The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has unveiled the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, charting the roadmap for implementing the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, which was enacted in August 2023. These draft rules lay out guidelines for collecting, storing, and processing personal data, with a sharp focus on user consent, data Read More…
In a proud moment for Indian chess, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Grandmaster Koneru Humpy on January 3, 2025, after her triumphant victory at the FIDE Women’s World Rapid Chess Championship in New York. Hailing her as a “sporting icon” and a symbol of inspiration, PM Modi applauded Humpy’s sharp intellect and relentless determination. Accompanied Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently handed over keys to beneficiaries of the newly constructed Swabhiman Apartments in Delhi’s Ashok Vihar. This initiative, part of the In-Situ Slum Rehabilitation Project, aims to provide better living conditions for residents of Jhuggi Jhopri (JJ) clusters. During his interaction with the beneficiaries, PM Modi expressed immense satisfaction, stating, “Swabhimaan Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Grameen Bharat Mahotsav 2025 today at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The event, themed “Building a Resilient Rural India for a Viksit Bharat 2047,” highlights the entrepreneurial spirit and cultural heritage of rural India. Organized by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) under the Department of Read More…
A crucial milestone in the development of Jammu and Kashmir’s railway infrastructure will take place on January 5, 2025, when a special inspection train travels from Srinagar to Jammu. This marks a significant leap toward improving regional connectivity and advancing the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to make a Read More…
In a significant demographic shift, South Korea recorded a rise in its birthrate for the first time in nine years, with 242,334 newborns in 2024—marking a 3.1% increase compared to the previous year. Despite this encouraging sign, the nation continues to face a natural population decline, as deaths rose by 1.93% to 360,757, resulting in Read More…
A recent report by the State Bank of India (SBI) highlights a significant reduction in the poverty gap between rural and urban India in FY24, driven primarily by increased rural consumption and targeted government initiatives. The monthly per capita consumption expenditure (MPCE) gap between rural and urban areas has narrowed to 69.7% in FY24, down Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for several transformative development projects in Delhi, marking a significant step forward in the city’s infrastructure, housing, and education landscape. One of the key highlights was the inauguration of 1,675 flats for JJ Cluster Dwellers at Swabhiman Apartments, aimed at improving the living conditions of Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to launch the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in the New Year as part of its innovative strategy to address night-time power shortages and ensure uninterrupted electricity supply across the state. The BESS initiative aims to store surplus electricity generated during peak production hours and redistribute it during periods of high Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning predicting a temperature rise of up to 3°C in Kerala over the next two days. Certain regions in the state are likely to experience temperatures higher than the seasonal average, leading to hot and uncomfortable weather conditions. The IMD has advised people to avoid direct Read More…