2025

Prashant Kishor slammed Acharya Dhirendra Shastri for advocating India as a ‘Hindu Rashtra,’ stating the Constitution’s principles govern the country. He criticized BJP leaders supporting this stance and emphasized the importance of secularism and adherence to constitutional values.

Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed Rajya Sabha that around 80 passenger trains will be kept on standby at 60 stations during festive occasions to manage crowd surges. A strict ticketing policy will be enforced. He also mentioned various measures to prevent train accidents and highlighted a commitment to modernizing railway operations, rejecting allegations of misconduct…

MNS chief Raj Thackeray raised concerns over the cleanliness of the Ganga river, questioning the water quality during the Maha Kumbh. Despite its sacred status, recent CPCB reports showed significant variability in Ganga’s water quality, with some locations unfit for bathing due to high levels of contamination.

The Indian Ports Bill, 2025, proposes significant changes to the 118-year-old Indian Ports Act. It mandates all ports to report incidents threatening pollution and defines 23 violations as criminal offences, including non-payment of port fees, and safety violations. It also introduces significant penalties and requires data integration with central systems.

During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Mauritius, India and Mauritius will sign agreements in capacity building, trade, and tackling financial crimes. Modi will be the chief guest at Mauritius’s national-day celebrations. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral ties, with India being a significant development partner and major trading partner of Mauritius.