Indian Navy to commission ‘Androth’, the second ASW Shallow Water Craft: The Indian Navy is set to commission INS Androth, the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), on October 6, 2025, at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam. The ceremony will be presided over by Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command. […]
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Karnataka Launches Rs 1,000 Crore “LEAP” to Fuel Innovation Across the State
Karnataka Launches Rs 1,000 Crore “LEAP” to Fuel Innovation Across the State: The Karnataka government has launched a bold new initiative called LEAP (Local Economy Accelerator Programme), with an outlay of ₹1,000 crore over five years. Designed to spread innovation and entrepreneurial growth beyond Bengaluru, LEAP aims to create five lakh jobs, uplift emerging tech […]
Amit Shah Inaugurates Startup Conclave 2025 in Gandhinagar
Amit Shah Inaugurates Startup Conclave 2025 in Gandhinagar: Home Minister Amit Shah opens Startup Conclave 2025 in Gandhinagar, bringing over 1,000 startups, 5,000 innovators, and top investors together. Organised by the Gujarat State Education Department, this two-day conclave is bringing together a dynamic mix of entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, and policymakers from across the country. The […]
UK PM Keir Starmer Honoured with ‘Living Bridge’ Award for India-UK FTA
UK PM Keir Starmer Honoured with ‘Living Bridge’ Award for India-UK FTA: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been awarded the prestigious ‘Living Bridge’ honour for his instrumental role in fostering deeper India-UK relations and successfully concluding the long-awaited India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The award, presented at a ceremony in the House of Lords […]
Visakhapatnam Declaration sets roadmap for India’s digital governance
Visakhapatnam Declaration sets roadmap for India’s digital governance: India’s digital governance journey took a major leap forward with the adoption of the Visakhapatnam Declaration at the 28th National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG) held on September 23, 2025. Co-hosted by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY), and […]
Paradip Port
Paradip Port: A decomposed body was discovered in a coal wagon at Paradip port’s coal handling plant, marking the second such incident recently. Paradip Port is one of the major ports of India. It is the only major port in the State of Odisha, situated 210 nautical miles south of Kolkata and 260 nautical miles […]
CPCB Report on Polluted River Sites
CPCB Report on Polluted River Sites: The CPCB 2023 report shows India’s polluted river sites declined slightly to 807 (2023) from 815 (2022), with fewer “Priority-1” stretches needing urgent remediation. CPCB Report on Polluted River Sites: A nationwide assessment by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on the health of rivers. Uses Biological Oxygen Demand […]
Sarcophagus : Discovery
Sarcophagus : Discovery The first-ever scientific dating of a sarcophagus (terracotta coffin) found recently in Kilnamandi village in Tiruvannamalai district indicates that Tamil Nadu might have had trade contact with the north during the time of the Late Harappan civilisation. Sarcophagus used to bury leaders and wealthy residents in ancient Egypt, Rome, and Greece, a […]
Barren Island : Volcano Eruption
Barren Island : Volcano Eruption Minor volcanic eruptions were noticed twice in a span of eight days at Barren Island in Andaman and Nicobar Islands recently. Barren Island is a volcanic island located in the Andaman Sea. Popularly known as a submarine emergent volcano, the island is a part of the Indian union territory of […]
Impatiens selvasinghii
Impatiens selvasinghii: Researchers recently found a new plant species named Impatiens selvasinghii in the Kudremukh range of the Western Ghats. Impatiens selvasinghii is a new species of flowering plant. It was discovered in the Kudremukh range of the Western Ghats in Karnataka. It is one of the smallest flowered balsams from the Western Ghats. It […]
