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Global Visionaries Felicitated at Veer Savarkar International Impact Awards 2025; J&K LG Manoj Sinha Highlights Progress of 1,500-Home Rehabilitation Project

Hon’ble J&K LG Manoj Sinha honours changemakers at HRDS INDIA’s Veer Savarkar International Impact Awards 2025, while reaffirming the collaborative housing initiative providing 1,500 new homes for conflict-affected families. New Delhi, 10 December 2025: HRDS INDIA successfully hosted the Veer Savarkar International Impact Awards 2025 at the NDMC Convention Centre,…

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DelhiIndia

Dr. Shashi Tharoor to Receive HRDS INDIA’s Inaugural Veer Savarkar International Impact Award 2025

The first edition of HRDS INDIA’s Veer Savarkar International Impact Award recognises leaders whose work demonstrates national influence, societal contribution, and visionary service, with Dr. Shashi Tharoor among the honourees. New Delhi, 09 December 2025 HRDS INDIA is set to host the inaugural edition of the Veer Savarkar International Impact…

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India

Alleged Disability Certificate Irregularities: Four Conflicting Disability Assessments for UPPSC–UPSC Candidate Under Scrutiny

Court flags “high-magnitude discrepancy” in disability assessments; multiple agencies now examining the case New Delhi: Serious concerns over disability certification and recruitment transparency have emerged in a case now being heard by the Delhi High Court. The case concerns Shubham Agarwal, who was selected under the PwBD category for UPPSC-2019…

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DelhiIndia

Kristu Mahotsav 2025 Celebrated in Delhi; West Bengal Governor Dr. C. V. Ananda Bose Graces Event and Launches His New Book

The festival brought together diplomats, religious leaders, artists, educators, and specially-abled children, highlighting themes of compassion, cultural unity, and interfaith harmony. New Delhi, 6 December 2025 The Chavara Cultural Centre marked the fifth edition of Kristu Mahotsav 2025 with a vibrant celebration dedicated to cultural harmony, inclusion, and interfaith understanding.…

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Crypto

GNLU Accelerates National Efforts to Shape India’s Crypto Asset Regulation Framework

GNLU’s high-level consultations in Gandhinagar and Bengaluru brought experts and industry leaders together, underscoring the need for clear rules, stronger safeguards, and innovation-driven regulatory reforms for India’s crypto ecosystem. Gandhinagar, 5 December 2025 The Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) has taken a significant step toward formulating a well-defined regulatory framework…

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Crypto

TIOL Report Flags Massive Shift of ₹4.88 Lakh Crore Crypto Trades Offshore, Triggering Major Tax Loss for India

A TIOL study reveals that over 90% of India-linked crypto trading has moved to offshore platforms, exposing significant gaps in the country’s VDA tax framework and enforcement system. 04th Dec, 2025 As nations across the world move steadily toward integrating cryptocurrencies into their formal financial systems, India is grappling with…

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