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ED Highlights Systemic Delays In PMLA Trial Proceedings Despite Dedicated Courts
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has raised concerns over persistent delays in money laundering trials, despite the establishment of 100 special courts under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). These issues were detailed in the agency’s latest annual report, which outlines systemic and legal obstacles that continue to impede the swift resolution of such cases.
05/05/2025
India Seeks FATF Grey Listing For Pakistan After Pahalgam Terror Attack
In the aftermath of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives mostly tourists India is taking strong financial steps against Pakistan. As part of its response, India is pushing for Pakistan to be placed back on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, aiming to tighten scrutiny on its financial system and restrict its access to global funding.
05/05/2025
NITI Aayog Report Proposes Strategic Reforms To Boost MSME Sector Competitiveness
NITI Aayog, in collaboration with the Institute for Competitiveness, has released a comprehensive report titled ‘Enhancing MSMEs Competitiveness in India’. The document highlights key policy interventions and structural reforms needed to unleash the full potential of India’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
05/05/2025
Reliance NU Suntech Signs Historic Agreement For Asia Largest Integrated Solar And BESS Project
Reliance NU Suntech has signed a landmark 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd. (SECI) to develop Asia’s largest single-location integrated solar power and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project.
05/05/2025
ICAR Develops Two High-Yield, Genome-Edited Rice Varieties
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has made a significant breakthrough in agricultural biotechnology by developing two genome-edited rice varieties. These new strains promise higher productivity and shorter cultivation periods, potentially transforming rice farming across India.
05/05/2025
Padma Shri K.V. Rabia: A Lifelong Crusader For Literacy And Women Empowerment Passes Away At 59
K.V. Rabia, a renowned literacy crusader and Padma Shri awardee from Kerala, passed away on May 4, 2025, at the age of 59. Despite being burdened by chronic illnesses like polio, cancer, and a severe spinal injury, Rabia remained a tireless advocate for social justice, particularly in the realms of adult education and women's empowerment.
05/05/2025
DRDO Successfully Conducts Maiden Flight Of Stratospheric Airship Platform
In a remarkable stride towards enhancing India’s surveillance and aerospace capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the first-ever flight trials of a Stratospheric Airship Platform on May 3, 2025, from Sheopur, Madhya Pradesh.
05/05/2025
India Curtails Chenab, Plans Jhelum Water Flow Halt Amid Rising Indo-Pak Tensions
In a marked shift in water diplomacy and strategic signaling, India has significantly curtailed the downstream water release to Pakistan from the Baglihar Dam on the Chenab River and is preparing to suspend flows from the Kishanganga project on the Jhelum.
05/05/2025
India SVAMITVA Scheme To Be Showcased At World Bank Land Conference In Washington, D.C.
India’s flagship land reforms initiative, the SVAMITVA Scheme a major step toward digitalizing rural land records is set to gain global recognition at the upcoming World Bank Land Conference in the United States.
06/05/2025
India Launches First Mortgage-Backed Pass Through Certificates (PTCs) On NSE
In a landmark move for India's financial ecosystem, the country witnessed the listing of its first-ever Mortgage-Backed Pass Through Certificates (PTCs) on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). This pioneering financial instrument has been structured by RMBS Development Company Ltd.,
06/05/2025
India Launched Nationwide Civil Defence Drills Amid Escalating Indo-Pak Tensions
India has launched a nationwide civil defence initiative aimed at strengthening its readiness to respond to potential external threats, particularly in light of recent escalations in regional tensions. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued directives to all States and Union Territories to carry out a comprehensive civil defence drill from May 7 to May 9, 2025.
06/05/2025
IMO Net-Zero Framework Set For 2027 Implementation, Aims To Cut Maritime Emissions
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is preparing to roll out its Net-Zero Framework in 2027, pending its formal adoption in 2025. This initiative is designed to curb greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the shipping industry and introduces a structured two-tier compliance model, including a variable pricing mechanism for emission remediation units.
06/05/2025
Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project Faces Major Structural And Financial Challenges
The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP) in Telangana, once celebrated as a groundbreaking water management initiative, is now mired in controversy following a critical report from the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA).
07/05/2025
Scientists Successfully Map Genome Of Critically Endangered Saola, Offering Hope For Conservation
An international team of scientists has successfully mapped the genome of the Saola, using tissue samples obtained from hunter-collected remains. This achievement marks a significant step in the ongoing effort to understand and conserve this elusive species.
07/05/2025
OIC Calls For Dialogue And Restraint Amid Rising Tensions Between India And Pakistan
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has recently raised concerns about the growing tensions between India and Pakistan, urging both nations to exercise restraint and engage in constructive dialogue to resolve their issues peacefully.
07/05/2025
Indian Armed Forces Conduct Operation Sindoor Against Terror Camps In PoJK
In a decisive military move, the Indian Armed Forces have executed 'Operation Sindoor', a series of precision strikes targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).
07/05/2025
India And United Kingdom Finalize Historic Free Trade Agreement
On May 6, 2025, India and the United Kingdom reached a significant milestone in their bilateral relations by finalizing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Described as a "historic achievement" by both governments, this comprehensive trade pact aims to enhance economic cooperation, eliminate trade barriers, promote investment, and create new employment opportunities.
