The Jharkhand Legislative Assembly approved five bills on Tuesday, facing minimal dissent from the opposition. The bills encompassed the Jharkhand State University Bill 2025, the Jharkhand Professional Educational Institutions (Fee Regulation) Bill 2025, the Jharkhand Coaching Center (Control and Regulation) Bill 2025, the Jharkhand Platform-Based Gig Workers (Registration and Welfare) Bill 2025, and the Jharkhand Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (Special Exemption) Bill. The Jharkhand State University Bill 2025 transfers the power of appointing university officials, including VCs, Pro-VCs, registrars, exam controllers, and financial advisors, to the Chief Minister. The state government will also take control of hiring and promotions…
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Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai of Chhattisgarh is currently in Japan, attending the Osaka Expo 2025. The ongoing Chhattisgarh week at the expo has generated considerable interest. During his visit, CM Sai addressed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s forthcoming trip to Japan. Speaking about Chhattisgarh’s presence at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, he stated that Prime Minister Modi will soon be visiting Japan. He noted the long-standing and strong friendship between India and Japan, asserting that the visit will reinforce these ties, bringing significant advantages to the nation. PM Modi’s visit is expected to boost technical, industrial, and cultural collaboration…
Manoj Jarange, a prominent figure in the Maratha reservation movement, has stated that he will be heading to Mumbai today to restart his hunger strike to advocate for reservation for the Maratha community. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence is planning a visit to the Andaman Islands today. Lawyers are set to continue their boycott for the fifth day in response to the Delhi Lieutenant Governor’s order dated August 13th. Recruitment for constable positions in the Jammu division has been suspended owing to inclement weather. All schools, both public and private, in Jammu will remain closed, and schools in Punjab…
The US government, under the direction of Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, is set to overhaul its immigration policies, with a particular focus on the H-1B visa program and green cards. The core of the proposed changes includes a “gold card” program. This initiative would offer permanent US residency to foreign investors who invest USD 5 million. Lutnick confirmed plans to alter the H-1B visa program. He described the gold card as a means of selecting the best individuals to contribute to the country. He mentioned that there is a strong interest in the program, with an estimated 250,000 potential…
The movie ‘Thunderbolts,’ a surprising hit, gained both critical acclaim and box office success, defying recent trends of Marvel projects. The film is scheduled for its OTT release three months following its theatrical debut. The plot of ‘Thunderbolts’ involves a team of antiheroes who are trapped and forced to work together on a hazardous assignment. ‘Thunderbolts’ is slated to launch on JioHotstar on August 27, 2025, and will also be available in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. JioHotstar’s announcement stated, “Not super. Not heroes. Not giving up. Thunderbolts* The New Avengers streaming 27 August onwards in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu,…
NYT Connections is a popular daily word puzzle game from The New York Times, where players must identify and group related words. The game, launched during beta testing on June 12, 2023, now ranks as the second most played game, following Wordle. This article provides guidance, hints, and the answers for the August 26, 2025, Connections puzzle. The puzzle, developed by Wyna Liu, requires players to sort sixteen words into four distinct categories. It offers varying difficulty levels, designed to improve vocabulary and provide a fun mental challenge. The game’s popularity is evident through social media discussions where players share…
Lionel Messi prepares for another chapter in his distinguished football career, with the possibility of a deeply sentimental occasion looming. The 2026 Finalissima is scheduled, pitting the Copa América 2024 champions, Argentina, against the Euro 2024 victors, Spain. This match could mark Messi’s final appearance in this intercontinental showcase prior to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Finalissima, a contest between the champions of CONMEBOL and UEFA, returned in 2022 after a long absence. Argentina secured a 3-0 victory against Italy at Wembley Stadium. Messi’s outstanding performance that night served as a testament to his status as one of the…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the inauguration of the Suzuki Motor Plant in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, to initiate local production of hybrid battery electrodes and the export of the Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara, a global battery electric vehicle, to over 100 countries. The e-Vitara was initially showcased in India at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo in January 2025. The company, boasting an annual production capacity of 2.6 million units across four Indian plants, exported over 3.32 lakh vehicles and recorded 19.01 lakh domestic sales in FY25. The e-Vitara is poised to compete with the Hyundai Creta Electric. The e-Vitara will have…
The inclusion of two Pakistani women in Bihar’s voter list has sparked controversy and concern. The women, who are believed to have immigrated to India several decades ago, were identified during a Ministry of Home Affairs verification process. The investigation unveiled that Imrana Khanam (Imrana Khatoon) and Firdousia Khanam, residents of Tank Lane, had obtained voter ID cards. Furthermore, their names were verified during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) ahead of the upcoming 2025 assembly elections. The Booth Level Officer (BLO) confirmed that the election department had notified them of the issue based on official communication from the Home Ministry…
In a major development, Jharkhand’s Health Minister, Dr. Irfan Ansari, announced that the upcoming RIMS-2 hospital in Ranchi will be renamed as the ‘Shibu Soren Institute of Medical Sciences’ (SSIMS). The decision, announced during a press conference at the Jharkhand Assembly, recognizes the contributions of Shibu Soren, a former Chief Minister and a champion of the marginalized. The minister highlighted that the hospital, to be located in Nagri Mouza, will be the largest in Asia. The establishment aims to honor Soren’s legacy and his work for the tribal, Dalit, poor, and farmer communities. The SSIMS is envisioned as a healthcare…