August 29, 2025

Hold on tight, India! Big things are happening across the nation and beyond. Get ready for a rollercoaster of news! First up, the Population Census 2027 is about to hit the starting line with its pre-test round scheduled for October and November this year. The Registrar General and Census Commissioner told the states to gear up. This test run will check how ready India is for the major Census event planned between April 2026 and February 2027. It's all about listing homes and counting people! Meanwhile, in the Supreme Court drama, Justices Aradhe and Pancholi are set to be sworn in on August 29, 2025. But there’s tension brewing: Justice B.V. Nagarathna’s dissent against Justice Pancholi’s elevation still raises eyebrows. The Chief Justice of India, B.R. Gavai, will administer the oath, but the dissent questions remain hot topics. Rahul Gandhi is not holding back either! The Congress leader blasted the Election Commission of India over bizarre draft electoral rolls in Bihar. He shared a post showing an entire village in Gaya district listed as living in one single house! Rahul called it “the magic of EC” and said, “see the magic of EC. An entire village has settled down in one house.” That’s some sharp poke at the poll body! In a twist, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat cleared the air about his earlier remark on retirement age for constitutional posts. “I never said anyone should retire at 75,” he said, setting the record straight just a month after the chatter began. Trade talks between India and the U.S. are simmering too. Government insiders say dropping the extra 25% tariff on Indian goods is not needed to start talks. But they warn a deal won’t be practical while these high tariffs remain. Negotiators are chatting, but no formal meetings are set yet. On the diplomatic track, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is off to Japan on a flashy two-day visit starting August 29, 2025. What’s exciting? He will ride a bullet train with Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba, signaling some high-speed friendship vibes! They are expected to sign key security and business agreements during the trip. Back home, Tamil Nadu took a firm stand in the Supreme Court, pushing back against the idea that Governors have wide powers. The state says a Governor cannot be a “super Chief Minister.” It’s like saying you can’t have two captains steering the same ship! Farther west, the Israeli military launched a strike on the Houthi-controlled capital of Yemen, Sanaa, on August 28, 2025. This came just days after deadly bombings targeted the Iran-backed group. Israel called it a hit on a “Houthi terrorist regime military target.” War clouds are gathering. In sports, Indian players led by Suryakumar Yadav will gather in Dubai on September 4 for the Asia Cup. Unlike before, the squad will reach Dubai from various places separately instead of first assembling in Mumbai. Asia Cup fever is on! In Jammu and Kashmir, the High Court gave the Union Territory government 20 days to clear up confusion over leasing rules in Gulmarg. Hoteliers are stuck because new rules replaced old ones in 2022, causing lease extension chaos. Finally, a great perk for Bihar police! If they die during duty, their families get a whopping ₹1.50 crore insurance. The info came straight from ADG Dr. Kamal Kishore Singh at a press conference. Safety bonus, anyone? What a swirl of stories! Stay tuned for more eye-opening updates from every corner of India and the world.

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