Elon Musk advocates “Starlink” to connect India’s rural communities

Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has reaffirmed his commitment to launching “Starlink” in India, emphasizing the satellite internet service’s potential to transform connectivity for the nation’s most isolated populations.Musk stated that Starlink is uniquely positioned to bridge the digital divide by targeting “least-served” communities. These are regions where traditional fiber and cellular infrastructure remain logistically or…

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CM Fadnavis backs FDA crackdown

Maharaahtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis strongly endorsed the state Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) aggressive statewide crackdown on food adulteration and safety violations, declaring that compromising food standards directly endangers public health and will not be tolerated. Fadnavis termed the state-wide inspections a “good step,” noting that any breach of food safety norms creates a…

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The ‘Tukaram Effect’

A thousand tracks, a sudden sweepTo guard the cups that riders keepIllegal drops and scraps are clearedSo safe and honest paths are steered IRCTC officials seized over 8,000 unauthorized water bottles and unapproved food items during an enforcement drive dubbed the ‘Tukaram Effect’. The crackdown targets illegal vendors across railway services to enforce catering regulations…

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Union Cabinet approves new high Court Bench in Ladakh to ease access to Justice

On August 20, 2026, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the establishment of a dedicated bench of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh within the Union Territory of Ladakh. Announced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the historic decision addresses long-standing local demands by bringing higher judicial infrastructure…

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Rupa Dutta gets reliefMetropolitan Magistrate Court grants bail in theft case

A metropolitan Magistrate court has granted bail to Bengalu actress Rupa Umashankar Dutta, in connection with a Rs 1.48 lakh theft case in Mumbai’s According to the complaint, her purse was stolen on July 12, 2026, while she was travelling through crowded areas between Babulnath Temple and Colaba. The purse contained valuables and documents worth…

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Maharashtra FDA warns celebrity endorsers over surrogate ads

In the ongoing crackdown, Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe warned that Bollywood actors Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Tiger Shroff could face fines of up to Rs 10 lakh if their responses to show-cause notices regarding a controversial mouth freshener campaign are unsatisfactory. The Maharashtra FDA issued formal show-cause notices…

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