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Vishu 2025, Know Date, Time, History, Significance and Celebrations

Vishu 2025, Know Date, Time, History, Significance and Celebrations

Vishu is a major Hindu festival celebrated mostly in Kerala and parts of Tamil Nadu. It marks the Malayalam New Year and the beginning of a fresh start. People welcome the day with joy, traditional rituals and prayers. Let’s learn more about the date, history, meaning and celebrations of Vishu 2025. Vishu 2025 – Date …

James Anderson Awarded Knighthood Honour

James Anderson Awarded Knighthood Honour

James Anderson, England’s legendary fast bowler, has been awarded a knighthood in the resignation honours list of former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, announced on April 11, 2025. Known for his remarkable longevity and record-breaking performances, Anderson retired from international cricket in 2024, leaving an unmatched legacy in Test bowling. Key Highlights Knighthood Honor Announced on …

Dr. Ambrish Mithal Conferred with the Prestigious IOF 2025 CSA Medal of Achievement

Dr. Ambrish Mithal Conferred with the Prestigious IOF 2025 CSA Medal of Achievement

Dr. Ambrish Mithal, a renowned Indian endocrinologist, has been honored with the 2025 Committee of Scientific Advisors (CSA) Medal of Achievement by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) for his exceptional contributions to osteoporosis research. The award was presented to Dr. Mithal at the World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis & Musculoskeletal Diseases (WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2025) held in …

Madhya Pradesh Declares New Wildlife Sanctuary Named After Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

Madhya Pradesh Declares New Wildlife Sanctuary Named After Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

The Madhya Pradesh government has declared a new wildlife sanctuary in Sagar district, covering an area of 258.64 square kilometers. The sanctuary, named Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Abhyaran, was officially announced ahead of the 134th birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, which will be observed on April 14. This new sanctuary aims to enhance wildlife conservation …

Padma Shri Awardee Daripalli Ramaiah ("Vanajeevi") Dies at 87 in Telangana

Padma Shri Awardee Daripalli Ramaiah (“Vanajeevi”) Dies at 87 in Telangana

Daripalli Ramaiah, a prominent environmentalist known as “Vanajeevi” or “Chettu Ramaiah,” passed away at the age of 87 in Khammam district, Telangana. He died of a heart attack at his home in Reddipalli village. Ramaiah was widely recognized for planting over one crore saplings across the district over several decades, earning him national acclaim as …

Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Day, Know Its History, Causes and Impact

Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Day, Know Its History, Causes and Impact

The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre happened on April 13, 1919, in Amritsar, Punjab. On this day, British soldiers opened fire on a group of unarmed Indians gathered at Jallianwala Bagh. Many people died and many more were injured. This terrible event became a turning point in India’s freedom struggle and created strong anger against British rule. …

Kavach 5.0 To Boost Mumbai Local Train Services by 30%

Kavach 5.0 To Boost Mumbai Local Train Services by 30%

In a major technological boost to Mumbai’s suburban rail system, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the implementation of Kavach 5.0, the next-generation Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system. This advancement aims to increase the frequency of trains by 30%, providing relief to nearly 80 lakh daily commuters. Kavach not only enhances train safety during inclement …

Industrial Production Slows to 6-Month Low of 2.9% in February 2025

Industrial Production Slows to 6-Month Low of 2.9% in February 2025

India’s industrial activity witnessed a marked deceleration in February 2025, with the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) expanding at just 2.9%, the slowest pace in six months. The sharp drop was largely attributed to sluggish growth across key sectors—mining, manufacturing, and electricity—and the high base effect from the previous year. While most use-based categories registered …