United States President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to impose “reciprocal” taxes on countries like India and Brazil, accusing them of levying excessively high tariffs on American products. In a press conference on December 16 at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, Trump argued that these countries unfairly exploit the US…
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Delhi Tops Pollution Charts for Second Consecutive Day; GRAP Stage IV Restrictions Imposed
Delhi has retained its position as India’s most polluted city for the second straight day, with air quality levels plunging into the ‘severe’ category. The city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) breached the 400 mark once again on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, prompting the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to…
Delhi’s AQI Worsens: Severe-Plus Pollution Levels Recorded in Several Areas Amid GRAP Stage IV Curbs
Delhi woke up to hazardous air quality on Wednesday, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching a severe level of 442 at 7 a.m. Several parts of the city reported even worse conditions, with AQI readings crossing the “severe-plus” threshold under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage IV…
Congress Demands Apology from Amit Shah Over Remarks on Ambedkar in Parliament
The Congress party has strongly criticized Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his comments on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar during a speech in the Rajya Sabha and demanded a public apology. The remarks were made during the two-day discussion commemorating 75 years of the Constitution. Amit Shah, in his address, accused…
Ministry of Ayush Launches Scheme to Promote International Cooperation for AYUSH Systems of Medicine
The Ministry of Ayush has introduced a Central Sector Scheme for the Promotion of International Cooperation for AYUSH with the aim of enhancing global awareness, interest, and recognition of AYUSH systems, including Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa, and Homoeopathy. This initiative seeks to position AYUSH as a significant contributor…
Raksha Mantri Chairs Defence Ministry’s Consultative Committee Meeting on New DPSUs
Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh chaired a meeting of the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Defence in New Delhi on December 17, 2024. The meeting focused on the roles and functions of the new Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs), established following the corporatization of the erstwhile Ordnance Factory Board….
National Level Showcase of Eco-Creativity & Innovation Hackathon Held in New Delhi
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) hosted the National Level Showcase of the Eco-Creativity & Innovation Hackathon today at the NDMC Convention Centre, New Delhi. This initiative, aligned with the Prime Minister’s Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) Campaign, underscores the importance of sustainable and mindful living. Launched…
IIT Ropar Launches Dr. Ranbir Singh Tinkerers’ Lab to Advance STEM Education
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar has unveiled the Dr. Ranbir Singh Tinkerers’ Lab (TL), a cutting-edge facility aimed at fostering innovation, creativity, and hands-on learning in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The lab, established with generous funding from the Maker Bhavan Foundation (MBF) through a donation by…
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Calls for United Efforts to Combat Cervical Cancer at “Together Against HPV” Conclave
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh highlighted the importance of prioritizing women’s health and preventive healthcare during the “Together Against HPV” conclave held in New Delhi. The event, organized by a leading news channel, focused on addressing the challenges posed by cervical cancer in India, which claims nearly 1 lakh women’s…
Congress Targets BJP Over ‘One Nation, One Poll’ Amid Lack of Two-Thirds Majority
The Lok Sabha witnessed heated debates on Tuesday as the government introduced the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, aiming to facilitate simultaneous federal and state elections under the BJP’s ambitious ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal. The bill, introduced by Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, was passed for discussion with a simple…