Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement: The Ministry of Earth Sciences has set up a 12 member panel to implement a new law to safeguard its interests in international ocean waters, aligning with the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement (High Seas Treaty) agreement.The BBJN Agreement or High Seas Treaty is a legal framework under […]
Month: September 2025
Angikaar 2025 Campaign
Angikaar 2025 Campaign: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has launched Angikaar 2025, a nationwide outreach campaign under PMAY-U 2.0 to fast-track housing delivery and enhance beneficiary awareness. Angikaar 2025 Campaign is a last-mile outreach initiative under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban 2.0 to bridge implementation gaps and ensure housing benefits reach intended […]
India’s first port-based Green Hydrogen Pilot Project
India’s first port-based Green Hydrogen Pilot Project: Union Minister inaugurated India’s first port-based Green Hydrogen Pilot Project at V.O. Chidambaranar (VOC) Port, Tamil Nadu, making it the first port in the country to produce green hydrogen. It is a pilot facility producing green hydrogen at VOC Port, Tuticorin. Capacity: 10 Nm³ per hour, set up […]
R Gandhi Reappointed as Yes Bank Chairman by RBI
R Gandhi Reappointed as Yes Bank Chairman by RBI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cleared the reappointment of R Gandhi as the part-time non-executive chairman of the private sector lender. His new term will run from September 20, 2025, to May 13, 2027, as confirmed in a regulatory filing made by Yes Bank.Rama […]
Citibank Appoints Kaustubh Kulkarni as Asia-Pacific IB Co-Head
Citibank Appoints Kaustubh Kulkarni as Asia-Pacific IB Co-Head: Citibank has appointed Kaustubh Kulkarni as the new co-head of investment banking for Asia-Pacific, a region encompassing key markets like Japan, North Asia, Australia, and South Asia. Kulkarni, a seasoned finance executive with nearly three decades at JPMorgan, is set to join Citigroup in December 2025, subject […]
Niti Aayog Strategy to Double Pulses Production by 2047
Niti Aayog Strategy to Double Pulses Production by 2047: Niti Aayog has released a comprehensive strategy to make India self-sufficient in pulses by 2030 and double its production by 2047. The report outlines a roadmap that integrates technological, ecological, and socio-economic interventions, aiming to transform the pulses sector into a pillar of India’s food and […]
Justice Shree Chandrashekhar Sworn in as Bombay HC Chief
Justice Shree Chandrashekhar Sworn in as Bombay HC Chief: Justice Shree Chandrashekhar was officially sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court. The oath was administered by Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan at a formal ceremony held at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai. This appointment marks a significant transition in the judiciary of one of […]
Anutin Charnvirakul Elected Thailand’s New Prime Minister
Anutin Charnvirakul Elected Thailand’s New Prime Minister: Anutin Charnvirakul, a seasoned political figure and leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, was elected Prime Minister of Thailand on September 5, 2025, following a landslide parliamentary vote. His victory marks a dramatic turn in Thai politics, displacing the long-dominant Pheu Thai Party backed by billionaire Thaksin Shinawatra, and […]
Sonowal Inaugurates Green Hydrogen Project at Tuticorin Port
Sonowal Inaugurates Green Hydrogen Project at Tuticorin Port: On the occasion of the birth anniversary of freedom fighter V.O. Chidambaranar, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated a landmark green hydrogen pilot project and laid the foundation for multiple infrastructure initiatives at V.O. Chidambaranar Port, Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu. This marks a major […]
Singapore Supports India’s Malacca Strait Patrol Plan
Singapore Supports India’s Malacca Strait Patrol Plan: Singapore has formally supported India’s plan to patrol the Malacca Strait, one of the world’s busiest and most critical maritime chokepoints. The announcement was made during Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s visit to India, where he met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 4, 2025, in New […]
