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Goa Introduces Bima Sakhi Yojana to Empower Women

The Bima Sakhi Yojana, recently launched in Goa, aims to make insurance accessible to all citizens. Building on its successful rollout in Haryana, t

PM Modi to Participate in AI Action Summit in France

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to attend the AI Action Summit in Paris on February 10-11, 2025, hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. The

GEAPP and International Solar Alliance Establish Multi-Donor Trust Fund for Solar Energy Initiatives

The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) is advancing solar energy initiatives in India. In a significant move, GEAPP has partnered

EmpowHER Biz – Supporting Women Entrepreneurs

NITI Aayog's Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) has recently introduced a new initiative, EmpowHER Biz – Sapno Ki Udaan, in collab

India Aims for $100B in Food & Beverage Exports: Piyush Goyal

India targets $100 billion in exports from the Food & Beverage (F&B), agriculture, and marine sectors over the next five years. Union M

Japan Strengthens Sanctions on Russia in Response to Ukraine Conflict

Japan Strengthens Sanctions on Russia in Response to Ukraine Conflict Japan has introduced new sanctions on Russia, freezing the assets of 1

Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2025 Kicks Off

The Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2025, inaugurated by Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya and organized by the Department of Youth Aff

Centre Allocates ₹1.73 Trillion to States to Enhance Capital Expenditure

The Indian government has disbursed ₹1.73 trillion in tax devolution to states, almost doubling the ₹89,086 crore allocated in December. Th

Earth Exceeds 1.5°C Threshold for the First Time in 2024

In a major climate development, 2024 marked the first time global temperatures crossed the crucial 1.5°C threshold above pre-industrial lev

India's industrial production rises by 5.2% in November, marking the highest growth since May.

India's factory output, reflected in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), grew by 5.2% in November 2024, reaching its highest level in

PM to Open Z-Morh Tunnel, Enhancing Connectivity Between Kashmir and Ladakh

Prime Minister Modi is set to inaugurate the Z-Morh tunnel on January 13, 2024, marking a significant step in creating a year-round route betwe

What is Gravitational Lensing?

Recent breakthroughs in astrophysics have resulted in the discovery of 44 previously unidentified stars within a distant galaxy cluster. This r

India to Allocate ₹50,000 Crore for National Waterways Development Over the Next 5 Years

India plans to allocate ₹50,000 crore over the next five years to enhance its national waterways. The investment will focus on creating new w

Rupee Reaches All-Time Low of ₹86 Against the US Dollar

On January 10, 2025, the Indian rupee dropped to a record low of ₹86 against the US dollar, ending 14 paise lower. This decline is due to the

Wayanad Landslides in 2024 Linked to Global Water Cycle Disruption

Wayanad Landslides in 2024 Linked to Global Water Cycle Disruption The 2024 Global Water Monitor Report highlights major disturbances in the

E-Way Bills Soar in December, Reaching the Second-Highest Level in Two Years

E-way bill generation in December 2024 hit 112 million, marking a 17.6% year-on-year rise and the second-highest in two years. This increase si

Two Units in the Bhutan Hydropower Project Are Commissioned by BHEL

By successfully commissioning two units of the Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project (PHEP-II) in Bhutan, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) h

India Talks to the Taliban During Geopolitical Changes

India has been more active with the Taliban in recent months. This action coincides with regional geopolitical shifts. Since taking over Afghanistan

BMCRI will establish the first infectious disease research lab in South India.

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has selected Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI) to establish the first Infectiou

Comprehending the Winter Wildfires in Southern California in 2025

Devastating wildfires struck Southern California in January 2025, affecting Hollywood Hills and other celebrity neighborhoods in Los Angeles. Ten pe

Antarctic Researchers Uncover Ancient Ice Core

Recent breakthroughs in climate science have come from Antarctica, where an international team of researchers has successfully extracted an ice core

India and Mongolia Establish Mining Partnership

India is preparing to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mongolia to boost collaboration in geology and resource exploration, focusing on

Union Minister Sonowal Launches National River Traffic and Navigation System

On January 11, 2025, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the National River Traffic and Navigation System (NRT&NS) intending to improv

Compulsory Farmer ID Requirement for PM-Kisan Scheme

The Government of India has introduced a new regulation for the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme. Starting from January 1, 2025,

Tirupati Temple Stampede Catastrophe

On January 8, 2025, a stampede took place at the Tirupati Temple, claiming the lives of six people. Thousands of devotees had gathered to receive to