Explore 25 landmark reforms in India, including Gujarat’s water and sanitation models, GST, IBC, labour codes, defence and space reforms, and social changes like triple talaq abolition.

Prime Minister Modi's 25 key reforms in India: From Gujarat’s water revolution to national transformations

From governance reforms and digital transformation to infrastructure, financial inclusion, and social welfare, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership has sought to reshape India’s development trajectory, strengthen self-reliance, and accelerate inclusive growth.

PM Modi’s path-breaking initiatives set off major transformation | Seva Sankalp Abhiyaan

The government booklet, ‘25 Years, 25 Crises’, recounts Modi's handling of events from the 2001 Gujarat quake to the 2026 Hormuz closure, citing GST, Article 370, Naxalism and vaccines. These are the government's own claims.

Terror threat, Article 370, Ram Mandir and more: 25 crises of PM Modi's 25 years in office | Seva Sankalp Abhiyaan

A look at 25 ideas and institutional reforms that reshaped governance in India, from Gujarat’s WASMO and Disaster Management Act to GIFT City, MyGov, NITI Aayog, digital public infrastructure, GST, IN-SPACe, Agnipath and the Global Biofuels Alliance

25 ideas that changed governance in India: From GIFT City to IN-SPACe

US towns are using referendums, zoning fights, and petitions to resist massive AI data centres over land, water, and power demands. The towns which have voted include Port Washington (WI), Augusta (MI), Coweta (GA), and Kansas towns.

US midterm elections 2026 | Land, water and power lines: List of US towns pushed back against AI data centres

Texas Republicans have approved a controversial mid-decade congressional map backed by Donald Trump, aimed at flipping five Democratic-held seats. The move comes after Democrats ended a two-week walkout, returning to the House floor in protest. The redistricting fight now fuels a wider national battle as both parties maneuver for control ahead of next year’s elections.


Texas Senate Approves Redistricting Bill | Five Republican Leaning Seats Added

Venezuela citizens queue in Caracas to enlist in the national militia after President Nicolas Maduro called on his government's political base to move forward with the formation of peasant and worker militias "in all industries." Maduro said he would deploy 4.5 million militia members in response to US "threats," after Washington raised the bounty for his arrest and launched anti-drug operations in the Caribbean. 


Venezuelan Citizens Enlist in National Militia as Trump Steps Up Pressure on Maduro 

Protests over the use of hotels for housing asylum seekers have been held across the UK.

Demonstrators gathered in parts of England including Bristol, Liverpool and London, as well as in Mold in Wales, Perth in Scotland and County Antrim in Northern Ireland.

Asylum Hotel Protesters Met by Counter-demonstrators Across UK 

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the National Guard personnel patrolling the streets of Washington DC to be armed, as the Trump administration's crackdown on crime in the capital continues.


National Guard in Washington DC to Be Armed Amid Crime Crackdown 

Colorado: Six Men Found Dead in Colorado Dairy Farm Incident

Sri Lanka's former president Ranil Wickremesinghe has been arrested in connection with the alleged misuse of funds, police have said.

He faces three charges related to trips he took abroad while serving as president.


Former Sri Lankan President Arrested Over Misuse of Funds 

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Pakistan’s President in Islamabad, reaffirming Beijing’s commitment to upgrading the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The high-level visit signals China's growing investment in regional diplomacy, even as it strengthens strategic communication with Pakistan. With CPEC 2.0 on the table, what does this mean for South Asia’s shifting power dynamics?

Wang Yi in Pakistan: China pushes CPEC 2.0 amid strategic talks

Delhi Stray Dogs: The Supreme Court of India has modified its earlier orders on stray dogs in Delhi. This ruling is being seen as a relief for animal lovers across the city.


Delhi Stray Dogs: SC Modifies Orders, Strays Can Return After Vaccination

The Supreme Court has modified its earlier August 11 order on stray dogs in Delhi-NCR. The bench stayed the blanket ban on releasing picked-up dogs, stating they must be vaccinated, dewormed, sterilised, and then released — except in cases of rabid or aggressive behaviour. Public feeding is now restricted to designated zones, and all states and UTs are now party to the case. What does this mean for civic bodies, animal lovers, and citizens?

SC's rule on stray dog relocation in Delhi-NCR | Final order today

Jaswinder Bhalla Dies: Veteran Punjabi actor and comedian Jaswinder Bhalla passed away today (August 22) in Mohali. Since the news of his death emerged, fans and colleagues have been sharing heartfelt tributes and memories.


Jaswinder Bhalla Dies: Iconic Punjabi Comedian and Actor Passes Away

Satellite visuals show Hurricane Erin intensifying off the U.S. East Coast as it moves north in the Atlantic. Currently a Category 2 storm, Erin is triggering warnings of dangerous surf, rip currents, and tropical storm conditions — particularly around North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Coastal residents and beachgoers are being urged to remain vigilant as authorities monitor the storm’s trajectory.

Hurricane Erin swirls off U.S. coast | Dangerous surf, rip currents threaten east

Copa Chaos: Violent Fan Clashes Halt Copa Match, Dozens Injured | WION Shorts 


Karachi Blast: Massive Blast in Karachi Warehouse Kills 2, Injures 33 


Ukraine has reportedly struck the Druzhba oil pipeline for the third time, disrupting Russian oil flows to Hungary, according to Hungary’s foreign minister.

Ukrainian forces attack Druzhba pipeline again, oil supplies to Hungary suspended

A Delta Airlines Boeing aircraft landed safely in Austin after a passenger filmed what appeared to be a damaged wing during the flight. The video, now circulating online, shows visible structural issues as the plane approached the runway. Despite the alarming visuals, the aircraft completed its landing without incident. Delta confirmed the incident and said the plane is undergoing a full inspection. No injuries were reported.

WATCH: Passenger films Boeing's Delta plane landing with damaged wing in Austin 

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Delhi to discuss India’s advancing space ambitions and the upcoming Gaganyaan mission. The meeting highlighted the collaboration between ISRO and the defence establishment as India prepares to send humans into space. Shukla is among the selected astronauts being trained for the mission, marking a significant step in the country’s space exploration journey.

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla meets Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Delhi

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Prime Minister Modi's 25 key reforms in India: From Gujarat’s water revolution to national transformations

PM Modi’s path-breaking initiatives set off major transformation | Seva Sankalp Abhiyaan

Terror threat, Article 370, Ram Mandir and more: 25 crises of PM Modi's 25 years in office | Seva Sankalp Abhiyaan

25 ideas that changed governance in India: From GIFT City to IN-SPACe

US midterm elections 2026 | Land, water and power lines: List of US towns pushed back against AI data centres