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MoSPI Launches GoIStats App for Seamless Access to Official Data

MoSPI Launches GoIStats App for Seamless Access to Official Data

On Statistics Day 2025, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), through its arm the National Sample Survey Office (NSO), launched the GoIStats mobile application. This innovative app offers on-the-go access to real-time official data, marking a major step toward data transparency, citizen empowerment, and digital inclusion. It combines visual storytelling, interactive dashboards, and …

Warren Buffett Donates $6 Billion to Five Philanthropic Foundations in 2025

Warren Buffett Donates $6 Billion to Five Philanthropic Foundations in 2025

Famed investor and billionaire philanthropist Warren Buffett, Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, has announced a massive $6 billion donation in company stock to five charitable foundations. The latest act of generosity, revealed on June 27, 2025, brings his total donations since 2006 to approximately $60 billion. The bulk of this donation will benefit the …

Passport Seva 2.0: How to Apply for an e-Passport in India

Passport Seva 2.0: How to Apply for an e-Passport in India

On the occasion of the 13th Passport Seva Divas, India marked a significant milestone in its passport issuance system with the nationwide rollout of the e-Passport under the upgraded Passport Seva Programme (PSP) Version 2.0. This initiative is part of a broader effort to make government services more transparent, efficient, secure, and digitally enabled. Unveiled …

The Government of India has launched a forward-looking initiative by releasing new Model Rules to regulate the felling of trees in agricultural lands, making it easier for farmers to engage in agroforestry. With the backing of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, this move aims to remove procedural barriers, boost domestic timber production, and promote the use of digital tools like the upcoming NTMS portal for better monitoring and transparency.

Centre Unveils Model Rules to Ease Agroforestry Regulations and Boost Rural Economy

In a major step towards promoting sustainable agriculture and enhancing the ease of doing business in agroforestry, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has released the ‘Model Rules for Felling of Trees in Agricultural Lands’. Aimed at simplifying regulatory procedures and encouraging tree-based farming, these model rules will assist States and Union …

Radhanath Swami Honoured by New York City for Spiritual and Community Leadership

Radhanath Swami Honoured by New York City for Spiritual and Community Leadership

Radhanath Swami, a globally respected spiritual teacher and senior monk of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), was conferred with a New York City honour at a special interfaith event hosted at the Bhakti Centre. The recognition, presented by NYC officials, celebrates his decades-long commitment to community service, interfaith dialogue, and spiritual leadership. Why …

Karnataka Bank MD and Executive Director resign

Karnataka Bank MD and Executive Director resign

In a major leadership development, Karnataka Bank’s Managing Director & CEO, Srikrishnan Hari Hara Sarma, and Executive Director Sekhar Rao have tendered their resignations, both citing personal reasons. The resignations, effective in July 2025, come amid the bank’s ongoing transformation drive. In response, the Board of Directors has formed a search committee to appoint suitable …

SatSure & Dhruva Space to Offer End-to-End Earth Observation Solutions

SatSure & Dhruva Space to Offer End-to-End Earth Observation Solutions

In a landmark move to boost India’s sovereign space-based observation capabilities, SatSure, a Bengaluru-based Earth Observation and decision intelligence firm, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dhruva Space, a Hyderabad-headquartered full-stack space solutions provider. The strategic collaboration will integrate SatSure’s analytical capabilities with Dhruva Space’s satellite platforms and infrastructure to deliver end-to-end solutions …

Day 4 of Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025: Hera Panchami – When Goddess Lakshmi Demands Her Lord Back

Day 4 of Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025: Hera Panchami – When Goddess Lakshmi Demands Her Lord Back

Hera Panchami is an important ritual during the famous Jagannath Rath Yatra, mainly celebrated in Puri, Odisha. Every year, lakhs of people gather to witness this beautiful festival where Lord Jagannath, along with his siblings, travels from the Jagannath Temple to the Gundicha Temple. On the fifth day of this journey, the ritual of Hera …

Ravi Agrawal’s Tenure as CBDT Chairman Extended Till June 2026

Ravi Agrawal’s Tenure as CBDT Chairman Extended Till June 2026

The Government of India has extended the tenure of Ravi Agrawal as the Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) till June 2026. This reappointment, approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), ensures leadership continuity in India’s apex direct tax policy-making body. Agrawal, a 1988-batch Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer, had …