August 21, 2025 11:46 AM

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India, EAEU Sign ToR to Begin Free Trade Agreement Negotiations

India and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), comprising Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic and Russia, have signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) to launch negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The ToR was signed by Additional Secretary of the Department of Commerce Ajay Bhadoo and...

August 21, 2025 7:34 AM

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UIDAI Partners with Starlink for Seamless Aadhaar-Based Customer Verification

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has collaborated with a private satellite-based internet service provider, Starlink, for seamless Aadhaar-based customer verification. In a statement, the Ministry of Electronics and IT said that the use of Aadhaar authentication by a global satel...

August 21, 2025 7:28 AM

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EPFO Records All-Time High Net Addition of 21.89 Lakh Members in June 2025

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has recorded an all-time high net addition of 21.89 lakh members during June this year. The figure represents an increase of 9.14 per cent, marking the highest recorded addition since payroll data tracking began in April 2018.       In...

August 21, 2025 7:18 AM

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Israel Launches First Phase of Gaza City Ground Offensive Amid Global Concerns and Ceasefire Push

The Israeli military announced that it has started the first steps of a planned ground offensive to capture and control Gaza City. Troops are already operating on the outskirts, specifically in the Zeitoun and Jabalia areas, to prepare for a larger attack. Israel's Defence Minister, Israel Katz, app...

August 21, 2025 7:01 AM

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Hockey India Announces 18-Member Squad for Men’s Asia Cup 2025 in Rajgir, Bihar

Hockey India has announced the 18-member Indian men’s squad for the upcoming Men’s Asia Cup, which will be held in Rajgir, Bihar, from August 29 to September 7. India is placed in Pool A along with Japan, China, and Kazakhstan. The team will begin its campaign against China on August 29, followed by...