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Indian Railways Launches 20% Return Fare Rebate for Round Trip Festival Package

Indian Railways Launches 20% Return Fare Rebate for Round Trip Festival Package

To ease festival rush and ensure better utilization of trains during peak travel months, the Indian Railways has launched an experimental Round Trip Package scheme offering a 20% rebate on the base fare of the return journey. This initiative aims to spread out passenger traffic, reduce last-minute booking pressure, and make travel more convenient during …

Thailand and Cambodia Finalize Ceasefire Details, Pledge to Maintain Troop Levels

Thailand and Cambodia Finalize Ceasefire Details, Pledge to Maintain Troop Levels

Thailand and Cambodia have reached a consensus on ceasefire arrangements, pledging to halt all forms of armed engagement and maintain current troop deployments along their shared border. The agreement was formalized during an extraordinary General Border Committee (GBC) meeting hosted by Malaysia’s Ministry of Defence. The meeting was attended by senior defence officials from both …

Over 29,000 Deaths in National Highway Accidents in First Half of 2025 Government Data

Over 29,000 Deaths in National Highway Accidents in First Half of 2025: Government Data

India’s national highways, which make up just 2% of the country’s road network, have already claimed 29,018 lives in the first six months of 2025, according to data tabled in the Lok Sabha by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. This figure has already crossed 50% of last year’s fatalities, raising concerns that 2025 …

India’s Annu Rani Wins Gold at International Wiesław Maniak Memorial

India’s Annu Rani Wins Gold at International Wiesław Maniak Memorial

India’s Annu Rani, the reigning Asian Games champion, struck gold in the women’s javelin throw at the International Wiesław Maniak Memorial in Poland, delivering a season-best performance of 62.59 metres. The 32-year-old’s commanding throws secured her the top spot ahead of competitors from Turkey and Australia. Event Highlights Gold: Annu Rani (India) – 62.59m (Season …

Over 72.22 Lakh Pregnant Women Registered Under Mission Poshan 2.0

Over 72.22 Lakh Pregnant Women Registered Under Mission Poshan 2.0

The Government of India has reported significant progress in its maternal and child nutrition initiatives. As of July 2025, more than 72.22 lakh pregnant women are registered beneficiaries under Mission Poshan 2.0, while the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) has provided maternity benefits to over 4.05 crore women since its launch on January 1, …

PM’s Mann Ki Baat Programme Earns Over ₹34 Crore Since 2014 Government

PM’s Mann Ki Baat Programme Earns Over ₹34 Crore Since 2014: Government

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s monthly radio address ‘Mann Ki Baat’ has earned ₹34.13 crore in revenue since its launch in 2014, the Union Government informed the Rajya Sabha on Friday. Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L Murugan said the programme, produced by Akashvani (All India Radio), leverages existing in-house resources without incurring additional …

IndiaAI and National Cancer Grid Launch CATCH Grant Program to Boost AI Innovation in Cancer Care

IndiaAI and National Cancer Grid Launch Program to Boost AI Innovation in Cancer Care

The IndiaAI Independent Business Division (IBD), in partnership with the National Cancer Grid (NCG), has launched the Cancer AI & Technology Challenge (CATCH) Grant Program to accelerate Artificial Intelligence innovations in cancer screening, diagnosis, treatment support, and healthcare operations. The program aims to foster collaboration between technology developers and clinical experts, bringing cutting-edge AI solutions …

GeM Marks 9th Anniversary, Achieves ₹5.4 Lakh Crore GMV in FY 2024–25

GeM Marks 9th Anniversary, Achieves ₹5.4 Lakh Crore GMV in FY 2024–25

The Government e Marketplace (GeM) has marked its 9th Foundation Day with a record achievement—registering ₹5.4 lakh crore in Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) for the financial year 2024–25. Launched in 2016 to promote transparent, inclusive, and efficient public procurement, GeM has grown into India’s premier digital procurement platform, linking a diverse base of sellers and …

Aadhaar Face Authentication Hits Record 19.36 Crore Transactions in July 2025

Aadhaar Face Authentication Hits Record 19.36 Crore Transactions in July 2025

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has announced a historic record for Aadhaar face authentication technology, which logged 19.36 crore transactions in July 2025. This is a significant leap from 5.77 crore transactions during the same month last year, reflecting rapid adoption across both public and private sectors for availing and delivering services. Month …

Indian Railways Conducts Trial Run of Asia’s Longest Freight Train ‘Rudrastra’

Indian Railways Conducts Trial Run of Asia’s Longest Freight Train ‘Rudrastra’

In a landmark achievement, the Indian Railways has successfully conducted the trial run of Asia’s longest freight train, named ‘Rudrastra’. Spanning an incredible 4.5 kilometres in length, the mammoth goods train is set to transform freight transport in India by improving efficiency, reducing turnaround time, and saving resources. The trial run was held between Ganjkhwaja …