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The 52nd Chief Justice of India

The official appointment of Justice BR Gavai as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI) on May 14, 2025, is a momentous occasion for a variety of reasons. From le

A ₹3,706 Cr Vision for UP’s Growth

2025 appears to be a pivotal year for the electronics and manufacturing sector in India, with Uttar Pradesh being particularly affected. As their 2025 devel

The Rise of Female Entrepreneurs in India

India’s startup boom is reshaping industries, and thankfully, it’s opening doors for female entrepreneurs in India to become job creators, leade

India’s Economy Needs a Reboot

Sabeer Bhatia on India’s Economy Commonly understood as the foundation of economic growth measures, an Indian IT visionary is challenging the fundame

India’s University Vacancies in 2025 Explained

India's university system is undergoing significant changes with the implementation of the National Education Policy 2020. Many respected companies stil

Mahabodhi Temple Controversy Heats Up in 2025

Mahabodhi Temple Controversy: What You Need to Know Every day brings with it new debates and developments. But some controversies go deeper—touchin

Indian Railways and the RTC Power Mode

Indian Railways' Green Shift with RTC Power Model The Indian Railways is not just a lifeline for millions—it’s now becoming a beacon of s

India's Defence Exports in 2024-2025

Record Growth in Defence Exports In the financial year 2024-25, India's defence exports in 2024-2025 reached a historic milestone of ₹23,622 crore (a

New Waqf Bill 2025

Waqf Bill 2025 Introduced in Parliament The Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025, introduced in New Delhi by Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju in

NHAI Hikes Toll Charges by 4-5%

NHAI Hikes Toll Charges by 4-5% Across National Highways April 1, 2025: Commuters on national highways will now have to pay higher toll fees as the Nationa

India BioEconomy Report 2024

New Report Highlights India's Bioeconomy Growth The India BioEconomy Report 2024, released by the Department of Biotechnology, has pegged the sector&

Modi Government Approves 2% DA Hike

New DA Hike Approved: Key Highlights The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a 2% dearness allowance (DA) hike, increasi

J&K’s Orwellian Media Policy

J&K’s Controversial Media Policy: A New Framework in the Making ​In 2020, following the abrogation of Article 370, the Jammu and Kashmir (J&a

PM Modi’s First Visit to RSS Headquarters

PM Modi’s First Visit to RSS Headquarters in Nagpur Since 2014 Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit the RSS Headquarters in Nagpur, Maharas

A Milestone in Space Docking Technology

ISRO Achieves Historic SpaDeX Satellite Undocking Following the successful docking of two satellites—SDX01 (Chaser) and SDX02 (Target)—in Jan

India to Strengthen AYUSH Drug

Panel Backs Unified AYUSH Drug Regulator The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare has made a significant proposal aimed at enhan

New Mechanism for Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process

A new framework has been developed by the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) with the goal of improving the effectiveness of the Corpor

Indian Railways Unveils SwaRail SuperApp for a Streamlined Travel Experience

The Ministry of Railways has launched the 'SwaRail' SuperApp, which consolidates various railway services into one platform. The app is curr

Tata Steel Creates India’s First Hydrogen-Transport Pipes

Tata Steel, a major player in India’s steel industry, has announced a pioneering development in the nation’s clean energy sector.

Top Marching Contingents and Tableaux of Republic Day Parade 2025 Revealed

The Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path in Delhi is a spectacular event highlighting India's military prowess, cultural richness, and historica

Vedanta Resources Appoints Deshnee Naidoo as Its First CEO

Vedanta Resources Ltd (VRL) has appointed Deshnee Naidoo as its inaugural Chief Executive Officer (CEO), starting January 20, 2025, to lead the comp

Maruti Suzuki Reinstates Hisashi Takeuchi as Managing Director and CEO

Maruti Suzuki India Limited, India's leading automobile manufacturer, has announced the reappointment of Hisashi Takeuchi as its Managing Direct

The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989: An Overview

The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, widely known as the SC/ST Act, is a significant law passed by the Pa

Doordarshan Recognized for Its Electoral Campaign Efforts

Doordarshan, India’s national broadcaster, has received an award in the Electronic Media category for its exceptional Voter Awareness and Educ

Biography of Lala Lajpat Rai: Early Life, Education, Career, and Contributions

Lala Lajpat Rai was a revolutionary leader, politician, and author, widely recognized as "Punjabi Kesari," or the Lion of Punjab. A promin

RBI Imposes Fines on Canara, BOI, and J&K Bank for Non-Compliance

The Reserve Bank of India has fined Canara Bank (₹2.92 crore), Jammu & Kashmir Bank (₹2.5 crore), and Bank of India (₹1 crore) for regulat

PNB Leads the Way in Real-Time Cybercrime Response with Clari5 Integration

Punjab National Bank (PNB) has become the first bank in India to implement Clari5’s National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP) Integration So

Goyal Announces India’s Goal of 10,000 GI Tags by 2030

Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, unveiled an ambitious target of securing 10,000 Geographical Indication (GI) Tags by 2

