Editorial

July, 2025

  • 8 July

    NITI Aayog’s Northeast SDG Report: Mizoram, Sikkim Lead Regional Progress

    NITI Aayog released the second edition of the North Eastern Region (NER) District Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Index Report for 2023-24 on 7 July 2025. Developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MoDoNER) and with technical support from UNDP, the index evaluates SDG performance at the district level across the eight northeastern states. Building on …

  • 1 July

    WHO Director-General Praises India’s Strong Leadership in Tobacco Control

    India’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare was honored with the prestigious Bloomberg Philanthropies Award for Global Tobacco Control in the ‘O’ category, which recognizes efforts in offering help to quit tobacco use under the World Health Organization’s MPOWER strategy, presented by Michael R. Bloomberg during a ceremony announced late night on June 23, 2025, Dublin time (5.5 hours behind …

May, 2025

  • 21 May

    CRCL and IIT Delhi Sign MoU to strengthen scientific capabilities and promote ease of doing business

    The Central Revenues Control Laboratory (CRCL) under the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi to strengthen India’s trade facilitation efforts and promote innovation in customs testing and scientific regulation. The MoU was formally signed by Prof. Rangan …

  • 21 May

    ₹2,000 crore allocated to establish 72,000 EV public charging stations across India

    Union Minister for Heavy Industries, Shri H.D. Kumaraswamy, today chaired a high-level inter-ministerial coordination meeting with senior officials from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, and the Ministry of Heavy Industries to review the progress and accelerate the nationwide rollout of EV charging infrastructure under the PM E-Drive Scheme. Launched under the visionary …

  • 21 May

    Nitin Gadkari to perform Ground Breaking for iconic Observatory Towers in Goa

    Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari to perform the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the iconic Observatory Towers atop the New Zuari Bridge in Goa on Friday, the 23rd May 2025. The visionary leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, the pioneering initiative of Shri Nitin Gadkari, and the committed efforts of Goa Chief Minister Shri …

  • 12 May

    Nation’s First Hydrogen Truck Flagged Off in Raipur

    In a landmark step towards green energy and sustainable transportation, India’s first hydrogen-powered heavy-duty truck was officially rolled out on public roads. The vehicle was flagged off by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai in Raipur, marking a significant milestone in the country’s clean mobility journey. This revolutionary truck, designed for long-haul freight, is equipped with a hydrogen fuel cell …

  • 10 May

    From Conflict to Conversation: India and Pakistan Agree to Ceasefire

    In a significant development, the Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMO) of India and Pakistan held a telephonic conversation today at 15:35 IST. Both sides mutually agreed to halt all forms of military actions — on land, air, and sea — starting from 17:00 IST today. Sources confirmed that the call was initiated by Pakistan’s DGMO, who proposed a ceasefire …

April, 2025

  • 14 April

    Bihar’s Ankit Dev Arpan Shines at National Forensic Science Summit with Dual Honors

    New Delhi:  At the prestigious All India Forensic Science Summit held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, Ankit Dev Arpan, a native of Bagaha, West Champaran (Bihar), was conferred with two national awards for his outstanding contribution to Hindi language promotion and academic excellence in forensic studies. The summit, organized by the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), Gandhinagar, witnessed the participation …

February, 2025

  • 1 February

    Budget 2025-26: A Blueprint for Inclusive Growth and Transformation

    Reforming Growth and Investment: Insights into the Budget 2025-26 Central Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Central Budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 in Parliament, unveiling an ambitious roadmap that promises to reshape India’s economic landscape. The budget outlines major initiatives across various sectors—including agriculture, MSMEs, infrastructure, innovation, education, and health—while also implementing significant tax reforms …

  • 1 February

    Union Budget 2025-26: Real Estate’s Direct and Indirect Benefits

    The Union Budget focused on economic expansion, infrastructure development, MSMEs, futuristic cities, and middle-class welfare and brings substantial relief for the middle class. It also aims to stimulate rural consumption – an essential step toward unlocking India’s economic potential. From a real estate perspective, the budget delivers both direct and indirect benefits, acting as a catalyst for growth. However, a …