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PM Modi flags off three Vande Bharat trains, inaugurates Bengaluru-Belagavi service

PM Modi flags off three Vande Bharat trains, inaugurates Bengaluru-Belagavi service

He also flagged off Vande Bharat train services between Amritsar and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, and between Nagpur (Ajni) and Pune. Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister of State for Railways V. Somanna, Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao, and BJP State President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra were present. Aug 10, 2025
Netanyahu Announces Gaza Demilitarisation, Rejects Occupation Plans

Netanyahu Announces Gaza Demilitarisation, Rejects Occupation Plans

"We are not going to occupy Gaza - we are going to free Gaza from Hamas. Gaza will be demilitarised, and a peaceful civilian administration will be established, one that is not the Palestinian Authority, not Hamas, and not any other terrorist organisation. This will help free our hostages and ensure Gaza does not pose a threat to Israel in the future," Netanyahu posted on X. Aug 9, 2025
Brazil's Ambassador to India Da Nobrega as US slaps 50 pc tariff

Brazil Blasts US Tariffs, Vows Cooperation with India in Uncertain Trade Climate

Brazil's Ambassador to India, Kenneth Felix Haczynski Da Nobrega, criticised the US decision to impose a 25% additional tariff on Brazilian imports, raising the total duty to 50%. He said the move would affect trade ties built over 200 years but stressed that Brazil–US connections in business, culture, and people remain strong. In talks with PM Modi. Aug 9, 2025
IAF Downed 6 Pakistani Aircraft, Destroyed 9 Terror Camps in Operation Sindoor: Air Chief

IAF Downed 6 Pakistani Aircraft, Destroyed 9 Terror Camps in Operation Sindoor: Air Chief

The Indian Air Defence shot down five Pakistani fighter jets, and another large aircraft was shot down by the Indian air defence during Operation Sindoor, the Indian Air Force Chief, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, confirmed on Saturday. It was for the first time that the extent of damage suffered by Pakistan during the operation was revealed by India. Aug 9, 2025
Uttarkashi Flash Floods: Over 1,000 Rescued as Relief Ops Continue; Dozens Still Missing

Uttarkashi Flash Floods: Over 1,000 Rescued as Relief Ops Continue; Dozens Still Missing

So far, 382 people have been rescued from Harsil, with hundreds more evacuated from surrounding zones. Medical teams are providing on-the-spot treatment, while the state Food and Supply Department is arranging meals for displaced residents. At least 50 civilians, eight jawans, and one JCO remain missing following the August 5 cloudburst that caused severe damage to roads and infrastructure. Aug 9, 2025
Air India flight returns to Jaipur, minutes after take-off due to suspected technical snag

Air India Crash: Families Seek Justice in US Courts

In response to the tragedy, 65 families from India and the UK have engaged the services of the renowned US law firm Beasley Allen to explore potential legal action. Mike Andrews, the firm's lead aviation attorney, has been actively involved, visiting the crash site in Ahmedabad and meeting with grieving families. Andrews highlighted the families' urgent need for justice and clarity regarding the incident Aug 9, 2025
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Shiv Sena (UBT) Slams PM Modi's 'Sudden Love' for Farmers Amid US Tariff Row

Shiv Sena (UBT) accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of using farmers as a "shield" to deflect from domestic and international pressures, including the US decision to impose a 50% higher import duty on Indian agricultural products. The party questioned Modi's "sudden concern" for farmers, recalling the government's handling of the farm protests, introduction of the three farm laws, and use of force against demonstrators. Aug 9, 2025
Indian Railways' Big Tech Upgrade Aims for 1 Lakh Ticket Bookings per Minute

Indian Railways' Big Tech Upgrade Aims for 1 Lakh Ticket Bookings per Minute

One of the significant changes accompanying this upgrade is the alteration in the Advance Reservation Period (ARP). Effective from November 1, 2024, the ARP for booking reserved tickets in trains has been reduced from 120 days to 60 days, excluding the date of the journey. This decision, as explained by Minister Vaishnaw, is based on booking trends and aims to reduce cancellations due to unforeseen events. Aug 9, 2025
Government to Release Onion Stocks to Stabilize Prices

Government to Release Onion Stocks to Stabilize Prices

The Ministry's statement highlighted that "food commodity prices have largely remained stable and well-contained throughout the current calendar year." Additionally, a 14 percent decrease in the cost of a homemade thali in July 2025 reflects the continued moderation of food inflation during the month. Aug 9, 2025
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