Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone for the Ken-Betwa river-linking project, aimed at addressing the severe water scarcity issues in the Bundelkhand region. The project, which will channel excess water from the Ken River in Madhya Pradesh to the Betwa, promises to improve water access for millions. It is expected to benefit […]
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The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), led by Arvind Kejriwal, has introduced the Dr. Ambedkar Samman Yojana, aiming to support Dalit students pursuing higher education abroad. The announcement, made just before the Delhi Assembly elections, is seen as a strategic move to win over Dalit voters, linking the initiative with the legacy of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s
China has approved the construction of the world’s largest dam on the Yarlung Zangbo (Brahmaputra) in Tibet, close to the Indian border. Estimated at $137 billion, this project raises strategic and environmental concerns for India and Bangladesh. The massive hydropower dam, located at a tectonic boundary prone to earthquakes, has been touted as safe by
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the ‘Atal Yuva Maha Kumbh’ in Lucknow to honor the birth centenary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The event, aimed at celebrating Vajpayee’s legacy, included the recognition of meritorious students, cultural tributes, and discussions on Vajpayee’s contributions. December 25 marks Vajpayee’s
India has made remarkable progress in the 2024 Network Readiness Index (NRI), jumping 11 places from 60th in 2023 to 49th, with an improved score of 53.63. This achievement reflects the country’s strengthened commitment to advancing digital infrastructure and technology adoption. The NRI, published by the Portulans Institute, evaluates how effectively nations use technology for
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Sahitya Akademi announced its annual Sahitya Akademi Awards in 21 languages. Eight books of poetry, three novels, two short story collections, three essays, three literary criticism works, one play, and one research work won the Sahitya Akademi Awards 2024. Awards in Bengali, Dogri, and Urdu will be declared at a later stage. The Awards, recommended
On National Consumer Day 2024, the Department of Consumer Affairs launched three new apps aimed at enhancing consumer protection and addressing deceptive online practices. These apps are part of a larger initiative to empower consumers in the digital age, addressing emerging challenges such as dark patterns in e-commerce. This marks a significant step forward from
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar was honored with the Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi National Eminence Award for Public Leadership by the South Indian Education Society (SIES) in recognition of his outstanding contributions to India’s foreign policy and leadership on the global stage. In his acceptance speech, Jaishankar emphasized India’s growing assertiveness on the international platform, underlining
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India has achieved a significant milestone in wildlife conservation with the first-ever satellite tagging of a Ganges River Dolphin (Platanista gangetica). Conducted in Assam, this initiative marks a major advancement under Project Dolphin, led by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC). The collaborative effort of the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), the
The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 were held in Doha, Qatar, on December 17, where several individuals were honored for their exceptional performances throughout the year. The event recognized the best players, coaches, and goalkeepers in both men’s and women’s football, as well as other prestigious awards like the FIFA Puskás Award and FIFA Fan
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