The Indian women’s hockey team has emerged victorious in the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2023, securing the gold medal for the second time in the competition’s history. The team’s remarkable journey to victory was celebrated and praised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The tournament’s final ...

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has a quick-fix solution to offer to Delhi and its neighbouring regions choking in toxic air – it can help the city wash down pollutants and dust with “artificial rains” Understanding Artificial Rain Artificial rain, also known as cloud seeding, is a ...

Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was honored with the ‘Changemaker of the Year‘ award. Governor Shaktikanta Das accepted it on behalf of the RBI. The recognition was part of the Hindu Businessline Changemaker Awards 2023, held at ITC Maurya in New Delhi on ...

National Cancer Awareness Day is an annual observance in India, held on November 7th, aimed at raising public awareness about the importance of early cancer detection, prevention strategies, and the critical aspects of cancer treatment. This significant day was first initiated in ...

At 76 years old, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has earned a prominent place in global politics. In a Time cover story, she was hailed as a political phenomenon who has played a pivotal role in guiding Bangladesh’s growth from a rustic jute producer to the Asia-Pacific’s fastest-expanding ...

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) is poised to introduce a groundbreaking initiative called the “Women for Water, Water for Women Campaign” in collaboration with the Ministry’s National Urban Livelihood Mission (NULM) and in partnership with the Odisha Urban ...

NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTPC, has marked a significant milestone in its renewable energy journey by declaring the commercial operation of its first project. This project, a 50 MW wind farm located in Dayapar, Kutch, Gujarat is a first-of-its-kind ...

In a recent public meeting held in Durg, Chhattisgarh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a significant announcement regarding the extension of the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, a free ration scheme aimed at assisting 80 crore impoverished individuals. The scheme, which was initially ...

India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, held a productive meeting with Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani, in Rome. The discussions revolved around strengthening the strategic partnership between India and Italy, exploring opportunities in various ...

On November 3, the world celebrates the International Day for Biosphere Reserves, a day established by UNESCO during its 41st General Conference in 2022. This occasion provides an opportunity to understand and appreciate Biosphere Reserves (BR) and their ...

Every November 5th, a global community assembles to mark World Tsunami Awareness Day, emphasising the importance of Tsunami knowledge and awareness. Tsunamis are natural disasters of immense destructive power, often caused by underwater disturbances like earthquakes, ...

Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar clinched the gold medal in the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions event 2023 at the Asian Shooting Championship 2023. Tomar’s impressive score of 463.5 in the final secured the top spot, making him the most successful Indian shooter at the event. Tian Jiaming Claims Silver, Du ...