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Two Million Deaths in India Linked to Air Pollution in 2023 SoGA 2025 Report

October 24, 2025

 

  • India recorded 2 million deaths due to air pollution-related diseases in 2023, according to the State of Global Air (SoGA) 2025 report by HEI and IHME, USA — a 43% increase from 1.4 million in 2000.

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Bajrang Setu India’s First 132-Metre Cable Glass Bridge to Open in Rishikesh

October 24, 2025

 

  • India is set to inaugurate Bajrang Setu, the country’s first 132-metre cable suspension glass bridge, in Rishikesh by the end of 2025. Estimated cost: Rs68–70 crore. It will be Asia’s second cable glass bridge.

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New Banking Rules from November 1 Multiple Nominees Allowed for Accounts and Lockers

October 24, 2025

 

  • The Finance Ministry has announced that, effective November 1, 2025, customers can nominate multiple individuals for bank accounts, safe custody articles, and lockers under provisions of the Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025.

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Defence Acquisition Council Approves 79000 Crore Procurement to Strengthen Armed Forces

October 24, 2025

 

  • The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, approved procurement proposals worth Rs79,000 crore to modernise the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force, supporting the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.

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Jammu and Kashmir Revives 150-Year-Old Darbar Transfer After Four-Year Hiatus

October 24, 2025

 

  • The Darbar Transfer — the seasonal shift of government offices between Srinagar (summer capital) and Jammu (winter capital) — has been revived this winter after a four-year suspension. The tradition, paused in 2021 due to financial concerns, dates back to 1872 under Maharaja Ranbir Singh.

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