Election

Vote Theft in India: Rahul Gandhi’s Explosive Allegations and the Election Commission’s Response

Introduction In September 2025, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi shook Indian politics by accusing the Election Commission of India (ECI) of facilitating large-scale “vote theft” across several states. His allegations ignited a nationwide debate, as citizens and political leaders raised concerns about the fairness of elections, the ECI’s independence, and the overall health of India’s democratic…

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GST

GST 2.0 Explained: What Changes from September 22, 2025?

The 56th GST Council meeting, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has approved a major rationalisation of GST slabs, simplification in rates, and changes aimed at easing tax burden for common goods, while increasing or maintaining rates for luxury / “sin” items. GST Rate Rationalisation: Key Aspects & Impacts 1. Tax Slabs Slashe 2. Effective…

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Indian Real-Money Gaming Apps Most at Risk Following Passage of Online Gaming Bill 2025

Indian Real-Money Gaming Apps Most at Risk Following Passage of Online Gaming Bill 2025

India’s Lok Sabha has passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, which bans online games involving monetary deposits and rewards—covering fantasy sports, cards, rummy, and poker. A new regulatory authority will classify and regulate permissible gaming like e-sports while outlawing money-based gaming. Apps in the Crosshairs: Indian Platforms Facing Curtailment or Closure…

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Independence Day at ICTRD

Independence Day Celebration Filled With Spirit And Inspiration at ICTRD

The Indian Council for Technical Research and Development (ICTRD) proudly celebrated the 79th Independence Day with grandeur and patriotic fervor at its headquarters. The program brought together members, dignitaries, and staff to honor the spirit of freedom and reaffirm their commitment to national development through innovation and research. The celebration commenced with the flag hoisting…

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Dr. Ketan Mohitkar as Chief Guest at 79th Independence Day Celebration at Nagpur Gujarat Mandal Campus

Dr. Ketan Mohitkar as Chief Guest at 79th Independence Day Celebration at Nagpur Gujarati Mandal Campus

The 79th Independence Day was celebrated with great pride and enthusiasm at VMV Commerce, JMT Arts, and JJP Science College, Nagpur, where Dr. Ketan Mohitkar was invited as the Chief Guest. The celebration was marked by a patriotic spirit, inspiring addresses, and the inauguration of a vibrant arts exhibition. The event was graced by distinguished…

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SwaRail

IRCTC Unveils SwaRail: A Unified App for All Railway Services

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has introduced SwaRail, a new mobile application that brings together nearly all railway-related services under one digital platform. Created by the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS), SwaRail is currently in its testing phase (version v127) and is available on the Google Play Store for Android users….

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Sindoor

India launches ‘Operation Sindoor,’ carries out strikes in Pakistan

In its most extensive operation against terror networks based in Pakistan, the Indian armed forces launched precision strikes in the early hours of Wednesday, destroying nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Among the targets were the headquarters of Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed. Indian forces carried out the strikes, dubbing them Operation Sindoor, in response…

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Corruption

UPI IDs Containing Special Characters Like ‘@’, ‘#’ Will Be Blacklisted Starting February 1, 2025

Starting February 1, 2025, UPI transaction IDs containing special characters like #, @, $, or * will be automatically rejected by the central system. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has announced updated guidelines for UPI transactions to enhance security and compliance. NPCI Implements New Guidelines for UPI Transaction IDs The NPCI, which regulates…

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