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CM Yogi Inaugurates ₹7,283 Cr Gorakhpur Link Expressway in Azamgarh

CM Yogi Inaugurates ₹7,283 Cr Gorakhpur Link Expressway in Azamgarh

On June 20, 2025, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the Gorakhpur Link Expressway in Azamgarh, an important step in infrastructure development for the state of Uttar Pradesh. At a construction cost of over ₹7,283 crore, the 91.35 km-long expressway is part of the government’s initiative to position U.P. as an ‘Expressway State’ and foster regional […]

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India Unveils Logo and Mascot ‘Viraaj’ for 2025 World Para Athletics Championships

India Unveils Logo and Mascot ‘Viraaj’ for 2025 World Para Athletics Championships

With 100 days to go, India launched the official logo and mascot of the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships at a ceremony in New Delhi on June 20, 2025. This is an important moment in Indian para athletics history, as India is hosting the world-class para athletics Championships, from September 27th- October 5th at the

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International Olympic Day 2025

International Olympic Day 2025

Every year, June 23 is celebrated as International Olympic Day around the world, as a celebration of the establishment of the modern Olympic Games and a collective affirmation of the importance of sport in uniting people across borders. In addition, it reminded the world of the importance of the Olympic values of excellence, friendship and

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Gold Surpasses Euro to Become Second-Largest Global Reserve Asset After U.S. Dollar

The European Central Bank (ECB) published a report that suggests gold is now the second largest reserve asset in the world, surpassing the euro. This was due to also the fact that gold is now considered important as a reserve response to geopolitical uncertainty, inflation fears, and erosion of confidence in dominant currencies, which were

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Assam Announces OBC Status for Trans Community and Reservations for Anganwadi Workers

Assam Announces OBC Status for Trans Community and Reservations for Anganwadi Workers

On June 23, 2025, in a historic policy announcement aimed at supporting social inclusion and the empowerment of grassroots workers, Chief Minister of Assam Himanta Biswa Sarma declared that the transgender community in Assam would be assigned OBC (Other Backward Class) status. In a parallel announcement, he declared 50% reservation in supervisor-level positions under the

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Over 39,000 Youths in Yadgir Receive ₹11.70 Lakh Under Yuva Nidhi Scheme

Over 39,000 Youths in Yadgir Receive ₹11.70 Lakh Under Yuva Nidhi Scheme

In a significant boost to graduates in search of employment, the Karnataka Yuva Nidhi scheme has provided unemployment payment to 39,132 youth with a total of ₹11.70 lakh in Yadgir district. The Yuva Nidhi scheme specifically targeted poorly educated and poorly skilled unemployed degree and diploma holders and provided funds through direct transfer to bank

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India Moves to ‘One Nation, One Time’: IST to Become Mandatory

India Moves to ‘One Nation, One Time’: IST to Become Mandatory

In a historic step toward digital sovereignty and national security, the Government of India will soon enforce the use of Indian Standard Time (IST) in all legal, commercial, digital, and administrative contexts. The Indian Standard Time (Legal Metrology) Rules, 2025 will soon be notified, with the goal of transitioning away from reliance on foreign time

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Centre launches Gender Budgeting Knowledge Hub to promote inclusive growth

Centre launches Gender Budgeting Knowledge Hub to promote inclusive growth

In India, as part of progress in gender budgeting, a Gender Budgeting Knowledge Hub has been launched. The purpose of the hub is to improve the understanding and functioning of the gender budgeting processes in various sectors. The launch occurred at a national consultation in New Delhi, indicating the government’s commitment to gender equal governance.

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1st Indian reference to Halley's Comet found in Sanskrit inscription

1st Indian reference to Halley’s Comet found in Sanskrit inscription

In an exciting discovery in India, a copper plate inscription from the year 1456 CE has been found from the Srisailam Mallikarjunaswamy temple in Andhra Pradesh. This inscription is the first epigraphical reference to Halley’s Comet in the history of India. It has been announced by Dr. K. Munirathnam Reddy, Director Epigraphy Branch, Archaeological Survey

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