The Haryana government has recently implemented new Wildlife (Protection) Rules that permit the shooting of male Nilgais, commonly referred to as blue bulls. This move is intended to tackle the increasing human-wildlife conflict, especially the harm Nilgais inflict on agriculture. However, it has led to protests from environmentalists and local communities, notably the Bishnoi community, […]
On February 13, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk at the Blair House in Washington, D.C. During their meeting, Musk presented PM Modi with a hexagonal ceramic heatshield tile that had flown on SpaceX’s Starship test flight 5 in October 2024. This exchange, which also featured Modi gifting
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In honor of the legendary singer Mohammed Rafi on his 100th birth anniversary, the Indian government has unveiled a ₹100 commemorative coin. This initiative pays tribute to Rafi’s significant contributions to Indian music and culture. Prime Minister’s Tribute Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored Mohammed Rafi, calling him a “musical genius whose cultural influence and impact
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The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, attended the inaugural session of the International Women’s Conference hosted by The Art of Living in Bengaluru on February 14, 2025. In her address to the esteemed audience, she highlighted the increasing strength of Indian women (Nari Shakti) and their expanding roles in fields such as science, sports,
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United States has laid the foundation for a stronger partnership between India and the US, emphasizing trade, defense, and strategic cooperation. His meeting with US President Donald Trump underscored significant areas for cooperation, with the goal of fostering economic growth and ensuring global stability. This visit represented a
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On February 12, 2025, the Hellenic Parliament elected Constantine Tassoulas, the former parliamentary speaker, as the new president of Greece. Tassoulas, a senior member of the ruling New Democracy party, received 160 votes in the 300-seat parliament. He will succeed Katerina Sakellaropoulou, Greece’s first female president, whose term concludes in March. While the role of
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Swedish defense company Saab has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to work together on the Electronic Warfare Laser Warning System-310 (LWS-310). The agreement, signed on February 13, 2025, aims to bolster India’s defense capabilities by enabling HAL to produce the sophisticated laser warning system locally. This initiative supports the
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A research team led by Professor Wang Min from the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology (IVPP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has discovered two bird fossils from the Jurassic period in Fujian Province, China. These fossils, which are around 149 million years old, offer fresh insights into the early evolutionary history of birds.
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Jotham Napat has been elected as Vanuatu’s new Prime Minister, taking the position without opposition. His nomination came from Charlot Salwai, the leader of the Reunification Movement for Change and a former prime minister. Ishmael Kalsakau, another former prime minister and MP for Port Vila, confirmed that there were no other nominations and extended his
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to France in February 2025 marked a significant step in strengthening bilateral relations between India and France. The trip included strategic discussions, high-level diplomatic meetings, and agreements focused on increasing collaboration in areas such as artificial intelligence, nuclear energy, and trade. Modi’s visit also underscored the historical connections and people-to-people
