Demographic Mission: Prime Minister of India in his Independence Day 2025 address, announced the launch of a high-powered Demographic Mission to counter illegal infiltration and address emerging demographic challenges.The Demographic Mission is a proposed national initiative aimed at monitoring, managing, and analysing India’s demographic transformations — including fertility, mortality, migration, and population distribution — to […]
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Digital Examinations
Digital Examinations: A recent analysis highlighted how digital examinations can replace traditional paper-based tests in India’s higher education system, offering a sustainable, cost-effective, and transparent alternative aligned with the goals of Digital India and NEP 2020.Over 4.3 crore students in Indian higher education appear for nearly 100 crore exams annually, generating massive paper consumption.Each tree […]
Purple Fair 2025
Purple Fair 2025: Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant inaugurated the 3rd edition of the International Purple Fair 2025 – Celebrating Diversity. The event, organized to showcase the talent, entrepreneurship, and empowerment of persons with disabilities (PwDs), underscores India’s journey towards an inclusive and accessible society.Theme Purple Fair 2025 : Launched under the theme “Celebration […]
Castrol India
Castrol India: Castrol India, a major player in the lubricant sector, is undergoing a leadership transition. Kedar Lele, the current Managing Director, is set to step down at the end of December 2025 to explore new opportunities. In his place, the company has appointed Saugata Basuray as Interim CEO, starting January 2026, while he retains […]
Bumrah Becomes First Indian Pacer with 50 Matches
Bumrah Becomes First Indian Pacer with 50 Matches: Jasprit Bumrah etched his name in the record books by becoming the first Indian fast bowler to play 50 Test matches across all international formats. The feat was achieved during the second Test match against the West Indies at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on October […]
India will send Buddha’s sacred relics to Kalmykia, Russia
India will send Buddha’s sacred relics to Kalmykia, Russia: The Government of India has announced that the sacred relics of Lord Buddha will be sent to Russia’s Kalmykia Republic for the first-ever public exposition. The event, to be held in Elista, the capital of Kalmykia, will run from October 11 to 18, aiming to bless […]
Rishi Sunak Joins Microsoft and Anthropic as Adviser
Rishi Sunak Joins Microsoft and Anthropic as Adviser: Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has taken on new roles in the global technology sector by joining Microsoft and Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence company, as a senior adviser. These part-time, non-policy roles will see Sunak offering strategic guidance on macroeconomic and geopolitical trends, further marking […]
Delhi Declaration Elevates Global South Cities at COP30
Delhi Declaration Elevates Global South Cities at COP30: With climate diplomacy increasingly focused on implementation on the ground, cities are asserting their role as frontline actors. The Delhi Declaration on Local Action for Global Climate Goals, adopted on October 9, 2025, at the first ARISE Cities Forum in New Delhi, marks a landmark moment. It […]
Three Indian Ports Named Green Hydrogen Hubs
Three Indian Ports Named Green Hydrogen Hubs: India has taken a significant step toward building a future-ready green energy ecosystem by designating three major ports as Green Hydrogen Hubs. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), under the framework of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, has formally recognised Deendayal Port (Gujarat), V.O. Chidambaranar Port […]
Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021: In News
Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021: In News The Supreme Court recently ruled that the age limits under the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021, do not apply to couples who had frozen their embryos and initiated the surrogacy process before the law came into force on January 25, 2022. In India, surrogacy is regulated by the Surrogacy Regulation […]
