The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Azerbaijan and Tajikistan as malaria-free for eliminating the Anopheles mosquito-borne disease in their territories. The declaration came on March 29, 2023, after an extensive, century-long campaign by the two nations...

Citing 1,350 cases pending disposal for more than 10 years, a Parliamentary committee has asked the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) to decide them on a priority basis, specifically the ones related to pensions and senior citizens. The tribunal adjudicates...

Salim Durani, a former Indian cricketer known for his striking looks, humor, and ability to hit powerful sixes, passed away at the age of 88. Salim Durrani was a left-handed batsman and left-arm spinner. India's first Arjuna Award winning cricketer and known for his...

National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal, Haryana has produced India's first cloned female calf “Ganga” of indigenous breed Gir to increase milk production, whose weight was 32 kg and it is growing well, which can produce more than 15 liters of milk per day....

The 10th Edition of the annual Indian - Sri Lanka Bilateral Maritime exercise SLINEX-2023 is scheduled to be held in Colombo on the 3rd of April. The exercise is being conducted in two phases of three days each, the Harbour Phase followed by Sea Phase. The Indian Navy...

Jens Stoltenberg, the Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), has announced that Finland has become the 31st member of the alliance, thanks to Turkey’s unanimous vote. Despite Russia’s opposition to Finland’s membership, Turkey’s approval...

Government has launched a new Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely, “New India Literacy Programme” (NILP) for implementation during five years from the FYs 2022-23 to 2026-27 with financial outlay of Rs.1037.90 crore out of which Rs.700.00 crore is Central share and...

Indian passport slipped six ranks on the Passport Index 2023 released by financial advisory services firm Arton Capital. As compared to the 138th rank out of 199 countries in 2022, India ranked 144 with a mobility score of 70 in 2023. This is the largest global fall...

Minister for Municipal Administration & Urban Development K.T. Rama Rao launched the ‘Lakes Development Programme’ through which the government seeks to hand over the city lakes to real estate developers and builders for their rejuvenation and beautification....

The Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal has launched the Foreign Trade Policy 2023 on 31 March 2023. He said India's total exports including services and merchandise exports have already crossed US$ 750 billion and are expected to cross US$ 760...