SSB Chief Amrit Mohan Given Additional Responsibility as BCAS DG

The Central Government has appointed Amrit Mohan Prasad, the Director General (DG) of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), to also serve as the Director Gener

National Voters’ Day 2025: Date, Theme, History, and Importance Explained

India observes its 15th National Voters' Day (NVD) on January 25, 2025, highlighting the significance of each vote in reinforcing the country

Akhil Gupta Named Chairman of Bharti AXA Life Insurance

In June 2024, Akhil Gupta, Vice Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, was named Chairman of Bharti AXA Life Insurance. With more than 40 years of experien

Rajnath Singh Inaugurates ‘SANJAY – The Battlefield Surveillance System’

Defense Minister Shri Rajnath Singh launched ‘SANJAY - The Battlefield Surveillance System (BSS)’ from the South Block in New Delhi.

A List of Chief Guests for Republic Day from (1950-2025)

Since 1950, India has celebrated Republic Day by inviting distinguished Chief Guests from around the world, showcasing the country's internation

Operation Sard Hawa: BSF Enhances Surveillance along Pakistan Border

The BSF has initiated a special operation named ‘Operation Sard Hawa’, starting on January 22, aimed at foiling infiltration efforts by

Dr. K. Ramchand, Aerospace Pioneer, Passes Away at 82

Dr. K. Ramchand, a former IAF officer and director of the Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS), passed away on January 17, 2025. He was a trailblazer

“Hamara Samvidhan” Campaign Launched for Constitutional Awareness

Launched on January 24, 2024, to commemorate the 75th anniversary of India's Constitution, the "Hamara Samvidhan – Hamara Swabhiman&q

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

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

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

Challenges of the Smart Cities Initiative

Launched in 2015, India's Smart Cities Mission aimed to revamp urban areas by developing 100 cities with modern infrastructure and sustainable p

Reliance Power has named Neeraj Parakh as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Executive Director.

Reliance Power has appointed Neeraj Parakh as its Executive Director and CEO, starting January 20, 2025, for a three-year term. Parakh brings over 2

Amitabh Kant's Inside Story: How India Took the Lead in the G20

Amitabh Kant, India’s G20 Sherpa, has revealed the behind-the-scenes story of India’s G20 Presidency in his book How India Scaled Mt G20

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

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

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

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

Gyanendra Pratap Singh Named Director General of CRPF

Gyanendra Pratap Singh, a 1991-batch IPS officer from the Assam-Meghalaya cadre, has been appointed as the Director General of the CRPF. With a rich

PM Modi’s First ‘Mann Ki Baat’ of 2025

The first 'Mann Ki Baat' of 2025, hosted by the Prime Minister on January 20, was aired a week earlier than usual to make way for Republic D

PM Distributes 6.5 Million SVAMITVA Property Cards to Beneficiaries

In a virtual event on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of granting property ownership records to rural communities.

Vineet Joshi Assumes Office as Secretary of Higher Education

Shri Vineet Joshi has officially assumed the role of Secretary of the Department of Higher Education in the Ministry of Education, starting today at

Government Unveils App to Promote Battlefield Tourism

On January 15, 2025, during the Army Day celebrations in Pune, Maharashtra, the government introduced the "Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan" app a

Justice Krishnan Vinod Chandran Appointed to the Supreme Court

Justice Krishnan Vinod Chandran took the oath of office as the latest judge of the Supreme Court of India on January 16, 2025, with Chief Justice Sa

VP Dhankhar Unveils Book on the Rights and Privileges of Parliament

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurated Dr. K.S. Chauhan’s book, *Parliament: Powers, Functions & Privileges; A Comparative Constituti

APAAR ID Registration: Full Form, Advantages, and How to Download

The Ministry of Education and the Government of India have launched the APAAR ID, also referred to as the "One Nation One Student ID Card."

New Procedure for Appointing India’s Election Commissioners

India's new legislation for appointing the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs) establishes a three-member Selecti

National Turmeric Board Established to Promote India’s ‘Golden Spice’

On January 14, 2025, Union Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurated the National Turmeric Board to assist turmeric farmers and boost exports. Based in Niza

India's Jaishankar to Attend Trump's Inauguration Ceremony

India's External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, will attend the swearing-in of Donald Trump as the 47th U.S. President on January 20, 2025

India Becomes Part of UN's Big Data for Official Statistics Committee

India has joined the United Nations Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data Science for Official Statistics (UN-CEBD), strengthening its position

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

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

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

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,

Pravasi Bharatiya Express: Connecting the Indian Diaspora with Cultural Roots

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Pravasi Bharatiya Express, a luxurious tourist train tailored for the Indian diaspora, on January 9, 20

PARTH Yojana: Equipping Young People for Careers in Security Services

The PARTH Yojana (Police Army Recruitment Training & Hunar) is an innovative program initiated in Madhya Pradesh aimed at providing pre-recruitm

