Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has announced that 50% of Delhi government employees will work from home in response to the capital’s worsening air quality. The Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded an alarming level of 460, placing it in the “severe” category, as authorities scramble to mitigate the health and environmental crisis. In addition to Read More…
Voting for Maharashtra’s 2024 assembly elections kicked off at 7 am on Wednesday, with a voter turnout of 32.18% recorded by 1 pm across the state’s 288 constituencies. While the turnout remains consistent, regional differences have emerged. Gadchiroli, a district with a history of Maoist activity, saw the highest turnout at 50.89%, exceeding the state’s Read More…
At the recent G20 Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed the transformative role of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), artificial intelligence (AI), and data-driven governance in driving inclusive global growth. Highlighting India’s technological leadership, Modi showcased innovations like the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and the Global Digital Public Infrastructure Repository, which aims to share digital solutions Read More…
At the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a compelling address on “Sustainable Development and Energy Transition.” He spotlighted India’s remarkable progress in fulfilling its Paris Agreement commitments ahead of schedule, positioning the nation as a global leader in sustainability. PM Modi highlighted transformative initiatives like the Global Biofuels Alliance, Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her birth anniversary, November 19. In a heartfelt message on X (formerly Twitter), he stated, “On her birth anniversary, tributes to Smt. Indira Gandhi, India’s former Prime Minister.” The acknowledgment highlights her pivotal role in shaping India’s political and social landscape. Born Read More…
India and Italy have announced a Joint Strategic Action Plan for 2025-2029, aimed at deepening ties in areas like clean energy, digital innovation, and trade. The plan builds on the 2020-2024 framework, emphasizing sustainable development and mutual growth. Key Focus Areas: Global and Regional Implications: This partnership highlights the growing importance of India-Italy ties in Read More…
SpaceX has achieved yet another milestone by launching India’s advanced communications satellite, GSAT-20 (GSAT-N2), on November 19, 2024. Developed by ISRO, this cutting-edge satellite promises to revolutionize broadband services across India. Riding aboard the Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket, GSAT-20 features a Ka-band high-throughput communication system, delivering an impressive 70 Gbps bandwidth. It marks a Read More…
India has officially surpassed China as the leading country for sending international students to the United States, according to the latest data for the 2023-24 academic year. India topped the list with the highest number of student enrollments, marking a significant shift in global student mobility. China, once the dominant source, now holds second place, Read More…
India’s domestic air travel achieved a significant milestone on November 17, 2024, with 5.05 lakh passengers flying within the country, setting a new single-day record. The surge in air traffic was driven by the festive season and weddings, as airlines operated 3,173 flights, carrying a total of 5,05,412 passengers. The occupancy rate for most major Read More…
By our Special Correspondent Chennai: Out of a total of the world diabetes patients of 800 million adults living with diabetes, 212 million live in India, according a paper published in the peer-reviewed journal The Lancet , based on a global study. It recorded over 800 million adults living with diabetes, more than half of Read More…