Home   »  

Daily Archives: June 21, 2025

Top-5 Steel Exporting Countries in the World in 2025, Know About Them

Top-5 Steel Exporting Countries in the World in 2025, Know About Them

Steel is a strong metal used all over the world to build houses, bridges, cars and machines. Many countries make and sell steel to other nations. Exporting steel helps countries earn money and grow their industries. Some countries export more steel than others. In this article, we will learn about the top-5 steel exporting countries …

Indian Funds in Swiss Banks Triple in 2024, Driven by Financial Institutions

Indian Funds in Swiss Banks Triple in 2024, Driven by Financial Institutions

In a striking shift, Indian money parked in Swiss banks surged over threefold in 2024 to reach CHF 3.5 billion (nearly ₹37,600 crore), primarily driven by a massive jump in holdings through financial institutions and banking channels. According to data released by the Swiss National Bank (SNB), this marks the highest level since 2021, although …

HAL Wins ₹511 Crore Deal to Manufacture and Commercialize SSLV Launches

HAL Wins ₹511 Crore Deal to Manufacture and Commercialize SSLV Launches

In a landmark development for India’s space sector, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has secured a ₹511 crore Transfer of Technology (ToT) deal from ISRO to manufacture and commercialise Small Satellite Launch Vehicles (SSLVs). The announcement was made by IN-SPACe, the national space promotion agency, following a rigorous bidding and evaluation process. This move marks a …

Indian Animated Film Desi Oon Wins Jury Award at Annecy 2025

Indian Animated Film Desi Oon Wins Jury Award at Annecy 2025

Indian animation is basking in global glory as Desi Oon, directed by acclaimed animator Suresh Eriyat, clinched the Jury Award for Best Commissioned Film at the Annecy International Animation Festival 2025, the world’s most prestigious event in the animation industry. The film, rooted in Indian culture and visual storytelling, has also swept several other awards …

Padma Shri Awardee ‘Aranya Rishi’ Maruti Chitampalli Passes Away at 93

Padma Shri Awardee ‘Aranya Rishi’ Maruti Chitampalli Passes Away at 93

Renowned environmentalist, author, and Padma Shri awardee Maruti Chitampalli, fondly remembered as ‘Aranya Rishi’ (Sage of the Forests), passed away at the age of 93 in Solapur, Maharashtra, due to age-related ailments. A former forest officer and conservationist par excellence, Chitampalli was a revered figure in India’s environmental movement, known for blending scientific research, wildlife …

Centre Launches Gender Budgeting Knowledge Hub to Empower Inclusive Governance

Centre Launches Gender Budgeting Knowledge Hub to Empower Inclusive Governance

In a move aimed at enhancing gender-responsive governance, the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD), led by Minister Annpurna Devi, launched the Gender Budgeting Knowledge Hub on June 20, 2025. The portal is designed to serve as a comprehensive digital platform to support gender budgeting efforts across central and state ministries, showcasing the …

Karnataka Hikes Housing Quota for Minorities from 10% to 15%

Karnataka Hikes Housing Quota for Minorities from 10% to 15%

In a move that has stirred political debate, the Karnataka Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, approved an increase in the housing scheme quota for religious minorities from 10% to 15%. The decision, aimed at addressing the housing shortage among minority communities in urban and rural areas, has drawn criticism from the BJP, which termed …

US FDA Approves Breakthrough HIV Prevention Shot Taken Twice a Year

US FDA Approves Breakthrough HIV Prevention Shot Taken Twice a Year

In a major advancement for global HIV prevention, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable medication developed by Gilead Sciences. Marketed under the name Yeztugo, this twice-yearly injection demonstrated 99.9% efficacy in preventing HIV in Phase 3 trials. The drug offers a revolutionary alternative to daily pills or …