India has introduced a pioneering scheme to promote electric trucks (e-trucks) under the PM E-DRIVE initiative. This marks the first direct government support for electric heavy vehicles. The...
The Maratha Military Landscapes were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List on 11 July 2025. The decision was made during the 47th session of the World Heritage...
India marked milestone in defence technology in July 2025. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully tested the Astra beyond visual range...
The Supreme Court of India recently allowed the Election Commission (EC) to proceed with the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar ahead of the state...
India’s Green Revolution began six decades ago with Norman Borlaug’s high-yield wheat varieties. Today, the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) faces funding challenges. The recent closure...
The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly recently passed the Special Public Security Bill, 2024. This law aims to address unlawful activities linked to left-wing extremist groups, notably Naxal organisations. It...
Heat domes have recently caused record-breaking temperatures across the eastern United States. This phenomenon has also affected Europe and China, disrupting daily life and agriculture. Heat domes are...
OPEC has lowered its global oil demand forecasts for the next four years. This change reflects slower economic growth in China and faster adoption of electric vehicles. However,...
The Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL) has recently called for a thorough review of the guidelines governing Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs) around protected areas in...
Africa is enduring its worst climate crisis in over a decade. Between 2021 and 2025, the continent faced unprecedented weather, climate and water-related disasters. These events have caused...
