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Muslim Literacy Rate Sees 9.4% Increase in a Decade

The literacy rate among Muslims in India has shown a significant improvement over the years. As per the Census 2011 data, the literacy rate among Muslims aged 7 years and above rose to 68.5%, marking an increase of 9.4 percentage...

Empowering Unorganised Workers: e-Shram at 30.68 Crore Registrations

The e-Shram portal was launched by the Ministry of Labour and Employment on August 26, 2021, to create a comprehensive National Database of Unorganised Workers (NDUW). The portal aims to provide unorganised workers with a Universal Account Number (UAN) and...

Madhav National Park Declared as India’s 58th Tiger Reserve

In a significant step towards wildlife conservation, the Madhav National Park in Madhya Pradesh has been officially declared as India’s 58th Tiger Reserve on March 9, 2025. The announcement was made by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, marking another milestone...

Sahitya Akademi’s Festival of Letters 2025: A Grand Celebration of Indian Literature

Sahitya Akademi, India’s premier literary institution under the Ministry of Culture, will host its annual Festival of Letters 2025 at Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, from 7th March to 12th March 2025. The event will be inaugurated by Union Minister for...

Empowering Women in the Mining Sector: A Step Towards Inclusivity and Leadership

The mining sector, traditionally a male-dominated industry, is witnessing a transformation with increasing participation of women. Recognizing and encouraging this shift, the Ministry of Mines, in collaboration with Coal India Limited (CIL), organized the "Celebrating Women in Mining Sector" event...

MeitY Unveils AIKosha: A Secure Hub for AI Innovation

The Union Minister for Electronics & Information Technology, Railways, and Information & Broadcasting, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, marked a major milestone in India’s AI journey by launching several key initiatives under the IndiaAI Mission during its anniversary celebration in New Delhi....

Vividhta Ka Amrit Mahotsav Inaugurated By President

The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, inaugurated the second edition of Vividhta Ka Amrit Mahotsav at Rashtrapati Bhavan on March 5, 2025. This festival highlights the rich cultural heritage of India by showcasing different regions in separate editions. The...

PM Modi Announces Asiatic Lion Population Estimation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the seventh meeting of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) at Sasan, Junagadh, Gujarat. The meeting, attended by Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav and other NBWL members, focused on critical...

Sonprayag to Kedarnath Ropeway Project: Transforming Pilgrimage Connectivity

The Government of India has approved the construction of a 12.9 km ropeway from Sonprayag to Kedarnath under the National Ropeways Development Programme – Parvatmala Pariyojana. This initiative aims to provide all-weather, last-mile connectivity to the revered Kedarnath Temple, significantly...

Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib Ji Ropeway Project: A Major Connectivity Boost

The Government of India has approved the construction of a 12.4 km ropeway from Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib Ji in Uttarakhand under the National Ropeways Development Programme – Parvatmala Pariyojana. This significant project aims to provide all-weather, last-mile connectivity to...