Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Health Minister Veena George has addressed public concerns surrounding reports of a flu outbreak in China, specifically linked to the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV). She reassured citizens that there is no immediate cause for alarm in Kerala, while advising vulnerable groups to remain cautious. In a social media statement, Minister George clarified that while Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed India’s commitment to becoming a global leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies. Speaking at the India Mobile Congress 2024, he highlighted India’s pivotal role in setting international standards for 6G, ethical AI, and data privacy. Under PM Modi’s leadership, India has launched three AI Centres of Read More…
The Union Health Ministry is closely monitoring the rise in Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in China, especially among children under 14 years of age. Despite the surge in infections, Indian health officials have reassured the public that there is no immediate cause for concern within the country. What is HMPV? HMPV is a respiratory virus Read More…
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…