Month: May 2025

In a step forward towards inclusive and quality education, the Ministry of Defence has opened the online portal for the fourth round of registration of new Sainik Schools under the partnership model. The registration window, open from May 15 to June 14, 2025, invites applications from eligible schools, NGOs, trusts,…

In a moment of national pride and scientific advancement, India has announced its first-ever space biology experiments to be conducted aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The groundbreaking mission will focus on studying the sustainability of human life in space, marking a significant milestone under the BioE3 Biotechnology policy launched…

In a significant step toward ensuring safer and more comfortable public transport for women, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to launch the much-awaited Pink Bus Service in six cities across the state. The ceremony will take place at 1 Anne Marg in Patna, where the first fleet of…

In a renewed effort to strengthen its revenue and bring fairness to the property tax system, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has begun identifying commercial property owners who have been underpaying taxes by falsely declaring their premises as residential. This crackdown comes after a detailed analysis of electricity bills…

Adani Airport Holdings has officially ended its association with Turkish ground handling company Çelebi at the Mumbai and Ahmedabad airports. The decision comes in response to a directive issued by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), which revoked Çelebi’s security clearance on national security grounds. This step, while sudden,…

The CSIR-National Physical Laboratory (NPL), India’s premier measurement institute, recently hosted a crucial meeting focused on advancing indigenous quantum technologies and developing standards to support this emerging sector. Held on May 6, 2025, the “Focused Interaction Meeting on Indigenous Approaches to Quantum Technologies, Measurements, and Standardization” brought together over 40…

In a significant development, the Indian government has revoked the security clearance of Celebi Airport Services India Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of Turkey’s Celebi Aviation. The move, announced on Thursday, is being seen as a precautionary measure taken in the interest of national security, and it is expected to have…

In a move that reinforces the government’s commitment to nurturing the country’s entrepreneurial spirit, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has granted income tax exemptions to 187 startups under the revamped Section 80-IAC of the Income Tax Act. This development marks another milestone in India’s journey…

In a high-level meeting held at his residence in Lok Kalyan Marg, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the progress of India’s fisheries sector and laid out an ambitious roadmap to unlock its full potential. The discussions centered on enhancing deep sea and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) fishing, modernizing infrastructure, and…

In a heartfelt gesture towards strengthening the agricultural and rural landscape of Nagaland, Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, inaugurated the new Administrative-cum-Academic Block of the College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, a constituent college of the Central Agricultural University (Imphal),…