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Protests Urge Adoption of Roman Script for Kokborok Language

The Tribal Students' Federation (TSF) has restarted its protest in Tripura, urging the adoption of the Roman script for the Kokborok language. T

Pankaj Mishra’s The World After Gaza: Navigating a Time of Crisis

Pankaj Mishra's The World After Gaza, published by Juggernaut Books, delves into the Gaza conflict, focusing on its severe consequences for huma

Smriti Irani and Shekhar Kapur Appointed to PM Museum Council

The leadership team of the Prime Ministers' Museum & Library (PMML) has been restructured, with Nripendra Mishra returning as chairperson. N

Uttarakhand Approves Rules for Uniform Civil Code

Uttarakhand is set to become the first state in India to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), as the state government has approved the UCC rules

EPFO 2025 Updates: Important Changes to Be Aware Of

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has rolled out important updates for 2025, designed to streamline convenience for subscribers

Karnataka Wins Vijay Hazare Trophy for a Record 5th Time

Karnataka Triumphs Over Vidarbha by 36 Runs to Win Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 Final In the final of the 2024-25 Vijay Hazare Trophy

Donald Trump Inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States

Donald Trump took the oath of office as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, marking his return to the White House after a f

GOI Introduces ‘Entity Locker’ to Streamline Business Document Management

The government has launched an innovative digital platform named Entity Locker, building upon the success of DigiLocker. The governm

RBI Forms New Advisory Committee for Bank Licensing

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has set up a Standing External Advisory Committee (SEAC), led by former Deputy Governor M. K. Jain, to assess applic

Ambarish Kenghe Named Group CEO of Angel One, Starting March 2025

Angel One, a prominent financial services platform in India, has appointed Ambarish Kenghe as its Group Chief Executive Officer, with the appointmen

Mudra Loan Disbursements Reach Record ₹3.39 Lakh Crore in Q3 FY25

In Q3 FY25, the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) achieved a record disbursal of ₹3.39 lakh crore, fueled by higher loan limits, the launch of th

ISKCON and Adani Group Join Forces to Provide Meals at Maha Kumbh Mela

The ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela has seen a noteworthy partnership between the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) and the Adani Gro

India's Coffee Story: From Origin to Global Presence; Now the 7th Largest Coffee Producer in the World

India is the 7th largest coffee producer in the world, with exports reaching $1.29 billion in 2023-24, a significant increase from $719.42 million i

Eastern India’s First Astronomical Observatory Inaugurated

The Union Ministry of Science and Technology's Department of Science and Technology has launched Eastern India's inaugural astronomical obse

Flamingo Festival 2025 Wraps Up in Andhra Pradesh

The Flamingo Festival 2025 in Andhra Pradesh wrapped up on January 20, 2025, highlighting the need to safeguard the region's diverse wildlife, p

RBI Instructs Banks to Adopt ‘1600xx’ Number Series for Transactional Calls

In a bid to curb financial fraud, the RBI has required banks to utilize the '1600xx' number series for transactional calls and '140xx

Moody’s Revises Forecast, Projects 7% Growth for Indian Economy in FY25

Moody's has revised India's economic growth forecast for the fiscal year 2024-2025 to 7%, a decrease from the 8.2% growth achieved in the pr

Manipur, Meghalaya, and Tripura Mark Statehood Day 2025 Celebrations

On January 21 each year, the northeastern states of Manipur, Meghalaya, and Tripura commemorate their Statehood Day, celebrating the historic day th

China Launches World's Longest Tunnel, Boosts BRI Connectivity

China has finished the Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, the world’s longest expressway tunnel at 22.13 kilometers, improving connectivity between nort

Russia and Iran Establish Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

On January 17, 2025, Russia and Iran entered into a 20-year strategic partnership agreement designed to boost economic, military, and cultural ties.