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World Aquatics Championship Singapore 2025: Diving Star Palak Sharma Selected Again

World Aquatics Championship Singapore 2025: Diving Star Palak Sharma Selected Again

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 25: India’s rising diving star Palak Sharma has once again been selected to represent the country at the World Aquatics Championship 2025, scheduled to be held in Singapore from July 11 to August 3. This marks her second consecutive appearance at the prestigious global event—solidifying her position as one of India’s most promising divers. Indore’s Golden Girl: From Diving to Olympic Dreams Hailing from Indore, Palak Sharma is a multi-talented athlete who has brought laurels to the country in both diving and equestrian sports. At just 15 years old, she has already clinched numerous medals at…
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From Runways to Heritage, Tamil Nadu to Witness a Visit That Connects Centuries

From Runways to Heritage, Tamil Nadu to Witness a Visit That Connects Centuries

Tuticorin (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 25: If you stepped off a bus near the old market on Friday morning, you might’ve noticed something different in the air. It wasn’t the humidity, that’s always there. It was a buzz. Not loud, not chaotic, just… active. The kind of buzz that builds when someone important is on the way, and something big is about to happen. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will touch down in Tamil Nadu on 26 July, not just to unveil projects, but to leave a certain kind of mark. Not only on roads and runways, but also in memory.…
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India-UK Free Trade Pact Signed | Transformative Gains on Global Scale

India-UK Free Trade Pact Signed | Transformative Gains on Global Scale

New Delhi [India], July 24: After years of diplomatic back-and-forth, economic wishlists, and missed deadlines, the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is finally a reality. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stood shoulder to shoulder at Chequers, Starmer’s countryside retreat, as officials inked what is being billed as India’s most comprehensive trade pact to date. The India-UK Trade Deal is more than a legal document; it’s a geopolitical statement. At a time when the world economy is fragmented by protectionism and uncertainty, two of the globe’s top six economies have chosen clarity, cooperation, and mutual benefit.…
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PayPal Unleashes ‘PayPal World’: A Bold Step to Take India’s UPI Global

PayPal Unleashes ‘PayPal World’: A Bold Step to Take India’s UPI Global

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 23: In a move that could redefine how cross-border payments are done globally, PayPal is rolling out a new international payments platform, aptly named PayPal World, with a direct link to India’s powerful UPI system. The company confirmed the news on Wednesday, revealing a strategic alliance with NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), the arm of India’s National Payments Corporation responsible for taking UPI beyond domestic borders. With this partnership, PayPal isn’t just dipping its toes into the Indian fintech ecosystem, it’s diving headfirst into the future of global payments, with UPI riding shotgun. “Integrating UPI into…
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Guardians of Public Assets: How Honest IAS Officers Like Hari Chandana Protect Government Properties

Guardians of Public Assets: How Honest IAS Officers Like Hari Chandana Protect Government Properties

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 22:  Government land is a crucial public asset, serving as the foundation for vital infrastructure, public services, and future development projects. Yet, these valuable properties are constantly vulnerable to encroachment, illegal transactions, and bureaucratic inefficiencies. In this critical context, the directives issued by Hyderabad District Collector Hari Chandana IAS to meticulously protect government lands stand as a shining example of how honest and dedicated civil servants can safeguard public wealth for collective benefit. Recently, Hari Chandana firmly directed District Revenue Officers (DROs) and Mandal Revenue Officers (MROs) to prioritize the protection of government lands from encroachments.…
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India UK FTA Deal: 7 Strategic Gains and the Crosswinds Facing PM Modi’s Trade Vision

India UK FTA Deal: 7 Strategic Gains and the Crosswinds Facing PM Modi’s Trade Vision

New Delhi [India], July 22: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi lands in London for a high-stakes diplomatic visit this week, all eyes are on one document: the India UK FTA. Touted as a transformative leap in bilateral ties, this long-negotiated pact arrives at a moment when the global trading order is in flux. For India, it’s more than just an economic instrument – it’s a litmus test of how confidently New Delhi can chart its course through shifting international headwinds. The India-UK Free Trade Agreement Deal proposes to lift nearly all tariffs on Indian goods entering the British market. For…
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India Pedals Towards a Drug-Free Future: Yuva Spiritual Summit and Nationwide Cycling Drive Mobilize Youth

India Pedals Towards a Drug-Free Future: Yuva Spiritual Summit and Nationwide Cycling Drive Mobilize Youth

New Delhi [India], July 19: Across cities, campuses, and cycle paths, India is witnessing a youth-led uprising, only this one trades hashtags and hype for something far more ambitious: a drug-free, mentally resilient, and spiritually empowered Bharat. Prime Minister Narendra Modi amplified the message on X, reposting an article by Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, praising the youth-led spiritual summit as a “major step in building a drug-free India.” Article by Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya This past week, the Centre unveiled two nationwide initiatives, the Yuva Spiritual Summit and a special edition of the Fit India Sunday Cycling campaign,…
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Tefla’s Hosts ‘Commodity Market Movers’ Conference in Mumbai

Tefla’s Hosts ‘Commodity Market Movers’ Conference in Mumbai

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 19: Tefla’s, in collaboration with the Commodity Trading Club and powered by MCQube as Knowledge Partner, concluded its Commodity Market Movers 2025 conference at The St. Regis Mumbai on Friday. The event brought together a cross-section of India’s commodity trading ecosystem, including regulators, brokers, traders, investors, analysts, and policymakers, to deliberate on the future of commodity markets amid evolving regulations and economic priorities. Keynote speakers included Sanjeev Sanyal, Member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India, and S.K. Mohanty, former Whole Time Member of SEBI. Senior representatives from NCDEX, TransGraph Consulting, MEIR Commodities, S&P Global,…
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India Cabinet Greenlights Big Moves: 100 Agri-Districts, ₹27,000 Cr in Renewables, and More

India Cabinet Greenlights Big Moves: 100 Agri-Districts, ₹27,000 Cr in Renewables, and More

New Delhi [India], July 16: From the grassroots of Indian agriculture to the orbit of the International Space Station, the recent India Cabinet decisions trace a singular arc, building a self-reliant, future-ready Bharat powered by soil, sun, science and sky. India’s mid-July momentum just picked up serious speed. In one decisive sweep, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved a series of game-changing decisions, each rooted in transformation, powered by scale, and aimed squarely at building the bones of a Developed India by 2047. Let’s break it down. 1. 100 Districts, One Agricultural Reset In what’s being…
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India Charts Bold Course for Indigenous UAV, C-UAS Tech at MoD Workshop

India Charts Bold Course for Indigenous UAV, C-UAS Tech at MoD Workshop

New Delhi [India], July 15: A quiet but crucial battle is being waged – not at the borders, but deep inside India’s defence strategy rooms. And this week, that war for self-reliance takes flight. The Ministry of Defence is gathering some of the sharpest minds in Bharat’s military and tech circles on July 16 at Delhi’s Manekshaw Centre. The reason? To tackle one of the most strategic blind spots in modern warfare: India’s dependence on foreign parts for its drones and anti-drone systems. This high-powered workshop, co-hosted by the Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) and the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies…
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