The Indian Army's Eastern Command headquarters, Fort William, was officially renamed Vijay Durg. This decision, made in December 2024, reflects a broader initiative to remove colonial legacies from...
In recent years, the study of transition metals has gained prominence in inorganic chemistry. Researchers are unveiling the secrets behind the striking colours of gemstones like rubies and...
The recent conclave of State Higher Education Ministers in Karnataka has sparked controversy surrounding the new draft regulations proposed by the University Grants Commission (UGC) for 2025. Ministers...
In 2024, researchers from the ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR) in Kozhikode identified a new fungal disease affecting ginger crops in Kodagu district, Karnataka. The disease is...
The Bengal government is set to commence basalt mining on 326 acres at the Deocha-Pachami coal mine in Birbhum district. This project is as it marks the first...
The Kerala government has initiated the Kerala Health System Improvement Programme. This programme is financed by a World Bank loan of ₹2,424.28 crore. It aims to enhance healthcare...
In move towards sustainable energy, Himachal Pradesh has initiated the construction of north India's first 1-MW green hydrogen plant. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu laid the foundation stone...
India is set to achieve its target of 20% ethanol blending in petrol within the next two months. This milestone comes a year earlier than expected. The initiative...
The Union Budget 2025 introduced changes in import duties on life-saving drugs. The government has waived import duties on 36 essential medicines and reduced duties on another six....
The Gaza Strip faces immense challenges following recent conflicts. A ceasefire agreement has raised questions about the future of this war-torn region. The reconstruction of Gaza is estimated...
