Thorium-based Nuclear Energy Production: India’s largest power generator, National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Limited has signed a strategic pact with US-based Clean Core Thorium Energy (CCTE) to explore development and deployment of advanced nuclear energy for enriched life (ANEEL), thorium-based fuel.Developed by CCTE, Aneel is a thorium-based fuel for pressurised heavy water reactors (PHWRs).The Department […]
Sanskrit Inscription Found in POK
Sanskrit Inscription Found in POK: A 4th century CE Sanskrit inscription was found near Gilgit in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK), written in Brahmi script.The inscription found in Gilgit mentions “Pushpasingha” installing a Mahesvaralinga for the merit of his guru (name partially lost).
Extension of Crop Insurance Schemes
Extension of Crop Insurance Schemes: The Union Cabinet has approved critical measures to support Indian farmers, including the extension of a special subsidy for Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) fertilizers and the continuation of crop insurance schemes until 2025-26.The Union Cabinet approved the continuation of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana and Restructured Weather Based Crop Insurance […]
Thanthai Periyar Memorial
Thanthai Periyar Memorial: Kerala and Tamil Nadu Chief Ministers inaugurated the renovated Thanthai Periyar memorial in Vaikom, a significant site commemorating the contributions of Tamil reformist E.V. Ramasami Naicker, popularly known as Thanthai Periyar. The memorial honors Thanthai Periyar, who played a pivotal role in the Vaikom Satyagraha, recognized as the first organized movement for […]
AICTE’s 2025 ‘Year of AI’
AICTE’s 2025 ‘Year of AI’: The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has designated 2025 as the “Year of Artificial Intelligence” to position India as a global leader in AI.AICTE aims to promote AI in education through updated curricula, workshops for faculty, and collaborations with AI-driven companies for real-world exposure. Core elements of this […]
Mission ShakthiSAT
Mission ShakthiSAT: ISRO has brought together about 12,000 talented girls from 108 countries for an all-girls flight to the lunar orbit, Mission ShakthiSAT. An all-girls lunar mission involving the design, build, and launch of a satellite to the lunar orbit, showcasing global talent in space exploration. Expected Launch: Scheduled for September 2026, to be launched […]
Jallikattu Season Begins
Jallikattu Season Begins: The first Jallikattu event of Tamil Nadu for 2025 was held on January 4 at Thatchankurichi village in the Gandarvakottai taluk of Pudukkottai district. This traditional bull-taming event marks the beginning of the Pongal celebrations and the Jallikattu season in the state. Over 600 bulls and 350 bull-taming participants took part in […]
BCCI Will Have New Secretary and Treasurer
BCCI Will Have New Secretary and Treasurer: Devajit Saikia, a former Assam cricketer, is set to become the new secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), while Prabhtej Singh Bhatia from Chhattisgarh State Cricket Sangh (CSCS) will take over as the new treasurer. Both candidates filed their nominations as the lone […]
India Welcomes Its First Generation Beta Baby
India Welcomes Its First Generation Beta Baby: As the year 2025 brought upon the world the ‘Generation Beta’, India got its first baby of this gen on New Year’s day, January 1, in Mizoram’s Aizawl. The baby, named Frankie Remruatdika Zadeng, is recognized as India’s first child from the so-called Generation Beta. Born at 12:03 […]
HDFC Bank Secures RBI Approval to Acquire Stakes in Peer Banks
HDFC Bank Secures RBI Approval to Acquire Stakes in Peer Banks: HDFC Bank, India’s largest private sector lender, has received the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) approval to acquire up to a 9.5% stake in Kotak Mahindra Bank, AU Small Finance Bank, and Capital Small Finance Bank. This strategic move is facilitated through its group […]
