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PM Modi hails passage of Online Gaming Bill, says it will boost e-sports and safeguard society

August 22, 2025 revoi editor

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday welcomed the passage of The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, in Parliament, calling it a step that will give a push to India’s e-sports ecosystem while also shielding society from the risks of money-based online games. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “This […]

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Indian Railways to run record 380 Ganpati special train trips this year

August 22, 2025 revoi editor

Indian Railways will run a record 380 Ganpati special train trips this year to cater to the surge in festive travel, officials said on Thursday. This is the highest-ever number of services announced for the festival, surpassing the 358 trips operated in 2024 and 305 in 2023. The bulk of these services will be run […]

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SC to deliver verdict today on stray dogs relocation in Delhi-NCR

August 22, 2025 revoi editor

The apex court is set to deliver its verdict on the issue of relocating stray dogs in the Delhi-NCR region on Friday, amid extensive debate and dissent from animal rights activists and organisations. The judgement will be delivered by a three-judge bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and NV Anjaria in the suo moto […]

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China Stands Firmly with India amidst US Tariff War: Xu Feihong

August 21, 2025 Editor In Chief

NEW DELHI, Aug 21: Chinese ambassador to India Xu Feihong on Thursday slammed United States’ tariff action against New Delhi, saying, “China fully opposes it.” He said such measures were disrupting the global economic system and added that “Silence only emboldens the bully,” affirming that “China will firmly stand with India.” The tariff hike comes […]

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Dinosaur-era Fossils Found in Rajasthan

August 21, 2025 Editor In Chief

NEW DELHI, Aug 21: Fossil-like remains, including a large bone-shaped structure, were discovered in a village in Jaisalmer district in Rajasthan raising the possibility of the site being linked to the prehistoric dinosaur era. The unusual stone formations and bones resembling a large skeletal structure were found in Megha village, around 45 kilometres from Jaisalmer, […]

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GoM Approves Two-Rate GST Structure Proposal

August 21, 2025 Editor In Chief

NEW DELHI, Aug 21: The Group of Ministers (GoM) on Rate Rationalisation, formed by the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, has accepted the Centre’s two-rate GST structure proposal. The GoM will be recommending the GST Council to adopt the two-rate formula, the chairperson of the GoM, Samrat Choudhary, who is also the Bihar deputy […]

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Bill Banning On-line Real Money Games Passed, Awaits Presidential Assent to Become Act

August 21, 2025 Editor In Chief

Manas Dasgupta NEW DELHI, Aug 21: A bill to ban the operation, facilitation and advertising of online games played with money was cleared by Parliament after it was passed by the Rajya Sabha on Thursday amid intense protests by the Opposition who alleged the legislation was passed without a discussion. The “Promotion and Regulation of […]

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Asia Cup Matches Cleared: India Can Play against Pakistan in Multi-lateral Engagements but No Bilateral Ties: New Sporting Policy Announced

August 21, 2025 Editor In Chief

Manas Dasgupta NEW DELHI, Aug 21: Making its stand clear on the sporting events between India and Pakistan, the Centre on Thursday announced continuation of suspension of bilateral ties even on neutral venues but the Indian teams would take the field against Pakistan in the multi-lateral engagements, virtually clearing the coming Asia Cup tournament to […]

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Ukraine: Europe must share “lion’s share” of guaranteeing security, says JD Vance

August 21, 2025 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit   New Delhi: The US on Thursday made it clear that European countries will have to shoulder the “lion’s share” of guaranteeing Ukraine’s security in the event of a deal to end Russia’s war in the country, the media reported. According to Fox News, Vice-President JD Vance said on Wednesday that the US […]

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India’s airline industry to see 11-14% operating profit this fiscal: Report

August 21, 2025 revoi editor

The domestic airline industry is expected to witness an operating profit of 11-14% to ₹20,000-21,000 crore this fiscal (FY26), a report stated on Thursday. The second half of this fiscal, which typically accounts for 50-55% of annual traffic, is expected to see faster growth, Crisil Ratings said in its report. However, this fiscal year, the […]

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