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A Decade-Long Journey of the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana

Launched on January 22, 2015, the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) marks ten years of providing financial security to girl children. Initially offerin

National Girl Child Day 2025: Empowering Girls, Ensuring Equality

National Girl Child Day 2025 is celebrated every year on January 24 in India to raise awareness about the challenges faced by girls in the country a

AI in Education: Celebrating International Education Day 2025

Each year, January 24 marks the celebration of International Education Day, acknowledging the crucial role education plays in promoting peace and su

Ladakh & J&K Host Khelo India Winter Games 2025

The Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) 2025 kicked off with excitement at the renowned NDS Stadium in Leh, Ladakh, marking the start of the fifth editi

NBT’s World Book Fair 2025 - A Global Literary Gathering

The national capital is all set to welcome the highly anticipated New Delhi World Book Fair 2025, a major event for readers, authors, and publishers

Tata Tops India, Apple Leads Globally in 2025 Brand Rankings

The 2025 Brand Finance Global 500 report ranks the Tata Group as India's top brand, with a record valuation of $31.6 billion, reflecting a 10% i

Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Order on Birthright Citizenship

A federal judge in Seattle has temporarily halted Donald Trump’s first major executive order since his return to office, deeming it "clea

Nadella Addresses Musk’s Concerns Regarding Stargate AI Funding

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella responded to Elon Musk's doubts about the $500 billion Stargate AI project, assuring the stability of his company

Tata AIG Unveils CyberEdge to Safeguard Indian Businesses

Tata AIG has launched CyberEdge, a cyber insurance solution designed to shield Indian businesses, particularly SMEs, from rising cyber threats. The

Kolkata's 'Boi Mela': India's Longest-Running Book Fair

In India, book fairs hold a special place in the cultural scene, with Kolkata's Boi Mela standing as one of the most prominent events.

WEF 2025: Crystal Awards Recognize Beckham, Furstenberg, and Yamamoto

At the 55th World Economic Forum in Davos, David Beckham, Diane von Furstenberg, and Riken Yamamoto were awarded the Crystal Award in recognition of

Expert Ruling on Indus Waters Treaty: A Victory for India

India achieves a diplomatic victory as the Neutral Expert under the Indus Waters Treaty affirms his authority to settle disputes regarding two hydro

Skydo Gets RBI Approval as Cross-Border Payment Aggregator

Skydo Technologies has obtained in-principle approval from the RBI to function as a Cross-Border Payment Aggregator. This approval allows the compan

What is the Halwa Ceremony and Its Role in the Union Budget Process?

The Halwa ceremony, a time-honored tradition, will take place on the evening of January 24 at Delhi's North Block, marking the final phase of pr

India Becomes Observer Nation in Eurodrone Program

India has recently joined the Eurodrone program as an observer nation, becoming the second country from the Asia-Pacific region to gain this status,

Karnataka High Court Cancels Green Energy Regulations

In the Brindavan Hydropower Private Limited Case, 2024, the Karnataka High Court ruled to strike down the Electricity (Promoting Renewable Energy Th

Supreme Court Suggests Ad-Hoc Appointments for Case Backlog

On January 21, 2025, the Supreme Court of India proposed the temporary appointment of retired judges to help reduce the backlog of pending criminal

Republic Day: 7 Nations with Similar Celebrations

Republic Day holds significant importance in many countries as a celebration of freedom, democracy, and the establishment of a new government system

FIRST EA₹N RuPay Credit Card Debuts with IDFC FIRST Bank

IDFC FIRST Bank, in partnership with RuPay, has introduced the FIRST EA₹N RuPay Credit Card. This secured card offers the advantages of a fixed de

India Secures 4th Position in Global Firepower Index 2025

India has achieved 4th place in the Global Firepower Index 2025, reinforcing its prominent military position on the global stage. The ranking consid

Increase in Guillain-Barré Syndrome Cases Reported in Maharashtra

Pune has recently seen a rise in cases of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), with 59 individuals diagnosed, including 12 requiring ventilator sup

Supermassive Black Hole Poses New Challenges to Astrophysics

An international team using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and the Chandra X-ray Observatory has discovered a unique black hole, LID

EU Suggests Prohibition of PFAS in Consumer Goods

The European Commission is moving toward a ban on PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," in consumer products due to growing concerns ab

Odisha Villages Granted Direct Funds for Forest Conservation

The Odisha government is launching a project to strengthen local involvement in forest management. Under a new phase of the Forest Rights Act, 100 v

Sebi Introduces New When-Listed Trading Platform: A Breakdown

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is introducing a "when-listed" trading platform aimed at controlling the trading of shar