On January 7, 2025, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Tibetan region near the Nepal border. The quake’s epicentre was approximately 80 km north of Mt Everest, located...
In January 2025, Jharkhand’s Chief Minister Hemant Soren initiated a substantial financial transfer under the Maiya Samman Yojana. This programme aimed to empower women by providing direct cash...
The Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M) has recently inaugurated Asia’s largest shallow wave basin research facility. This development is located at the Discovery satellite campus in Thaiyur, approximately...
Recent studies have brought into light the Alaknanda River’s susceptibility to landslide-induced natural dams. Researchers from IIT Roorkee, Shivani Joshi and Srikrishnan Siva Subramanian, conducted a comprehensive study...
The UJALA scheme, launched on 5th January 2015, has transformed India’s approach to energy efficiency. This initiative, initially known as the Domestic Efficient Lighting Programme, aimed to make...
Recent advancements in genetic research have opened new avenues for understanding ancient human populations. The analysis of ancient DNA (aDNA) from burial sites, mass graves, and war graves...
Indonesia has officially become a full member of the BRICS group, as announced by Brazil’s government. Indonesia’s foreign ministry expressed that this membership is vital for strengthening partnerships...
Recent trends indicate that meeting Budget Estimates (BE) for Corporate Tax (CT) and Union Excise Duty will be challenging. The Union Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 is set...
The Indian civil aviation sector is poised for expansion with the anticipated introduction of the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) 2.0 scheme. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman...
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) has intervened in dispute concerning forest rights in Madhya Pradesh. Recently, 52 villages have raised concerns about the denial of their forest...
