On April 4, 2025, ISRO confirmed the controlled re-entry of POEM-4, the fourth edition of the PSLV Orbital Platform Experiment Module. This module, a repurposed spent upper stage, re-entered the Earth’s atmosphere and impacted the Indian Ocean at 02:33 UTC (08:03 IST). The event marked a significant step in managing space debris and ensuring the
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On April 4, 2025, ISRO confirmed the controlled re-entry of POEM-4, the fourth edition of the PSLV Orbital Platform Experiment Module. This module, a repurposed spent upper stage, re-entered the Earth’s atmosphere and impacted the Indian Ocean at 02:33 UTC (08:03 IST). The event marked a significant step in managing space debris and ensuring the
India is likely to meet its 6.3%-6.8% growth projection for 2025/26, despite the impact of new U.S. tariffs. The growth forecast remains intact, provided oil prices stay below $70 per barrel, according to a finance ministry official. BulletsIn India aims for a 6.3%-6.8% growth in 2025/26, despite U.S. tariffs. The forecast assumes oil prices will
India is likely to meet its 6.3%-6.8% growth projection for 2025/26, despite the impact of new U.S. tariffs. The growth forecast remains intact, provided oil prices stay below $70 per barrel, according to a finance ministry official. BulletsIn India aims for a 6.3%-6.8% growth in 2025/26, despite U.S. tariffs. The forecast assumes oil prices will
229The Gujarat government has initiated the Vishwamitri River Project to enhance the river’s flow capacity and prevent flooding. This project aims to deepen and widen the river, improve water management, and restore urban water bodies in Vadodara. BulletsIn The Vishwamitri River Project aims to increase the river’s water-carrying capacity by 40% in 100 days. Last
The Gujarat government has initiated the Vishwamitri River Project to enhance the river’s flow capacity and prevent flooding. This project aims to deepen and widen the river, improve water management, and restore urban water bodies in Vadodara. BulletsIn The Vishwamitri River Project aims to increase the river’s water-carrying capacity by 40% in 100 days. Last
The Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is organizing the Chintan Shivir 2025, a national review conference in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, on April 7-8, 2025. The event will focus on improving coordination between the Centre and States, ensuring inclusive service delivery, and enhancing access to welfare initiatives at the grassroots level. BulletsIn Chintan Shivir 2025
The Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is organizing the Chintan Shivir 2025, a national review conference in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, on April 7-8, 2025. The event will focus on improving coordination between the Centre and States, ensuring inclusive service delivery, and enhancing access to welfare initiatives at the grassroots level. BulletsIn Chintan Shivir 2025
On Sunday, Hamas fired rockets at Israeli cities in southern Israel, citing Israeli “massacres” of civilians in Gaza as the reason. Israel’s military intercepted most of the rockets, but a direct hit was reported in Ashkelon. In response, Israel issued evacuation orders for certain areas of Gaza, signaling an impending military strike. BulletsIn Hamas fired
On Sunday, Hamas fired rockets at Israeli cities in southern Israel, citing Israeli “massacres” of civilians in Gaza as the reason. Israel’s military intercepted most of the rockets, but a direct hit was reported in Ashkelon. In response, Israel issued evacuation orders for certain areas of Gaza, signaling an impending military strike. BulletsIn Hamas fired
At the 11th BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting held in Brasilia, Brazil, on April 3, 2025, India took the lead in advocating for stronger climate cooperation. Represented by Shri Amandeep Garg, Additional Secretary of the MoEFCC, India called for the adoption of the “Baku to Belem Roadmap” to mobilize USD 1.3 trillion in climate finance, emphasizing
At the 11th BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting held in Brasilia, Brazil, on April 3, 2025, India took the lead in advocating for stronger climate cooperation. Represented by Shri Amandeep Garg, Additional Secretary of the MoEFCC, India called for the adoption of the “Baku to Belem Roadmap” to mobilize USD 1.3 trillion in climate finance, emphasizing
The 14th edition of the INDRA naval exercise, a bilateral drill between India and Russia, was held from March 28 to April 2, 2025. This exercise focused on improving the operational readiness of both navies, enhancing interoperability, and addressing maritime security challenges. BulletsIn The exercise took place from March 28 to April 2, 2025, between
The 14th edition of the INDRA naval exercise, a bilateral drill between India and Russia, was held from March 28 to April 2, 2025. This exercise focused on improving the operational readiness of both navies, enhancing interoperability, and addressing maritime security challenges. BulletsIn The exercise took place from March 28 to April 2, 2025, between
The United States under President Trump has announced reciprocal tariffs on multiple countries, including India, in an attempt to address its trade deficit. The tariffs, based on a protectionist stance, are set to have far-reaching consequences for the global economy. India, in particular, faces a 26% tariff due to its domestic policies, particularly its high
The United States under President Trump has announced reciprocal tariffs on multiple countries, including India, in an attempt to address its trade deficit. The tariffs, based on a protectionist stance, are set to have far-reaching consequences for the global economy. India, in particular, faces a 26% tariff due to its domestic policies, particularly its high
The Stand-Up India Scheme, launched on April 5, 2016, by the Ministry of Finance under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, has completed seven years. It was designed to provide financial assistance to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and women entrepreneurs, enabling them to establish new businesses. Over the years, the scheme has transformed into
The Stand-Up India Scheme, launched on April 5, 2016, by the Ministry of Finance under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, has completed seven years. It was designed to provide financial assistance to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and women entrepreneurs, enabling them to establish new businesses. Over the years, the scheme has transformed into
Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the Union Cabinet’s approval for four major railway projects, aimed at improving infrastructure, reducing logistics costs, and strengthening supply chains. The projects, valued at ₹18,658 crore, will expand India’s railway network by 1,247 km across Maharashtra, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh. BulletsIn PM Modi praised the Cabinet’s approval for four railway projects
Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the Union Cabinet’s approval for four major railway projects, aimed at improving infrastructure, reducing logistics costs, and strengthening supply chains. The projects, valued at ₹18,658 crore, will expand India’s railway network by 1,247 km across Maharashtra, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh. BulletsIn PM Modi praised the Cabinet’s approval for four railway projects
