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How many Cricket Players are retained in IPL 2025?

How many Cricket Players are retained in IPL 2025?

The excitement for IPL 2025 is building as the 10 franchises reveal their player retentions ahead of the upcoming auction. With a total of 46 players retained, the franchises have already invested a whopping ₹558.5 crore in securing key players to strengthen their squads. Each team has carefully chosen which players to retain, balancing experience, …

Which States Launched Double-Decker Electric Buses?

Which States Launched Double-Decker Electric Buses?

As cities work to reduce pollution and ease traffic, using electric vehicles like buses is becoming more important. Several Indian states are now leading the way by starting double-decker electric bus services, a big step towards eco-friendly public transportation. These buses not only reduce pollution but also carry more passengers, helping make public transport both …

Russia’s Pantsir System A Strategic Addition to India's Defence Arsenal

Russia’s Pantsir System A Strategic Addition to India’s Defence Arsenal

India and Russia have reached a significant agreement to jointly manufacture the Pantsir air defence missile-gun system, marking a major step in supporting India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative in the defence sector. The agreement was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India’s Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL) and Russia’s Rosoboronexport (ROE). Introduction India and …

IIT Madras, ISRO Collaborate on Spacecraft Thermal Research Centre

IIT Madras, ISRO Collaborate on Spacecraft Thermal Research Centre

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is teaming up with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to create a Centre of Excellence focused on research in ‘Fluid and Thermal Sciences’. ISRO will provide seed funding of Rs 1.84 Crore to establish this center, which aims to advance research in these critical areas for …

Supreme Court Overturns 1967 Ruling on AMU’s Minority Status

Supreme Court Overturns 1967 Ruling on AMU’s Minority Status

In a historic 4-3 decision on November 8, 2024, the Supreme Court overturned its 1967 ruling in the Azeez Basha case, which had denied Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) minority institution status. This landmark judgment paves the way for AMU’s minority status to be reassessed based on its historical, administrative, and founding context, under the protective …

ADB Approves $200 Million Loan for Uttarakhand Livability Improvement Project

ADB Approves $200 Million Loan for Uttarakhand Livability Improvement Project

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $200 million loan to enhance the urban infrastructure and climate resilience of Uttarakhand under the Uttarakhand Livability Improvement Project. This initiative aligns with both the Government of India’s urban development agenda and the state’s efforts to provide sustainable and livable urban spaces. The project will upgrade essential …

India's Historic Rise: Ranked 6th Globally in WIPO Patent Filings 2023

India’s Historic Rise: Ranked 6th Globally in WIPO Patent Filings 2023

India has made remarkable progress in intellectual property (IP) filings, securing 6th place globally for the first time in 2023, according to the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) Global Patent Filing Report. This achievement reflects a robust growth of 15.7% in patent filings, marking the fifth consecutive year of double-digit growth in India. With more …

Veteran Filmmaker Phillip Noyce Honored with Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award

Veteran Filmmaker Phillip Noyce Honored with Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award

Veteran Australian filmmaker Phillip Noyce, renowned for his acclaimed works such as Clear and Present Danger, Salt, and Rabbit-Proof Fence, will be honored with the prestigious Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). The festival, which will be held in Goa from November 20-28, 2024, has Australia as …

Ministry of Coal Launches Mine Opening Permission Module on SWCS Portal

Ministry of Coal Launches Mine Opening Permission Module on SWCS Portal

The Ministry of Coal has launched the Mine Opening Permission module on the Single Window Clearance System (SWCS) portal, enhancing the approval process for opening coal mines. Inaugurated by Secretary Vikram Dev Dutt on November 7, 2024, this digital initiative aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a “Viksit Bharat” and a digitally enabled …