Surat Set to Become India’s First Slum-Free City

Surat Set to Become India’s First Slum-Free City

Surat (Gujarat) is on the verge of becoming India’s first slum-free city through large-scale in-situ slum redevelopment led by the Surat Municipal Corporation under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) and state housing schemes.By replacing slums with permanent multi-storey housing equipped with water, sanitation, drainage, lighting, and roads, Surat is improving urban living standards, reducing inequality, […]

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Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Cleared for Service

Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Cleared for Service: Know The First Route

Indian Railways has cleared the Vande Bharat Sleeper Train after successful trials and certification, marking a new era in long-distance overnight rail travel. The Guwahati–Kolkata corridor will be the first route, offering high speed (up to 180 kmph), modern sleeper amenities, and affordable fares compared to air travel. Equipped with advanced safety systems like KAVACH,

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India Becomes the World’s 4th Largest Economy, Surpasses Japan

India Becomes the World’s 4th Largest Economy, Surpasses Japan

India has overtaken Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy with a GDP of $4.18 trillion, driven by strong domestic consumption, robust reforms, and accelerating growth.As the fastest-growing major economy, India recorded 8.2% real GDP growth in Q2 2025–26 and is now projected to surpass Germany by 2030, reinforcing its rising role in the global

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India Ranks Third in Rare Earth Reserves but Lags in Global Production

India Ranks Third in Rare Earth Reserves but Lags in Global Production

India ranks third globally in rare earth reserves with about 6–7% of global resources, but contributes less than 1% of global production, revealing a major strategic gap.This mismatch is caused by regulatory hurdles, radioactive monazite-linked constraints, limited mining and refining capacity, and weak value-chain integration. While China dominates over 90% of global refining and leads

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ISRO Plans Third Launch Pad at Shriharikota

ISRO Plans Third Launch Pad at Shriharikota

ISRO plans to commission a third launch pad at Shriharikota within four years to support heavier satellites and advanced launch vehicles.The new pad will enable missions carrying 12,000–14,000 kg satellites, improve launch frequency, and allow parallel preparations, strengthening India’s space capabilities for communication, human spaceflight, and deep-space programmes.Located at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, which

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India’s First Ever Weapon Database to Curb Terror Launches By Centre

India’s First Ever Weapon Database to Curb Terror Launches By Centre

India has launched its first-ever “Lost, Looted and Recovered Firearm” database, unveiled by Union Home Minister Amit Shah at the Anti-Terror Conference 2025, to strengthen the fight against terrorism and organised crime.Developed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), the centralised digital platform will track stolen, lost and recovered government firearms from across states and security

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Santhali Joins the Constitutional Languages as President Launches New Edition

Santhali Joins the Constitutional Languages as President Launches New Edition

President Droupadi Murmu released the Constitution of India in the Santhali language written in the Ol Chiki script at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 25, 2025. She said it would help Santhali people read and understand the Constitution in their own language and called it a moment of pride.The release coincides with the centenary of the

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