Category: National News
On August 7, 2025, 1.27 crore women in Madhya Pradesh received Rs 1,500 each as part of the 27th Ladli Behna Yojana installment. This included a regular payout of Rs 1,250 and a special Raksha Bandhan bonus of Rs 250, credited directly into their bank accounts to boost financial security and independence.
Passengers on Air India’s San Francisco-Mumbai flight were alarmed after cockroaches were found mid-flight. The airline addressed the problem during a stop in Kolkata and apologized, promising a full investigation and extra cleaning to prevent future infestations.
Rajouri's District Magistrate has ordered all government officials to promptly update and verify their login credentials. This push aims to block unauthorized access to portals, support new initiatives like Mission YUVA, and keep government data secure. It's part of wider digital reforms in Jammu and Kashmir.
NER Railway rolls out 26 Mahakumbh special trains today to handle the surge of pilgrims heading to Prayagraj, including three originating from Gorakhpur. Delays impacted a few routes, but key services like the Vande Bharat Express are running as scheduled. Upgraded security and better facilities aim to help passengers as the massive event unfolds.
The Hazrat Nizamuddin-Ernakulam Duronto Express will add three new Sleeper Class coaches from August 2, 2025, increasing its total capacity to 22 modern coaches. This move, revealed by Kerala BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar, aims to tackle high passenger demand and make journeys between Delhi and Kerala more convenient.
A court in Ajmer has summoned educator Vikas Divyakirti over an old video comparing judges and IAS officers, which lawyers allege insulted the judiciary. Divyakirti sought exemption from personal appearance, while his petition contests the case's basis. The controversy has fueled fierce discussion online, and all eyes are on the August 2 hearing.
Indore grabbed the spotlight as the cleanest city in India in the 2017 Swachh Survekshan survey, with Bhopal close behind. The rankings put Madhya Pradesh firmly on the map for its sanitation drive, as 434 cities competed based on waste management and citizen feedback.
Ajit Doval firmly denied foreign media reports alleging Indian casualties or damage during Operation Sindoor, a swift military response targeting terror camps in Pakistan and PoK. He highlighted precision strikes and satellite proof of Pakistani losses, while directly challenging journalists to show evidence of Indian infrastructure damage.
Karunya KR-693 lottery’s ₹80 lakh top prize went to ticket KR 694997 from Ernakulam, announced by Kerala’s State Lottery Department. The second and third prizes were ₹5 lakh and ₹1 lakh. Winners are prompted to confirm numbers with the official published list.
Farmers eyeing the PM Kisan 20th installment must get their Farmer ID and e-KYC done by June 30, 2025 for the Rs 2,000 benefit. Missing this step can lead to payment issues. Registration help is available at CSCs and Gram Panchayats.
Punjab's Gurdaspur district is under strict nightly blackouts due to heightened India-Pakistan border tensions. With lights out each night and intense security coordination, residents are adjusting to new routines as Operation Sindoor raises fresh security stakes along the sensitive border.
Telugu actor Mahesh Babu has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate for questioning in a ₹100-crore money laundering probe linked to Hyderabad real estate firms. He received ₹5.9 crore for endorsements. The inquiry follows investor complaints of fraud, unauthorized land layouts, and suspicious cash deals.