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Veteran BJP Leader and Former Union Minister Dr. Debendra Pradhan Passes Away at 84

Veteran BJP Leader and Former Union Minister Dr. Debendra Pradhan Passes Away at 84

Veteran BJP leader and former Union Minister Dr. Debendra Pradhan passed away on Monday in New Delhi after a brief illness. He was 84 years old and is survived by his wife and two sons. Dr. Pradhan breathed his last at the official residence of his son, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Early Life and …

Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM).

Delhi to Sign MoU with Centre for PM-ABHIM Implementation on March 18, 2025

In a significant step towards strengthening healthcare infrastructure, the Delhi government will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on March 18, 2025, to implement the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM). Under this scheme, 1,139 Urban Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (U-AAMs) will be set up in …

BEL Signs ₹2,906 Crore Deal with MoD for Indigenous LLTR (Ashwini) Radar

BEL Signs ₹2,906 Crore Deal with MoD for Indigenous LLTR (Ashwini) Radar

In a significant step toward strengthening India’s air defence capabilities, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has signed a ₹2,906 crore contract with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for the procurement of the Low-Level Transportable Radar (LLTR) Ashwini. The radar, developed indigenously by DRDO’s Electronics & Radar Development Establishment (LRDE), is based on solid-state technology and is …

Armenia and Azerbaijan Finalize Peace Treaty to End 40-Year Conflict

Armenia and Azerbaijan Finalize Peace Treaty to End 40-Year Conflict

In a historic breakthrough, Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed on the text of a peace treaty, ending almost four decades of conflict over the Nagorno-Karabakh region. The peace agreement was finalized on March 13, 2025, marking a significant step toward establishing stability in the South Caucasus region. However, Azerbaijan demands a change in Armenia’s constitution …

Union Minister Lays Foundation Stone for NECTAR's Permanent Campus in Shillong

Union Minister Lays Foundation Stone for NECTAR’s Permanent Campus in Shillong

Union Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, laid the foundation stone for the North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach (NECTAR) permanent campus at Mawdiangdiang, Shillong, on March 13, 2025. NECTAR, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, focuses on leveraging technology for the socio-economic …

India's Wholesale Inflation Remains Steady at 2.38% in February

India’s Wholesale Inflation Remains Steady at 2.38% in February

India’s wholesale inflation rate witnessed a slight increase in February 2024, settling at 2.38%, as per data released by the Ministry of Commerce on Monday. This figure is marginally higher than January’s wholesale inflation rate of 2.31%. The rise in manufactured food products, textiles, and non-food articles contributed to the inflationary pressure. However, a decline …

India’s Forex Reserves See Sharpest Jump in Two Years RBI Data

India’s Forex Reserves See Sharpest Jump in Two Years: RBI Data

In a significant development, India’s foreign exchange reserves surged by $15.267 billion to reach $653.966 billion during the week ending March 7, 2025, marking the sharpest rise in over two years. This sudden spike is primarily attributed to the $10 billion forex swap conducted by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on February 28, 2025, …

Chandrayaan-5 Mission Approved by the Centre: A Major Leap in Lunar Exploration

Chandrayaan-5 Mission Approved by the Centre: A Major Leap in Lunar Exploration

India’s space ambitions have reached new heights with the approval of the Chandrayaan-5 mission, announced by ISRO Chairman V Narayanan on March 16, 2025. This mission will be executed in collaboration with Japan and aims to conduct an advanced study of the Moon’s surface. Unlike Chandrayaan-3, which carried the 25 kg rover ‘Pragyan’, Chandrayaan-5 will …

Hockey Jharkhand Crowned 15th Hockey India Senior Women National Champion

Hockey Jharkhand Crowned 15th Hockey India Senior Women National Champion

The 15th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2025 witnessed an intense battle as Hockey Jharkhand emerged victorious over the defending champions, Hockey Haryana, in the final match held at the Tau Devi Lal Complex, Panchkula, Haryana. This victory marked Hockey Jharkhand’s first-ever national title, making history in Indian women’s hockey. Final Match Overview The …

What is Raisina Dialogue 2025?

What is Raisina Dialogue 2025?

The Raisina Dialogue is India’s premier conference on geopolitics and geo-economics, dedicated to addressing some of the most pressing global challenges. Hosted annually in New Delhi, this dialogue brings together world leaders, policymakers, industry experts, and scholars to engage in discussions shaping the international order. The 10th edition of the Raisina Dialogue is set to …