10-Month-Old Aalin Sherin Abraham’s Organs Save Children; Funeral Held With State Honours In a moment that has moved Kerala and the entire nation, ten-month-old Aalin Sherin Abraham  became the youngest organ donor in the State, giving new life to four individuals — including two critically ill children — through an extraordinary act of parental courage and compassion. Declared brain dead after a tragic road accident, Aalin’s liver, two kidneys, heart valve, and corneas  were

Supreme Court Refuses to Entertain Direct Plea Against Assam CM, Cites Constitutional Route Under Article 32 The Supreme Court of India on Monday (February 16, 2026) declined to entertain a series of petitions seeking a criminal investigation against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over alleged communal speeches and a controversial social media video. A three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, and comprising Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vi

A devastating fire at two warehouses in Kolkata’s Anandapur–Nazirabad area , near the EM Bypass , has claimed multiple lives, with at least 11 to 16 deaths confirmed so far  and over 20 workers feared missing , according to evolving official and media reports. The blaze, which broke out in the early hours of January 26 , continued for nearly 36 hours , raising serious questions over fire safety violations, illegal operations, and administrative lapses . The incident has direc

Deputy Chief Minister and four others die after Learjet crash; Maharashtra declares three days of state mourning Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar , one of the state’s most influential political leaders, died on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 , in a plane crash near Baramati in Pune district , aviation officials and government sources confirmed. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)  reported that a Learjet 45 aircraft (registration VT-SSK)  operated by D

India’s first high-speed bullet train is set to begin operations on August 15, 2027 , marking a historic leap in the country’s transportation infrastructure. The announcement was made by Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw , who confirmed that the flagship Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR)  corridor is progressing steadily and will be commissioned in a phased manner . The ambitious project, currently under construction, is being executed by the National High-Speed Rail

The Union Government has banned the manufacture, sale and distribution of all oral formulations of Nimesulide exceeding 100 mg , citing potential risks to human health and the availability of safer alternatives. The decision comes into force with immediate effect , according to a gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare . Legal Basis and Regulatory Process The prohibition has been issued under Section 26A of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 ,

The Government of India has officially declared the Parvati–Arga Bird Sanctuary  in Uttar Pradesh as an Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) , a move aimed at strengthening biodiversity conservation while promoting responsible ecotourism. Announcing the decision, Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Kirti Vardhan Singh , said the notification reflects the government’s commitment to protecting ecologically fragile areas and developing sustainable tourism models th

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah  on Sunday (December 28, 2025) said that India is set to become the world’s third-largest economy by 2027 , reflecting the country’s rapid economic expansion over the past decade. Addressing the Yuva Business Maha Sammelan–2025 , organised by the Vishwa Umiya Foundation  at Vishwa Umiya Dham in Ahmedabad , the minister said India’s GDP has already reached $4.19 trillion  and is moving steadily towards the $5 trillion economy miles

Prime Minister Narendra Modi  on Sunday, December 21, 2025 , laid the foundation stone of a ₹10,601-crore brownfield ammonia-urea fertiliser plant  at Namrup in Dibrugarh district of Assam . The upcoming project will be developed by the Assam Valley Fertiliser and Chemical Company Ltd (AVFCCL)  and will have an annual urea production capacity of 12.7 lakh metric tonnes . The plant is scheduled to be commissioned by 2030 . Key Details of the Namrup Fertiliser Project AVFCCL wa

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj  will organise a two-day national celebration titled “PESA Mahotsav: Utsav Lok Sanskriti Ka”  on December 23 and 24, 2025 , in Visakhapatnam , Andhra Pradesh, to commemorate the enactment of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA) . PESA Day  is observed annually on December 24 , marking the anniversary of the landmark legislation that empowers tribal self-governance in Scheduled Areas. Inauguration and Participation The M

The Railway Protection Force (RPF)  clinched the first position in the Men’s Brass Band category  at the 26th All India Police Band Competition , held at Moula Ali in Secunderabad , showcasing musical excellence and ceremonial precision. In the same category, Assam Rifles  and the Border Security Force (BSF)  secured the second position jointly . In the Women’s Brass Band category , the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)  emerged as the winner, while the Shashastra Seem

Prime Minister Narendra Modi  on Saturday (December 20, 2025) inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for National Highway projects valued at approximately ₹3,200 crore  in West Bengal , marking a significant push to road infrastructure in the state. The Prime Minister inaugurated the four-laning of the 66.7-kilometre Barajaguli–Krishnanagar stretch of National Highway-34  in Nadia district . In addition, he laid the foundation stone for the four-laning of the 17.6-kilometr

Prime Minister Narendra Modi  on Saturday (December 20, 2025) inaugurated the newly constructed terminal building of the Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport  in Guwahati, marking a major boost to Assam’s aviation infrastructure and connectivity. On the occasion, the Prime Minister also unveiled an 80-foot statue of Assam’s first Chief Minister, Gopinath Bardoloi , installed outside the new terminal complex. The modern terminal, spread across nearly 1.4 lakh squa

Rail Neer bottled water gets cheaper for passengers as Indian Railways slashes prices to ₹14 for 1-litre and ₹9 for 500 ml from September...

In a milestone for financial inclusion, the Department of Posts and AMFI have signed a three-year MoU enabling India Post to act as a mutual fund distributor. This initiative will extend investment access to rural and semi-urban India, combining the trust of post offices with AMFI’s expertise.

On Independence Day, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj rolled out SabhaSaar, an AI‑based tool that transforms Gram Sabha meeting recordings into structured, multilingual transcripts and summaries using the Bhashini platform. Supported by systems like NIRNAY, e‑GramSwaraj, AuditOnline, and Common Service Centres (CSCs), this innovation advances transparency, efficiency, and participatory governance in India’s Panchayati Raj institutions.

In a first-of-its-kind achievement, two Indian aquanauts successfully completed manned dives to 5,000 metres below sea level in the Atlantic Ocean aboard the French submersible Nautile. The mission included planting the Indian flag on the seafloor and gaining critical operational experience for India’s upcoming indigenous deep-sea program, Matsya 6000, under the Deep Ocean Mission.

IGNOU has introduced four new academic programmes for 2025—M.A. in Bhagavad Gita, Postgraduate Diploma in Disaster Management, Diploma in Agricultural Cost Management, and B.A. in Home Science. These courses blend traditional knowledge with modern skills and are offered through flexible open and distance learning, making them accessible to students and professionals across India.

On 4 August 2025, New Delhi's Bharat Mandapam will host the first-ever BIMSTEC Traditional Music Festival, ‘SaptaSur: Seven Nations, One Melody’. Organized by ICCR, the event celebrates the vibrant musical heritage of BIMSTEC countries—India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.

In a landmark move, Assam reactivates river-based freight transport with the operationalisation of National Waterway-57 (River Kopili). The MV VV Giri vessel carried 300 MT of cement on a 300-km route, marking a pivotal shift toward eco-friendly and cost-effective logistics. This development adds to Assam's growing 1,168 km of navigable waterways and aligns with Maritime India Vision 2030 and PM Gati Shakti goals.