BRS COPs 2025: India Backs Global Action on Chemicals
India participated in 2025 Conference of the Parties (COPs) to the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm (BRS) Conventions held in Geneva, Switzerland. Theme for 2025 was:
India Leads Talks at World Bank Land Conference 2025
India showcased its SVAMITVA Scheme and Gram Manchitra platform at World Bank Land Conference 2025 held at the World Bank Headquarters, Washington, D.C., USA. About
Global Ban on Chlorpyrifos with Exemptions for India
A major global agreement was reached under Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) at Geneva to eliminate the use of Chlorpyrifos, one of the
Himachal Pradesh Launches e-Kalyan Portal for Pensioners
Himachal Pradesh Government launched the e-Kalyan Portal under the Department for Empowerment of Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes, Minorities, and Specially Abled (ESOMSA). It is
Govt Unveils Statue of Bodofa Upendranath Brahma in Delhi
Government of India unveiled a statue of Bodofa Upendranath Brahma and renamed a road in his honour in New Delhi. A stretch of Lala Lajpat
World Press Freedom Day 2025: May 3
World Press Freedom Day is observed globally every year on May 3 to recognize role of journalists and media in providing accurate information and to
WHO Recognises Kozhikode, Kerala as an Age-Friendly City
Kozhikode city in Kerala has achieved global recognition by being inducted into the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Network of Age-friendly Cities and Communities (GNAFCC).
AIM4Nature Initiative Launched by FAO
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of United Nations launched a new global initiative called AIM4Nature (Accelerating Innovative Monitoring for Nature Restoration) to strengthen global
₹8,800 Crore Vizhinjam International Seaport Commissioned
India’s first deep-water transshipment port, the ₹8,800 crore Vizhinjam International Deepwater Multipurpose Seaport, was commissioned in Vizhinjam, Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. It aims to reduce India’s
Indigenous Dhruv Helicopter Cleared for Military Use
The Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv, which was grounded since January 2025, has been cleared for operations for Army and Air Force versions following recommendations
BRS COPs 2025: India Backs Global Action on Chemicals
India participated in 2025 Conference of the Parties (COPs) to the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm (BRS) Conventions held in Geneva, Switzerland. Theme for 2025 was:
India Leads Talks at World Bank Land Conference 2025
India showcased its SVAMITVA Scheme and Gram Manchitra platform at World Bank Land Conference 2025 held at the World Bank Headquarters, Washington, D.C., USA. About
Global Ban on Chlorpyrifos with Exemptions for India
A major global agreement was reached under Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) at Geneva to eliminate the use of Chlorpyrifos, one of the
Himachal Pradesh Launches e-Kalyan Portal for Pensioners
Himachal Pradesh Government launched the e-Kalyan Portal under the Department for Empowerment of Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes, Minorities, and Specially Abled (ESOMSA). It is
Govt Unveils Statue of Bodofa Upendranath Brahma in Delhi
Government of India unveiled a statue of Bodofa Upendranath Brahma and renamed a road in his honour in New Delhi. A stretch of Lala Lajpat
World Press Freedom Day 2025: May 3
World Press Freedom Day is observed globally every year on May 3 to recognize role of journalists and media in providing accurate information and to
WHO Recognises Kozhikode, Kerala as an Age-Friendly City
Kozhikode city in Kerala has achieved global recognition by being inducted into the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Network of Age-friendly Cities and Communities (GNAFCC).
AIM4Nature Initiative Launched by FAO
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of United Nations launched a new global initiative called AIM4Nature (Accelerating Innovative Monitoring for Nature Restoration) to strengthen global
₹8,800 Crore Vizhinjam International Seaport Commissioned
India’s first deep-water transshipment port, the ₹8,800 crore Vizhinjam International Deepwater Multipurpose Seaport, was commissioned in Vizhinjam, Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. It aims to reduce India’s
Indigenous Dhruv Helicopter Cleared for Military Use
The Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv, which was grounded since January 2025, has been cleared for operations for Army and Air Force versions following recommendations