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As India asserts its cartographic sovereignty and rejects foreign criticism, Bihar is reevaluating its policies, from prohibition to digital ambitions, reflecting a broader trend of Indian states and the nation seeking to define their own paths, while the US navigates its own geopolitical strategies.
A landmark study by the National Council of Applied Economic Research argues that Bihar's decade-long alcohol prohibition has failed to reduce violence against women while causing severe revenue losses and fueling illegal drug networks. Economists recommend revoking the ban to boost state revenues by 14 to 15 percent and redirect funds toward core social development.
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In a major investment push, Bihar's Department of Information Technology held a high-level industry meet in Hyderabad to attract global technology majors and GCCs. Led by Minister Nitish Mishra, the delegation highlighted the state's updated policy frameworks, vast talent pool, and improving infrastructure.
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In a decisive diplomatic and cartographic shift, the Union Government in consultation with Arunachal Pradesh has formally mapped 27 frontier locations on official Survey of India records. The move establishes unequivocal legal nomenclature to counter China's unilateral naming strategies along the Line of Actual Control.
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India has firmly dismissed foreign criticism regarding its proposed Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Bill 2026, terming legislative process a sovereign internal affair. The Ministry of External Affairs pushed back against allegations from US lawmakers while highlighting that foreign funding regulations exist globally, including within the United States.
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The United States Senate has passed legislative measures aimed at imposing secondary sanctions on nations purchasing Russian oil and natural gas. The move introduces significant geopolitical friction for major importing economies like India and China while signaling a tougher American posture on energy trade.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a pivotal phone conversation with US Vice President JD Vance on August 8, 2026. The leaders reviewed the ongoing India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, key economic discussions, and strategic cooperation across technology and defense.
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A landmark study by the National Council of Applied Economic Research argues that Bihar's decade-long alcohol prohibition has failed to reduce violence against women while causing severe revenue losses and fueling illegal drug networks. Economists recommend revoking the ban to boost state revenues by 14 to 15 percent and redirect funds toward core social development.
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In a major investment push, Bihar's Department of Information Technology held a high-level industry meet in Hyderabad to attract global technology majors and GCCs. Led by Minister Nitish Mishra, the delegation highlighted the state's updated policy frameworks, vast talent pool, and improving infrastructure.
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India
In a decisive diplomatic and cartographic shift, the Union Government in consultation with Arunachal Pradesh has formally mapped 27 frontier locations on official Survey of India records. The move establishes unequivocal legal nomenclature to counter China's unilateral naming strategies along the Line of Actual Control.
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India has firmly dismissed foreign criticism regarding its proposed Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Bill 2026, terming legislative process a sovereign internal affair. The Ministry of External Affairs pushed back against allegations from US lawmakers while highlighting that foreign funding regulations exist globally, including within the United States.
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Prashant Kishor’s first electoral win breaks a three-decade BJP run in Bankipur and turns a campaign strategist into a legislator with measurable responsibilities.
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National Security Adviser Ajit Doval was conferred the prestigious Lokmanya Tilak National Award in Pune today by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. This recognition underscores the profound convergence between India's historic struggle for Swaraj and its modern doctrine of absolute strategic autonomy and national security.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a video message calling for society to guide rather than punish young student demonstrators who directed expletives at him and his late mother during recent Jantar Mantar protests. The political discourse continues as opposition leaders debate the line between state power and youth dissent.
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The introduction of the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 marks a decisive step toward eliminating judicial bottlenecks and delivering swift justice. By raising the sanctioned strength to 37 judges, the Union Government reinforces its commitment to robust constitutional governance and a self-reliant judicial machinery.
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A landmark study by the National Council of Applied Economic Research argues that Bihar's decade-long alcohol prohibition has failed to reduce violence against women while causing severe revenue losses and fueling illegal drug networks. Economists recommend revoking the ban to boost state revenues by 14 to 15 percent and redirect funds toward core social development.
· 5h ago
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In a major investment push, Bihar's Department of Information Technology held a high-level industry meet in Hyderabad to attract global technology majors and GCCs. Led by Minister Nitish Mishra, the delegation highlighted the state's updated policy frameworks, vast talent pool, and improving infrastructure.
· 21h ago
India
In a decisive diplomatic and cartographic shift, the Union Government in consultation with Arunachal Pradesh has formally mapped 27 frontier locations on official Survey of India records. The move establishes unequivocal legal nomenclature to counter China's unilateral naming strategies along the Line of Actual Control.
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India
At the Bihar IT Industry Meet 2026 in Hyderabad, state officials pitched eastern India as the next frontier for IT, ITeS, and Global Capability Centres. Led by IT Minister Nitish Mishra, the delegation engaged top industry executives to reposition Bihar from a talent exporter to an emerging technology destination.
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BJP Rajya Sabha MP Vinod Tawde has called on the Union Government to establish a comprehensive nationwide skin retrieval and banking framework under NOTTO. Highlighting severe burn care deficits, Tawde urged systemic reforms in cold-chain logistics, public awareness, and institutional donor infrastructure.
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In a strategic push to attract technology investments, Bihar Information Technology Minister Nitish Mishra led a high-level delegation to Hyderabad. The state presented its revamped policy framework, growing infrastructure, and abundant talent pool to leading IT, ITeS, and Global Capability Centre executives.
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Urban Development Minister Nitish Mishra successfully mediated a high-stakes standoff between the Patna Municipal Corporation and striking civic employees. The resolution, marked by the acceptance of core demands and structural welfare assurances, offers relief to a city battling overflowing waste and mounting public health fears.
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The Government of India has scheduled Har Ghar Tiranga 2026 from August 9 to 17 across India and among the diaspora, linking this year’s campaign with the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram.
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After Lovlina Borgohain pointed out that a Glasgow restaurant’s India map omitted the Northeast, the management acknowledged the error and agreed to correct it without confrontation.
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Sports
India closed the 2026 Commonwealth Games with 13 gold, 17 silver and nine bronze medals, powered by a record boxing campaign and a broader breakthrough across athletics, para sport, weightlifting and judo.
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Sports
India secures fourth place at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games with 36 medals, driven by dominant performances in boxing, athletics, judo, and weightlifting. Powered by target-oriented sports programs and sports science, Team India sets a strong foundation for LA 2028 and hosting the 2030 Games in Ahmedabad.
· 7d ago
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India's pugilists delivered an extraordinary, statement performance at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, sweeping seven gold medals to cement the nation's status as a global boxing powerhouse. Driven by women fighters and supported by structured grassroots initiatives, this triumph sets a high-water mark ahead of the LA 2028 Olympic Games.
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Cities
An eight-day sanitation strike across Bihar’s urban local bodies ended after talks led by Urban Development Minister Nitish Mishra, with workers withdrawing the agitation and the government committing to action on pay and service benefits.
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Defence
The crew of MSV Faize Noore Oliya, including 13 Indians, was rescued after the vessel was struck and sank near Yemen. India condemned the attack, thanked Yemeni authorities and called for safe, unimpeded commercial navigation.
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Cities
Pramit Kumar Das won Shiraz Golden Restaurant’s Biryani Man 2026 contest by finishing five plates of mutton biryani in 45 minutes, earning one complimentary plate every week for life.
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The Delhi government has sanctioned ₹3,700 crore to clear outstanding dues related to land acquisition for the Eastern and Western Peripheral Expressways. This move is intended to alleviate traffic congestion and reduce pollution caused by heavy vehicles entering the capital.
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