India's position in the 2025 Henley Passport Index

India dropped from 80th place in 2024 to 85th place in the 2025 Henley Passport Index. The index rates passport mobility worldwide and is based on I

The Delhi Land Reforms Act: A Contentious Issue

Due to accusations made by former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the Delhi Land Reforms Act of 1954 has recently drawn attention. Prime Minister Mo

One Nation, One Election: India's Electoral Reform

The Union Cabinet approved bill, 'One Nation, One Election', aimed at synchronizing national and state-level elections. The proposal, r

Merchant Shipping Bill 2024: Modernizing Maritime Regulation

The Merchant Shipping Act of 1958 is being repealed to modernize maritime regulations in India. The main goals include expanding ship ownership

India Maritime Heritage Conclave 2024 in New Delhi

The India Maritime Heritage Conclave (IMHC) will take place from December 11-12, 2024, at the Yashobhoomi Convention Center in New Delhi. The e

One Nation One Subscription: Revolutionizing Research Access

The Indian government has launched the 'One Nation, One Subscription' initiative, which will provide access to 13,400 international res

Boilers Bill 2024: Modernizing Industrial Safety Standards

The Boilers Bill 2024 is a legislative effort to modernize industrial safety standards in India. It replaces the century-old Boilers Act of 192

Anna Chakra & SCAN Portal: Reimagining Public Food Systems

Anna Chakra is a supply chain optimization tool developed by the Department of Food and Public Distribution in collaboration with the World Foo

India's Legal Revolution: New Criminal Laws Unveiled

India has unveiled three new criminal laws, including the Criminal Code, Criminal Procedure, and Evidence Law, to modernize the country's j

India re-elected to UN Peacebuilding Commission from 2025-26

The UN Peacebuilding Commission, a strategic advisory body consisting of 31 member states, supports peace efforts in conflict-affected regions,

India's K-4 Missile Test Boosts Naval Nuclear Deterrence

India's K-4 missile test, conducted by INS Arighaat, has enhanced its nuclear triad capabilities and provided a second-strike nuclear capab

Supreme Court Upholds 'Socialist' and 'Secular' in Preamble

The 42nd Amendment to the Indian Constitution, introduced during the Emergency period (1975-1977), introduced terms 'socialist' and 

SAREX-24 Exercise: Redefining Maritime Rescue Operations

The Indian Coast Guard's SAREX-24 is a strategic maritime rescue exercise, scheduled from November 27 to 30 in Kochi. The 11th edition of t

#AbKoiBahanaNahi: Ending Violence against Women

The #AbKoiBahanaNahi Campaign, launched on November 25, 2024, aims to advance women's rights and eliminate gender-based violence.

Sanyukt Vimochan 2024: India's Multi-Agency HADR Exercise

The Indian Army's Konark Corps conducted a cyclone response exercise in Gujarat's coastal region on November 18-19, 2024.

India's First Hypersonic Missile: A Strategic Leap Forward

India has successfully launched its first hypersonic missile test, joining the US, Russia, and China in advanced missile capabilities.

K Sanjay Murthy Appointed as India's New CAG: Key Details

K Sanjay Murthy, a 1989-batch IAS officer, has been appointed as the next Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) to succeed Girish Chandra Murmu

India Launches Massive Coastal Defence Exercise Sea Vigil-24

India has launched the Sea Vigil-24, a massive coastal defence exercise covering an entire 11,098 km coastline and 2.4 million sq km Exclusive

Bodoland Mahotsav: A Historic Celebration of Peace & Culture

The first-ever Bodoland Mahotsav was inaugurated in New Delhi, marking significant progress since the 2020 Bodo Peace Accord. Over 10,000 youth

SC's New Guidelines: Curbing Illegal Property Demolitions

The Supreme Court issued guidelines on November 13, 2024, addressing "bulldozer justice" in states like UP, MP, Uttarakhand, and Raja

India's First Space Defense Exercise Antariksha Abhyas 2024

India's Defence Space Agency hosted the first-of-its-kind "Antariksha Abhyas 2024" exercise to address growing threats to space-b

DRDO's Landmark Launch of Long-Range Cruise Missile

The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) successfully launched the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) on November 1

PM-Vidyalaxmi: Empowering Students Through Education Loans

The PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme is an Indian government initiative aimed at improving access to quality higher education for meritorious students. The

India to Lead ISA: Re-Elected as ISA President

India and France have been re-elected as President and Co-President of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), with Ashish Khanna as the new Di

India-US Vajra Prahar 2024: Forces Unite in Special Drill

The 15th India-US joint Special Forces Exercise, scheduled for November 2-22, 2024, will take place at the Orchard Combat Training Centre in Id

IAS Rajesh Kumar Singh: India's New Defence Secretary

Rajesh Kumar Singh, a 1989-batch IAS officer from Kerala, has been appointed as the new Defence Secretary. He has previously served as the Offi

India's Digital Leap: CRS App to Register Birth & Death

The Digital India initiative, launched by Home Minister Amit Shah, aims to streamline birth and death registration processes in India's off

