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<p>Let's check this news about (Indian Railways) . Then, we will move ahead</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1758075518382-0"><strong>Indian Railways Installs First Removable Solar Panels at BLW Varanasi</strong></h2>

<p>Indian Railways has commissioned India’s first removable solar panel system between railway tracks at Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW), Varanasi, marking a major step in green transport. The 70-metre system, with 28 panels generating 15 kWp, was inaugurated on August 19, 2025. Its removable design ensures operational flexibility. Alongside, Indian Railways launched a new freight route transporting 3,851 tonnes of industrial salt from Bhuj to Dahej and commissioned India’s first 2×25 kV electric traction system at Nagda–Khachrod, boosting sustainability and efficiency.</p>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="Indian Railways Installs First Removable Solar Panels at BLW Varanasi" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/Indian-Railways-Installs-First-Removable-Solar-Panels-at-BLW-Varanasi.webp" style="height:200px; width:400px"><br>
[Image Source: India Today]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1758075518388-1"><strong>Press Registrar General Launches ‘Press Sewa’ Portal for Easy Registration</strong></h2>

<p>The Press Registrar General of India (PRGI) launched the ‘Press Sewa’ portal to streamline the registration of newspapers and periodicals. Introduced by Yogesh Baweja, the portal ensures faster approvals, transparency, and ease of doing business for publishers. Key features include simplified digital applications, automatic approval within 60 days if no response is received, and grievance redressal without intermediaries. It benefits especially small and regional publishers by reducing delays, enhancing accountability, and supporting the government’s Digital India and Ease of Doing Business reforms.</p>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="Press Registrar General Launches ‘Press Sewa’ Portal for Easy Registration" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/Press-Registrar-General-Launches-Press-Sewa-Portal-for-Easy-Registration.webp" style="height:200px; width:400px"><br>
[Image Source: Mint]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1758075518388-2"><strong>Dubai Launches AI-Powered Passenger Corridor</strong></h2>

<p>Dubai International Airport (DXB), the world’s busiest international hub, has introduced an AI-powered passenger corridor under its “Travel Without Borders” initiative. This innovation allows travelers to clear immigration in just 14 seconds without presenting documents, using facial recognition and biometric data. Supporting up to 10 passengers at once, it eliminates passport counters and enhances efficiency and security. Initially launched in Terminal 3, it aims to phase out traditional passport control, reflecting Dubai’s vision for frictionless, intelligent, and secure smart travel.</p>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="Dubai Launches AI-Powered Passenger Corridor" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/Dubai-Launches-AI-Powered-Passenger-Corridor.webp" style="height:200px; width:400px"><br>
[Image Source: Mint]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1758075518388-3"><strong>Lok Sabha Clears Bill to Set Up IIM Guwahati in Assam</strong></h2>

<p>The Lok Sabha has passed the Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025, approving the establishment of IIM Guwahati in Assam with a central grant of ₹550 crore. The move aims to expand premier management education in the Northeast, addressing long-standing regional demands. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan highlighted Guwahati’s role as an educational hub and catalyst for regional growth. With 21 IIMs already functioning, this new institute will boost opportunities, research, entrepreneurship, and inclusive development in the region.</p>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="Lok Sabha Clears Bill to Set Up IIM Guwahati in Assam" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/Lok-Sabha-Clears-Bill-to-Set-Up-IIM-Guwahati-in-Assam.webp" style="height:200px; width:400px"><br>
[Image Source: NDTV]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1758075518388-4"><strong>Cabinet Clears Online Gaming Bill to Regulate E-Sports, Ban Betting</strong></h2>

<p>The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Online Gaming Bill, 2025, aimed at regulating India’s digital gaming sector. The Bill promotes e-sports and social gaming by recognizing them as legitimate activities, while strictly prohibiting online betting, money-based gaming, and related advertisements. It introduces a regulatory authority, financial restrictions on fund transfers, and strict penalties for violations. The legislation seeks to curb online fraud, protect consumers, and encourage growth of India’s e-sports industry, boosting innovation and job creation.</p>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="Cabinet Clears Online Gaming Bill to Regulate E-Sports, Ban Betting" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/Cabinet-Clears-Online-Gaming-Bill-to-Regulate-E-Sports-Ban-Betting.webp" style="height:200px; width:400px"><br>
[Image Source: PIB]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1758075518388-5"><strong>Six-Day Indian Cinema Festival Begins in Sri Lanka to Boost Cultural Ties</strong></h2>

