A groundbreaking study led by Professor Anupam Bhardwaj from the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) has used Mira variable stars to achieve an unprecedentedly precise measurement of the Hubble constant. By monitoring 40 oxygen-rich Mira stars across 18 stellar clusters, the team has provided a new independent method…
Month: September 2025
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Digital India Milestone: 2,000 e-Gov Services Live Nationwide
The National e-Governance Division (NeGD) under the Ministry of Electronics & IT has achieved a landmark milestone by integrating nearly 2,000 e-Government services across DigiLocker and e-District platforms. Citizens from all 36 states and union territories can now seamlessly access certificates, welfare schemes, utility payments, and other essential services anytime,…
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Central Teams Assess Flood & Landslide Damage
Central Teams Rush to Flood & Landslide-Hit States Amid Heavy Monsoon MUSSOORIE, 1 Sep 2025: Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Central government has stepped up support for states affected by this year’s intense monsoon. Heavy rainfall, flash floods, cloudbursts, and landslides have caused widespread damage…
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Young Civil Servants Shaping India’s 2047 Vision
MUSSOORIE, August 31: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration’s (LBSNAA) new 800-seater auditorium, Kartavyashila, built at a cost of ₹50 crore. He described the facility as a “crucible of ideas, debates, and inspiration” for the 2025 batch of civil service trainees. Addressing…
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Sonowal Launches Janaushadhi Kendra, Backs PM SVANidhi
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for ensuring the success of the PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme, asserting that the scheme has empowered small traders and prevented middlemen from siphoning government aid. The statement came during a public…
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National Sports Day 2025: 30 Crore Join Fit India Cycle
National Sports Day 2025 witnessed an unprecedented participation of over 30 crore Indians as the iconic Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in Delhi hosted the special edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle. Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya led the celebrations, flagging off the cycling rally and urging citizens…