The first comprehensive survey of river dolphin populations in India, conducted between 2021 to 2023, has found a total of 6,327 river dolphins across the country. This survey, which focused on the Ganga and Brahmaputra river basins as well as the Beas river, was conducted by the Wildlife ...

India has officially launched the Cities Coalition for Circularity (C-3) on March 3, 2025, marking an important milestone in the journey toward sustainable urban development. This multinational alliance aims to encourage collaboration between cities, facilitate the sharing of knowledge, and ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated Vantara, an advanced animal rescue, conservation, and rehabilitation center in Gujarat’s Jamnagar district. The event was attended by Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani, his wife Nita Ambani, their son Anant Ambani, and ...

India has taken a major step towards promoting global peace and harmony with the launch of its first World Peace Center in Gurugram, Haryana. Founded by Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti and guided by Jain Acharya Lokesh, the center focuses on encouraging non-violence, spiritual awareness, human values, and ...

The recent emphasis on obesity in India has surged after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s comments during his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme. He shed light on troubling statistics that show one in eight Indians is dealing with obesity, especially among children. Modi advocated for reducing oil consumption ...

Champakam Dorairajan, a Brahmin woman from Madras, significantly influenced India's constitutional history by legally challenging caste-based reservations in educational institutions. Her case, State of Madras v. Champakam Dorairajan (1951), resulted in the First Amendment of the Indian ...

IIT Madras, in partnership with Indian Railways, has inaugurated India’s first hyperloop test track, representing a significant advancement in high-speed transportation. This 422-meter-long facility, situated on the IIT Madras campus, aims to facilitate ultra-fast travel, potentially reducing ...

The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) marked the sixth anniversary of the Startups, Women & Youth Advantage through eTransactions (SWAYATT) initiative at its headquarters in New Delhi on February 19, 2025. Launched on February 19, 2019, SWAYATT has focused on boosting the involvement of women-led ...

The SOUL (School of Ultimate Leadership) Conclave 2025, which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, signifies an important milestone in leadership development for Viksit Bharat (Developed India). The event is aimed at fostering future leaders from diverse ...

Google has taken a major step forward in its dedication to India's digital ecosystem with the launch of Ananta, its largest campus in the country. The name Ananta, derived from Sanskrit, signifies “infinite” or “limitless.” This campus is more than just a place to work; it serves as a center for ...