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Parag Jain Appointed as New RAW Chief After Key Role in Operation Sindoor

Parag Jain Appointed as New RAW Chief After Key Role in Operation Sindoor

In a significant development in India’s national security establishment, Senior IPS Officer Parag Jain has been appointed as the new Chief of the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), India’s premier external intelligence agency. Jain, who is credited with a critical role in Operation Sindoor—India’s swift and covert response to the Pahalgam terror attack—will assume office …

Day 3 of Rath Yatra 2025: Gahana Bije – Resting of the Deities in Gundicha Temple

Day 3 of Rath Yatra 2025: Gahana Bije – Resting of the Deities in Gundicha Temple

The Rath Yatra of Puri is a very famous and sacred festival in Odisha. On the third day of Rath Yatra 2025, the occasion known as Gahana Bije takes place on 29th June. This day is very special as the deities – Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra – rest at the Gundicha Temple, …

Top-5 Diamond Producing Countries in the World in 2025, Know About Them

Top-5 Diamonds Producing Countries in the World in 2025, Know About Them

Diamonds are shiny and valuable stones that are used in rings, necklaces and other jewelry. They are also used in machines for cutting and drilling. Diamonds are found deep inside the earth and are mined in many countries. Some countries produce more diamonds than others. In this article, we will learn about the top-5 diamond …

In Which State is Orang National Park Located? Know About Its Location and History

In Which State is Orang National Park Located? Know About Its Location and History

Orang National Park is a famous wildlife park in India known for its rich variety of animals and birds. It has thick forests, open grasslands and peaceful water bodies that make it a perfect home for wild creatures. The park is often called the ”Mini Kaziranga” because it look similar to another popular national park. …

India to Host Global Potato Research Hub in Agra

India to Host Global Potato Research Hub in Agra

In a major step toward strengthening agricultural research and food security, the Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of the CIP-South Asia Regional Center (CSARC) in Singna, Agra district. The center will serve as a regional wing of the Peru-based International Potato Center (CIP)—a global leader in potato and sweet potato research. With India being …

Centre Launches ‘Adi Karmyogi’ to Train Officials for Better Tribal Scheme Execution

Centre Launches ‘Adi Karmyogi’ to Train Officials for Better Tribal Scheme Execution

In a major push towards improving tribal development outcomes, the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs has launched the “Adi Karmyogi” programme, a nationwide initiative aimed at strengthening the execution of tribal welfare schemes by motivating and training field-level officials. Announced at the conclusion of the “Adi Anveshan” National Conference held at Vanijya Bhavan, New Delhi, …

India Posts $13.5 Billion Current Account Surplus in Q4 FY25

India Posts $13.5 Billion Current Account Surplus in Q4 FY25

In a significant turnaround for India’s external sector, the country reported a current account surplus of $13.5 billion—equivalent to 1.3% of GDP—for the fourth quarter of FY25, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). This marks a stark reversal from the $11.3 billion deficit recorded in the previous quarter (Q3 FY25) …

Elusive Return Asiatic Wild Dog Spotted Again in Kaziranga Landscape

Elusive Return: Asiatic Wild Dog Spotted Again in Kaziranga Landscape

The Asiatic wild dog, or dhole (Cuon alpinus)—a shy and endangered carnivore long thought to have vanished from Assam’s Kaziranga-Karbi Anglong Landscape (KKAL)—has been photographed again after years of absence, signaling a potentially important revival for the species in the region. A study conducted by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), and published in the …

India’s Longest Animal Overpass Corridor Unveiled on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway

India’s Longest Animal Overpass Corridor Unveiled on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway

In a landmark move combining conservation with infrastructure, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has constructed the country’s first wildlife overpass corridor on a national highway. Spanning a 12-kilometre stretch of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, which cuts through the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve’s buffer zone, the project includes five overpasses and India’s longest wildlife underpass, all …