Archive: 2025 / 08
Vice President Election 2025: Radhakrishnan vs Sudarshan Reddy in High-Stakes South India Showdown
The 2025 Vice President election has turned into a South India contest between NDA's CP Radhakrishnan and INDIA bloc's retired Justice B. Sudarshan Reddy. Following Jagdeep Dhankhar's dramatic resignation, the stage is set for an ideological face-off, but numbers tilt the race toward the NDA.
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Auto Stocks Surge: Maruti, Ashok Leyland, Hero MotoCorp Dominate Market on GST Hopes
Auto stocks like Maruti Suzuki, Ashok Leyland, and Hero MotoCorp broke records after a rally driven by hopes of a GST rate cut from 28% to 18%. Investors are closely watching these stocks as they react to Prime Minister Modi’s promise of major GST reforms by Diwali and positive global cues.
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Shahjahanpur's Streets Alive with Patriotic Fervor: Centenary of Kakori Train Action Draws Massive Procession
Shahjahanpur's Prabhat Pheri sparked a wave of patriotism as thousands paraded for the Kakori Train Action centenary. Students and locals, waving tricolor flags and honoring revolutionaries, filled the streets. The event capped a year-long festival and included performances, competitions, and tributes across Uttar Pradesh.
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Nariyal Purnima 2025: Why South India Marks This Festival With Avani Avittam and Raksha Bandhan
Nariyal Purnima 2025, falling on August 9 and overlapping with Raksha Bandhan, brings together unique traditions. Coastal fishers pray for calm seas by offering coconuts to Lord Varun. South Indian Brahmins observe Avani Avittam with sacred thread rituals, while celebrations unite families and promote care for the environment.
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New Zealand Faces Injury Crisis as Will O'Rourke Misses Second Zimbabwe Test
New Zealand's bowling attack is hit hard as Will O'Rourke is ruled out of the second Test against Zimbabwe due to a back injury. Ben Lister steps in as cover, while potential Test debuts loom for Jacob Duffy and Matthew Fisher. The squad now manages multiple injuries but stays determined to build on their first Test success.
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S&P Global Ratings Raises Outlook for Adani Ports, Electricity, and Green Energy Despite Legal Turbulence
S&P Global Ratings has raised the outlooks of three Adani Group companies, pointing to stronger financial footing and dependable fund access even as legal probes continue. Adani Ports, Electricity Mumbai, and Green Energy saw upgrades, with over $10 billion in new funding secured amid market scrutiny.
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Rahul Gandhi Says Modi Silent on Trump Tariffs Due to Adani US Probe
Rahul Gandhi says PM Modi is unable to respond to Trump's tariff threats because of a US investigation into Adani. The Adani group faces charges of bribery and illegal trade, which they deny. Trump warned of higher tariffs due to India's Russian oil trade, sparking criticism of Modi's foreign policy.
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Pickup Truck Overturns Carrying Laborers Returning from Paddy Planting in Madhya Pradesh
A pickup truck overloaded with 12 to 15 laborers returning from seasonal paddy planting overturned in Madhya Pradesh. The crash left several people injured, with one man and one woman reported in critical condition as authorities investigate the cause of the accident.
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Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train to Slash Travel Time, Uses Japan’s Shinkansen Tech
India’s first bullet train will soon link Mumbai and Ahmedabad in just over two hours, powered by Japanese Shinkansen technology. The high-speed project, mostly backed by JICA, is targeting full launch by 2029. Along with this, Indian Railways is rolling out new stations, train services, and modernization projects.
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Supreme Court to Review Jammu and Kashmir Statehood Plea: Timeline Sought Six Years After Article 370 Removal
The Supreme Court will review a petition on August 8 that pushes for a fixed timeline to restore Jammu and Kashmir's statehood, nearly six years after the removal of Article 370. The move follows the court’s earlier order for prompt statehood restoration, spotlighting the ongoing uncertainty and regional tensions.
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