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Tamil Nadu Transgender Policy 2025
Tamil Nadu has introduced a landmark Transgender Policy 2025, setting a five-year roadmap for dignity, inclusion, and legal rights of transgender and intersex persons. From inheritance reforms to education, employment, and healthcare access, the policy marks a major step toward social justice.
Aug 4, 20255 min read


India Launches First Projects under India-UN Global Capacity Building Initiative to Aid Global South
India and the UN kickstart four key development projects aimed at strengthening health, nutrition, education, and data systems in the Global South. Discover how this initiative builds on India’s ITEC legacy and promotes South-South Cooperation for sustainable development.
Aug 2, 20253 min read


Aadi Thiruvathirai Festival: Statues of Rajaraja and Rajendra Chola to Be Built in Tamil Nadu
On July 28, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Gangaikonda Cholapuram to commemorate the Aadi Thiruvathirai festival and announced the construction of grand statues of Chola emperors Rajaraja and Rajendra Chola in Tamil Nadu. This momentous occasion also highlighted the rich cultural and historical contributions of the Chola dynasty, including their advances in governance, architecture, and maritime power.
Jul 28, 20254 min read


NPOP: How India Certifies Organic Farming and Why It Matters
This article explains the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP), India’s official system for organic certification. It covers how the system works, its global recognition, support for small farmers, and recent clarifications addressing misinformation about subsidies, crop focus, and certification practices.
Jul 28, 20255 min read


National Cooperation Policy 2025 after 23 years
The National Cooperation Policy 2025 marks a turning point in India’s grassroots development. With a future-ready vision of “Sahkar Se Samriddhi,” the policy aims to modernise and expand cooperatives as engines of inclusive economic growth. Rooted in a century-old tradition and aligned with global trends, this new policy brings a robust six-pillar framework, constitutional backing, and a people-first approach to empower rural India.
Jul 27, 20255 min read


Narendra Modi Becomes India’s Second Longest Serving Prime Minister
On July 25, 2025, Narendra Modi surpassed Indira Gandhi’s record by completing 4,078 uninterrupted days as India’s Prime Minister, marking a major political milestone in the country’s democratic history.
Jul 26, 20253 min read


2006 Mumbai Train Blasts: Bombay HC Acquits All 12 Accused Citing Lack of Evidence
19 years after the deadly 7/11 Mumbai train blasts, Bombay HC acquits all 12 accused, calling the prosecution’s case weak and inconclusive.
Jul 22, 20253 min read


Mangal Pandey and the Revolt of 1857
Mangal Pandey's defiance in 1857 ignited the First War of Indian Independence. This article explores the revolt’s causes, key figures like Rani Laxmibai and Nana Sahib, and how the uprising reshaped colonial rule. Essential for UPSC aspirants and anyone interested in India's freedom struggle.
Jul 20, 20255 min read


Automotive Mission Plan (AMP) 2047
The Ministry of Heavy Industries has launched the Automotive Mission Plan 2047 to position India as a global automotive leader. Backed by multi-stakeholder collaboration, AMP 2047 outlines a roadmap focused on innovation, sustainability, and increased global trade share, supporting the broader vision of Viksit Bharat @2047 with clear targets for 2030, 2037, and 2047.
Jul 18, 20253 min read


BIMSTEC Ports Conclave 2024
India hosts the 2nd BIMSTEC Ports Conclave 2024 in Visakhapatnam to advance maritime connectivity, cruise tourism, port-linked industrialisation, and the AMTC Agreement across seven South and Southeast Asian nations.
Jul 15, 20255 min read


Govt to Boost First-Time Exporters & Expand ODOP to Global Markets
At the ODOP 2024 Awards, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced new steps to support first-time exporters and global promotion of India’s unique district-level products. With 1,200+ ODOP items and rising global visibility, the initiative is propelling local to global success.
Jul 15, 20254 min read


Kargil Vijay Diwas 2025: 26 Years of India’s Historic Victory
Kargil Vijay Diwas 2025 marks 26 years of India’s triumph in the 1999 Kargil War. The nation remembers its martyrs and celebrates the valour of the Armed Forces.
Jul 14, 20255 min read


Tragic Confusion: Air India Crash Linked to Engine Fuel Cutoff, AAIB Preliminary Report Reveals
The AAIB's preliminary report on the Air India crash near Ahmedabad uncovers a sequence of events involving accidental engine fuel cutoff and emergency deployment of a ram air turbine (RAT), leading to one of India’s deadliest aviation disasters.
Jul 12, 20254 min read


Maratha Military Landscapes of India: A UNESCO World Heritage Site
On July 11, 2025, the Maratha Military Landscapes of India were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. Spanning twelve strategically located forts, this remarkable military network showcases the Maratha Empire's defence architecture, regional adaptation, and historical significance.
Jul 12, 20253 min read


Phenome India ‘National Biobank’
India has launched its first National Biobank and Longitudinal Health Study, collecting genomic, lifestyle, and clinical data from 10,000 individuals. This data-rich initiative aims to accelerate personalized medicine, AI-driven diagnostics, and indigenous research on diseases like cancer, diabetes, and rare genetic disorders, all rooted in the Indian context.
Jul 6, 20253 min read


PM Modi’s Historic 5-Nation Tour: Ghana, Trinidad, Argentina, Brazil & Namibia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a significant multi-nation diplomatic tour yesterday, covering Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago,...
Jul 3, 20254 min read


PM Modi Honoured in Ghana: Both countries sign 4 agreements
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Accra , the capital of Ghana , last night on a State Visit , where he was given a warm...
Jul 3, 20252 min read


Who Will Be the Next Dalai Lama? What His Reincarnation Means for Tibet and the World
As the 14th Dalai Lama , Tenzin Gyatso, approaches his 90th birthday on July 6, 2025 , the world is watching closely—not just to...
Jul 2, 20253 min read


What Shefali Jariwala’s Death Tells Us About Beauty Obsession
Shefali Jariwala tragically passed away on June 27, 2025, in Mumbai at just 42, reportedly from a sudden cardiac arrest . That evening,...
Jul 1, 202512 min read


Release of SDG Publications on 19th Statistics Day
On the occasion of the 19th Statistics Day , celebrated on 29th June 2025 , the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation...
Jun 29, 20254 min read
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