Ayurveda Day 2024: PM Modi's Rs 12,850 Cr Health Initiative

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched health initiatives worth nearly Rs 12,850 crore, coinciding with the ninth Ayurveda Day and the festi

India-Indonesia 9th edition of Garud Shakti Exercise 2024

The 9th edition of the exercise, scheduled from November 1-12, 2024, in Jakarta, will involve 25 Indian Parachute Regiment personnel and 40 Ind

C295 Aircraft: India's First Private Military Aircraft Plant

India has inaugurated its first private military transport aircraft facility, a C-295 aircraft, to replace the aging Soviet Antonov An-32 and A

SC Upholds Assam's Special Citizenship Law: A 4:1 Verdict

Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955, introduced through the 1985 Assam Accord, addresses illegal immigration from Bangladesh into Assam. It

UDAN Scheme Extended for 10 more years

The UDAN scheme, launched in 2016, aims to enhance regional air connectivity in India. It operates on a market-driven model, with the governmen

Naseem Al Bahr: India-Oman Naval Exercise Strengthens Ties

India and Oman have conducted a bilateral naval exercise 'Naseem Al Bahr' off Goa coast, focusing on maritime security cooperation in t

Indian Army's Tech-Driven Exercise SWAVLAMBAN SHAKTI Begins

The Sudarshan Chakra Corps of Southern Command is conducting a major military exercise at Babina Field Firing Ranges near Jhansi from October 1

NCERT Launch SATHEE Portal for Competitive Exam Preparation

The SATHEE Initiative is a new NCERT program that offers a free virtual learning platform for competitive exam preparation, covering JEE, NEET,

India's Lady of Justice New Statue: Removes Blindfold

The Lady Justice symbol, traditionally depicted with a blindfold, scales, and sword, represents impartiality and equality before the law. The n

Justice Sanjiv Khanna: New Chief Justice of India

Justice Sanjiv Khanna has been recommended as India's 51st Chief Justice by CJI D Y Chandrachud. Khanna will serve a six-month tenure until

Samarthak: Indian Navy's Advanced Multi-Purpose Vessel Ship

The Indian Navy has launched its first Multi-Purpose Vessel, 'Samarthak', on October 14, 2024. The vessel, designed by L&T Shipyard

eMigrate V2.0: Revolutionizing Safe Migration for Indians

eMigrate V2.0, launched on October 14, 2024, aims to ensure safe and legal migration for Indian citizens, particularly blue-collar workers. It

S. Paramesh: New Director General of Indian Coast Guard

S. Paramesh, the 26th Director General of the Indian Coast Guard, has been appointed to succeed Rakesh Pal. With over 30 years of experience.

Noel Tata appointed Chairman of Tata Trusts: New Era Begins

Noel Tata has been appointed Chairman of Tata Trusts, succeeding his half-brother Ratan Tata, who passed away on October 9. Tata Trusts holds a

Indian Army Unveils "Agniastra": A Detonation Device

The Agniastra, a portable multi-target detonation device developed by Major Rajprasad RS from the Indian Army's Corps of Engineers, was off

India's Digital Agri Conference: Transforming Farming Future

The India Digital Agri Conference 2024, co-organized by the Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture and IIT Ropar TIF – AwaDH, aims to exp

PM Modi Launches IIS Mumbai: Shaping India's Skill Future

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Indian Institute of Skills (IIS) in Mumbai, a project worth over Rs 7600 crore, aiming to create a

Ratan Tata: Titan of Industry and Philanthropy Dies at 86

Ratan Tata, a renowned Indian businessman and philanthropist, passed away at the age of 86 in Mumbai. Born in 1937, Tata joined Tata Group in 1

Nitin Gadkari Launch Humsafar: Revolution of India's Highway

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari launched a policy aimed at improving convenience and safety on National Highways. The policy focuses on standardiz

India Launches ADITI 2.0 and DISC 12 for Defence Innovation

India has launched ADITI 2.0 and DISC 12 initiatives to boost defence innovation. ADITI 2.0 focuses on 19 advanced technology challenges, inclu

PM Internship Scheme: Boosting Youth Employment in India

The PM Internship Scheme, launched in October 2024, aims to provide 1 crore internships over five years with top 500 companies in India. The sc

PM Modi Launches Tribal Empowerment Scheme in Jharkhand

PM Modi launched the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) and Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) schemes in Jharkhand and

Vice Admiral Arti Sarin: First Woman to Lead DGAFMS

Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin has become the first woman to head the Director General of Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS) in India. Sar

India Launches Ambitious Cruise Bharat Mission

India has launched the 'Cruise Bharat Mission' to double cruise passenger traffic within five years by 2029 and establish India as a gl

Bhagat Singh: Revolutionary Icon's 117th Birth Anniversary

Bhagat Singh, born on September 28, 1907, in Banga, Punjab, Pakistan, was a revolutionary icon who joined the freedom movement at a young age.

