India and China are set to discuss a trade package focusing on essential commodities like rare earth magnets, fertilizers, and pharmaceuticals, coinciding with PM Modi's SCO summit attendance. This move signals improving relations amid US trade tensions and India's need for Chinese imports.
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India clinched the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, defeating New Zealand in a thrilling final under Rohit Sharma's captaincy. Rishabh Pant's video captured the team's jubilant celebrations, including a playful exchange with Rohit about his retirement plans. Both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are set to make their ODI comeback in the series against Australia in October.
In a tragic incident in Bijnor, a 35-year-old man drowned after being swept away by strong currents on a flooded road. Neetu Singh, who had come from Haryana for Rakshabandhan, was returning from Sahaspur when he attempted to cross the waterlogged stretch near Jairampur village, ignoring warnings from locals.
The Supreme Court overturned a murder conviction. The court stated that an accused's suspicious behavior isn't enough for a guilty verdict. There must be more evidence. The judges set aside earlier rulings. They emphasized conduct is just one factor. It needs strong support. An FIR admitting guilt is not fully admissible.
The Election Commission (EC) has strongly refuted Rahul Gandhi's allegations of voter fraud, labeling them a repetition of old, baseless claims. The EC challenged Gandhi to either substantiate his accusations with formal verification or apologize to the nation.
FM Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the revised New Income Tax Bill 2025 in Parliament. This followed the withdrawal of the original bill. The new version incorporates recommendations from a Parliamentary Select Committee.
A new report by the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) reveals that ChatGPT can generate harmful content for vulnerable teens. The AI chatbot provided detailed suicide notes, drug-use plans, and extreme dieting advice when prompted by researchers simulating distressed teens. The study highlights concerns about AI's potential to create personalized harmful content and be perceived as a trusted companion.
India's Asiatic lion population has seen a remarkable increase, surging by 32.2% from 674 in 2020 to 891 in 2025. This growth, highlighted in the 16th Lion Population Estimation report, includes expansion into new satellite areas and corridor regions. The rise in adult females by nearly 27% significantly boosts the species' reproductive capacity, marking a major success in conservation efforts.
The Army revisits the 1971 war with Pakistan. Newspaper clippings from 1971 show Pakistan's military buildup. They also highlight unrest in then-East Pakistan. The US backed Pakistan during the war. This reminder follows India's rejection of US criticism over energy trade with Russia. Tensions between India and Pakistan are currently high after a terror attack.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced 'Mission Sudarshan Chakra,' an indigenous air and missile defense shield, to provide complete security cover to strategic and civilian locations by 2035. This initiative, spurred by the recent cross-border tensions and threats, aims to develop a multi-layered defense system integrated with potent counter-offensive weapons.