World Urbanism Day 2025: 8 November
World Urbanism Day (World Town Planning Day) is celebrated annually on 8 November to: The day serves as a platform to reflect on global urban
Sohra Tourism Circuit Project under PM-DevINE Scheme
Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) laid the foundation stone for the Integrated Sohra Tourism Circuit in Meghalaya under Prime Minister’s Development
Kerala: First Indian State to Eliminate Extreme Poverty
Kerala became first Indian state to eliminate extreme poverty, marking a historic milestone in India’s socio-economic progress. The achievement was announced on November 1, 2025,
Google’s ‘Willow’ Chip Achieves 1st Verifiable Quantum Advantage
In a historic leap for quantum computing, Google’s “Willow” quantum processor achieved the world’s first verifiable quantum advantage– performing a computation 13,000 times faster than
RBI Returns Jana SFB’s Application for Universal Bank Licence
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has returned the application of Jana Small Finance Bank (SFB) for conversion into a Universal Bank, citing non-fulfilment of the
Pravaig’s VEER: India’s First EV for Defence Operations
Pravaig Dynamics, a Bengaluru-based deep-tech startup, has unveiled “VEER”– India’s first electric vehicle (EV) designed for defence operations. This marks a major milestone under the
Lucknow Receives UNESCO ‘Creative City of Gastronomy’ Honour
Lucknow, capital city of Uttar Pradesh, has been designated as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy (2024)– becoming India’s 2nd city after Hyderabad (2019) to
China Sends Youngest Astronaut, Mice to Tiangong Space Station
China successfully launched its Shenzhou-21 crewed mission to the Tiangong Space Station, carrying three astronauts, including the youngest Chinese astronaut ever and four laboratory mice
Sahitya Akademi launched 1st Hindi Translation of Lithuanian Novel
Sahitya Akademi released the Hindi translation of the acclaimed Lithuanian novel “The Last Day”– titled “Antim Din”, marking a major milestone in India–Lithuania literary collaboration.
FIDE World Cup Trophy Renamed as Viswanathan Anand Cup
FIDE World Chess Cup 2025, held in Panjim, Goa, has been officially renamed “Viswanathan Anand Cup”, in honour of India’s first Grandmaster and five-time World
World Urbanism Day 2025: 8 November
World Urbanism Day (World Town Planning Day) is celebrated annually on 8 November to: The day serves as a platform to reflect on global urban
Sohra Tourism Circuit Project under PM-DevINE Scheme
Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) laid the foundation stone for the Integrated Sohra Tourism Circuit in Meghalaya under Prime Minister’s Development
Kerala: First Indian State to Eliminate Extreme Poverty
Kerala became first Indian state to eliminate extreme poverty, marking a historic milestone in India’s socio-economic progress. The achievement was announced on November 1, 2025,
Google’s ‘Willow’ Chip Achieves 1st Verifiable Quantum Advantage
In a historic leap for quantum computing, Google’s “Willow” quantum processor achieved the world’s first verifiable quantum advantage– performing a computation 13,000 times faster than
RBI Returns Jana SFB’s Application for Universal Bank Licence
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has returned the application of Jana Small Finance Bank (SFB) for conversion into a Universal Bank, citing non-fulfilment of the
Pravaig’s VEER: India’s First EV for Defence Operations
Pravaig Dynamics, a Bengaluru-based deep-tech startup, has unveiled “VEER”– India’s first electric vehicle (EV) designed for defence operations. This marks a major milestone under the
Lucknow Receives UNESCO ‘Creative City of Gastronomy’ Honour
Lucknow, capital city of Uttar Pradesh, has been designated as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy (2024)– becoming India’s 2nd city after Hyderabad (2019) to
China Sends Youngest Astronaut, Mice to Tiangong Space Station
China successfully launched its Shenzhou-21 crewed mission to the Tiangong Space Station, carrying three astronauts, including the youngest Chinese astronaut ever and four laboratory mice
Sahitya Akademi launched 1st Hindi Translation of Lithuanian Novel
Sahitya Akademi released the Hindi translation of the acclaimed Lithuanian novel “The Last Day”– titled “Antim Din”, marking a major milestone in India–Lithuania literary collaboration.
FIDE World Cup Trophy Renamed as Viswanathan Anand Cup
FIDE World Chess Cup 2025, held in Panjim, Goa, has been officially renamed “Viswanathan Anand Cup”, in honour of India’s first Grandmaster and five-time World