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Gurugram University partners with Rapido, offering students a 25% discount on travel.

Gurugram – Gurugram University has partnered with Rapido to provide affordable and safe transportation facilities to students. Under this initiative, all university students can avail themselves of a special 25% discount on Rapido bike rides for travel to and from any location in Delhi-NCR from Gurugram University. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sanjay Kaushik stated, “This facility will…

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ICEA Calls for GST Cut to 18% on Air Conditioners and TVs to Boost Affordability

New Delhi, August 27, 2025: The India Cellular & Electronics Association (ICEA) has appealed to the government to reduce the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on air conditioners and televisions from the current 28% to 18%, citing affordability and domestic competitiveness concerns. In a press release, ICEA emphasized that air conditioners and televisions are no…

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Outer North District Busts Major Human Trafficking Racket; Multiple Arrests & Minor Rescued

NEW DELHI – In a major breakthrough against organized human trafficking, Team of Special Staff & Anti-Human Trafficking Unit assisted by J&K Police, has successfully busted a well-organized trafficking network operating between Delhi–NCR and Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir. INCIDENT DETAIL The case stemmed from FIR No. 1025/24, PS Bhalswa Dairy, registered on the complaint of…

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UAE Announces Squad for T20I Tri-Series Against Pakistan and Afghanistan Ahead of Asia Cup

New Delhi [India], August 27: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday announced its 15-member squad for the upcoming triangular T20I series against Pakistan and Afghanistan, scheduled to be played in Sharjah from August 29 to September 7. The series will serve as crucial preparation for the Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025, which begins on…

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Nepal PM Oli to Attend SCO Summit in China, Meeting with PM Modi on Sidelines

Kathmandu [Nepal], August 27 : Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli will embark on a five-day official visit to China from August 30 to September 3 to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nepal announced on Wednesday. During the visit, Oli is scheduled to attend the…

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Bangladesh Demands Pakistan’s Apology for 1971 Genocide

Dhaka [Bangladesh], August 25 : Bangladesh has urged Pakistan to issue a formal apology for the genocide committed during the 1971 Liberation War, while also pressing for the resolution of other long-standing issues. The demand was raised by Bangladesh’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain during bilateral talks with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign…

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Municipal Commissioner Conducts Night Inspection in NIT Assembly After Day-Long Heavy Rainfall

Faridabad – In the wake of continuous heavy rainfall that lashed Faridabad throughout the day, Municipal Commissioner Dhirendra Khadgata carried out a night inspection of the NIT Assembly area on Monday. The inspection was aimed at reviewing the civic preparedness and ensuring that essential services such as street lighting and drainage systems were functioning smoothly…

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Rahul Gandhi links Shah’s claim of ruling for 40-50 years to vote theft

MADHUBANI (BIHAR)– Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi  linked Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s claims of the BJP ruling for another 40-50 years to the vote theft being committed by the party across the country. Addressing ‘Samajik Samvad’ programme here today, Gandhi said, when Shah made these claims of ruling for another 40-50…

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Government College every 20 km to support higher education for daughters: CM Nayab Singh Saini

Chandigarh, August 26 : Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that the state government’s policy is to establish a government college within every 20-kilometre radius. In line with this policy, seven government colleges are already operational in the vicinity of Village Janauli in Palwal district. The Chief Minister was replying to a question asked…

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“Virasat bhi, Vikas bhi’ reaffirmed as guiding principle — progress to be harmonised with heritage for stronger democracy” : Says…

New Delhi, 26 August 2025 – “This marks only the beginning of our journey — we remain steadfast in our commitment to strengthening democratic institutions and ensuring ever-greater transparency and accountability in our legislatures,” said Speaker of the Delhi Legislative Assembly, Vijender Gupta, while addressing the press conference today following the conclusion of the two-day…

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