India has embarked on a new era. On August 26, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Maruti Suzuki plant in Hansalpur, Ahmedabad district, Gujarat, and flagged off the country’s first battery electric SUV, the e-VITARA. This event also marked the launch of the company’s new electric vehicle unit. This SUV will be exported not only to the Indian market but also to over 100 countries, including Japan and Europe. The first batch has begun production. Prime Minister Modi emphasized the significance of the day in India’s journey towards self-reliance and becoming a hub for green mobility through his X…
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In Vaishali, Bihar, a RJD (Rashtriya Janata Dal) party block general secretary, Shivshankar Singh, was fatally shot by unidentified assailants. The incident occurred in the Bidupur police station area of Pakauri. Singh was killed on the spot. Following the murder, RJD workers and local residents expressed outrage, setting up roadblocks with bamboo and burning tires near Hajipur Bidupur Pakouli, causing a traffic jam. Protesters also staged a sit-in on the road, voicing their anger against the government and the administration. According to family members, Singh was traveling to his new home in Pakouli on a motorcycle when he was attacked.…
The Excise Department in Chhattisgarh will soon implement a cashless system in all liquor shops to promote online payments. Customers will be able to purchase liquor by making online payments at these shops. Excise Minister Shri Lakhanlal Dewangan stated this during a review meeting of the Excise Department, emphasizing the need to encourage online payments in liquor stores. He directed that 100% of payments in these shops should be made through online channels. Minister Dewangan also instructed that CCTV cameras should be installed in liquor shops, in line with the Chief Minister’s intentions, to allow for 24-hour continuous monitoring from…
The Indian Navy is targeting the establishment of a fleet of 175 ships by 2035, with plans to incorporate submarines. Concurrently, a video showcasing the warship Himgiri, slated for commissioning in Visakhapatnam, was released. The Navy is poised to receive approximately 17 new warships and 9 submarines, currently in various approval stages. Currently, construction of 61 warships and submarines is underway across different phases, with new vessels slated to be built domestically. Proposals include the Project 17B, valued at 70,000 crore rupees, for seven next-generation frigates and two multi-purpose vessels. Furthermore, Project 75 India (I) will see the creation of…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Ukraine’s Independence Day. Zelenskyy, in return, expressed his gratitude to PM Modi for the warm wishes. Highlighting India’s role, Zelenskyy hoped for the nation’s contribution to establishing peace. In his message, PM Modi conveyed his best wishes to the people of Ukraine, assuring them of India’s support. He reiterated India’s consistent stance in favor of peace and emphasized that dialogue and diplomacy are the only means to resolve any issue. Zelenskyy, in a post on X, thanked PM Modi, stating that the world is striving to end the…
Vicky Kaushal’s highly anticipated film, ‘Mahavtar’, has reportedly faced a setback. The film, which was planned for release in 2026, has been postponed. The delay is speculated to be linked to Ranbir Kapoor’s upcoming film, ‘Love and War’, slated for an early 2026 release. According to reports, the makers of ‘Mahavtar’ have decided to push back the release. Initially, the film was expected to hit theaters around Christmas 2026. However, the postponement has opened up the release date for other potential films. The shooting of ‘Mahavtar’ was expected to commence by the end of this year, but now it is…
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has made its debut in the UK market this month. The device boasts an Exynos 1330 chipset, a 6.7-inch 90Hz Super AMOLED display, and a 5,000mAh battery supporting 25W fast charging. Its camera setup includes a 50-megapixel dual rear camera and a 13-megapixel front-facing camera. The smartphone is expected to be released in India soon. The Galaxy A17 5G is priced at GBP 199 (approximately ₹23,500) for its single available variant. It is priced at EUR 239 (around ₹24,000) in select European regions. Currently, the phone is available for purchase in the UK and other…
Central Delhi Kings showcased a dominant all-around performance, securing their place in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) Season 2 playoffs with a convincing 104-run victory (DLS method) over Purani Dilli 6 in a rain-affected match at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday. After choosing to bat first, the Kings quickly recovered from an early setback with the loss of Kaushal Suman. Yash Dhull, a key player throughout the season, anchored the innings with a composed half-century, partnering with Yugal Saini to build a crucial 57-run stand. The middle order contributed further with Jonty Sidhu’s quickfire 28 off 16 balls and Aditya…
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has announced a significant revision to the registration renewal fees for vehicles aged 20 years or older. This initiative is part of a broader effort to reduce pollution by encouraging the retirement of older vehicles. Owners of these older vehicles will now face considerably higher re-registration costs, incentivizing them to either upgrade their vehicles or pay the increased fees. Notably, vehicles between 15 and 20 years old will not experience any change in their renewal fees. The policy specifically targets vehicles manufactured before 2005 that do not comply with BSII emission standards, prompting…
A couple in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, found themselves in a difficult situation after an incident at a local mall. The pair, visiting the mall, were reportedly engaged in inappropriate behavior in a restroom. Mall employees intervened, leading to a confrontation with the boyfriend. The incident resulted in the involvement of the police, who were called to the scene. The couple, residents of the Sherpur area in the Sadar police station jurisdiction, were taken to the police station. The boyfriend works at a mall on the Aghoria Bazaar-Ramdayalu Road, and his girlfriend is a 12th-grade student. They had gone to the market…