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January 1, 2025 4:52 PM

India, Pakistan exchange list of nuclear installations

India and Pakistan today exchanged the list of nuclear installations and facilities covered under the Agreement on the Prohibition of Attack against Nuclear Installations and Facilities between both countries. The list was exchanged through diplomatic channels simultaneously in New Delhi and Islamab...

January 1, 2025 6:20 PM

Cabinet approves continuation of PM Fasal Bima Yojana, weather-based crop insurance scheme

Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of PM Fasal Bima Yojana and Restructured Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme till 2025-26. Briefing media after the Cabinet meeting in New Delhi today, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the overall outlay of the scheme has ...

January 1, 2025 2:04 PM

Indian Navy to commission three indigenously built warships on Jan 15

Indian Navy is set to commission three indigenously built warships Nilgiri, Surat and Vaghsheer on 15th of this month at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai. Commissioning of these three Combatant platforms will provide a significant boost to the Indian Navy’s combat readiness, demonstrating the count...

January 1, 2025 2:19 PM

Govt launches ONOS to provide seamless access to digital knowledge resources

The Government has launched the “One Nation, One Subscription” scheme starting today. This initiative aims to provide seamless access to a wide range of digital knowledge resources, including research papers, journals, and academic content, under a single subscription platform. Th...

January 1, 2025 2:19 PM

Defence Ministry declares 2025 as ‘Year of Reforms’ to enhance combat readiness and Technological Advancements

The Ministry of Defence has declared 2025 as the Year of Reforms in order to give impetus to the on-going and future reforms in the Defence Sector. On the eve of the New Year, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired a crucial meeting with all Secretaries of the Ministry of Defence to review the prog...

January 1, 2025 1:55 PM

New Year celebrations sparkle across the world; 2025 welcomed with joy and grandeur

The world welcomed 2025 with grandeur and festivities, as dazzling fireworks, cultural performances, and joyous gatherings marked the beginning of a new chapter. The New Year travels across different time zones, starting with Kiribati in the Pacific and ending in American Samoa. From Sydne...

January 1, 2025 11:37 AM

NIA achieves 100 percent conviction rate in 2024, cracks major terrorism and criminal cases

The National Investigation Agency, NIA has announced a record-breaking achievement for 2024, boasting a 100 per cent conviction rate with the conviction of 68 accused in 25 cases, a feat that Officials attributed this success to rigorous investigations and meticulous legal strategies. Accor...

January 1, 2025 11:09 AM

India’s total renewable energy capacity crosses 200 GW mark

Glimpses of 2024 in the special Year-Ender series. Take a look at the key initiatives and achievements of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. The government continued its remarkable journey toward transforming India’s energy landscape in 2024. This progress is in line with India’s commit...

January 1, 2025 11:42 AM

Total annual groundwater recharge in country increased by 15 BCM in 2024

The total annual groundwater recharge in the country has increased by 15 Billion Cubic Meter substantially and extraction has declined by three Billion Cubic Meter in 2024. Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil yesterday released the Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment Report for the y...

January 1, 2025 11:19 AM

Govt approves sewerage projects worth Rs 272 cr under National Mission for Clean Ganga for Uttar Pradesh

The Central Government has approved a project worth 272 crore rupees for Chandauli and Manikpur in Uttar Pradesh under the National Mission for Clean Ganga. The 59th Executive Committee meeting of the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), chaired by Director-General, NMCG Rajeev Kumar Mi...