On April 5, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded Sri Lanka’s highest civilian honour, the Mithra Vibhushana, in recognition of his efforts to strengthen the historic ties between India and Sri Lanka. The award, conferred by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo, includes a ...

Kazakhstan has discovered its largest-ever reserve of rare earth metals at the Kuirektykol site in the Karaganda region. With an estimated reserve of 1 million tons and potential reserves exceeding 20 million tons in the broader Zhana Kazakhstan zone.This discovery, located about 300 km southeast ...

The Chapata Chilli (Tomato Chilli) from Warangal, Telangana, has received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag, benefiting around 20,000 farmers by boosting income and market demand. Known for its bright red color and mild pungency, it is widely used in pickles and as a natural coloring agent. ...

India won 10 medals at the 2025 Senior Asian Wrestling Championship in Amman, showcasing strong performances in freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling. Manisha Bhanwala (62kg) won gold, while Deepak Punia (92kg), Udit (61kg), and Reetika Hooda (76kg) secured silver. Six wrestlers, including Antim ...

As part of the Swarna Andhra-2047 vision, Andhra Pradesh will launch the ‘Zero Poverty – P4 Policy’ on Ugadi (March 30, 2025) to eradicate poverty by 2047. Based on the ‘P4’ (Public, Private, People Partnership) model, the initiative fosters government-private-public collaboration for sustainable ...

Nikhil Singhal, Founder of Vigor Media Worldwide and President of the Noida High Rise Federation, received the Uttar Pradesh Anmol Ratan Award at the Taj Lucknow on March 31, 2025, organized by the Tapasya Foundation Trust. The award, presented by Akhilesh Yadav, recognized his leadership in PR ...

On April 1, 2025, the Jammu and Kashmir government launched a free bus service for women, aimed at promoting gender-inclusive mobility. Flagged off by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, the service allows women to travel for free on smart city e-buses and JKRTC buses across the Union Territory. The ...

The Dalai Lama was awarded the Gold Mercury Award for Peace and Sustainability on April 1, 2025, at his residence in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh. Presented by Gold Mercury International, a global think tank, the award recognizes his lifelong commitment to non-violence, human dignity, interfaith ...

The EY Economy Watch report projects India’s GDP growth at 6.5% for FY26, stressing the need for a balanced fiscal strategy that promotes economic expansion while maintaining fiscal prudence. It highlights the importance of government investment in education and healthcare, a higher revenue-to-GDP ...

India witnessed a record 4,515 child adoptions in FY 2024-25, the highest in 12 years, reflecting strengthened adoption mechanisms, digital transparency, and increased awareness initiatives. The Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) played a key role in streamlining the ...

On March 31, 2025, SpaceX successfully launched the Fram2 mission, marking the first-ever human spaceflight to orbit Earth from pole to pole. Aboard the Falcon 9 rocket from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the all-civilian crew will conduct 22 experiments during their 3 to 5-day mission in a ...

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced the renaming of 15 places across Haridwar, Dehradun, Nainital, and Udham Singh Nagar districts, aiming to align with public sentiment and Indian cultural heritage. The move seeks to honor great historical figures and inspire the people of ...