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Surat Diamond Crisis: Exports Wrecked By Brutal US Tariffs
03 Sep

Surat Diamond Crisis: Exports Wrecked By Brutal US Tariffs

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Surat (Gujarat) [India], September 3: The sparkle has dimmed in Surat. America’s 50% tariff on Indian diamonds has hit the city’s famed cutters and polishers where it hurts most: cancelled orders, ballooning costs, and an uncertain future. US Tariffs Choke Surat’s Lifeline On August 27, Washington’s new 50% tariff on Indian diamond imports officially kicked in. The result was immediate. Traders in Gujarat’s Surat, the world’s largest diamond polishing hub, saw their US orders vanish overnight. Umesh Munjapara, a long-time trader, didn’t mince words. “All our orders from America are getting cancelled, and new ones aren’t coming in. The business…
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Rights of Transgender Persons: NHRC to Push Bold Reform in Delhi
02 Sep

Rights of Transgender Persons: NHRC to Push Bold Reform in Delhi

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New Delhi [India], September 2: India’s human rights guardian is finally putting its weight behind a blunt truth: transgender citizens deserve more than token sympathy. On 4th September, NHRC is hosting a national conference in Delhi to push reforms on law, welfare, and dignity. Revamping Spaces, Reclaiming Voices The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India will gather an unusually diverse crowd at the India Habitat Centre this Thursday, judges, bureaucrats, activists, academics, even cops, for a National Conference on the Rights of Transgender Persons. The theme is “Revamping Spaces, Reclaiming Voices.” Translation: India has talked for years about transgender inclusion;…
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India Defence Self-Reliance: Bold Push, Real Results – Shri Rajnath Singh
30 Aug

India Defence Self-Reliance: Bold Push, Real Results – Shri Rajnath Singh

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New Delhi [India], August 30: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh isn’t mincing words: India can’t beg for weapons and call itself secure. From Operation Sindoor to home-built warships, the defence minister made it clear, self-reliance isn’t a choice, it’s survival. Operation Sindoor: Brief War, Amazing Prep At the Delhi conclave on “Warfare in the 21st Century,” Shri Rajnath Singh pointed straight at Operation Sindoor. What looked like a brief clash with Pakistan was actually years of planning, training and betting on homegrown kit. The strikes weren’t just about taking out targets; they were proof that India’s forces, using indigenous weapons,…
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India-Japan Economic Forum: PM Modi’s Big Push for Business
29 Aug

India-Japan Economic Forum: PM Modi’s Big Push for Business

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New Delhi [India], August 29: In Tokyo, PM Modi shared the stage with his Japanese counterpart, Shigeru Ishiba, at the India-Japan Economic Forum, jointly hosted by CII and Japan’s Keidanren. The room was packed with CEOs, including members of the India-Japan Business Leaders’ Forum. The agenda was simple: take an already strong partnership and crank it up. PM Modi’s Sales Pitch: India as the Growth Engine PM Modi opened with a blunt claim: India contributes 18% to global growth and is “on course to become the world’s third-largest economy.” Not a modest statement, but numbers back him up. India has…
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Supreme Court Grills the Governor Immunity Claim in 2 Fierce Stands
28 Aug

Supreme Court Grills the Governor Immunity Claim in 2 Fierce Stands

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New Delhi [India], August 28: The Supreme Court has finally asked the blunt question: Can governors act like monarchs and stall democracy by sitting on Bills forever? On Thursday, a Constitution Bench led by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai resumed hearings on the Presidential Reference that seeks clarity on the powers of governors under Articles 200 and 201 of the Constitution. At stake: whether a governor can simply refuse to act on a Bill passed by an elected legislature and hide behind constitutional immunity. Centre Says: Governors Above Scrutiny Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, speaking for the Union, made the familiar case,…
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Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana: 11 Years of Real Impact by PMJDY!
28 Aug

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana: 11 Years of Real Impact by PMJDY!

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New Delhi [India], August 28: India’s mega banking inclusion drive, the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), just hit its 11-year milestone. Numbers don’t lie: 56 crore accounts, ₹2.68 lakh crore in deposits, and crores of women and rural poor finally plugged into the formal economy. A Mission That Changed Banking in India Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2014, PMJDY was written off by critics as another sarkari scheme. Eleven years later, it’s the world’s largest financial inclusion programme. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman put it plainly: without access to banking, the poor remain locked out of growth.…
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Khabarchhe Awards 2025 Honour 28 Changemakers
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…
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India Hosts Its First 3GPP 6G Bengaluru Meet With Record 1,500+ Global Delegates
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…
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IREDA Revenue Target FY 2025-26: Bold INR 8,200 Cr Push
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…
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India-US Trade Negotiations: EAM Jaishankar’s Fierce Stand On ’50 percent’ Tariffs
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…
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