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India’s First AI University to Open in Maharashtra

Maharashtra is set to establish India's first Artificial Intelligence (AI) university, marking a significant step in advancing AI education, research, and innovation. A task force has been formed to plan and implement the project, bringing together experts from academia, industry,...

What Are The Functions of Election Commission of India?

The Indian Constitution has established the Election Commission of India as the central authority responsible for overseeing elections across the nation. As a constitutional body, the Election Commission is tasked with conducting, regulating, and monitoring electoral processes in the country....

India’s First White Tiger Breeding Centre Approved in MP

The Central Zoo Authority (CZA) has approved India’s first white tiger breeding centre in Madhya Pradesh’s Rewa district. This initiative marks a significant step in wildlife conservation, especially since Rewa is historically linked to the last known wild white tiger....

MeitY and IIT Indore Launch AgriHub for Agritech Excellence

The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) and IIT Indore have launched AgriHub, a state-of-the-art AI-driven Center of Excellence (CoE) aimed at transforming Indian agriculture. AgriHub seeks to address critical challenges in agriculture, such as drought, floods, and low...

Rise in Female Labour Force Participation Says Economic Survey

The Economic Survey for 2024-25 highlighted a significant rise in the Female Labour Force Participation Rate (FLFPR) in India, driven largely by women in rural areas joining the workforce. This increase is considered a key factor contributing to the improvement...

Kavach: India’s Pledge to Safer Railways

India’s railway safety is about to undergo a major transformation with the nationwide rollout of the Kavach Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed that this ambitious project will cover the entire railway network in the next...

Budget 2025 Prioritizes Healthcare with ₹98,311 Cr Allocation

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025, emphasizing healthcare development, medical tourism, and improved access to medical services. The government allocated ₹98,311 crore for the healthcare sector, marking an increase from ₹90,658.63 crore in the previous fiscal year....

Centre Allocates Rs 3,027 Cr for Disaster Mitigation

A High-Level Committee (HLC), chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, has approved a substantial allocation of Rs 3,027.86 crore for various disaster mitigation projects across different states in India. The committee, which includes key members such as Finance Minister...

India Adds 4 New Ramsar Wetlands, First for Jharkhand & Sikkim

India has made a significant stride in wetland conservation, with four new sites recently added to the prestigious Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance. This brings the total number of Ramsar sites in India to 89. Among the new...

Indian Railways Launches ‘SwaRail’ SuperApp for Seamless Travel

On January 31, 2025, the Ministry of Railways launched the 'SwaRail' SuperApp, aiming to consolidate various railway services into a single, user-friendly platform. Currently in its beta phase, the app is available for download on the Google Play Store and...