Ashwini Vaishnaw
National

Railways Unveils Eight Freight Reforms

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Indian Railways has announced eight structural reforms aimed at modernising freight transportation, lowering logistics costs and improving project execution. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the measures take the total reforms introduced under the “Reform Express” initiative to 17. Railways Expands Containerised Freight Transport A new container-based system will
Sonam Wangchuk
National

Delhi HC Seeks Response on Wangchuk Fast

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A public interest litigation has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking urgent medical intervention for climate activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk, whose indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar entered its 18th day on Wednesday. Delhi High Court Issues Notice on Wangchuk Plea The petition, filed by activist-lawyer Rakesh Kumar Saini, asks the […]
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National

MEA Clarifies Indian Passport’s Legal Purpose

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The Ministry of External Affairs has clarified the legal purpose of an Indian passport amid debate over whether it should be accepted as proof of citizenship during the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. MEA Explains Indian Passport’s Legal Purpose MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said an Indian passport is issued under the Passports […]
Nitin Gadkari
National

Nitin Gadkari Rejects Ethanol Conflict Claims

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Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has rejected allegations that his support for ethanol-blended petrol benefits businesses operated by his sons. He described the criticism as politically motivated and said he had no role in ethanol pricing, procurement or company operations. Gadkari Denies Ethanol Conflict Allegations Gadkari said ethanol accounts
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National

IIT Kanpur Study Says E20 Petrol Safe

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IIT Kanpur researchers have said extensive testing found no evidence that E20 petrol damages vehicle engines, causes corrosion or creates major technical problems. The findings come amid growing concerns about the nationwide use of petrol blended with 20% ethanol. IIT Kanpur Study Finds No Engine Damage Researchers at IIT Kanpur’s Engine Research Laboratory said E20 […]
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National Politics

Prashant Kishor Declares Assets Worth ₹96 Crore

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Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor has declared assets worth ₹96.06 crore in his election affidavit filed for the Bankipur Assembly bypoll in Bihar. His wife, Dr Jahanvi Das, has separately declared assets valued at ₹101.93 crore. Prashant Kishor Declares ₹96 Crore Assets Kishor’s declared holdings include movable assets worth ₹22.19 crore and immovable properties
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National

India Launches Campaign for 2028–29 UNSC Seat

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India has formally launched its campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2028–29 term. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar unveiled the initiative at a special event held at the UN headquarters in New York. India Launches SHANTI Campaign for UNSC Seat India’s campaign is built around the theme “SHANTI”, […]
Rajnath Singh
Defence National

India’s Theatre Command Plan Nears Approval

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India’s long-delayed plan to create integrated theatre commands is reportedly nearing a crucial decision, nearly two decades after military restructuring was first seriously discussed. The proposal aims to place Army, Navy and Air Force assets under unified commanders for specific operational regions. India Theatre Command Plan Nears Decision The latest proposal is