Shashi Shekhar Vempati Appointed New Chairman of CBFC
The Government of India has appointed Shashi Shekhar Vempati as the new Chairman of the Central Board of Film Certification…
RBI Considers Foreign Bond Issuance by PSU Banks to Support Rupee Amid Currency Pressure
India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), is exploring a new strategy to stabilize the weakening rupee by…
India–Japan Strengthen Healthcare Ties at 3rd Joint Committee Meeting in New Delhi
India and Japan have taken another significant step in deepening their bilateral cooperation in the healthcare sector. The third Joint…
Indian Journalists Anand RK & Suparna Sharma Win Pulitzer Prize for Digital Surveillance Story
Indian journalism, Anand RK and Suparna Sharma have won the prestigious Pulitzer Prize in the Illustrated Reporting and Commentary category.…
Hazaribag Becomes India’s First Pearl Farming Cluster
Hazaribag has been identified as India’s first pearl farming (moti) cluster. The initiative is being driven by the government to…
Alex Zanardi, Former F1 Driver and Paralympian, Passes Away
Alex Zanardi, the legendary Italian racer and four-time Paralympic gold medallist, has passed away at the age of 59. His…
Tamil Nadu Overtakes Gujarat as India’s Top Marine Fish Producer in 2025
Tamil Nadu has overtaken Gujarat to become the largest marine fish producer in 2025, according to data released by the…
NSE Launches Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs): A New Way to Invest in Gold
The National Stock Exchange of India has introduced Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs)—a digital, secure, and exchange-traded way to invest in…
NBBL Partners with Juspay to Launch Switch & SDK for Banking Connect
NPCI Bharat BillPay Ltd (NBBL) has partnered with Juspay to introduce a new switch and Software Development Kit (SDK) for…
Axis Bank Launches India’s First Digital Locker-Focused Branch in Delhi
Axis Bank has launched its first digital locker-focused branch in New Delhi. The branch is located at Capital Green, DLF…
India Establishes Coastal Atmospheric Research Testbed (C-ART) at Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) has established a Coastal Atmospheric Research Testbed (C-ART) at Andhra University, located in…
Washington Post Wins Pulitzer Prize for Public Service; New York Times Bags Three Awards
The Washington Post has won the prestigious Public Service Pulitzer Prize for its impactful reporting on the restructuring of federal…
Sikkim Becomes India’s First Fully Paperless Judiciary State
Sikkim has become the first state in India to implement a fully paperless judiciary system. The announcement was made by…
India to Launch First Orbital Data Centre Satellite for AI Training
Pixxel has partnered with Sarvam AI to develop India’s first orbital data centre satellite, named “Pathfinder.” Expected to be launched…
India Launches Nationwide Fire Safety Week in Hospitals (May 4–10, 2026)
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched a nationwide Fire Safety Week across hospitals and healthcare facilities from…
Canada Becomes First Non-European Nation to Attend EPC Summit
Canada will participated in European Political Community (EPC) Summit in Yerevan. Canadian PM Mark Carney will lead Canada’s participation in…
India’s GalaxEye Launches World’s First OptoSAR Satellite ‘Drishti’
India’s private space sector, Bengaluru-based startup GalaxEye has successfully launched Mission Drishti, the world’s first OptoSAR satellite. The satellite was…
International Firefighters’ Day 2026: Date, History, Significance & Key Facts
International Firefighters’ Day (IFFD) is observed every year on May 4 to honour the courage, dedication, and sacrifices of firefighters…
Indian Army Departs for Cambodia to Participate in CINBAX-II Joint Military Exercise
The Indian Army has dispatched its contingent to Cambodia for the second edition of the bilateral military exercise CINBAX-II, marking…
Joram Aniya and R Balasubramaniam Appointed as full-time members of NITI Aayog
The central government has appointed Joram Aniya and R Balasubramaniam as full-time members of NITI Aayog. With these appointments, the…
ADB Unveils $70 Billion Plan to Connect Asia’s Power Grids and Digital Networks by 2035
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced an ambitious $70 billion investment plan to strengthen energy and digital connectivity across…
Rohit Jain Appointed RBI Deputy Governor for 3 Years, Succeeds T. Rabi Sankar
The Government of India has appointed Rohit Jain as the new Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)…
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade Celebrates 63rd Foundation Day
The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade marked its 63rd Foundation Day, celebrating its legacy as one of India’s premier institutions…
Prasoon Joshi Appointed Chairman of Prasar Bharati
In a significant development in India’s media landscape, noted lyricist and communications expert Prasoon Joshi has been appointed as the…
Whitley Awards 2026: Two Indian Women Conservationists Among Global ‘Green Oscars’ Winners
In a proud moment for India, two women conservationists—Parveen Shaikh and Barkha Subba—have been honoured with the prestigious Whitley Award…
India Deploys ‘Aarogya Maitri’ Health Cube in Jamaica for Emergency Response
In a significant step in global humanitarian outreach, India has deployed its ‘Aarogya Maitri’ Health Cube in Jamaica to support…
GST Collections Hit Record ₹2.42 Lakh Crore in April 2026
India’s indirect tax system has achieved a major milestone, with Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections touching an all-time high…
RBI Says 98.47% of ₹2000 Banknotes Returned
In a significant update on currency circulation, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that 98.47% of ₹2000 denomination…
Prashast 2.0 to Identify 21 Types of Disabilities in Children
In a major step towards strengthening inclusive education in India, the government is set to launch Prashast 2.0, an upgraded…