Impatiens rajibiana: A team of the Botanical Survey of India recently discovered ‘Impatiens rajibiana’, a new species of balsam flower. Impatiens rajibiana is a new species of balsam flower. It was discovered in the natural forests of Shergaon in the West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh. The plant was discovered growing in moist, shaded forest […]
Gas Emission Intensity(GEI) Target Rules, 2025
Gas Emission Intensity(GEI) Target Rules, 2025 The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has notified the first legally binding Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity (GEI) Target Rules, 2025 to reduce industrial emissions. GEI Target Rules, 2025: The GEI Rules set a legal limit on the amount of greenhouse gases (GHGs) that can be emitted […]
Google’s AI Hub in Visakhapatnam
Google’s AI Hub in Visakhapatnam: Google is establishing India’s first gigawatt-scale data centre and artificial intelligence (AI) hub in Visakhapatnam, expected to significantly transform Andhra Pradesh’s digital and economic landscape. This investment of approximately USD 15 billion over five years (2026–2030) marks Google’s largest investment in India to date and aligns with the Government of […]
EPF New Withdrawal Rules 2025
EPF New Withdrawal Rules 2025: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has announced major reforms simplifying withdrawal rules under EPFO 3.0 The revised EPF withdrawal framework simplifies and modernises the provident fund system to provide greater flexibility, ease of access, and faster digital claim settlement for over 30 crore subscribers. Aim is to streamline withdrawal […]
India Elected for United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)
India Elected for United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC): India has been elected unopposed to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2026–2028 term, marking its seventh tenure on the global body.The UNHRC is the principal intergovernmental body within the United Nations system responsible for promoting, protecting, and monitoring human rights across the […]
Limestone Classified as a Major Mineral
Limestone Classified as a Major Mineral: The Ministry of Mines has issued a notification, classifying limestone entirely as a major mineral, removing its dual classification as both a major and minor mineral.Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mainly of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃), widely used in cement, steel, fertilizer, sugar, and chemical industries. It is also […]
India to Resume Postal Service to US from Tomorrow
India to Resume Postal Service to US from Tomorrow: India will resume all categories of international postal services to the United States starting October 15, 2025. This development comes after a two-month suspension caused by regulatory changes in the United States. With a new system now in place to comply with American customs rules, India […]
Telangana tops UPI transaction intensity
Telangana tops UPI transaction intensity: Telangana has emerged as the leader in UPI transaction intensity among Indian states, according to a new study published in the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) September 2025 bulletin. Using PhonePe transaction data as a proxy for Unified Payments Interface (UPI) usage, the study highlights the growing shift towards digital […]
Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal unveils LIMBS Live Cases Dashboard
Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal unveils LIMBS Live Cases Dashboard: To enhance transparency and efficiency in government litigation, Union Minister of State for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal inaugurated the LIMBS Live Cases Dashboard on October 14, 2025, in New Delhi. The new dashboard is part of the Legal Information Management and Briefing System […]
India’s GDP Seen Growing 6.6% in 2025
India’s GDP Seen Growing 6.6% in 2025: India’s economy is expected to grow faster than earlier predicted, even as it faces new trade barriers from the United States. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised India’s 2025–26 GDP growth projection upward to 6.6%, compared to its earlier estimate of 6.4%. This increase reflects a stronger-than-anticipated […]
