Delhi recorded its coldest morning of the season as temperatures plummeted to 4.5°C, marking a sharp dip below the normal range. The official observatory at Safdarjung registered 4.9°C, while areas like Lodhi Road and Ayanagar also saw chilly conditions at 5°C and 6°C, respectively. The cold wave was exacerbated by icy winds sweeping from the Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently highlighted the transformative role of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in empowering women, especially in rural areas. Launched in 2019, the mission aims to provide tap water connections to every rural household by 2024, significantly improving the quality of life and reducing the burden on women who traditionally fetch water Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently connected with the brightest young innovators at the Smart India Hackathon 2024 via a virtual conference. The seventh edition of this prestigious event saw over 1,300 student teams gather at 51 centers nationwide, working on solutions to tackle real-world challenges across critical sectors. PM Modi engaged with standout teams whose Read More…
On December 11, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a comprehensive compendium of the complete works of Subramania Bharati, the renowned Tamil poet, freedom fighter, and social reformer. This significant event coincided with Bharati’s 143rd birth anniversary and took place at the Prime Minister’s residence, 7 Lok Kalyan Marg in New Delhi. The compendium, consisting Read More…
On the birth anniversary of former President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored his contributions and legacy, describing him as a “statesman par excellence, a wonderful administrator, and a repository of wisdom”. PM Modi highlighted Mukherjee’s role in shaping India’s governance and his ability to bridge political divides with his deep understanding of the Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasized that the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 champions the vision of teaching young children in their mother tongue. He described this initiative as a step towards promoting justice, inclusivity, and cultural preservation in education. The NEP encourages innovative methods and resources to ensure quality education while strengthening linguistic and Read More…
Sanjay Malhotra, a 1990-batch IAS officer, has officially assumed office as the 26th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). He succeeds Shaktikanta Das, whose six-year term concluded on December 10, 2024. Before this role, Malhotra served as Revenue Secretary in the Ministry of Finance, where he contributed significantly to shaping tax policies and Read More…
The Kapoor family, including Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to extend an invitation to the Raj Kapoor Film Festival. Organized by PVR INOX Limited and the Film Heritage Foundation, the festival celebrates Raj Kapoor’s 100th birth anniversary from December 13-15, 2024. Featuring remastered classics like Awara and Shree 420, it Read More…
In a major advancement for neuroscience, IIT Madras has become the first institution globally to release the most detailed 3D high-resolution images of the human fetal brain. The dataset, named DHARANI, contains over 5,100 digital brain sections and is freely available to researchers worldwide. This effort, conducted by the Sudha Gopalakrishnan Brain Centre, marks a Read More…
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla following a heated controversy over derogatory remarks made against him and his mother, Sonia Gandhi, by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey. The incident occurred during a Zero Hour session where Dubey’s remarks, suggesting an international conspiracy involving opposition leaders, triggered significant uproar and disruptions in Read More…