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Digital Connectivity Rating Agencies

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) recently authorised eight agencies as Digital Connectivity Rating Agencies (DCRAs). This move follows the implementation of the “Rating of Properties for...

August 30, 2025

UNDP Report on Forest Rights Act Progress

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) released a report in 2025 analysing the implementation of the Forest Rights Act (FRA) in India. The report marks the need for...

August 30, 2025

Uttarakhand Forest Clearance Sparks Environmental Concerns

Uttarakhand’s forest department approved the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) plan to build the Netala bypass. This road is part of the larger Char Dham infrastructure project. The approval...

August 30, 2025

Delhi Heat Crisis

Delhi has been experiencing severe heat stress in recent years. The year 2025 recorded the hottest February and March on record. Summers have remained scorching with temperatures soaring...

August 30, 2025

Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions Rise Despite Power Sector Decline

Recent data from 2025 reveals a complex picture of global greenhouse gas emissions. While some countries like India and China have reduced emissions in their power sectors, overall...

August 30, 2025

Crocothemis Erythraea

Recent research has confirmed the presence of the rare dragonfly species Crocothemis erythraea in the high-elevation areas of the southern Western Ghats. Earlier, this species was often confused...

August 30, 2025

Myanmar Military Labels Karen National Union Terrorist

The Myanmar military government declared the Karen National Union (KNU) a terrorist organisation in August 2025. This move criminalises nearly all activities linked to the KNU, including contact...

August 30, 2025

Extension of ECHS Benefits

The Union government has recently approved the extension of the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) benefits to officer cadets who are medically invalidated during training due to disabilities...

August 30, 2025

Impact of US De Minimis Rule on India-US Trade

The United States ended its century-old De Minimis exemption on 29 August 2025. This rule allowed shipments valued under $800 per person per day to enter the US...

August 30, 2025

Exercise Achook Prahar 2025

The Indian Army’s Spear Corps and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) conducted a major joint firepower exercise named Achook Prahar in central Arunachal Pradesh from 25 to 28...

August 30, 2025

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