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Union Home Minister Amit Shah has proposed the creation of at least 50 large ponds in the northeast to divert water from the Brahmaputra River, aiming to help tackle floods and develop agriculture, irrigation, and tourism. He also highlighted the im...

India appears to be adopting a tougher stance towards China, with Prime Minister Modi set to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting in Kazakhstan in July. Recent developments suggest a hardening of India's posture against China, ...

India's expenditure on health, including clean water and sanitation, is on track to reach the target of 2.5% of GDP by 2024-25. States have surpassed the Centre's allocation to achieve a combined effort of 2.13% of GDP. Despite concerns over declini...

Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge on Wednesday said the state is at the forefront of innovation, contributing 22 per cent to global R&D, and is leading in areas such as technology services. The state government is striving to make not just Karnat...

The government plans to establish a National Centre of Excellence (NCoE) for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comics (AVGC) in Mumbai, along with proposing an AVGC policy to boost the sector's growth and unlock its potential.

Covid vaccines have come under the scrutiny across the world. Now a new research report has made shocking claims.

Highly inaccurate exit polls predicting a sweeping election victory for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party have led to dramatic public apologies from polling companies this week and calls for an investigation into possible manipulation. Nearly all...

Shah Rukh Khan's NGO, Meer Foundation, granted FCRA licence by MHA for 5 years to support acid attack survivors.

A recent study published in the journal Nature Ecology and Evolution has highlighted the urgent need to address the growing threat posed by invasive alien species (IAS) to global biodiversity. Led by researchers representing 101 organizations from 4...

S&P Global Ratings has upgraded India's sovereign outlook to 'positive' after 10 years, citing improved public spending quality and expectations of continuity in reforms and fiscal policies. India's rating remains BBB- but could be upgraded if cauti...

Union Home Minister Amit Shah reported 27 lakh cyber fraud complaints in the past year, highlighting increased detection due to enhanced vigilance. He noted that 99.5% of police stations are now connected to the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network a...

The 'Primakov Readings' Forum in Moscow will discuss BRICS priorities in the context of Russian Presidency of BRICS. The theme is 'Russia in the Global Context' with key attendees like Yury Ushakov and Sergey Lavrov.

As this year’s summer, with its extended heat waves and record temperatures, warns, how to adapt to a warmer world is no longer a hypothetical question. A new study by World Weather Attribution says climate change has made a 30-day heat wave in Sout...

Kolkata faces extreme heat and heat waves with inadequate measures to protect residents. Commuters seek refuge in a glass-walled bus shelter with malfunctioning air conditioners. Local authorities' plans to install cooled cabins have not been fully ...

India aims to enhance global ties under potential Modi 3.0 government, focusing on strengthening partnerships with Russia, US, and Europe. Experts predict a 2024 summit meeting between Indian PM and Russian President, emphasizing the strategic impor...

India's general election nears midway with falling voter turnout, prompting concerns about disengagement. Lower participation, though not favoring either side, questions ruling Bharatiya Janata Party’s support. Factors include lack of excitement, co...

India plans to announce its plans to develop a new research station in Antarctica at the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM) and the 26th Meeting of the Committee for Environment Protection. The station, Maitri, is expected to be revam...

Yamini Aiyar resigns as CPR's CEO post FCRA license cancellation. Board appreciates her contributions. Aiyar, daughter of Mani Shankar Aiyar, led since 2017. Resignation follows license suspension and misuse of grants.

Delhi HC asks govt about CPR's FCRA licence cancellation. Justice Singh issued notice. CPR's FCRA revoked for misusing funds. Income Tax survey led to CPR's FCRA suspension. CPR withdrew petition against licence suspension.