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Ceasefire Declared Between India and Pakistan Amid Escalating Tensions

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, India and Pakistan have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire, following mediation efforts led by the United States. The announcement came after US President Donald Trump shared a post on Truth Social congratulating both...

India Prohibits Use of Key Antimicrobials in Aquaculture to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance

In May 2025, the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued a landmark decision to prohibit the use of several medically important antimicrobials in India’s aquaculture sector. This move comes in response to growing concerns about antimicrobial resistance (AMR), which...

India’s Maternal Mortality Ratio Declines: A Step Towards Better Maternal Health

India’s Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) has shown a significant decline, dropping from 97 per lakh live births in 2018-20 to 93 per lakh in 2019-21, as per the latest data released by the Office of the Registrar General and Census...

Ladakh Now Home to 477 Snow Leopards: A Conservation Milestone

A recent landmark study under the Snow Leopard Population Assessment in India (SPAI) program has revealed that Ladakh is home to 477 snow leopards, making it one of the regions with the highest densities of these elusive big cats globally....

Kozhikode Joins WHO’s Global Age-Friendly Cities Network

Kozhikode has been officially inducted into the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Network of Age-friendly Cities and Communities (GNAFCC). This distinction marks a significant step forward in the city’s commitment to creating an inclusive, safe, and supportive environment for its...

Kartarpur Corridor Closed After Indian Strikes Under ‘Operation Sindoor’

In the wake of a retaliatory military operation named ‘Operation Sindoor’, India temporarily shut down the Kartarpur Corridor on May 7, 2025. The corridor, which enables visa-free access for Indian pilgrims to visit the Darbar Sahib Gurdwara in Pakistan, was...

Vietnam Launches 10-Year Golden Visa to Attract Indian Investors and Tourists

In a landmark move to reshape its global image from a short-stay tourist destination to a sustainable business and cultural hub, Vietnam has introduced a 10-year Golden Visa aimed at attracting foreign investors, professionals, and long-term tourists, particularly from India....

India’s Deep Strike under Operation Sindoor: Pakistan’s Air Defence Destroyed

In a bold and precise military operation, India carried out deep air strikes against terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) on the night of May 7, 2025. Codenamed Operation Sindoor, this mission was a response to...

India Launches Chip-Based E-Passports to Enhance Travel Security

India has officially rolled out chip-based e-passports as part of its ongoing digital transformation of travel documentation. These new passports, embedded with RFID chips and biometric data, aim to enhance the security, efficiency, and convenience of international travel for Indian...

Cabinet Approves ₹11,828 Crore Expansion Plan for Five IITs

In a landmark decision to strengthen India’s higher education landscape, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved a comprehensive expansion of five newly established Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) located in Tirupati, Palakkad, Bhilai, Jammu, and...