
Aadhaar Good Governance Portal launched by MeitY
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has launched the Aadhaar Good Governance Portal to streamline the approval process for Aadhaar authentication requests. This

First-of-Its-Kind Petrified Wood Fossil Discovered in Jharkhand
A rare petrified wood fossil, estimated to be 100-145 million years old, has been discovered in the Rajmahal Hills near Barmasia village in Pakur, Jharkhand.

Caspian Sea water levels declining at alarming rate
Environmental activists have raised concerns over the rapidly declining water levels in the Caspian Sea. The sea has experienced its water area shrink by 7.1%

CII Report: Transforming Indian Manufacturing Through Quality Excellence
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has released a report titled “Raising the Standard: Quality Transformation in Indian Manufacturing”, emphasizing the need for continuous quality

20 Years of WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control
The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC), one of the most widely adopted United Nations treaties, marked its 20th anniversary this week. This

Battle of Karnal (1739): Turning Point for the Mughal Empire
The Battle of Karnal, fought on February 24, 1739, marked a significant turning point in the decline of the Mughal Empire. It was a battle

AWBI announces Prani Mitra and Jeev Daya Award
The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) has announced the Prani Mitra and Jeev Daya Award Ceremony to recognize individuals and organizations for their exceptional

GAAR-Based Reassessments may extend beyond time limits under Income Tax Bill, 2025
The proposed Income Tax Bill, 2025 grants income tax authorities the power to issue reassessment notices under General Anti Avoidance Rules (GAAR). This aims to

Agri-NBSAPs initiative launched by FAO, Colombia and CBD
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), in collaboration with the Colombian government and the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), launched the Agri-NBSAPs initiative. It was

Zero Discrimination Day: March 1
Zero Discrimination Day is annually observed on 1 March by United Nations (UN) and various international organizations. In 2025, the day is marked under the

Aadhaar Good Governance Portal launched by MeitY
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has launched the Aadhaar Good Governance Portal to streamline the approval process for Aadhaar authentication requests. This

First-of-Its-Kind Petrified Wood Fossil Discovered in Jharkhand
A rare petrified wood fossil, estimated to be 100-145 million years old, has been discovered in the Rajmahal Hills near Barmasia village in Pakur, Jharkhand.

Caspian Sea water levels declining at alarming rate
Environmental activists have raised concerns over the rapidly declining water levels in the Caspian Sea. The sea has experienced its water area shrink by 7.1%

CII Report: Transforming Indian Manufacturing Through Quality Excellence
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has released a report titled “Raising the Standard: Quality Transformation in Indian Manufacturing”, emphasizing the need for continuous quality

20 Years of WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control
The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC), one of the most widely adopted United Nations treaties, marked its 20th anniversary this week. This

Battle of Karnal (1739): Turning Point for the Mughal Empire
The Battle of Karnal, fought on February 24, 1739, marked a significant turning point in the decline of the Mughal Empire. It was a battle

AWBI announces Prani Mitra and Jeev Daya Award
The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) has announced the Prani Mitra and Jeev Daya Award Ceremony to recognize individuals and organizations for their exceptional

GAAR-Based Reassessments may extend beyond time limits under Income Tax Bill, 2025
The proposed Income Tax Bill, 2025 grants income tax authorities the power to issue reassessment notices under General Anti Avoidance Rules (GAAR). This aims to

Agri-NBSAPs initiative launched by FAO, Colombia and CBD
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), in collaboration with the Colombian government and the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), launched the Agri-NBSAPs initiative. It was

Zero Discrimination Day: March 1
Zero Discrimination Day is annually observed on 1 March by United Nations (UN) and various international organizations. In 2025, the day is marked under the