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Rahul – Tejashwi Voter Adhikar Yatra: Controversy over Raising Abusive Slogan against PM’s Mother

August 28, 2025 Editor In Chief

Manas Dasgupta NEW DELHI, Aug 28: The BJP on Thursday alleged that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi-led ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ in Bihar had crossed all “limits of insult, hate and tastelessness” after a massive controversy erupted over some opposition leaders hurling abusive slogans against the late mother of the Prime Minister Narenda Modi when the rally […]

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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta flags off ‘U-Special’ buses for college students

August 28, 2025 revoi editor

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta flagged off buses for college students under the ‘U-Special’ (University Special) scheme on Thursday. Speaking to reporters, Gupta said, “The U-Special service was closed for years, which neither the AAP government nor the Congress government prioritized. I am happy that the BJP government, in its short tenure, has once again […]

Business

Domestic air passenger traffic likely to touch 176 million in FY26: ICRA

August 28, 2025 revoi editor

India’s domestic air passenger traffic is projected to rise to 172–176 million in FY26, marking a growth of 4–6 per cent over the previous year, according to a report released on Thursday by rating agency ICRA. The moderation in growth comes even as aircraft deliveries are increasing. In Q1 FY26, passenger traffic grew 4.4 per […]

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PM Modi extends greetings on occasion of Nuakhai

August 28, 2025 revoi editor

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended his greetings to the people on the occasion of Nuakhai, the harvest festival of western Odisha. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Wishing everyone a joyous Nuakhai. This cherished festival is a reminder of our deep gratitude to the farmers whose hard work sustains us all. […]

Business

Roving Periscope: America’s conscience keepers, India Inc. against Trump’s tariffs

August 28, 2025 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: Crises test one’s resilience. Braving a piqued US President Donald Trump’s unilateral and discriminatory tariffs, a resurgent India, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is showing its mettle, with strong support from India Inc., and even the sectors most affected. Worried at the adverse outcome of his erratic decisions, several […]

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IAF deploys helicopters, transport aircraft for flood rescue in Jammu, Punjab

August 28, 2025 revoi editor

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has launched extensive relief and rescue operations in Jammu and northern Punjab following floods triggered by heavy rains, the defence ministry said on Wednesday. Five Mi-17 helicopters and one Chinook were deployed from nearby bases in the Northern Sector, while additional helicopters remain on standby. A C-130 transport aircraft carrying […]

Education

Educational institutions across J&K to remain closed as torrential rainfall continues

August 28, 2025 revoi editor

With heavy rains continuing to lash Jammu and Kashmir, the administration has ordered the closure of all educational institutions across the Union Territory on Thursday. Education Minister Sakina Itoo made the announcement on X: “Schools and colleges across Jammu & Kashmir will remain closed tomorrow (28.08.2025) in view of inclement weather.” The order comes amid […]

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Flood situation in Telangana’s Kamareddy, Medak remains grim

August 28, 2025 revoi editor

The flood situation in Kamareddy and Medak districts of Telangana remained grim on Thursday as heavy rain continued to batter the region, inundating towns, villages, and transport networks. Torrential rains since Tuesday night have wreaked havoc in the two districts, with overflowing streams, lakes, and ponds submerging low-lying areas and cutting off several roads and […]

Business

Trump tariffs ‘small slice’ of Indian economy, opportunity to broaden markets: expert

August 28, 2025 revoi editor

Richard Rossow, a leading expert on India-US economic ties and the Chair of India and Emerging Asia Economics at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), has said that Washington’s punitive measures would not have a considerable impact on India’s growth but still present the country with a “unique opportunity” to diversify its markets […]

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Govt extends import duty exemption on cotton till Dec 31

August 28, 2025 revoi editor

The government on Thursday extended the exemption on import duty for cotton till December 31, 2025, in a bid to ensure adequate availability for the textile industry. The Centre had earlier exempted the duty from August 19 to September 30. “In order to support exporters further, the Central Government has decided to extend the import […]