The Chhattisgarh government is undertaking a significant project to construct approximately 3,000 houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) to assist families impacted by Naxal violence and former extremists who have surrendered. This initiative, approved by the Central Government at the state’s request, is part of a larger effort to provide 15,000 homes to families ineligible under standard PMAY criteria. Currently, housing approvals have been granted to 3,000 families out of the 5,000 identified, with the first installment disbursed to 2,111 families and the second to 128. Construction is proceeding rapidly, even in remote and forested areas. Notable examples…
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Major US retailers, including Amazon, Walmart, Target, and Gap, have suspended new orders from India following the imposition of a 50% tariff on Indian goods by President Donald Trump. This decision is expected to severely impact the Indian economy, as the US is India’s largest market. The tariff hike is projected to affect approximately 55% of Indian exports to the US, potentially leading to a 40-50% drop in US-bound orders. This could result in a loss of $4-5 billion in export revenue. Exporters have received notifications from US buyers to halt apparel and textile shipments due to the cost burden,…
Part 2 of Gangs of Wasseypur, released shortly after the first installment, escalated the violence. The film, directed by Anurag Kashyap, plunges viewers into a world of trigger-happy characters, where counting the bullets fired might be a challenge. Amidst the chaos of vendetta and potential redemption, the characters exist on the precipice, seemingly unafraid of the consequences of their vengeful journey. Cops are viewed with a certain cynicism within Kashyap’s cinematic universe, even by the police themselves. A characteristic Kashyap-style joke appears before the interval when the protagonist, Faizal, carries his brother’s body home. The police stop him and request…
If you own a Samsung smartphone, this news is for you. Samsung, known for providing long-term software updates to its customers, is ending support for select models. This means these smartphones will no longer receive security patch updates from the company. Any bugs found on these phones will not be fixed. If you use a Samsung Galaxy smartphone, check the list immediately to see if your Galaxy smartphone is included. The company decided to provide two years of Android updates and four years of security updates for models launched in 2021, and now their update cycle has ended, leading to…
After a stellar performance in the Test series against England, Indian fast bowler Akash Deep, along with fellow cricketer Mukesh Kumar, visited the Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur. Akash Deep had an impressive showing in the England series, taking five wickets in the Edgbaston Test, contributing significantly to the team’s victory. Over the three-match series, he secured 13 wickets across six innings. Additionally, he set a new record with a remarkable half-century in the second innings of the Oval Test. Following their successful performances, the cricketers visited the temple, where they offered prayers and sought blessings.
July 2025 wasn’t a particularly strong month for the Indian automotive sector. A total of 3,46,669 units were sold, a slight increase compared to the 3,43,026 units sold in July 2024. Maruti Suzuki and Mahindra & Mahindra remained market leaders, while Hyundai and Tata Motors experienced sales declines of approximately 10.3% and 11.6%, respectively. However, the Hyundai Creta was the best-selling SUV of the month. The Creta continued to be a favorite among SUV buyers, topping the list with 16,898 units sold, slightly down from 17,350 units in the same month last year. Despite this minor decrease, it surpassed Maruti…
With upcoming assembly elections in Bihar, Union Minister Chirag Paswan has been consistently criticizing the Nitish Kumar government regarding law and order. Despite being a part of the NDA, Paswan’s sharp remarks against the state government have repeatedly caused problems for the BJP-led coalition. The BJP leadership is now taking on a guardian role to prevent such issues from arising in the future. In recent months, there has been a rapid decline in law and order in Bihar. Incidents of shootings and murders have not only worried the Nitish Kumar government but also caused the NDA trouble due to Chirag…
Raksha Bandhan, a festival symbolizing the bond between siblings, is celebrated annually on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Shravan. This year, Raksha Bandhan will be observed on Saturday, August 9, 2025. A notable aspect of this year’s celebration is the absence of the shadow of Bhadra. According to astrological calculations, Bhadra will end at 1:52 AM on August 9th, allowing the festival to be celebrated throughout the day. Scriptures advise against performing auspicious activities during the Bhadra period. Generally, Raksha Bandhan celebrations are often affected by Bhadra, however, this year, Bhadra will…
Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, addressed a rally in Bengaluru, Karnataka, where he accused the Election Commission (EC) and the BJP of electoral malpractices. He stated that stealing votes is a betrayal of the Constitution and that every citizen has the right to vote. Gandhi highlighted the importance of protecting the Constitution. Gandhi alleged that vote theft occurred and directly targeted the BJP, noting that the party gained in areas where new votes were added. He cited the Maharashtra elections following the Lok Sabha elections, where the Congress-led coalition won the Lok…
The Israeli Security Cabinet has approved a plan to occupy the Gaza Strip. This decision, confirmed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office, is noteworthy because it comes despite opposition from the Israeli military and its chief of staff, as well as a significant number of Israeli citizens. According to reports from Axios, former US President Donald Trump has chosen not to object to the move, stating he will not interfere and will leave the decision entirely to the Israeli government. This stance is surprising, given Trump’s previous attempts to broker a ceasefire between Netanyahu and Hamas, and his recent appeals…