07/05/2025
Haryana Government Launched Pandit Lakhmi Chand Kalakar Samajik Samman Yojana To Support Senior Artists
The Haryana government has introduced the Pandit Lakhmi Chand Kalakar Samajik Samman Yojana, a significant welfare initiative aimed at supporting senior artists and cultural contributors across the state. This scheme, named after the legendary Haryanvi poet and folk artist Pandit Lakhmi Chand
07/05/2025
India To Conduct Nationwide Civil Defence Mock Drill On May 7, 2025
The Government of India is set to conduct a nationwide civil defence mock drill on May 7, 2025, aimed at bolstering the country’s emergency preparedness in light of escalating tensions with Pakistan.
07/05/2025
Yangtze Finless Porpoise Decline Traced Through Ancient Chinese Poetry
Recent research has uncovered critical insights into the decline of the Yangtze finless porpoise, the world's only known freshwater porpoise and a critically endangered species.
08/05/2025
India Expands Technical Education With New IITs And ITI Upgradation
The Government of India has introduced major initiatives to strengthen technical education by expanding Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and upgrading Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs). These measures, approved by the Union Cabinet in May 2025
08/05/2025
India Approved Revised SHAKTI Scheme For Streamlined Coal Allocation
The Government of India has recently approved a revised version of the Scheme for Harnessing and Allocating Koyala Transparently in India (SHAKTI) to optimize coal distribution for the power sector.
08/05/2025
Delhi Directorate Of Education Launched PRASHAST App For Disability Identification
The Directorate of Education in Delhi has introduced the PRASHAST app to streamline the early identification of students with disabilities. This initiative is part of the broader goals outlined in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the Right to Education Act (RTE) 2009, focusing on inclusive and equitable education for all learners.
08/05/2025
India Launches New Cashless Treatment Scheme For Road Accident Victims
In a significant step towards improving emergency medical response and reducing fatalities from road accidents, the Government of India has introduced the Cashless Treatment for Road Accident Victims Scheme, 2025.
08/05/2025
CCI Proposes New Predatory Pricing Regulations For 2025 To Modernise Cost Assessments
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has recently released a draft of the CCI (Determination of Cost of Production) Regulations, 2025, as part of a comprehensive effort to modernise its approach to assessing predatory pricing under the Competition Act, 2002.
08/05/2025
India Launched Chip-Based E-Passports Under Passport Seva 2.0 For Secure Digital Travel
India has officially launched chip-based e-passports as part of its broader efforts to digitize travel documentation. These modern passports, equipped with RFID chips and biometric data, aim to bolster the security, efficiency, and convenience of international travel for Indian citizens.
08/05/2025
Indian Rafale Jets Use SCALP Missiles For Deep Strikes In Pakistan And PoK
In a significant military move, Operation Sindoor reportedly saw the use of SCALP missiles launched from Indian Rafale fighter jets to target high-value terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
09/05/2025
Kosmos 482: Soviet Venus Lander Set To Re-enter Earth Atmosphere After 53 Years
A fragment of the Soviet-era spacecraft Kosmos 482 is predicted to make an uncontrolled re-entry into Earth's atmosphere around May 10, 2025, after spending more than five decades in orbit. This long-forgotten piece of space history, originally part of an ambitious mission to Venus, now serves as a reminder of the early days of interplanetary exploration.
09/05/2025
Quad Partners Conduct Tabletop Exercise For Indo-Pacific Logistics Network (IPLN) In Hawaii
The Quad countries – Australia, Japan, India, and the United States – recently conducted a Tabletop Exercise in Honolulu, Hawaii, to test the operational readiness of the Indo-Pacific Logistics Network (IPLN). The exercise, held from April 28 to May 2, 2025
09/05/2025
Jenu Kuruba Tribe Returns To Ancestral Land In Nagarhole Tiger Reserve
The Jenu Kuruba tribe has recently gained attention for their significant move to reclaim their ancestral land within the Nagarhole Tiger Reserve in 2025. After being displaced nearly 40 years ago, over 50 families have started rebuilding their homes in the area, marking a powerful assertion of Indigenous rights in India.
09/05/2025
Landmark Study Reveals 477 Snow Leopards In Ladakh: A Milestone For Conservation And Eco-Tourism
A groundbreaking study conducted under the Snow Leopard Population Assessment in India (SPAI) program has unveiled a remarkable discovery Ladakh is now known to be home to 477 snow leopards, making it one of the world's highest concentrations of these elusive and endangered big cats.
09/05/2025
India Deployment Of Harop Drones Marks A Shift In Modern Warfare
India has recently deployed Harop drones, advanced unmanned aerial systems developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), in critical military operations like ‘Operation Sindoor’.
10/05/2025
New Crocodile Species Discovered Near Yucatan Coast
A team of scientists from Canada, Mexico, and Panama has identified two previously unknown crocodile species in the coastal waters of the Yucatan Peninsula. These newly recognized species were discovered on Cozumel Island and the Banco Chinchorro atoll, increasing the known number of New World crocodile species from four to six.
10/05/2025
India Operation Sindoor Highlights Rafale And F-16 Fighter Jet Capabilities
Operation Sindoor stands as one of India’s most extensive military offensives, targeting nine terror-linked locations across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. This high-stakes mission has sparked renewed interest in the comparative capabilities of India’s Rafale jets and Pakistan’s F-16s, underscoring their critical roles in regional air dominance.
10/05/2025
