India and US Begin 16th Edition of Special Forces Exercise ‘Vajra Prahar’ in Himachal Pradesh
The 16th edition of the Joint Special Forces Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR between India and the United States has commenced in…
Paytm Launches ‘Savings in Silver’ Feature on Its App for Digital Investors
Paytm has launched a new feature called ‘Savings in Silver’, allowing users to invest in silver directly through the Paytm…
Nidhi Chhibber Appointed as New CEO of NITI Aayog After BVR Subrahmanyam’s Tenure Ends in 2026
The Central Government has appointed senior IAS officer Nidhi Chhibber as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NITI Aayog following…
Indian Navy to Commission INS Anjadip to Strengthen Coastal Defence
The Indian Navy is set to commission INS Anjadip at Chennai Port. The vessel marks the third ship in a…
FM Nirmala Sitharaman launched the National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0 (NMP 2.0)
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has launched the National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0 (NMP 2.0), with the government estimating asset monetisation proceeds…
Oscar-Winning Filmmaker Frederick Wiseman Passes Away
Distinguished American documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman passed away at 96 in Massachusetts, USA. He was born on January 1, 1930,…
First Indigenous Cadet Training Ship Launched at L&T Kattupalli in Chennai
The first of three indigenous Cadet Training Ships (CTS), being constructed by Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Shipyard for the Indian…
Tarique Rahman Sworn In as New Prime Minister of Bangladesh
Tarique Rahman was sworn in as the 11th Prime Minister of Bangladesh following the formation of a new government after…
Indian Army Hosts First UN Training Programme on Small Arms Control for Asia-Pacific Region in Jabalpur
In a major boost to India’s role in global peace and disarmament efforts, the Indian Army is hosting the inaugural…
Centre Announces First National Call for ₹2,000 Crore BIRAC–RDI Fund to Boost Biotech Sector
Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced the first national call for the BIRAC–RDI Fund, a ₹2,000 crore financing window under the…
RBI Digital Payments Index Rises to 516.76 in September 2025 on Wider Adoption
The Reserve Bank of India has released the Digital Payments Index (DPI) for September 2025. As per the report the…
Defence Council Clears Procurement of 114 Rafale Fighter Jets: Mother of All Defence Deals Explained
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved the acquisition of 114 Rafale fighter jet…
Centre Launches White Revolution 2.0 to Strengthen Women’s Participation in Dairy Sector
The Government of India has launched White Revolution 2.0, aimed at transforming the dairy sector by expanding cooperative coverage, increasing…
Union Cabinet Approves ₹1 Lakh Crore Urban Challenge Fund to Mobilise ₹4 Lakh Crore Investment in Cities
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the launch of the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) with…
Cabinet Approves Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 to Boost Venture Capital and Strengthen India’s Startup Ecosystem
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the establishment of the Startup India Fund of Funds…
Government Launches PM RAHAT Scheme for Cashless Treatment of Road Accident Victims
The Government of India has launched PM RAHAT Scheme for Cashless treatment for road accident victims. The new nationwide scheme…
Global R&D Spending 2024: Research & Innovation Cross $2.87 Trillion Worldwide
Global spending on Research and Development (R&D) reached an estimated $2.87 trillion in 2024, reflecting a growth of nearly 3%…