In a remarkable acknowledgment of progress among tribal communities, the President of India recently praised the Siddi tribal group for reaching a literacy rate of over 72%. This achievement marks a significant milestone for a community recognized as one of the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) and highlights the ongoing efforts to empower marginalized groups […]
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In a groundbreaking moment, Palau’s President, Surangel Whipps Jr., made history by conducting a live underwater interview right beneath the Pacific Ocean. This innovative broadcast utilized Li-Fi technology, which sends data through light instead of the usual radio waves. The event aimed to raise awareness about ocean conservation and climate threats facing Palau, a Pacific
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The Government of India has just rolled out the revamped Sugamya Bharat App. This digital initiative is all about making life easier for people with disabilities throughout the country. The app was relaunched at the Purple Fest in Goa, organized by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) under the Ministry of Social
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The Government of India rolled out two new agricultural schemes in 2025. Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced the PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana and the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses. These programs are designed to enhance productivity, bolster rural economies, and improve farmers’ incomes throughout the nation. With a total investment exceeding Rs 35,000 crore,
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The Government of India has unveiled the draft National Labour and Employment Policy, affectionately dubbed Shram Shakti Niti, 2025. This initiative is all about establishing a universal and portable social security system that caters to every worker. The draft policy presents a renewed vision for a fair, inclusive, and future-ready world of work aligned with
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The spirit of inclusion truly shone in Goa as Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant kicked off the 3rd edition of the International Purple Fair 2025 – Celebrating Diversity. This event, designed to highlight the talent, entrepreneurship, and empowerment of persons with disabilities (PwDs), marks a significant step in India’s journey toward a more inclusive and
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The International Solar Alliance (ISA) plans to replicate India’s solar pumps initiative, known as the PM-Kusum (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan) scheme across developing nations, especially in Africa and small island states, according to Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi, who is also President of the ISA Assembly. The
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The Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India unveiled a skilling project in October 2025. This initiative, part of the Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS) scheme, is all about empowering minority communities in Kerala. It’s being rolled out in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Palakkad and aims to equip young
On October 9, 2025, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced that the Nobel Prize in Literature for the year has been awarded to Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai. This prestigious award honors his captivating and visionary body of work, which delves into themes of apocalyptic dread while celebrating the lasting power of art. The Nobel
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The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) officially unveiled the Indian Radio Software Architecture (IRSA) standard version 1.0 in October 2025. This significant milestone is all about boosting interoperability in military communication across the Indian Armed Forces. With IRSA, we’re setting a national standard for Software Defined Radios (SDR), which is a big leap towards
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