New Delhi: In a major push to strengthen India’s innovation ecosystem, the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India, Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, on Monday unveiled the National Technology Readiness Assessment Framework (NTRAF), a landmark initiative aimed at standardising the evaluation of technology maturity across sectors. Launched on…
Month: December 2025
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Khaleda Zia Dies at 80: Bangladesh’s First Woman PM
Dhaka, December 30, 2025: Former Bangladesh Prime Minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson Khaleda Zia passed away early Tuesday morning at the age of 80, closing a historic chapter in South Asian politics. Khaleda Zia died at 6 am at a Dhaka hospital after weeks of treatment, the…
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India’s Industrial Output Rises 6.7% in November 2025: IIP Data
India’s industrial activity gathered strong momentum in November 2025, with the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) registering a year-on-year growth of 6.7 percent, according to official data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). The growth marks a sharp acceleration from the marginal 0.4 percent expansion recorded…
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BRIC Secretariat Inaugurated, Boost to India’s Bioeconomy
Ahead of the New Year, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh on Monday inaugurated the new Secretariat complex of the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) in New Delhi, describing it as a landmark step in strengthening India’s future bioeconomy and biomanufacturing ecosystem….
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NeSDA Way Forward Report: 23,934 E-Services Across States
The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) has released the 31st edition of the NeSDA Way Forward Monthly Report for States and Union Territories, offering a comprehensive snapshot of India’s progress in digital governance. Covering November 2025, the report underscores the steady expansion of electronic service delivery and…
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Pragnika Lakshmi Becomes World Chess Champion
At just seven years old, Pragnika Vaka Lakshmi has etched her name into India’s rapidly expanding chess history. The young prodigy stunned the global chess community by winning the Under-7 Girls title at the FIDE World Schools Chess Championship 2025 in Serbia her very first international tournament. Her achievement caught…
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IndiGo Passengers Face Baggage Woes in Fog
IndiGo, India’s largest airline by market share, is facing mounting criticism from passengers after a fresh wave of complaints over missing and delayed baggage surfaced amid widespread flight disruptions caused by dense fog across northern India. Several travellers took to social media platforms on Monday to flag baggage delays and…
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Jamui Train Derailment Disrupts Howrah–Delhi Route
Jamui (Bihar): Rail traffic on one of India’s busiest railway corridors the Howrah–Patna–Delhi route remained disrupted for the second consecutive day on Monday following the derailment of a cement-laden goods train in Bihar’s Jamui district. The derailment occurred late Saturday night between Lahaban and Simulthala stations on the Jasidih–Jhajha section…
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Year-End Review 2025: Social Justice Schemes Empower Millions
The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment concluded 2025 with significant strides toward inclusive growth, touching the lives of millions across India. Through targeted interventions in education, skill development, livelihood creation, rehabilitation and social security, the Department reinforced its commitment to dignity, opportunity and empowerment for Scheduled Castes (SCs), Other…
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DRDO Successfully Tests Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket
India marked a significant milestone in its indigenous defence capabilities on December 29, 2025, as the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR). The test, carried out at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha, demonstrated…