India will host the first-ever World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai from May 1 to 4, 2025. This event is a significant step towards positioning India as a global media and entertainment center, uniting top industry leaders, including media ...

Varsha Bharath’s directorial debut, Bad Girl, has been awarded the prestigious NETPAC (Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema) Award at the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) 2025. The film, backed by renowned filmmakers Anurag Kashyap and Vetrimaaran, initially sparked mixed ...

Deepak Kumar Kedia, Inspector General (IG) Headquarters of the National Security Guard (NSG), has received the prestigious ‘CA in Public Service’ Award from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). The award, presented at the World Forum of Accountants Meet in New Delhi on February ...

India has once again claimed the third spot worldwide in the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) annual ranking of countries and regions with the highest number of LEED-certified green buildings. With 370 projects encompassing 8.50 million gross square meters (GSM) of certified space, India ...

In a major step towards improving digital payment security, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has revealed plans to introduce Additional Factor Authentication (AFA) for cross-border “Card Not Present” (CNP) transactions. This initiative is designed to safeguard international transactions made with ...

India is set to strengthen its diplomatic and economic footprint in France as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron jointly inaugurate the Indian Consulate in Marseille on February 12, 2025. This will be India’s second diplomatic mission in France, following its embassy ...

In a major step toward strengthening bilateral relations, India and Nicaragua have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement Quick Impact Projects (QIPs). This agreement, formalized in Managua, Nicaragua, was signed by Indian Ambassador Sumit Seth and Nicaraguan Foreign Minister ...

The government has announced that the Sahitya Akademi Award 2024 in Dogri will be awarded posthumously to the late Chaman Arora for his book Ik Hor Ashwthama. This collection of short stories was chosen unanimously by a three-member jury as part of the official selection process. The award will be ...

The “Summit for Action on Artificial Intelligence” has officially begun in Paris, with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron co-chairing the high-profile event. This important global AI summit is uniting world leaders, industry experts, and researchers to discuss ...

Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh resigned on February 9, 2025, in the face of escalating ethnic violence and mounting political pressure. His resignation follows nearly two years of conflict between the Meitei and Kuki communities, resulting in considerable loss of life and widespread ...

World Pulses Day is celebrated every year on February 10 to increase global awareness of the significance of pulses as a sustainable and nutritious food source. This day emphasizes the nutritional benefits, food security contributions, and environmental advantages of pulses, highlighting their ...

India has achieved a remarkable milestone in its defense sector, with domestic defense production exceeding ₹1.27 lakh crore. This achievement underscores the country’s growing self-reliance and its rising status in the global defense manufacturing arena. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh made ...