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‘Impressed by their energy & ambition’: PM Modi meets India’s space startups on National Space Day
Prime Minister Modi met with India's space startups, praising their ambition and energy. National Space Day celebrates Chandrayaan-3's successful landing on the Moon's south pole. This achievement marks India's significant progress in space exploration and scientific innovation. ISRO Chairman Narayanan recalled humble beginnings and highlighted global data sharing. The day aims to inspire greater interest in science and technology for all.
'Can't expect neighbours to only do...': Jaishankar on Bangladesh ties amid Hasina extradition row
External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar believes that the relationship between India and Bangladesh can work if it meets the test of "mutual interest", even as he asserted that one cannot always expects its neighbours to "only do" what is in their interest. His remarks comes amid speculations of Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's India visit.
Anti-reservation protests: Chirag Paswan says govt will engage if demands presented systematically
Union minister Chirag Paswan has signaled that the government plans to engage with the anti-reservation protesters who have rallied at Jantar Mantar. These protesters are advocating for an economic basis for reservations rather than a caste-based system. Paswan noted the existing 10 percent reservation for economically weaker sections and criticized the Congress for their protests outside a police station. Tejashwi Yadav’s backing of students' protests aligns with his political stance.
CJI Surya Kant proposes ‘Nyaya Setu’ for seamless implementation of verdicts in BRICS+ countries
Chief Justice Surya Kant proposed 'Nyaya Setu' for the BRICS+ bloc. This initiative aims for seamless exchange of highest court judgments among member nations. A judicial fellowship will allow young judges to learn best practices from partner countries. This shared jurisprudence repository will connect eleven legal traditions for mutual benefit. The proposal emphasizes building bridges of trust and fostering economic growth through justice.
Medical device makers flag new sterilisation labelling rule
New government rules require medical device firms to print outsourced sterilisation licence numbers. This change, effective six months after August 14, 2026, faces industry opposition. Manufacturers fear increased compliance burdens and potential export delays. The Association of Indian Medical Device Industry seeks reconsideration of this new labelling requirement. They emphasize ensuring patient safety without hindering export competitiveness.
Cold medicines for under-4s face curbs over safety concerns
The Centre has restricted combination cold medicines for young children. Fixed-dose combinations of chlorpheniramine maleate and phenylephrine hydrochloride are now banned. These combinations pose risks and safer alternatives are available for children. Manufacturers must now prominently display warnings on all affected drug labels. This regulatory action follows extensive reviews and recommendations from expert committees.
No work, no study, no training: 8.7 crore Indian youth caught in a career gap
With over eight crore Indian youth facing unemployment, a lack of vital skills hampers their job prospects. Financial barriers restrict many students from accessing crucial paid training programs, while graduates frequently settle for low-paying positions to assist their families financially. There is a stark career mismatch, as only a fraction of graduates find appropriate roles, making subsidized training and earn-as-you-learn opportunities essential for career advancement.
Sowing the seeds of a solar power intervention
India’s emerging agrivoltaics model enables farmers to grow crops beneath solar panels, offering a way to generate electricity while diversifying income. Vanita Bhatnagar speaks to farmers and agri-researchers to find out how high upfront costs, financing constraints, and uneven policy support are preventing more farmers from taking up projects beyond the pilots
India scraps mandatory physical boarding pass stamping for international passengers from Sept 1
Here comes a piece of good news for the international passengers who are travelling from Indian airports. The air passengers flying out of Indian airports will no longer be required to carry a physical boarding pass as immigration authorities have decided to do away with the stamping of this document from September 1. Instead, people travelling abroad will have to produce an e-boarding pass on their smartphones for immigration clearance, officials told news agency PTI.
Jammu and Kashmir: NIA raids residential houses in Anantnag as part of terror probe
The National Investigation Agency conducted raids at two locations in Anantnag. These searches occurred in Bijbehara and Dooru areas of south Kashmir. NIA officers, with police and CRPF support, searched residential houses. The agency also raided SICOP in Bijbehara as part of its investigation. Details regarding the outcome of these searches are currently awaited.
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