India Climbs to 39th Rank in Global Innovation Index 2024

India's performance in the Global Innovation Index 2024 improved by 42 positions since 2015, ranking 39th out of 133 economies. The country

PM Modi Unveils Three PARAM Rudra: India's New Supercomputer

PM Modi has launched three PARAM Rudra supercomputers, developed under the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM), in Pune, Delhi, and Kolkata f

Women in Space Leadership Program (WiSLP): Empowering Women

The Women in Space Leadership Programme (WiSLP) is a collaboration between the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the British Counc

Under VisioNxt Giriraj Singh launched 'Paridhi 24x25' Portal

Union Minister of Textiles, Shri Giriraj Singh, launched VisioNxt, India's first initiative combining AI and Emotional Intelligence for fas

DRDO & IIT Delhi Unveil ABHED: Next-Gen Bulletproof Jackets

DRDO and IIT Delhi have developed ABHED lightweight bulletproof jackets, which are made from polymers and indigenous boron carbide ceramic mate

India Become Asia's 3rd Most Powerful Nation Surpassed Japan

The Asia Power Index 2024, published by the Lowy Institute, ranks 27 Asian countries and territories based on 131 indicators across eight thema

Sainik Schools Expansion: Nurturing India's Future Leaders

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated Sainik School, Jaipur on September 23, 2024, as part of the government's vision to establish 100

Jyotiraditya M. Scindia launched 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' app

Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia launched the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' app on September 23, 2024. The campaign, launched by the Madhy

White Revolution 2.0: Empowering India's Dairy Sector

The White Revolution 2.0 aims to increase milk procurement by 50% over five years, aiming to increase daily milk procurement from 660 lakh kg t

Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh: India's Next Air Force Chief

Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh has been appointed as the next Chief of the Indian Air Force, succeeding Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari. Singh, bo

'Clean the Beach Campaign' Led by Bhupendra Yadav in Mumbai

Union Minister Bhupender Yadav led the Clean the Beach Campaign, which involved over 100 beaches across India. The initiative focused on water

India's WAVES Summit: Shaping Global Media & Entertainment

The World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) is set to take place in Goa, India, from November 20-24, 2024. The summit aims to boo

19th Divya Kala Mela: Empowering Artisans with Disabilities

The 19th Divya Kala Mela, inaugurated in Visakhapatnam, showcases the talents of nearly 100 Divyang artisans from 20 states/UTs, promoting incl

Manu Bhaker: New Brand Ambassador of Indian Maritime Sector

The Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways has appointed Manu Bhaker as its Brand Ambassador, marking a "homecoming for the Sai

Global Food Regulators Summit 2024: Shaping Safety Standards

The 2nd Global Food Regulators Summit 2024 was held in New Delhi on September 20-21, 2024, organized by the Food Safety and Standards Authority

Mohana Singh: First female pilot to fly Tejas fighter plane

Mohana Singh, a fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force (IAF), is a trailblazer in gender inclusivity. Born into a family with aviation expertise

2nd Inclusion Conclave of NADA: Anti-Doping Efforts of India

On September 18, 2024, the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) held a conference in New Delhi to create a more inclusive anti-doping landscape.

Exercise AIKYA: Unifying Disaster Management in India

Exercise AIKYA, a two-day event in Chennai, aims to enhance disaster preparedness and response capabilities in India. The event, was organized

BHASKAR Portal: India New Digital Hub for Startup Ecosystem

Union Minister Piyush Goyal has launched the Bharat Startup Knowledge Access Registry (BHASKAR), a digital platform under the 'Startup Indi

India Water Week 2024: Partnerships for Sustainable Future

India Water Week 2024, organized by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, is a biannual international water resources event aimed at fostering dialogue,

NPS Vatsalya Scheme: Securing Minors' Financial Future

The NPS Vatsalya scheme, introduced in Budget 2024, aims to financially secure children's futures by encouraging guardians to invest in pen

India's first Vande Metro, renamed as Namo Bharat Rapid Rail

India's first Vande Metro, renamed Namo Bharat Rapid Rail, was launched on September 16, 2024, covering 360 km from Bhuj to Ahmedabad in 5

India's EV Revolution: PM E-DRIVE Scheme Unveiled

The PM E-DRIVE Scheme, approved by the Cabinet, aims to promote electric mobility in India by accelerating adoption through upfront incentives,

Vinetra: India's Advanced Submarine Escape Training Facility

India has commissioned the Vinetra submarine escape training facility, designed to improve escape capabilities for Kalvari-class submarine crew

Indian Government Renamed Port Blair to Sri Vijaya Puram

The Indian government has announced the renaming of Port Blair to Sri Vijaya Puram, marking the victory achieved in India's freedom struggl

Mission Mausam: India's 2,000 Crore Weather Revolution

Mission Mausam is a 2,000 crore initiative approved by the Union Cabinet in 2024 to make India 'Weather Ready' and 'Climate Smart&#

DRDO and Indian Navy Successfully Test VL-SRSAM

The Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) was successfully tested by the DRDO and Indian Navy at the Integrated Test Ra

