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CISF Launches First All-Women Commando Unit

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has introduced its first all-women commando unit in 2025. This initiative aims to enhance gender parity in frontline security roles. The unit...

August 26, 2025

Nepal Joins International Big Cat Alliance for Conservation

Nepal officially joined the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) in August 2025. This India-led global initiative focuses on the conservation of seven big cat species. Nepal’s diverse wildlife...

August 26, 2025

Bloom Syndrome

Bloom Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder with fewer than 300 cases reported worldwide. Recently, a 12-year-old girl in Chennai underwent a bone marrow transplant using stem cells...

August 26, 2025

Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-1)

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved milestone on 24 August 2025 by successfully conducting its first Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-1). This test is crucial for the...

August 26, 2025

Arctic Sea Ice Loss Slows Temporarily

Recent studies reveal that the pace of Arctic sea ice loss has slowed over the past two decades. This slowdown is temporary and linked to natural climate variability...

August 26, 2025

India-Thailand Maitree Exercise 2025

The 14th edition of the India-Thailand joint military exercise Maitree is scheduled from 1 to 14 September 2025. It will be held at the Foreign Training Node in...

August 26, 2025

Impact of Trump’s Tariffs on US Economy

The reimposition of tariffs by Donald Trump in 2025 has become a defining feature of his second presidential term. Seven months into his return to office, these tariffs...

August 25, 2025

SASCI Boosts India’s Tourism Capital Investment

India’s tourism sector received a major boost in 2025 with the implementation of the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme. The Ministry of Tourism sanctioned...

August 25, 2025

Biostimulants in Indian Agriculture

India is witnessing shift in agriculture with the rise of biostimulants. These natural products help plants withstand climate stress, improve nutrient uptake, and boost yields without synthetic chemicals....

August 25, 2025

Fortified Rice Initiative Strengthens Nutrition in India

The Government of India has scaled up the distribution of fortified rice under various food safety net programmes by March 2024. This move is part of the Anemia...

August 25, 2025

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