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The Kharif Marketing Year 2025–26 paddy procurement campaign has generated widespread satisfaction among farmers in Rajnandgaon. With smooth administrative arrangements and transparent processes, the district has so far procured 19,18,140 quintals of paddy worth ₹455.57 crore, while the lifting process remains in steady progress.

The Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) has significantly improved maternal and child health indicators in Rajnandgaon, with around 12,100 pregnant and lactating women receiving financial support in the past two years. The scheme aims to compensate wage loss during pregnancy and ensure proper nutrition for both mother and child.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has sharply criticized the central government following the deadly blast near Delhi’s Red Fort, questioning repeated intelligence lapses despite high-security protocols. Calling for full transparency, Yadav demanded the Centre disclose the conspiracy behind the attack and explain why national security continues to be compromised at such symbolic locations. Investigations are underway, with the NIA probing possible terror links.

In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court upheld the core of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 while suspending select provisions, ensuring balance between legislative intent and constitutional safeguards. The ruling halts collectors’ unilateral powers over waqf property and protects existing waqf declarations, sparking mixed reactions. BJP affirmed full compliance with the verdict under PM Modi’s leadership, highlighting its commitment to judicial supremacy.

The Indian government has unveiled "GST 2.0," a major tax reform reducing slabs to just two—5% for essentials and 18% for standard goods—while super luxury and sin items will face a 40% tax. This move will make daily essentials, medicines, education supplies, small vehicles, and household appliances cheaper. The government says the reforms will ease household budgets, boost consumption, and provide stability to MSMEs.

Lal J.K. Vaishnav, widely known as Chhote Raja Bara Chuikhadan, has been appointed National Secretary of the All India Priests’ Association, with additional responsibility for Rajasthan and Gujarat. Religious leaders hailed the appointment as a milestone for strengthening the voice of temple priests across India.

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.