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Lok Sabha Expands Translation Services to 6 More Languages

In a significant step towards promoting linguistic inclusivity, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announced that translation services in the House will be extended to six more languages—Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, Manipuri, Sanskrit, and Urdu. This initiative aims to enhance accessibility for Members of Parliament and strengthen democratic engagement. It is part of a broader plan to […]

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Trump Imposes 25% Tariffs on Steel & Aluminum Imports

U.S. President Donald Trump has officially announced a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports, with the new policy set to begin on March 4, 2025. This decision removes previous exemptions for specific countries, affecting major exporters such as Canada, Brazil, Mexico, and South Korea. The administration has positioned this move as a way

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India’s Industrial Output Growth Slows to 3.2% in December 2024

India’s industrial output growth decelerated to 3.2% in December 2024, down from 5% in November, as reported by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP). This decline was primarily attributed to a weaker performance in the manufacturing sector, although electricity generation experienced a significant boost. This slowdown raises concerns regarding the overall economic momentum as the

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World Radio Day 2025

World Radio Day is celebrated every year on February 13 to honor radio as a vital medium for communication, sharing information, and providing entertainment. It acknowledges the influence of radio in encouraging dialogue, supporting democratic values, and amplifying diverse voices. Initiated by UNESCO in 2011 and subsequently embraced by the United Nations General Assembly in

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SEBI Unveils MITRA to Track Inactive Mutual Fund Folios

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has launched the Mutual Fund Investment Tracing and Retrieval Assistant (MITRA), a new platform that assists investors in tracking, tracing, and reclaiming inactive or unclaimed mutual fund folios. This initiative aims to tackle a significant problem in the mutual fund sector—investors losing access to their investments because

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AIIMS Delhi Unveils ‘Srjanam’ for Biomedical Waste Management

India has made significant progress in managing biomedical waste with the launch of ‘Srjanam’, the nation’s first automated system for converting biomedical waste, launched at AIIMS Delhi. On February 10, 2025, Union Minister for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, officially inaugurated this homegrown innovation. Created by CSIR-NIIST in Thiruvananthapuram, ‘Srjanam’ offers an eco-friendly and

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ISRO & IIT Madras Unveil Indigenous Chip for Space

In a major step towards achieving self-reliance in space technology, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) have worked together to create and successfully launch an indigenous semiconductor chip called ‘IRIS’ (Indigenous RISC-V Microprocessor for Space Applications). This initiative supports the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ mission, which seeks to

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Indian Students Win Bronze at Global M-Gov Awards 2025

Three computer science students from Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology in New Delhi won the Bronze Award at the Global Best M-Gov Award 2025 during the World Government Summit (WGS) held in Dubai. Their innovative app, AccessWay, which utilizes AI technology, was acknowledged for improving mobile government services and promoting social inclusion for people with

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Thaipusam 2025 | Devotees Flock to Murugan Temples Across Tamil Nadu

Thaipusam 2025 is one of the most important festivals in Tamil Nadu, dedicated to Lord Murugan. This festival is characterized by deep devotion, special prayers, kavadi offerings, and vibrant celebrations at Murugan temples, especially at the Aarupadai Veedu (the six abodes of Murugan). Thousands of devotees have come together in Tamil Nadu’s temples to take

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MoHUA Launches ‘Culinary, Crafts & Clicks’ Festival

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), in collaboration with MyGov, has launched the ‘Culinary, Crafts & Clicks – Moods & Magic’ festival. This event seeks to showcase the cultural richness of India through its food, traditional arts, and photography. Taking place at prominent locations such as Kartavya Path and Amrit Udyan, the festival

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