Two Indian beaches, Minicoy Thundi beach and Kadmat beach, located in Lakshadweep, have received the International eco-label ‘Blue Flag’.The Blue Flag certification is accorded by Foundation for Environment Education (FEE). FEE is a non-profit organisation promoting...

In November 2022, Egypt will host the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheikh, with a view to building on previous successes and paving the way for future ambition.A golden opportunity for all stakeholders to rise to the...

The Assam government on 20th October, 2022, said it has extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA) in eight districts and one subdivision for six months after a review of the law and order situation.The government, however, withdrew the controversial...

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi launched Rozgar Mela – the recruitment drive for 10 lakh personnel via video conferencing today. During the ceremony, appointment letters were handed over to 75,000 newly inducted appointees.Addressing the appointees, the Prime...

The first conference on Akash Tatva - Akash for Life, will be held from November 5th to 7th in Dehradun. The three-day conference will showcase blending of traditional and modern knowledge through an extended integration of all schools of though.ISRO and all major...

Life Insurance Company (LIC) has launched the ‘LIC Dhan Varsha’ scheme. The ‘LIC Dhan Varsha scheme is a non-linked, non-participating, individual, savings life insurance plan which offers a combination of protection and savings. The savings insurance plan...

On 21st October, 2022, the UN Human Rights Council appointed the first Asian and first Indian as an independent expert on racism and related intolerance.Dr Ashwini's appointment has been officially made at the UNHRC's session which concluded in Geneva on October 7....

Indian Railways began the construction work on the new 2.05 km Pamban railway bridge in Mandapam. This will connect Rameswaram to the mainland in Pamban in Tamil Nadu and will be operational from March next year.  This dual-track state-of-the-art bridge is all set to...

Union Education Ministry will organise ‘Kashi Tamil Sangamam’ – a month-long programme from 16th of next month – to rediscover the centuries-old bond of knowledge and ancient civilisational linakage between Varanasi and Tamilnadu.Addressing media about this programme...

Noted American historian Prof. Barbara Metcalf was awarded the Sir Syed Excellence Award 2022 by the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) on the 205th birth anniversary of its founder Sir Syed Ahmad Khan. Prof. Metcalf has written extensively on the history of the Muslim...