presumed citizens. This query arose in the c…
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A Barabanki MP has brought to light significant discrepancies in Uttar Pradesh's voter lists, noting that the State-level electoral rolls (SIRs) for Panchayat elections show rural voters exceeding the total number of vo…
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