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
India and Denmark Renew Energy Sector Cooperation
India and Denmark signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in the energy sector, supporting India’s net-zero emissions target by 2070. The
Lakkundi Temples Proposed for UNESCO Tentative List of WHS
The group of monuments at Lakkundi and surrounding regions (Karnataka, built between the 10th and 12th centuries CE during the Kalyana Chalukya (Western Chalukya) period,
India Helps Complete World’s Largest Nuclear Fusion Project: ITER
India played a critical role in helping complete the main magnet system of ITER—the world’s largest nuclear fusion project. ITER aims to demonstrate fusion energy
Deadline for BIS-Compliant Note Sorting Machines Extended: RBI
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the deadline by six months for banks to deploy BIS-compliant Note Sorting Machines (NSMs). The new deadline
RBI imposes penalty on Indian Bank & IOB for Non-Compliance
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed monetary penalties on Indian Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, and Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd (NBFC) for non-compliance
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
India and Denmark Renew Energy Sector Cooperation
India and Denmark signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in the energy sector, supporting India’s net-zero emissions target by 2070. The
Lakkundi Temples Proposed for UNESCO Tentative List of WHS
The group of monuments at Lakkundi and surrounding regions (Karnataka, built between the 10th and 12th centuries CE during the Kalyana Chalukya (Western Chalukya) period,
India Helps Complete World’s Largest Nuclear Fusion Project: ITER
India played a critical role in helping complete the main magnet system of ITER—the world’s largest nuclear fusion project. ITER aims to demonstrate fusion energy
Deadline for BIS-Compliant Note Sorting Machines Extended: RBI
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the deadline by six months for banks to deploy BIS-compliant Note Sorting Machines (NSMs). The new deadline
RBI imposes penalty on Indian Bank & IOB for Non-Compliance
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed monetary penalties on Indian Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, and Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd (NBFC) for non-compliance