CPI(M)'s General Secretary ‘Sitaram Yechury’ Passed Away

Sitaram Yechury, born in Chennai in 1952, was a prominent Indian politician and a key figure in the Indian political landscape. Yechury passed

India's new Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) 'Malpe and Mulki'

India has launched two new Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Shallow Water Craft (SWC) named Malpe and Mulki, part of the Eight ASW SWC project bein

PM Modi Unveils India's Ambitious SEMICON India 2024 Roadmap

PM Modi unveiled India's ambitious semiconductor roadmap at SEMICON India 2024, held at the India Expo Mart in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh

India Celebrates Swachh Vayu Diwas with NCAP Awards 2024

India celebrated Clean Air Day on September 7, 2024, in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The event, also known as Swachh Vayu Diwas, aimed to encourage inves

India's Agni-4 Missile Successfully Tested: Bolsters Defense

India's Agni-4 missile, a nuclear-capable intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM), was successfully launched on September 6, 2024, from

VisioNxt: India's AI-Powered Fashion Forecasting Revolution

VisioNxt, India's AI-powered fashion forecasting initiative, was launched by Union Minister of Textiles Shri Giriraj Singh on September 5,

India's Military Transformation: Joint Commanders Conference

The first Joint Commanders' Conference (JCC) took place in Lucknow on September 4, 2024, with the theme 'Sashakt and Surakshit Bharat:

President Murmu Approved 23rd Law Commission of India

The 23rd Law Commission of India, approved by President Droupadi Murmu, is an executive body created by presidential order to reform the legal

Supreme Court's New Flag, Insignia, and Reforms

President Droupadi Murmu unveiled the new flag and insignia of the Supreme Court of India during the National Conference of District Judiciary

7th Rashtriya Poshan Maah: Nourishing India's Future

The 7th Rashtriya Poshan Maah was inaugurated on September 1, 2024, in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, with dignitaries including Union Minister Smt. Ann

Project NAMAN: Empowering India's Military Community

Project NAMAN, an initiative by the Indian Army, aims to provide support and services to Defence Pensioners, Veterans, and their families throu

SHe-Box Portal: Empowering Women in the Workplace

The SHe-Box Portal, launched by Union Minister Annapurna Devi on August 29, 2024, is a centralized platform for registering and monitoring comp

TV Somanathan Appointed as India's New Cabinet Secretary

India has appointed TV Somanathan, a 1987-batch IAS officer from the Tamil Nadu cadre, as its new Cabinet Secretary, succeeding Rajiv Gauba, wh

B Srinivasan appointed as New NSG Chief

B Srinivasan, a 1992 batch IPS officer from Bihar cadre, has been appointed as the new Director General of the National Security Guard (NSG).

INS Arighat: India's New Nuclear Submarine Boosts Navy

India's Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, is set to commission India's second nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), INS Ar

Sreenivasulu Setty appointed as the 27th chairman of the SBI

Sreenivasulu Setty, a certified associate of the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance, has been appointed as the 27th chairman of the State

India's Industrial Revolution: 12 New Smart Cities Approved

The Union Cabinet has approved the development of 12 new industrial smart cities across 10 states as part of the National Industrial Corridor D

Vigyan Dhara: India's New Science and Innovation Scheme

The Union Cabinet has approved the merger of three major schemes into 'Vigyan Dhara', a new central sector scheme under the Department

India Pension Reform: Introducing the Unified Pension Scheme

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Ladakh Expands: 5 New Districts to Boost Development

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India's RHUMI-1: First Reusable Hybrid Rocket Launched

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Govind Mohan Appointed as New Union Home Secretary

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Amul Triumphs as World's Top Food and Dairy Brand

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India Added 3 new Ramsar Sites: Now 85 Ramsar Sites

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P. Harish: India's New Permanent Representative to the UN

India's Parvathaneni Harish has been appointed as India's Permanent Representative to the UN in New York, succeeding Ruchira Kamboj.

Rahul Navin: New Enforcement Directorate (ED) Chief

Rahul Navin, a 1993-batch Indian Revenue Service officer, has been appointed as the new director of the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

India host 3rd Voice of Global South Summit: Key Highlights

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DRDO's Gaurav: India's New Long-Range Glide Bomb Success

India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully tested the Gaurav, a 1,000 kg air-launched glide bomb, off th

Vinay Mohan Kwatra: India's New Ambassador to the US

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FloodWatch India 2.0: Advanced Flood Monitoring App Launched

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India-Sri Lanka 10th Edition of Exercise Mitra Shakti

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Exercise Udara Shakti 2024 concludes: IAF-RMAF Strengthen

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PMAY-U 2.0 Approved: Revolutionizing Urban Housing in India

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India's New Broadcasting Bill: Regulating Digital News

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Indian Army's Military Exercise 'Parvat Prahaar' in Ladakh

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Waqf Act Amendment Bill 2024: Reforms and Controversies

