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As part of Chhattisgarh Rajat Mahotsav, Rajnandgaon district has launched a mass campaign for 100% issuance of income, caste, and residence certificates through village-level camps from August 20–30, with free facilities for students.

A youth in Rajnandgaon died after falling into an unbarricaded pit dug for drain construction. Congress blamed municipal negligence, submitted a memorandum demanding FIRs, compensation, and warned of protests if action is not taken within three days.

President Droupadi Murmu braved heavy rain to pay tribute to India’s martyrs at the National War Memorial on Independence Day. Accompanied by top defence officials, she led a solemn wreath-laying ceremony, inspiring citizens with her unwavering respect and dedication to the armed forces, even amidst the downpour.

On July 14, 2025, the Income Tax Department launched a massive nationwide crackdown, conducting raids at over 200 locations across India to curb tax evasion. The operation targets fraudulent claims under Section 80GGC related to fake political donations, as well as bogus medical and tuition fee deductions. Despite prior warnings under the “NUDGE” campaign, many failed to update their ITRs, triggering this action. The move highlights the government’s strict stance on transparency and compliance in tax filings.

Srimati Ramotin Thakur of Rajnandgaon was honored as a ‘Lakhpati Didi’ by District Panchayat CEO Sushri Suruchi Singh for her inspiring transformation from a homemaker to a successful farmer. Her journey, under the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM), showcases true women empowerment as she learned to drive a tractor and embraced modern farming techniques to achieve financial independence.

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has hailed Operation Sindoor as a “global benchmark” in counterterrorism, comparing it to the U.S. operation that killed Osama bin Laden. Launched in response to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, the Indian Armed Forces executed 24 precision strikes on terrorist hubs in Pakistan and PoK, eliminating over 100 militants. The operation is being widely praised for its surgical precision and strategic success.

In a heartfelt reaction to the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024 results, Nagina MP and Azad Samaj Party (Kanshiram) leader Chandrashekhar Azad lauded the presence of three women among the top five rank holders, especially topper Shakti Dubey. He called their success a reflection of India’s progressive constitutional values and the visionary steps taken by Savitribai Phule and Dr B.R. Ambedkar. Azad’s statement underlined the importance of education and equality in shaping a just and empowered society.