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India’s Blind Women’s Cricket Team Roars to World Cup Glory

In a breathtaking display of resilience and skill, the Indian women’s blind cricket team has etched their names into sporting history. The team clinched the inaugural Women’s T20 Blind Cricket World Cup title, defeating Nepal women’s blind cricket team by seven wickets in the final held in Colombo. (Hindustan Times) A Commanding Campaign From the…

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The DBT Debate A New Political Currency in India

Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) has transformed the landscape of welfare governance in India. What was once a scattered, leak-prone, and bureaucratic welfare system is now a streamlined digital mechanism capable of transferring funds to millions of beneficiaries within seconds. In its purest form, DBT is a progressive tool empowering citizens to claim state support legitimately…

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World Television Day: Celebrating the Power of Visual Storytelling

World Television Day, observed every year on November 21, celebrates the important role television has played in informing, educating, and connecting people across the globe. Declared by the United Nations in 1996, the day recognises television as a powerful medium that has shaped public opinion, supported democracy, and created shared cultural experiences. Television has been more…

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With 43 Daily Deaths, Maharashtra’s Road Accidents Demand Public Health Emergency Status

The toll of road accidents in Maharashtra has reached alarming levels and must be recognised as a public health crisis. In 2024 the state recorded 36,084 road crashes and 15,335 fatalities – that means on average 99 accidents and 43 deaths each day. (The Week) Over the six years from 2019 to September 2025, Maharashtra witnessed…

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Transforming Connectivity in Navi Mumbai

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has proposed a new flyover (or multiple flyovers) along the critical Thane–Belapur Road corridor, with an estimated budget of ₹400 crore, in order to manage increasing traffic volumes and industrial expansion in the region. (Loksatta) Context & Need Project Details & Budget Allocation Expected Impact Challenges & Considerations Why This Budget Makes…

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