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IAF Approves 200 Unit Production of Astra Mk-1 Missile

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Four apps for new criminal laws are unveiled by Amit Shah

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India has selected two astronauts for the Axiom-4 mission

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UNESCO Adds 24 New World Heritage Sites

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NCERT Guidelines of '10 Bagless Days' for Classes 6 to 8

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Tarang Shakti 2024: India's First Multinational Air Exercise

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Dharmendra Pradhan launched the NATS 2.0 Portal

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State Museum Conclave on Yuga Yugeen Bharat Museum in Delhi

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Rashtriya Hindi Vigyan Sammelan: Bridging Science & Language

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Preeti Sudan: New UPSC Chairperson, Leadership Transition

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India's First Sunken Museum opened at Humayun's Tomb Complex

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Union Minister Launches Eco-Innovative Platform Ideas4LiFE

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India Takes Chair of Asian Disaster Preparedness Center

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Assam's Moidams: India's 43rd UNESCO World Heritage Site

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India's 500th Community Radio: A Milestone in Broadcasting

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Coal Ministry's Green Initiative: Vriksharopan Abhiyan 2024

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Rashtrapati Bhavan: Renaming Halls for a New India

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Henley Passport Index 2024: Rankings, Trends and Implication

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Vinay Kwatra: India's New Ambassador to the United States

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Supreme Court Welcomes Two New Judges, Enhances Diversity

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India Inaugurates Asia's First CEPI Pre-clinical Facility

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UNESCO World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2024

India hosted the UNESCO World Heritage Committee meeting for the first time, held from July 21-31, 2024, in New Delhi. The 2024 World Heritage

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The WAVES Summit, scheduled for November 20-24, 2024, aims to position India as a global leader in the media and entertainment sector.

Lt Gen Shankar Narayan became the new head of Army Hospital

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India Unveils 'Zorawar' Light Tank for High-Altitude Defense

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GCPRS 2024: Advancing Plastic Sustainability in India

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NITI Aayog's Sampoornata Abhiyan: A Push for Social Progress

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Modi Government Reshuffles Key Cabinet Committees

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India Hosts UNESCO World Heritage Committee's 46th Session

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SEBEX 2: India's New Most Powerful Non-Nuclear Explosive

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India's Biodiversity Triumph: 104561 Fauna Species Checklist

India has become the first country to compile a complete fauna checklist, with 104,561 species documented across 36 phyla. The checklist, launc

India Joins RIMPAC 2024: World's Largest Naval Exercise

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Vikram Misri: India's New Foreign Secretary

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MoHUA Launches 'Safai Apnao, Bimaari Bhagao' Initiative

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Cabinet Approves NFIES: Enhancing Forensic Infrastructure

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Nagastra-1: India's First Indigenous Suicide Drone

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Reappointment of Ajit Doval as National Security Adviser-NSA

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Lt. Gen. Upendra Dwivedi: New Army Chief of the Indian Army

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AIM-ICDK Water Challenge 4.0: Tackling Water Challenges

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Indian Navy First Woman Helicopter Pilot: Anamika B. Rajeev

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Modi 3.0: A Historic Third Term Begins with Diverse Cabinet

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has secured his third consecutive term as Prime Minister. This achievement is a testament to Modi'

Ramoji Rao Passed Away at 88: India's Media Mogul Legacy

Cherukuri Ramoji Rao, founder of the Eenadu Group and the visionary behind Ramoji Film City, passed away on June 8, 2024, in Hyderabad, Telanga

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Result: BJP again in power 3rd time

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured a third consecutive term in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, winning 292 seats in the 543-member Lowe

Gender Sensitisation Committee Reconstitute by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of India has reconstituted its Gender Sensitisation and Internal Complaints Committee to promote gender sensitivity and ensur

DRDO Anti-Radiation Missile Technology: Rudram-II Success

India has successfully tested the Rudram-II anti-radiation missile, a breakthrough in indigenous defense technology. Developed by the Defence R

Exercise Cyber Suraksha – 2024: Objectives and Scope

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Enhancing India Air Defense Capabilities: Russia's Igla-S VSHORAD

The Indian Army is set to acquire the Russian-made Igla-S Very Short Range Air Defense (VSHORAD) systems, which will enhance its air defense ca

Indian Air Force's successful test BHISHM hospital cubes

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IndiaSkills 2024: Celebrating the Power of Skilled Youth

IndiaSkills 2024, the country's largest and most prestigious skill competition, is set to commence on 15th May 2024 in New Delhi. Organized

Joint Indian Army-Air Force Gagan Strike exercise in Punjab

The Indian Army's Kharga Corps and the Indian Air Force conducted a three-day exercise, "Gagan Strike-II," in Punjab to validate

Kareena Kapoor Appointed as UNICEF India National Ambassador

Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan has been appointed as UNICEF India's National Ambassador, marking a significant step forward in the orga

Rakesh Singh Appointed as New CEO of Paytm

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Krishna Swaminathan: New Vice Chief of the Naval Staff

