PanchPran: Vice-President addressed the NCC Republic Day Camp 2025, highlighting PanchPran as the foundation of India’s national transformation. PanchPran refers to five core principles that guide India’s progress, ensuring a balanced and holistic approach to national development. Social Harmony: Promotes unity by transforming India’s diversity into national strength. Family Enlightenment: Strengthens patriotic and moral values […]
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KM3NeT Project
KM3NeT Project: Scientists are deploying two telescopes which are part of the Cubic Kilometre Neutrino Telescope or KM3NeT to detect high-energy neutrinos, also known as ghost particles, under the Mediterranean Sea. KM3NeT Project is a research infrastructure housing the next generation neutrino telescopes with a volume of at least one cubic kilometre. It uses Cherenkov […]
Third-Party Audits for Smart Cities Mission
Third-Party Audits for Smart Cities Mission: A Parliamentary Standing Committee on housing and urban affairs has called for third-party assessments of projects under the Smart Cities Mission (SCM).This is aimed at addressing gaps in implementation, especially in smaller cities.Third-party evaluations offer an unbiased analysis of project progress and impact under the SCM, helping to identify […]
Winter Char Dham
Winter Char Dham: Uttarakhand has launched the Winter Char Dham circuit to promote year-round tourism and attract visitors to the state during the off-season winter months.Char Dham shrines (4 revered shrines) are four holy sites i.e., Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath and are located in the Garhwal Himalayas. They are traditionally visited between May and […]
Jammu Railway Division
Jammu Railway Division: Prime Minister will inaugurate the newly established Jammu Railway Division, fulfilling a long-standing demand for better rail management in India’s northernmost region.A railway division is an administrative unit under Indian Railways, managing operations, maintenance, and infrastructure within its jurisdiction.
Cancel Coal Case
Cancel Coal Case: South Africa’s High Court blocked a 1,500 MW coal power plan, affirming constitutional rights and sustainable energy in the Cancel Coal case led by civil society groups.A youth-led movement against South Africa’s plan to expand coal-fired power generation, focusing on environmental and health concerns.South Africa, heavily reliant on coal for energy, contributing […]
38th National Games Torch Tejaswini
38th National Games Torch Tejaswini: The 38th National Games will be hosted by Uttarakhand for the first time, marking a significant event in the state’s sports history. The torch, named ‘Tejaswini,’ has begun its journey across the state, spreading excitement and awareness about the games. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami flagged off the torch rally […]
‘Faral Sakhi’ Initiative
‘Faral Sakhi’ Initiative: The Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC), in collaboration with NITI Aayog’s Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP), has launched the ‘Faral Sakhi’ initiative to empower women entrepreneurs in traditional snack production.‘Faral Sakhi’ provides comprehensive training and support to women engaged in producing traditional festive snacks, known as ‘Faral’. A central kitchen established by MBMC […]
82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards
82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards: The 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards, held on January 5, 2025, at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, celebrated the achievements of the film and television industries over the past year. From performances to direction, scriptwriting, and musical achievements, the event highlighted exceptional talent and groundbreaking works in both […]
Dr. R. Chidambaram Passes Away at 88
Dr. R. Chidambaram Passes Away at 88: Dr. Rajagopala Chidambaram, a towering figure in the field of atomic energy, passed away at the age of 88 at Jaslok Hospital in Mumbai on January 4, 2025. His contributions to India’s nuclear program and scientific advancements have left an indelible mark on the country’s technological and strategic […]
