The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rhenus Logistics India Private Limited to enhance cargo movement on national waterways
The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) approved key projects focusing on wetland conservation and treated wastewater reuse during its 62nd Executive Committee meeting
India and the European Union (EU) have launched an ambitious digital infrastructure partnership to promote secure, trusted, and inclusive digital public platforms globally.
The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) has received approval from the Ministry of Education to set up an off-campus centre at GIFT City, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
India is projected to have 123 million electric vehicles (EVs) on the road by 2032, according to a recent report by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) and IIT Kanpur.
Nearly 97% of farmer insurance claims under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) have been settled, with Andhra Pradesh accounting for the highest pending payouts.
The Central Government will fully compensate Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) for their LPG under-recoveries by the end of FY26, according to official statements.
India has added a significant amount of solar capacity in the first quarter of FY25, marking the second-highest quarterly installation in over three years.
Fino Payments Bank is preparing to transition into a Small Finance Bank (SFB), aiming to enhance engagement with merchants and account holders by offering secured loan products.
UPI QR codes have emerged as the fastest-growing digital payment infrastructure in FY25, registering a 91.5% year-on-year growth to reach 657.9 million.
India experienced foreign fund outflows totaling $605 million in March 2025, reflecting cautious investor sentiment amid global uncertainties.
HSBC and American Express topped foreign banks in net credit card additions in FY25, contributing significantly to the over 8 million cards added industry-wide.
The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, approved significant administrative decisions, including the conversion of part-time workers to daily wagers and the relocation of the Wildlife Wing to Dharamshala.
India launched Operation Sindoor, executing precision strikes on nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), marking its most extensive military retaliation since the 2019 Balakot airstrikes.
India’s space economy is projected to grow from $8.4 billion in 2022 to $44 billion by 2033, driven by policy reforms, private sector participation, and international collaboration.
Global debt reached a record high of over $324 trillion in the first quarter of 2025, increasing by $7.5 trillion, with significant contributions from China, France, and Germany.
India is projected to surpass Japan in 2025, becoming the world’s fourth-largest economy with a nominal GDP of $4.187 trillion, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Gopalkrishna Gandhi’s memoir, The Undying Light: A Personal History of Independent India, offers a deeply personal account of India’s evolution since independence, drawing from his unique vantage point as the grandson of Mahatma Gandhi and C. Rajagopalachari.
World Athletics Day 2025 is celebrated on May 7 to promote athletics among youth and encourage participation in sports worldwide.
