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India Eases Chinese Equipment Import Curbs to Speed Up Power and Coal Projects

India has eased restrictions on Chinese power and coal equipment imports to address critical shortages and infrastructure delays, while maintaining national security safeguards. The move reflects a balance between energy expansion goals, self-reliance (Atmanirbhar Bharat), and strategic autonomy amid evolving ties with China. India has moved to relax key restrictions on Chinese equipment imports for…

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Allahabad High Court Clarifies Interfaith Marriages Are Not Barred Under UP Conversion Law, Grants Protection to 12 Couples

The Allahabad High Court clarified that interfaith marriages are not prohibited under the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021, as the law targets only forced or fraudulent conversions. Key Highlights The Allahabad High Court has clarified that interfaith marriages are not prohibited under the state’s anti-conversion law. The court granted protection…

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Transforming Rural India

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming rural India by improving governance, farming, education, and healthcare, making services more accessible, efficient, and inclusive. In India, artificial intelligence has evolved beyond being a distant or city-centric technology. In countryside areas, it is slowly becoming integrated into everyday life. What started as talks about rules and trying things is…

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Expired Sweets Sold at Haldiram’s Attapur Outlet Raise Food Safety Concerns in Hyderabad

Telangana food safety officials found expired sweets and labeling violations at Haldiram’s Attapur outlet in Hyderabad during an inspection. Samples were collected for laboratory testing under FSSAI regulations. Key Highlights • Food safety officials found expired sweets at a Haldiram’s outlet in Attapur, Hyderabad• Some products allegedly lacked proper labeling and expiry details• Temperature control…

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The End of Easy Globalization

Marco Rubio’s speech at the Munich Security Conference signals the end of “easy globalization,” where geopolitics, security, and alliances now shape global trade. For Indian businesses, success will depend on trust, resilience, compliance, and strategic alignment, not just low cost and efficiency. What Rubio’s Munich Speech Reveals About the New Rules for Indian Business When…

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Bharat Bodhan AI 2026: How India Plans to Transform Education with AI-Powered Personal Tutors

Bharat Bodhan AI is India’s initiative to introduce AI-powered personal tutors and teacher-support tools to provide personalised, multilingual, and inclusive learning, improve educational outcomes, and bridge the urban-rural divide while adhering to ethical AI standards. India has taken a major step toward integrating artificial intelligence into its education system through the Bharat Bodhan AI initiative….

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India Mandates 3-Hour Deadline for Social Media Platforms to Remove Unlawful Content

India mandates major social media platforms like Meta, X, and YouTube to remove unlawful content within 3 hours of official orders to curb misinformation, hate speech, and threats to public order. India has introduced a strict new rule requiring social media companies to remove unlawful content within three hours of receiving official orders. The move…

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Logged In Before Growing Up

The article explores how childhood in India is being reshaped by social media, where children are both consumers and content creators, facing pressures from algorithms, parents, and brands, leading to mental, emotional, and physical challenges. It emphasizes the need for balanced guidance, mindful engagement, and protective policies to support healthy development. In the era of…

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Strengthening Gender Inclusion in Urban Governance Through Women’s Reservation in AMC Recruitments

The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has approved 33% reservation for women in future recruitments, marking a major step toward gender equity, inclusive governance, and institutional reform in urban administration. The decision of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation to approve a thirty three percent reservation for women in all future recruitments marks a significant milestone in the city’s…

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