June 12, 2025
National

Pakistan rocked by ‘Operation Sindoor’ at midnight; 90 terrorists killed in Indian airstrike

In response to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, the Indian Army carried out an airstrike late Tuesday night on nine terrorist hideouts in Pakistan. This retaliatory action by India has been named ‘Operation Sindoor’. India struck nine locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on Tuesday night where plans were being made

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Arts/culture National

PM Modi Inaugurates WAVES Summit, Showcases India as Global Creative Powerhouse

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in Mumbai, highlighting the vast potential of Indian content in driving an economic renaissance. Addressing a global audience of over 10,000 delegates, including 1,000 creators, 300 companies, and 350 startups, Modi emphasized India’s growing role as a global storytelling powerhouse. He noted

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National

Flutes Instead of Honks: Big Changes Coming to Indian Roads

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari recently unveiled plans to introduce legislation that could revolutionize the sound of vehicle horns in India. Rather than the traditional jarring honks, horns might soon emit melodies based on the sounds of classic Indian musical instruments like the flute, tabla, violin, and harmonium. Addressing a function, Gadkari

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Education National

UPSC Civil Services Exam 2024: Shakti Dubey Tops, 1,009 Clear Final Round

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the final results of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2024. Candidates who cleared all three phases—Preliminary, Mains, and Interview—are now able to check their results on the official UPSC website. A total of 1,009 candidates have been recommended this year for appointment to the Indian Administrative Service

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National

Heatwave Returns: IMD Predicts Rising Temperatures Across India

The short respite from severe heat in northwest and central India, due to two recent spells of rain, is over. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday predicted a steady rise in maximum temperatures by 2-3°C in northwest India in the next five days, and the onset of another heatwave in many areas. As per

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National

Finance Ministry Dismisses Rumors of GST on UPI Transactions Over Rs 2,000

The Finance Ministry has categorically rejected recent speculation that it is going to levy a Goods and Services Tax (GST) on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions over Rs 2,000. In a statement issued by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) on Friday, the government termed such reports as “false, misleading, and without any basis.” The clarification

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National

Arvind Kejriwal’s Daughter Harshita Ties the Knot with College Friend SambhavJain

Harshita Kejriwal, daughter of Aam Aadmi Party’s national convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Sunita Kejriwal, got married to Sambhav Jain on Friday, 18 April 2025. The wedding function was attended by close family friends and relatives. Sambhav Jain, the bridegroom, was Harshita’s batch mate at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)

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National

Vande Bharat Reaches Kashmir: PM Modi to Flag Off First Ever Katra-Srinagar Service

Vande Bharat Express will create history on its first-ever chair car service to Kashmir. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the train this Saturday, traveling from Katra to Srinagar in a mere three hours, a reduction of 6–7 hours of road travel time, which is usually taken. The launch becomes a possibility after the

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National

Delhi Set to Phase Out CNG Autos Under New EV Polic

The green and yellow CNG autorickshaws commonly seen on Delhi’s roads may soon disappear. Under its new Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy, the Delhi government plans to phase out CNG autos and replace them with electric ones. Currently, about one lakh autorickshaws operate in the city. According to government sources, the upcoming EV Policy 2.0 will

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National

Indian President Honorable Draupadi Murmu Gets ‘City of Honor’ Title in Lisbon Ceremony

Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas received Indian President Draupadi Murmu with the “Key to the City” on her official two-day visit to Portugal. Greeting her at the ceremony at the Câmara Municipal de Lisboa, Moedas stated, “Namaskar! Madam President. Welcome to Lisbon.” President Murmu was presented with a ceremonial guard of honor and escorted to the

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