Bangladesh Observes National Mourning After Violence
Bangladesh observed a national mourning day on July 30 for the 150 people killed in recent quota-related violence. Special prayers were held across mosques, temples,
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Gadkari Calls for Removal of GST on Insurance Premiums
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has requested Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to remove the 18% GST on life and medical insurance premiums. In a letter dated
Odisha DIG Suspended After Misbehaving With Female Cop
The Odisha government suspended DIG Pandit Rajesh Uttamrao for allegedly misbehaving with a woman inspector and her family at her Bhubaneswar residence. The Chief Minister’s
‘Killing Research Culture..’: Duty On Chemicals Goes Up to 150%
In the 2024 Union Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman raised customs duty on laboratory chemicals from 10% to 150%. Researchers are facing higher costs, with
Shiromani Akali Dal Expels 8 Rebel Leaders
Shiromani Akali Dal expelled eight rebel leaders from the party on Tuesday for “anti-party activities”. The eight include ex-MLA Gurpartap Singh Wadala, Bibi Jagir Kaur,
Telangana Launches 2nd Phase Of Crop Loan Waiver Scheme
The Telangana government has launched the second phase of its crop loan waiver scheme, waiving loans up to ₹1.5 lakh. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy
Amidst Security Concerns, China Builds Bridge On Pangong Lake
China has operationalized a bridge connecting the north and south banks of Pangong Tso Lake in Eastern Ladakh, reducing troop and tank mobilization time for
PM Modi Cites Anurag Thakur Speech; INC Calls It ‘Shameless’
The Indian National Congress criticized PM Modi for sharing a speech by Anurag Thakur questioning Rahul Gandhi’s caste. Jairam Ramesh accused Modi of endorsing a
Delhi Basement Flooding: Chief Secretary Accuses AAP Minister
Delhi Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar accused Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj of delaying a crucial Storm Water and Drainage Act, needed to tackle waterlogging. According to Kumar,
‘Carelesness..’: Vikas Divyakirti Reacts To Delhi Basement Flooding
Following the deaths of three UPSC aspirants in a flooded basement of a coaching institute in Delhi, Drishti IAS founder Dr. Vikas Divyakirti cited “carelessness”