The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has taken a significant step towards improving the quality of India’s highway network by launching a performance rating system for contractors. This initiative, aimed at tackling the persistent issue of poor highway maintenance, marks a pivotal moment in the country’s infrastructure management. India’s highway network has expanded […]
The losses of state-owned electricity distribution companies are primarily driven by increased reliance on imported coal and soaring international coal prices but is it really just the inflated price of imported coal, or has it been deliberately inflated and linked to the Adani scam?
Yakutia, Russia: In a spectacular celestial event, a small asteroid collided with Earth, creating a dazzling fireball that lit up the sky over Yakutia, Russia. The incident occurred on Tuesday night and was captured in a viral video that has since been widely shared on social media. The asteroid, designated as C0WEPC5, was detected […]
New Delhi: A recent study has uncovered a significant anomaly in the Bay of Bengal, challenging the century-old Ekman theory of wind-driven ocean currents. Conducted by researchers from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Indian National Center for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), and the University of Zagreb, the study reveals that ocean currents […]
New Delhi: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to embark on a groundbreaking mission to Venus with its Shukrayaan mission, which will carry a synthetic aperture radar (SAR) payload. This mission aims to map the surface of Venus, providing unprecedented insights into the planet’s hidden features. The SAR instrument is designed to […]
The Prime Minister’s recent announcement of three new criminal laws aimed at ensuring justice for women marks a significant milestone in India’s legal landscape. These laws, namely the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) are designed to replace the colonial-era Indian Penal Code (IPC), Criminal Procedure Code […]
The Prime Minister’s recent call to embrace persons with disabilities (PwDs) as partners in building an inclusive and developed India is a significant step towards a more equitable society. His remarks, made on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, underscore the importance of inclusivity as a cornerstone of India’s development journey. This vision is […]
The recent proposal by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare to establish a GST Council-like body for agricultural marketing reforms marks a significant step towards addressing the longstanding challenges in India’s agricultural sector. This initiative, outlined in the draft National Policy Framework on Agricultural Marketing, aims to create a more competitive, barrier-free, and transparent […]
In a democratic society, the right to protest is a fundamental pillar that allows citizens to express dissent, demand justice, and advocate for change. This right is enshrined in the Constitution and is a testament to the vibrant democratic ethos of our nation. However, the recent observations by the Supreme Court regarding the ongoing farmer […]
NEW DELHI: Renowned educator Avadh Ojha officially joined the party in the presence of its National Convenor, Arvind Kejriwal. At a ceremony held at AAP’s headquarters on Monday, Ojha, popularly known as the “IAS Guru,” was inducted as a key ally in AAP’s vision to transform India’s education system. Kejriwal lauded Ojha’s impactful career in […]