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Centre Notifies ₹1.5 Lakh Free Treatment Plan for Crash Victims

Centre Notifies ₹1.5 Lakh Free Treatment Plan for Crash Victims

In a landmark move to improve emergency healthcare access and reduce road accident fatalities, the Central Government has officially notified the Cashless Treatment of Road Accident Victims Scheme, 2025. The scheme aims to provide immediate, cashless medical treatment up to ₹1.5 lakh for accident victims across India, covering the first seven days after an incident. …

China Clinches 14th Sudirman Cup Title Despite An Seyoung’s Heroics

China Clinches 14th Sudirman Cup Title Despite An Seyoung’s Heroics

China extended its supremacy in world badminton by clinching the Sudirman Cup 2025, defeating South Korea 3-1 in the final held in Xiamen, China. Despite a brilliant individual performance by An Seyoung, who maintained her perfect season with 25 consecutive wins, the Chinese team’s all-round dominance secured their 14th title in the World Mixed Team …

DRDO & Indian Navy Successfully Test Indigenous Multi-Influence Ground Mine

DRDO & Indian Navy Successfully Test Indigenous Multi-Influence Ground Mine

In a significant stride toward strengthening India’s maritime defence capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in collaboration with the Indian Navy, successfully conducted combat firing (with reduced explosives) of the indigenous Multi-Influence Ground Mine (MIGM). This underwater mine, designed for modern naval warfare, is a cutting-edge addition to India’s defence arsenal and marks …

India's Progress in Human Development Index 2025: A Detailed Analysis

India’s Progress in Human Development Index 2025: A Detailed Analysis

India improved its rank to 130 out of 193 countries on the Human Development Index (HDI) in 2023, according to the UNDP Human Development Report 2025. This marks a three-place rise from its 2022 rank of 133. India also demonstrated notable improvement in reducing gender inequality, climbing from 108 (out of 166 countries) in 2022 …

Yemen Appoints Finance Minister Salem Bin Braik as New Prime Minister

Yemen Appoints Finance Minister Salem Bin Braik as New Prime Minister

In a significant political development, Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) appointed Salem Saleh Bin Braik, the country’s long-serving Finance Minister, as the new Prime Minister on May 5, 2025. This decision follows the sudden resignation of Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak, who cited constitutional limitations and a lack of authority to implement key reforms as reasons …

India's First Edu City with Foreign Universities Coming Up in Navi Mumbai

India’s First Edu City with Foreign Universities Coming Up in Navi Mumbai

In a landmark move to internationalize India’s education ecosystem, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the development of India’s first Edu City in Navi Mumbai, which will host offshore campuses of global universities. The City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth Rs 3,000 crore with the University of York (UK) …

Telangana Hosts Miss World 2025 A Global Stage for Culture and Tourism

Telangana Hosts Miss World 2025: A Global Stage for Culture and Tourism

As the 72nd edition of the Miss World pageant unfolds in Telangana from May 10 to 31, 2025, contestants from around the globe are arriving in Hyderabad to partake in this internationally acclaimed event. The Government of Telangana is leveraging the opportunity to highlight the state’s tourism potential and cultural heritage on a global scale. …

India Strengthens Maritime Surveillance with HawkEye 360 Technology Deal

India Strengthens Maritime Surveillance with HawkEye 360 Technology Deal

India has taken a significant step in enhancing its maritime security by securing a $131 million deal with the United States for cutting-edge surveillance technology from HawkEye 360. This agreement will provide India with advanced capabilities to detect “dark ships” and improve maritime domain awareness in critical ocean regions. Why in News? The deal was …

Govt Approves Greenfield Airports in Kota and Puri for Enhanced Connectivity

Govt Approves Greenfield Airports in Kota and Puri for Enhanced Connectivity

In a significant boost to India’s aviation infrastructure, Union Minister of Civil Aviation Shri Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu has given in-principle approval for the establishment of Greenfield airports in Kota (Rajasthan) and Puri (Odisha) on May 5, 2025. These projects are expected to play a transformative role in enhancing air connectivity, promoting tourism, and supporting regional …