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Government Initiative to Establish Subsidized Staple Food Stores at Delhi Metro Stations

In a bid to address the soaring prices of essential food items, the central government is set to launch retail stores at major metro stations in Delhi. This initiative aims to make kitchen essentials, including onions, pulses, and atta, available...

Cyclone Michaung Strikes Andhra Pradesh: Transition from Severe Cyclonic Storm to Depression

Cyclone Michaung, initially a severe cyclonic storm, made landfall on the south coast of Andhra Pradesh, wreaking havoc and leaving a trail of destruction. The storm weakened into a depression as it crossed the coast, centered in Central Coastal Andhra...

PM Modi Announces Renaming of Ranks in Indian Navy

In a significant move, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared the Indian government's decision to revamp the ranks within the Indian Navy, aiming to eliminate colonial influences and infuse a distinct Indian cultural identity. Redefining Naval Ranks PM Modi emphasized that...

BJP Wins Three of Four State Polls Months

The recent concluded Assembly elections in four states have significantly altered the political landscape in India, with the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) emerging victorious in Madhya Pradesh and successfully overturning Congress-led governments in Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan. As the dust settles...

Gajraj System: AI-Based Elephant Protection on Indian Railways

The Indian Railways has initiated a pioneering step towards wildlife conservation by deploying the "Gajraj system," an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based solution designed to prevent elephant fatalities on railway tracks. This surveillance system is being implemented along a 700-kilometer stretch in...

India Achieves Remarkable Environmental Milestone: Emission Intensity Falls 33% Ahead of Schedule

India has successfully slashed its GDP emission intensity by 33% between 2005 and 2019, exceeding its target 11 years ahead of schedule. A government report, 'The Third National Communication to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change,' outlines the...

India’s Concerns Lead to Non-Signing of COP28 Health & Climate Declaration

India, a notable absentee from the list of signatories at the 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28), refrained from endorsing the COP28 Declaration on Climate and Health. The primary point of contention arises from India's apprehensions about the practicality and...

MoT Launches National Best Tourism Village and National Best Rural Homestays Competition 2024

In a bid to boost Rural Tourism and enhance sustainable development, the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, has announced the National Best Tourism Village Competition 2024 and the National Best Rural Homestay Competition 2024. Building on the success of...

Ministry Of Jal Shakti Organises ‘Jal Itihas Utsav’ In Delhi

  The National Water Mission, under the Department of Water Resources, River Development, and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, hosted the 'Jal Itihas Utsav' at Shamsi Talab, Jahaz Mahal in Mehrauli, Delhi, on December 1, 2023, with the aim...

Union Home Minister Amit Shah Approves ₹1,658 Crore Recovery and Reconstruction Plan for Joshimath

Joshimath, a town in Uttarakhand, faced severe challenges due to landslides and ground subsidence. The high-level central committee, led by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, approved a comprehensive recovery and reconstruction (R&R) plan amounting to ₹1,658.17 crore to address the...