<p>A six-day Indian Cinema Festival began at Eastern University, Sri Lanka, to celebrate cultural ties between India and Sri Lanka. The event, inaugurated by Sri Lanka’s Eastern Province Governor, showcases six Indian films in multiple languages, reflecting India’s cinematic diversity. Organized with support from the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, the festival aims to strengthen people-to-people connections, promote cultural diplomacy, and highlight Indian cinema’s global appeal. It also fosters youth engagement, academic cooperation, and mutual appreciation of artistic traditions.</p>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="Six-Day Indian Cinema Festival Begins in Sri Lanka to Boost Cultural Ties" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/Six-Day-Indian-Cinema-Festival-Begins-in-Sri-Lanka-to-Boost-Cultural-Ties.webp" style="height:200px; width:400px"><br>
[Image Source: BBC News]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1758075518388-6"><strong>Centre Rolls Out ‘Anna-Chakra’ Tool in 30 States to Boost PDS Efficiency</strong></h2>

<p>The Government of India has implemented the “Anna-Chakra” Supply Chain Optimisation Tool in 30 States/UTs to modernize the Public Distribution System (PDS). Designed to streamline food grain logistics with data-driven algorithms, it reduces transit costs, delivery time, and wastage while saving about ₹250 crore annually. The tool also lowers carbon emissions, improves transparency, and ensures faster ration delivery. Covering over 800 million beneficiaries, it enhances fiscal efficiency, food access, and administrative monitoring. Implementation in Manipur remains pending.</p>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="Centre Rolls Out ‘Anna-Chakra’ Tool in 30 States to Boost PDS Efficiency" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/Centre-Rolls-Out-Anna-Chakra-Tool-in-30-States-to-Boost-PDS-Efficiency.webp" style="height:200px; width:400px"><br>
[Image Source: India Today]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1758075518388-7"><strong>India to Host Asian Open Speed Skating Trophy 2025 for First Time</strong></h2>

<p>India will host the Asian Open Short Track Speed Skating Trophy 2025 for the first time, from 20–23 August 2025 at Maharana Pratap Sports College, Dehradun. Organized by the Ice Skating Association of India (ISAI), the event will feature nine race categories, attracting participants from over 11 Asian nations, including China, Japan, and Singapore. This marks India’s debut in global winter sports, boosting infrastructure, global recognition, tourism, and inspiring young athletes to pursue winter sports professionally.</p>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="India to Host Asian Open Speed Skating Trophy 2025 for First Time" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/India-to-Host-Asian-Open-Speed-Skating-Trophy-2025-for-First-Time.webp" style="height:200px; width:400px"><br>
[Image Source: India Today]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1758075518388-8"><strong>Manika Vishwakarma Wins Miss Universe India 2025</strong></h2>

<p>Manika Vishwakarma from Ganganagar, Rajasthan, was crowned Miss Universe India 2025 at a grand event in Jaipur. She will represent India at the 74th Miss Universe pageant to be held in Thailand later this year. Earlier, she won Miss Universe Rajasthan 2024, which paved her path to the national stage, where she competed against 50 contestants. Manika’s achievement continues India’s strong legacy at Miss Universe, following past winners like Sushmita Sen (1994), Lara Dutta (2000), and Harnaaz Sandhu (2021).</p>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="Manika Vishwakarma Wins Miss Universe India 2025" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/Manika-Vishwakarma-Wins-Miss-Universe-India-2025.webp" style="height:200px; width:400px"><br>
[Image Source: India Today]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1758075518388-9"><strong>Sadbhavana Diwas 2025: Promoting Peace & Harmony</strong></h2>

<p>Sadbhavana Diwas 2025, observed on August 20, commemorates the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. Also known as Communal Harmony Day, it highlights the importance of peace, tolerance, goodwill, and national integration in India’s diverse society. The day reminds citizens of the need to fight communalism, foster brotherhood, and promote secular values. Celebrated by institutions, government bodies, and the public, it carries forward Rajiv Gandhi’s vision of a progressive, inclusive India rooted in unity, harmony, and shared responsibility.</p>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="Sadbhavana Diwas 2025: Promoting Peace & Harmony" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/Sadbhavana-Diwas-2025-Promoting-Peace-Harmony.webp" style="height:200px; width:400px"><br>
[Image Source: Kaleidoscope.in]</p>

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