Month: February 2025

The second meeting of the Group of Ministers (GoM), tasked with addressing the financial viability of electricity distribution utilities, was held in Mumbai, bringing together key leaders from the energy sector. The meeting was chaired by Shri Shripad Yesso Naik, Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable…

As European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrives in India for a two-day visit starting February 27, discussions around the long-pending Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union (EU) have once again taken center stage. The negotiations, which first began in 2007 but were stalled in…

India’s mineral and non-ferrous metal production has continued its upward trajectory in the financial year 2024-25, building on record production levels from the previous year. The steady growth across key minerals reflects the resilience of the sector and the strong demand from industries such as steel, infrastructure, and manufacturing. Iron…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to participate in Jahan-e-Khusrau 2025, the grand Sufi music festival, on February 28 at Sunder Nursery in New Delhi. This year marks a significant milestone for the festival as it celebrates its 25th anniversary, continuing its tradition of bringing together artists from across the…

Telangana Chief Minister Shri Revanth Reddy met with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today in what is being seen as a significant political engagement. The meeting, which took place in New Delhi, has drawn attention as it marks an important interaction between the state and central leadership. While the details…

Pune was shaken by a horrific incident as a woman was allegedly raped inside a stationary bus, sending shockwaves through the community. The crime, which took place in a secluded area, has sparked outrage, with demands for swift justice growing louder. According to police sources, the woman was attacked when…

Indian-American entrepreneur Hari Raghavan recently sparked controversy with his remarks on the work ethic of Indian employees, calling them unreliable and in need of constant supervision. The Stanford-educated CEO, who co-founded Autograph, made these statements while defending the AI startup Optifye, which uses surveillance technology to monitor factory workers. His…

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh recently conducted a comprehensive review of research facilities at the CSIR-Institute of Microbial Technology (CSIR-IMTECH) in Chandigarh, where he inspected the Microbe Repository and received updates on ongoing projects. His visit underscored the growing importance of microbial technology in biotechnology and its role in shaping…