On May 1, 2024, Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, AVSM, VSM, assumed the prestigious charge as the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff. Swaminathan&#

Successful test firing of the Crystal Maze 2 missile by IAF

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has successfully tested the Crystal Maze 2, an Israeli-made medium-range ballistic missile, to enhance its air strik

India's Lightest Bulletproof Jacket developed by DRDO

India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed the world's lightest bulletproof jacket, offering protection

Naima Khatoon become the first female Vice-Chancellor of AMU

President Droupadi Murmu has appointed Professor Naima Khatoon as the first woman Vice-Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), breaking

Reliance Jio world's largest mobile operator in data traffic

Reliance Jio, owned by Reliance Industries Limited, has become the world's largest mobile operator in terms of data traffic, surpassing Chi

'Exercise Poorvi Lehar' (XPOL) conducted by the Indian Navy

The Indian Navy conducted a large-scale exercise, 'Exercise Poorvi Lehar' (XPOL), off the Eastern Seaboard on April 20, 2024, to valida

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The Indian government has appointed Nalin Prabhat as the Director-General of the National Security Guard (NSG) and Sapna Tewari as the Special

Dinesh Kumar Tripathi: New Chief of the Naval Staff

The Indian Navy has appointed Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi as the next Chief of the Naval Staff, following the retirement of current Chie

‘DUSTLIK 2024’: India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise

The India-Uzbekistan joint military exercise, 'DUSTLIK 2024', is set to take place from April 15 to 28, 2024, in the Termez district of

Salman Rushdie presents "Knife," his most recent creation.

Salman Rushdie's latest memoir, 'Knife', delves into his near-fatal attack in 2022 and his journey of recovery and resilience. The

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Tri-Service Planning Conference: Parivartan Chintan

The Indian Armed Forces held the inaugural Tri-Service Planning Conference, 'Parivartan Chintan,' in New Delhi on April 8, 2024. The ev

Akashteer: Enhancing India's Air Defense Control & Reporting

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'Ms. Sheyphali Sharan' New Principal Director General of PIB

Sheyphali B. Sharan has been appointed as the Principal Director General of the Press Information Bureau (PIB), succeeding Shri Manish Desai.

"IRAH" India's First AI-Based Movie: trailer released

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Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Samudra Paheredar’ to Asian Country

The Indian Coast Guard Ship Samudra Paheredar, a specialized Pollution Control Vessel, has arrived in Manila Bay, Philippines, for a three-day

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Election Commission's Initiatives for Accessible and Inclusive Voting

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has implemented several initiatives to ensure accessible and inclusive voting for all citizens, particul

“Vinay Kumar” Appointed as Ambassador to Russia

India has appointed Vinay Kumar as its new ambassador to Russia, a top-level diplomatic posting in Moscow. Kumar, a 1992-batch Indian Foreign S

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Inauguration of Indian Navy's New Headquarter Nausena Bhawan

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Inauguration of India’s First FuturLABS Center at Thiruvananthpuram

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Mission Divyastra: India Successfully Test Agni-5 Missile with MIRV

India successfully tested an Agni-5 ballistic missile equipped with multiple independently targetable re-entry vehicles (MIRVs) on March 11, 20

‘Amitav Ghosh’ Awarded with Erasmus Prize 2024

Amitav Ghosh, an Indian author, has been awarded the Erasmus Prize 2024 by the Netherlands-based Praemium Erasmianum Foundation for his excepti

Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain 2024 Campaign

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First-ever all-women maritime surveillance mission in A&N

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World's longest Twin Lane Tunnel Inauguration: Sela Tunnel

India inaugurated the world's longest twin-lane Sela tunnel on March 9, 2024, in Arunachal Pradesh. The tunnel, located 13,000 feet above t

"Sea Defenders-2024" U.S-India joint maritime exercise

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf has arrived in Port Blair, India, to participate in the "Sea Defenders-2024" joint exercise with

Sudha Murty Nominated to Rajya Sabha: Know all the details

On International Women's Day, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Sudha Murty's nomination to the Rajya Sabha. Murty, an autho

Indian Navy Commissions INS Jatayu Naval Base at Lakshadweep

The Indian Navy has commissioned INS Jatayu, a state-of-the-art naval base on the picturesque Minicoy island of Lakshadweep, to enhance its ope

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India’s First Underwater Metro Launched in Kolkata

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Indian Navy's commissioning of its first squadron of MH-60R Seahawk helicopters

The Indian Navy is set to commission the first squadron of MH-60R Seahawk helicopters, INAS 334, on March 6, 2024. The MH-60R Seahawk is a high

Sub Inspector Suman Kumari become BSF's First Female Sniper

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IPS Daljit Singh Chaudhary became Director General of NSG

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Union Minister of Education has launched SWAYAM Plus

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Justice A.M. Khanwilkar Appointed as Lokpal Chairperson

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India Unveils First Four Astronauts for Gaganyaan Mission

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Farmers Protest: Reason and Demands

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