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Rare Earth Crunch Hits ECMS, Electronics Firms Seek Relief
Poonam Sharma
India's ambitious initiative to build its local electronics manufacturing ecosystem under the ₹22,919 crore Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) has hit a crucial stumbling block — an ongoing global shortage of…
Bihar Hikes Journalist Pension to Rs 15,000
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar increased journalist pension to Rs 15,000.
Dependent spouses will now receive Rs 10,000 monthly.
The announcement precedes state assembly elections and electoral roll controversy.
GG News Bureau
Patna, 26th…
“Sohrai Art is Soul of India”: President Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu praised Jharkhand's Sohrai Art at Kala Utsav 2025, calling it the "soul of India."
Ten Sohrai artists showcased their traditional mural paintings, typically made by tribal women during festive seasons, at…
India-Maldives Mark 60 Years with Commemorative Stamps
India and Maldives released commemorative stamps for 60 years of diplomatic ties.
The stamps depict India's Uru boat and Maldives' Vadhu Dhoni, symbolizing shared maritime heritage.
The release signifies the close and historical bond…
Nation Observes 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas
India commemorated the 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas in Drass, Ladakh.
Tributes were paid to martyrs, and new projects like an e-shradhanjali portal launched.
The event featured a padyatra led by the Sports Minister and felicitation of war…
Modi announces $565M line of credit’ for Maldives
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that India would provide a “Line of Credit” of USD 565 million (approximately Rs 5,000 crore) to Maldives and assured the island nation that both the countries…
UNSG calls for restraint as Thailand-Cambodia clashes displace thousands
By Anjali Sharma
UNITED NATIONS - UN head Antonio Guterres on Friday has urged “utmost restraint” after intensifying border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia, as the Security Council met behind closed doors on Friday to address the most…
Chinmoy Das and the Shadow Over Dhaka–Delhi Relations
Paromita Das
New Delhi, 26th July: Chinmoy Krishna Das, a senior Hindu activist and spokesperson in Bangladesh, has emerged as a symbol of the escalating crisis in Hindu–Bangladeshi affairs. On April 2025, a Chattogram court denied bail to…
Top official warns of rising human toll, nonstop aerial attacks, aid shortage in Ukraine
By Anjali Sharma
UNITED NATIONS – UN senior officials o Friday briefed the Security Council on the situation in Ukraine and warned the rising humanitarian needs and the shortage of funds and donor support as Russian aerial attacks continue…
India Passport Rises to 77th Spot
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 26th July: India's passport has shown significant improvement in the Henley Passport Index 2025, climbing to 77th place globally. This advancement allows Indian citizens to travel to 59 countries either visa-free…