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22 Nov

Electricity Amendment Bill 2025: The Bold Power-Sector Shake-Up in India

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New Delhi [India], November 22: Look, India’s power sector has been running on jugaad for far too long. The Electricity Amendment Bill 2025 is the moment the country stops patching wires and finally rewires the system. Crisp reforms, cleaner pricing, real accountability, and zero compromise on farmers and low-income households. Why the Electricity Amendment Bill 2025 Matters The Electricity Amendment Bill 2025 is more than just another legal update. It’s India admitting that a 21st-century economy can’t run on a 2003-era framework. The Focus Keyword Electricity Amendment Bill 2025 sits at the heart of a simple promise: reliable, affordable, high-quality…

22 Nov

India Champions 1 Million Trainer Drive at First Africa-Hosted G20

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New Delhi [India], November 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi didn’t waste time at the G20 Summit in South Africa. He walked in, delivered a crisp reality check, and then dropped a full stack of India-backed proposals aimed at rewriting how global development actually works. The focus keyword G20 India Africa partnership has never felt more relevant than it did in Johannesburg. PM Modi’s opening note was polite enough. He congratulated President Cyril Ramaphosa for a well-run summit, acknowledged the South African presidency’s work on skilled migration, tourism, food security, AI, digital economy, innovation, and women’s empowerment, and then switched gears.…

21 Nov

Prime Minister’s Vision for a Self-Reliant India Finds Momentum in Scanbo’s Made-in-India MedTech Innovation

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Surat (Gujarat) [India], November 21: India’s healthcare landscape is rapidly evolving, and the idea of a self-reliant nation now extends beyond heavy industries to include medical technology. One company reflecting this shift is Scanbo, a home-grown MedTech innovator developing next-generation diagnostic devices entirely in India. As the country embraces Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Make in India” movement, Scanbo stands out as a strong example of how indigenous technology can transform healthcare access at scale. The Need for Home-Grown Diagnostic Innovation For millions in rural and semi-urban areas, basic diagnostic testing often means long travel, delays, and limited accessibility. This gap…

21 Nov

Labour Codes India Updated: Powerful Reforms Resetting Worker Rights and Industry Rules

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New Delhi [India], November 21: India finally pulled the trigger on a reform everyone talked about for decades. The four labour codes are live, and they’re rewriting how this country works, hires and protects its people. It’s big. And long overdue. Shramev Jayate! Today, our Government has given effect to the Four Labour Codes. It is one of the most comprehensive and progressive labour-oriented reforms since Independence. It greatly empowers our workers. It also significantly simplifies compliance and promotes ‘Ease of… — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 21, 2025 India’s implementation of the four labour codes isn’t just another policy update.…

21 Nov

No Land In India Is Truly Waste: ATREE-CPD Convened National Panel Demands Urgent Reclassification Of India’s Wastelands Worth Inr 5-7 Lakh Crores Annually

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On screen (clockwise): Kunal Satyarthi (IFS, Joint Secretary, MoRD), Aniruddh Sheth (CEP), From (L-R): Subrata Singh (FES), Manish Parmar (ISRO-SAC), Archana Chatterjee (IUCN/FLR), Purnendu Kavoori (CSE), Dr. Abi T. Vanak, Director, CPD-ATREE Expert consensus (Union Ministry of Rural Development, Centre for Pastoralism, Foundation for Ecological Security, ISRO-Space Applications Centre, IUCN/Forest Landscape Restoration, Centre for Social Ecology, and ATREE-CPD): Colonial-era “wasteland” categorisation threatens biodiversity, pastoral livelihoods, and India’s global climate commitments New Delhi [India], November 21: A high-level panel convened by the WestBridge-supported Centre for Policy Design (CPD) at the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE), called for…

20 Nov

Defence Atmanirbharta Breakthrough: India’s Record Surge in 2025

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New Delhi [India], November 20: India’s defence atmanirbharta isn’t a slogan anymore; it’s a scoreboard. And the numbers this year punch harder than ever. India’s push for defence atmanirbharta has shifted from intent to impact. The country posted its highest-ever defence production of ₹1.54 lakh crore in FY 2024-25. That’s not just a milestone. It’s a loud, confident announcement that India is no longer content playing catch-up in global defence manufacturing. The backbone of this shift is indigenous production, which hit ₹1,27,434 crore in FY 2023-24. Compare that to ₹46,429 crore in 2014-15, and the leap becomes staggering. A 174…

19 Nov

There Is an Unsung Hero Behind Every Uniform: Padma Shri Padma Bandopadhyay

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A.Ni.S. honours the real heroes of police force with ‘Karm Bhushan Award 2025’ in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi and Union Minister CR Patil. Surat (Gujarat) [India], November 18: The ‘Karm Bhushan Award 2025’ ceremony, an initiative of Apmrutyu Nivaran Sahay (A.Ni.S.), was held with great splendour on Sunday at the Sanjeev Kumar Auditorium in Pal. The event was dedicated to honouring the dedication, service, and invaluable contribution of Surat’s police personnel. The presence of citizens, police officials, and distinguished guests created an atmosphere filled with patriotism and pride. This marked the third consecutive year that A.Ni.S.…

18 Nov

His Excellency President of the Republic of Fiji at the One World One Family World Cultural Festival 2025

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Muddenahalli (Karnataka) [India], November 18: Sathya Sai Grama, Muddenahalli, witnessed an inspiring occasion as His Excellency Ratu Naiqama Tawakecolati Lalabalavu, the 7th President of the Republic of Fiji, and Madam Emily Lalabalavu, the First Lady of Fiji, graced the 93rd day of the One World One Family World Cultural Festival 2025. The day celebrated the culture, reverence, and fraternity of Fiji and seven South Pacific island nations, reflecting the deep and enduring friendship between India and Fiji. The event marked the culmination of 100 countries uniting at the Festival under the universal message of “One World, One Family,” embodying the…

15 Nov

Rajasthan Mephedrone Lab Bust Marks Powerful Anti-Drug Win

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Daantrai (Rajasthan) [India], November 15: India’s war on synthetic drugs just landed a heavy punch. A hidden Mephedrone lab buried in rural Rajasthan is gone, its mastermind is in cuffs, and crores worth of chemical stock is off the streets. The Crackdown India Needed The PM Modi government’s zero-tolerance approach to narcotics isn’t just political noise. It’s playing out on the ground. And the latest joint action by the Narcotics Control Bureau and Rajasthan Police shows exactly how it should be done. A clandestine Mephedrone manufacturing lab was busted in Sirohi district, far from the usual crime corridors. What officers found…

14 Nov

Bihar Election Results 2025: NDA Surges Toward 200 as PM Modi Declares “The Jungle Raj Era Is Over”

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New Delhi [India], November 14: Bihar didn’t just vote. It transformed the political rhythm of the state. As the NDA races ahead with BJP at 90 and JD(U) at 84, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a sharp, confident message: the Bihar once known for fear, booth violence, and looted ballots is gone. This Bihar votes with pride. And today’s mandate shows it. The NDA Wave: Strong, Steady, and Rising The Bihar election results 2025 point to a clear direction, a decisive tilt toward the NDA. Current standings: BJP: 90 (76 won, 14 leading) JD(U): 84 (60 won, 25 leading) LJP(RV):…