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27 Aug

Khabarchhe Awards 2025 Honour 28 Changemakers

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Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 27: The diamond city got a dose of brains, grit, and culture last weekend. Khabarchhe.com’s Innovator and Trendsetter Awards 2025 celebrated 28 people who actually move the needle in society, business, and innovation. Padma Shri Power On Stage This wasn’t some random felicitation spree. Padma Shri dignitaries did the honours. Mathurbhai Savani, the man behind Saurashtra’s water revolution, playwright Yazdi Karanjia, and tribal social worker Ramilaben Gamit all presented awards. Their presence gave the event the kind of credibility money can’t buy. Spiritual Guidance With A Punch Chief guest Param Pujya Brahmeshanandacharya Swamiji, Peethadheeshwar of Shri…

26 Aug

India Hosts Its First 3GPP 6G Bengaluru Meet With Record 1,500+ Global Delegates

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New Delhi [India], August 26: For the first time ever, the 3GPP Radio Access Networks (RAN) Working Groups, RAN1 through RAN5, are meeting in India. The venue: Whitefield, Bengaluru. The date: August 25–29, 2025. The agenda: nothing less than writing the playbook for global 6G. This is not a token event. Over 1,500 delegates from more than 50 countries, the biggest turnout in 3GPP’s history, have landed here. They include telecom giants, research institutions, and some of the sharpest engineers on the planet. Why This Matters The 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) is the global club that defines how our…

25 Aug

IREDA Revenue Target FY 2025-26: Bold INR 8,200 Cr Push

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New Delhi [India], August 25: The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) has signed its annual Performance MoU with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). The pact isn’t symbolic; it sets hard numbers for how much money the state-run financier must generate, and how efficiently it must run. This year’s magic number: ₹8,200 crore in revenue from operations for FY 2025-26. The MoU was inked in Delhi by MNRE Secretary Santosh Kumar Sarangi and IREDA CMD Pradip Kumar Das, with senior officials watching on at Atal Akshay Urja Bhawan. Exceeding Targets Is Becoming Routine IREDA isn’t exactly stumbling…

23 Aug

India-US Trade Negotiations: EAM Jaishankar’s Fierce Stand On ’50 percent’ Tariffs

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New Delhi [India], August 23: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar doesn’t do diplomatic fluff. With Washington tightening the tariff screws, he cut through the noise: yes, India-US trade negotiations are still alive. No, India won’t sacrifice its farmers or small producers to appease the White House. In his words, “we have some red lines”, and those are not negotiable. Tariffs Rising, Patience Running Thin The India-US trade standoff has been brewing for months. Washington’s latest move is brutal: a 25% extra duty already slapped on Indian goods, with another 25% set to kick in on August 27. That’s a total…

23 Aug

TikTok’s Big India Tease: A Promising Comeback or Just Déjà Vu in HD?

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New Delhi [India], August 23: It is almost as if a dream. Five years ago, TikTok was dumped out of India with the severity you save for a toxic relationship—blocked, removed, and condemned. And yet, here we are in 2025, with rumors that the app might very well be staging a quiet comeback. The website comes back online, but the app itself? Still absent. As if an ex-flame sends a “Hi” on WhatsApp but won’t commit. So, the natural question is, do we even want it back? Or is this just a case of nostalgia operating on us? When TikTok…

23 Aug

South Asia Health Research Collab Takes Bold Step

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New Delhi [India], August 23: India pulled off something rare this week, getting its neighbours to agree on action, not just talk. Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Timor-Leste, and India came together in Delhi to strengthen health research systems. The message was blunt: no country can fix pandemics, NCDs, or antibiotic resistance alone. We’ve all seen enough regional “dialogues” that go nowhere. This one, convened by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), tried to cut through that. The plan is to align research with policy, share resources, and build systems that can stand up to future health shocks. India Takes…

22 Aug

DLI Scheme: India’s Chip Dream Gets a Boost – Vervesemi’s Bold Roadmap Under DLI Scheme

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New Delhi [India], August 22: It is not every day that India’s push for technological sovereignty makes tangible strides. But on a humid Friday afternoon in Delhi, the country’s semiconductor story turned a new page. The Government of India, under its ambitious Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme, announced the sanction of 23 chip-design projects led by homegrown startups and MSMEs. And right in the spotlight stands Vervesemi Microelectronics, a fabless semiconductor firm from Bengaluru, now armed with a roadmap that could reshape the nation’s semiconductor future. Government Push: Chips for Atmanirbhar Bharat The DLI Scheme is more than a policy…

21 Aug

Indian Railways To Run 12,000+ Special Trains and offer Discounts to Ease Festive Travel Woes

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New Delhi [India], August 21: At Patna Junction these days, you can already sense the season coming. Chai vendors are stocking up extra cups, porters are haggling louder than usual, and families keep asking the same anxious question at counters: “Bhaiya, ticket confirm ho jaayega na?” Every year around Diwali and Chhath, the story repeats. Trains overflow, waitlists shoot up, and homecomings turn into headaches. This time, Indian Railways says it is ready. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, speaking at Rail Bhawan, laid out a plan that mixes festival generosity with future ambition: over 12,000 special trains across India, a 20%…

20 Aug

On the Eve of Independence Day, Rajasthan Government Honored Dr. V.K. Jain with State Award for Outstanding Social Contribution

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Jodhpur (Rajasthan) [India], August 20: On 14 August 2025, just ahead of India’s Independence Day, Dr. V.K. Jain, widely known as the “CPR Doctor of India”, has been conferred with the prestigious State Award by the Government of Rajasthan, presented by Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Bhajan Lal Sharma, in recognition of his exceptional contributions to public health, environmental sustainability, and social welfare. Dr. Jain has been at the forefront of advocating for CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) training to be made mandatory in school education, aiming to create a generation equipped with life-saving skills. His mission is aligned with the vision of a Viksit Bharat 2047, where every school graduate knows…

19 Aug

Stray Dog Menace: Government of India Pushes Humane ABC Rules with Funds, Community Role

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New Delhi [India], August 19: The issue of stray dogs in India remains a stubborn challenge. Millions of street dogs live alongside people in towns and villages, sparking both compassion and concern. Dog bites, rabies fears, and street-side aggression are often reported, while at the same time, countless citizens feed and care for community animals. This uneasy balance has now pushed the government to act firmly yet sensitively. A Legal and Scientific Framework The ABC Rules, rooted in the old Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act of 1960, try to balance compassion with control. Instead of culling, they prescribe what’s…