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Himachal Pradesh Launches Rajiv Gandhi Van Samvardhan Yojana To Boost Forest Conservation
In a significant step toward environmental sustainability, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu unveiled the Rajiv Gandhi Van Samvardhan Yojana in Hamirpur.
09/06/2025
RBI Urban Consumer Survey Shows Cautious Optimism Among City Dwellers
The Reserve Bank of India’s Urban Consumer Confidence Survey (UCCS) for May 2025 reflects a mixed yet cautiously optimistic outlook among urban residents. Conducted between May 2 and 11, the survey gathered responses from 6,090 participants spread across 19 key metropolitan cities in India.
09/06/2025
New Parasitic Wasp Species Losgna occidentalis Discovered In Chandigarh After Six Decades
A newly identified species of parasitic wasp, Losgna occidentalis, has been discovered in Chandigarh, underscoring India’s incredible biodiversity. This marks the first sighting of the Losgna genus in the country in nearly 60 years, emphasizing the critical role of taxonomic research in preserving ecological balance amid ongoing environmental changes.
09/06/2025
Emerging Threat: HKU5 Bat Coronaviruses Show Potential For Human Transmission
Recent scientific findings have drawn attention to a specific group of bat coronaviruses, known as merbecoviruses, which include strains closely related to the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV).
09/06/2025
IAF To Bolster Strike Capabilities With Advanced I-STAR Aircraft
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to significantly upgrade its reconnaissance and precision strike capabilities with the planned induction of I-STAR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance) aircraft.
09/06/2025
China Advances AI With Breakthrough In Non-Binary Chip Technology
China has made a significant stride in artificial intelligence through the development of non-binary AI chips, marking a departure from conventional binary processing. The innovation stems from the research team led by Professor Li Hongge at Beihang University, who introduced a new computational model known as Hybrid Stochastic Number (HSN) computing.
10/06/2025
Centre Revises Procedure For Foreigners Identification Using NAFIS
The Government of India has recently updated the operational procedures for the Foreigners Identification Portal (FIP), a key component of the National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS).
10/06/2025
Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA): A Nationwide Drive For Safe Motherhood
Launched in June 2016, the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) is a flagship health initiative of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, aimed at improving maternal health outcomes by providing free, high-quality antenatal care (ANC) to pregnant women across India.
10/06/2025
India Becomes Most Populous Nation In 2025, UNFPA Highlights Fertility Shift
In 2025, India is projected to become the world’s most populous country with an estimated population of 1.46 billion, surpassing China. According to the latest State of World Population 2025 Report by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), India’s population is expected to peak at around 1.7 billion by the early 2060s before beginning a gradual decline.
10/06/2025
Rwanda Withdraws From ECCAS Amid Escalating Regional Tensions
Rwanda has officially announced its departure from the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), highlighting rising diplomatic friction within the region. This development follows a recent summit held in Equatorial Guinea, where Rwanda was anticipated to take over the chairmanship of the bloc.
11/06/2025
India Economic Growth In 2025: Strengths, Challenges, And Future Outlook
India demonstrated economic resilience in the fiscal year 2024-25, registering a real GDP growth of 6.5%. This growth was primarily fueled by a robust agricultural output and continued strength in the services sector.
11/06/2025
India Launches Rupees 5,400 Crore Package To Boost Battery Energy Storage Systems
India has announced a significant investment of Rupees 5,400 crore to support the development of 30 GWh of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). This move strengthens the country’s commitment to renewable energy and follows an earlier Rupees 3,700 crore allocation for 13.2 GWh of storage capacity.
11/06/2025
New Beetle Species With Unique Spine Discovered In Meghalaya
A fascinating new beetle species, named Spathaspina noohi, has been discovered in the forested region of Meghalaya, drawing significant attention from entomologists and biodiversity researchers.
11/06/2025
Maharashtra Introduced Unique Infra ID For Monitoring Public Projects
In a landmark move to enhance transparency and streamline monitoring, the Maharashtra government has introduced a geo-tagged 13-digit alphanumeric Unique Infra ID for every infrastructure development project approved in the state.
11/06/2025
IISER Bhopal Researchers Identify Key Role Of BBX32 Protein In Plant Development
Scientists at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Bhopal, have made a significant breakthrough in plant biology by identifying a protein BBX32 that plays a vital role in determining when a seedling transitions from growing in darkness beneath the soil to emerging into the light.
12/06/2025
Union Culture Minister Comments On Keeladi Excavation Report
Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has announced that the archaeological report on the Keeladi excavations, prepared by archaeologist Amarnath Ramakrishna, lacks sufficient scientific backing.
12/06/2025
Indian Railways To Introduce Aadhaar-Based OTP Authentication For Tatkal Ticket Bookings from July 15
In a bid to enhance transparency and curb misuse of the Tatkal ticketing system, the Ministry of Railways has announced that Aadhaar-based OTP verification will become compulsory for all Tatkal bookings made through the IRCTC website and mobile application.
12/06/2025
IREDA Raises Rupees 2,005.90 Crore via QIP To Boost Renewable Energy Financing
In a significant development aimed at accelerating India’s green energy ambitions, the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) has successfully secured Rupees 2,005.90 crore through a Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP).
12/06/2025
Indian Army Joins Multinational Peacekeeping Drill Khaan Quest 2025 In Mongolia
A 40-member contingent from the Indian Army reached Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, on June 11, 2025, to participate in the 22nd edition of Exercise Khaan Quest, scheduled from June 14 to 28.
12/06/2025
India Slips To 131st Rank In Global Gender Gap Report 2025 Despite Moderate Gains In Education And Economy
India has dropped to 131st out of 148 countries in the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2025, reflecting ongoing challenges in achieving gender equality.
12/06/2025
World Day Against Child Labour 2025: A Call For Urgent Global Action
Observed annually on June 12, the World Day Against Child Labour is a significant international initiative aimed at raising awareness and accelerating efforts to eliminate all forms of child labour. It serves as a powerful reminder of the global responsibility to ensure that every child enjoys their fundamental right to a safe, nurturing, and education-rich childhood free from the burden of labour.
12/06/2025
India To Launch AI-Powered CROPIC Initiative For Real-Time Crop Monitoring And Loss Assessment
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare is preparing to roll out CROPIC Collection of Real-Time Observations & Photo of Crops, a forward-looking initiative that combines artificial intelligence (AI) with crowd-sourced crop data.
13/06/2025
Air India Flight AI171 Crashes After Takeoff In Ahmedabad
On June 12, 2025, tragedy struck when Air India flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, crashed shortly after departing from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad.
13/06/2025
India Retail Inflation Falls Below 3% For First Time Since 2019
India’s retail inflation rate has dropped to its lowest level in more than six years, driven largely by falling food prices. According to the Consumer Price Index (CPI), inflation eased to 3.16% in April 2025, and economists expect it to decline further to around 2.7% in May.
13/06/2025
NPCI And IDRBT Join Forces To Strengthen Cybersecurity In India Digital Payments Ecosystem
In a major step toward enhancing the security and resilience of India’s digital payments landscape, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and the Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on June 12, 2025.
13/06/2025
