The Indian government has officially earmarked a site within the prestigious Rashtriya Smriti complex at Rajghat, New Delhi, for the construction of a memorial dedicated to the late Pranab Mukherjee, former President of India. This significant decision was communicated to his daughter, Sharmistha Mukherjee, by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Expressing heartfelt gratitude, Read More…
Dr. V. Narayanan, an esteemed Indian aerospace engineer and rocket technologist, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). He will also assume the roles of Secretary, Department of Space, and Chairman, Space Commission, for a two-year term starting January 14, 2025. Currently serving as the Director of ISRO’s Liquid Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a telephone call from António Costa, President of the European Council, on January 7, 2025, where both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing the India-EU Strategic Partnership. Their discussions spanned key sectors, including technology, green energy, digital innovation, trade, and investments. The leaders emphasized the need to swiftly conclude the Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised the Exam Warriors Art Festival for its innovative approach to easing exam-related stress among students through artistic expression. Held on January 4, 2025, at Shantipath, New Delhi, the festival brought together 4,000 students from 30 schools, spanning grades 9 to 12, who showcased their creativity by transforming exam anxieties Read More…
In their pre-budget discussions with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, RSS-affiliated unions have put forward significant proposals for the 2025 Union Budget. Among the key recommendations is raising the income tax exemption threshold to ₹10 lakh, designed to enhance the disposable income of taxpayers and address ongoing economic challenges. Further, the unions have called for an Read More…
The Government of India has unveiled the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, a comprehensive initiative aimed at fortifying the country’s legal framework to protect citizens’ personal data in the rapidly expanding digital space. These rules prioritize a citizen-centric approach, ensuring individuals are fully informed about how their personal data is processed, granting them Read More…
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has unveiled its list of 207 feature films eligible for the 97th Academy Awards, scheduled for March 2, 2025. Among these, seven Indian films have made it to the prestigious Best Picture contenders’ list, showcasing the diverse cinematic brilliance of Indian filmmakers. The inclusion of Suriya’s ‘Kanguva’, Read More…
The Election Commission of India has officially announced that the Delhi Assembly elections will take place on February 5, 2025, with results set to be declared on February 8, 2025. Delhi’s Legislative Assembly comprises 70 constituencies, including 12 reserved seats, and polling will be conducted across 13,033 polling stations. This election is expected to witness Read More…
India has reported seven cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections, with the latest two cases emerging from Tamil Nadu—one each in Chennai and Salem. Both patients are stable and under medical supervision, according to the state’s Health Department. HMPV, first identified in 2001, is a respiratory virus causing symptoms akin to the common cold, including Read More…
Kerala has secured a ₹34.84 crore funding allocation from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) for its pioneering green hydrogen pilot project in the transport sector. The project, with an estimated total cost of ₹40 crore, will receive approximately 90% of its funding through viability gap funding (VGF) under the Green Hydrogen Pilot Read More…