Tripura Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath has laid the foundation stone for a ₹126.33 crore transmission infrastructure upgrade aimed at ensuring uninterrupted 24×7 electricity supply across the state. The project, launched at Bodhjung Nagar near Agartala on August 25, 2025, marks a significant milestone in Tripura’s journey toward energy self-reliance and modernization of its power…
In a dramatic display of political muscle, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar airlifted over a dozen Congress MLAs to Bihar on August 23, 2025, ahead of Rahul Gandhi’s scheduled visit to Patna. The move, widely interpreted as a strategic assertion of influence within the party, has stirred speculation about internal power dynamics and the…
Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to strengthening the justice delivery system, calling for a legal framework that is “fair, fast, accessible, and affordable.” Speaking at the inauguration of the 16th Sub-Divisional Judicial Magistrate and Civil Judge (Junior Division) Court in Mohanpur on August 23, 2025, Dr. Saha emphasized the…
The announcement of Sergio Gor as the next United States Ambassador to India has been met with cautious optimism in New Delhi, with officials and foreign policy experts acknowledging the overdue appointment as a welcome step toward stabilizing strained bilateral ties. However, Gor’s simultaneous designation as Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs has…
India’s teenage chess prodigy D Gukesh has become the youngest-ever World Chess Champion, defeating China’s Ding Liren in the 2024 FIDE World Championship final in Singapore. Yet, his historic triumph has sparked a polarizing debate in the global chess community. Critics, including legendary Grandmaster Garry Kasparov, have questioned the legitimacy of Gukesh’s title, arguing that…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to visit India soon, with both governments working to finalize the “precise date” of the high-profile diplomatic engagement. The confirmation came from Ukraine’s Ambassador to India, Oleksandr Polishchuk, who described the visit as a “great achievement” in the evolving bilateral relationship between New Delhi and Kyiv. The visit, which…
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has revealed that India is engaged in relentless, round-the-clock negotiations for Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with several major economies, including the United States, European Union, Chile, and Peru. Speaking at the Entrepreneur and Traders Leadership Summit on August 23, 2025, Goyal emphasized that India’s trade diplomacy is operating across…
Tripura is charting a new course in agricultural innovation and rural prosperity by introducing exotic fruit cultivation and expanding high-yield potato seed production across the state. The twin initiatives, spearheaded by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, aim to diversify farm incomes, reduce dependency on external seed suppliers, and position Tripura as a model…
In a fiery political statement that has stirred fresh debate in Andhra Pradesh’s pre-election landscape, Congress leader YS Sharmila accused the ruling YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) of functioning as the “B-team” of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Addressing media in Vijayawada on August 22, 2025, Sharmila claimed that the YSRCP’s recent political maneuvers and silence…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a blistering attack on the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) during his rally in Gaya, Bihar, on August 22, 2025, accusing the party of plunging the state into “darkness” during its rule. Referring to the RJD’s election symbol—a lantern—Modi said Bihar was trapped in an era of “red terror, corruption, and…
