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Aug- 2025 -12 August
EC assures SC no voter name deletion in Bihar without notice and reasoned order
The Election Commission told the Supreme Court it will not delete any voter’s name from Bihar’s draft electoral roll without prior notice, an opportunity to be heard, and a reasoned order, while denying wrongful deletions…
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12 August
Rahul Gandhi launches ‘Vote Chori’ campaign, seeks release of digital voter rolls
Rahul Gandhi launched a “Vote Chori” campaign website urging public support for his demand that the ECI release digital voter rolls. The move precedes an INDIA bloc march to the poll panel’s Delhi office to…
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12 August
Railways stall over 60 Bengal projects due to land issues, says Sukanta Majumdar
Union minister Sukanta Majumdar said over 60 railway projects in West Bengal remain stalled due to land availability issues. He urged the state government to cooperate and proposed renaming Sealdah station after Dr Syama Prasad…
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12 August
Indian Railways now operates 144 Vande Bharat train services nationwide
Indian Railways now operates 144 Vande Bharat services across its broad-gauge electrified network, offering faster and safer travel. Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off new routes in Karnataka, Punjab, and Maharashtra, marking a milestone in…
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12 August
RBI draft rules to streamline claim settlement for deceased account holders
The RBI has proposed standardised forms and uniform procedures for settling claims related to deceased customers’ accounts and lockers within 15 days, including compensation for delays, to streamline processes and improve customer service across all…
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12 August
Gen Upendra Dwivedi: Operation Sindoor could have lasted far longer
Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi likened Operation Sindoor to a chess game in the grey zone of warfare, saying it struck Pakistan’s heartland for the first time. He warned of future multi-front conflicts requiring technology-driven…
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12 August
Petroleum ministry reviews petrol pump rules amid push for green fuels
The Petroleum Ministry has set up an expert committee to review 2019 petrol pump licensing rules, aiming to boost market efficiency, support alternative fuels, and align with India’s decarbonisation and electric mobility goals. Public feedback…
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11 August
Janahita Padayatra to resume after Aug 23, says TPCC chief Goud
TPCC president B Mahesh Kumar Goud announced that the Janahita Padayatra will resume after August 23. Dismissing rumours of a rift with CM Revanth Reddy, he claimed a BC leader would be Telangana’s next CM…
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11 August
BRS to move Supreme Court over disqualification of defected MLCs
BRS working president KT Rama Rao will file a petition in the Supreme Court on Monday seeking disqualification of MLCs who joined Congress without resigning. The move follows the court’s directive to act on defected…
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11 August
TGSRTC to run special buses for Raksha Bandhan, festive fares up to 1.5 times
TGSRTC will operate special buses until August 11 to manage Raksha Bandhan rush, with fares in these services up to 1.5 times higher. Regular fares remain unchanged. Passengers are urged to choose safe RTC travel…
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