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During the five-year tenure of the 17th Lok Sabha, Private Members’ Bills—a vital tool for individual MPs to propose legislation—received limited attention. Data from PRS Legislative Research reveals that only 9.08 hours were spent discussing these Bills in the Lok Sabha, while the Rajya Sabha allocated 27.01 hours over the…

Sriharikota : The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) mission, marking a historic achievement in India’s space exploration journey. The launch of PSLV-C60 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre carried two satellites, SDX01 (the Chaser) and SDX02 (the Target), designed to demonstrate in-space…

The keel-laying ceremony for the third Cadet Training Ship, designated Yard 18005, took place on December 30, 2024, at M/s L&T Shipyard in Kattupalli. The event was presided over by Rear Admiral Ravi Kumar Dhingra, Flag Officer Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Area, alongside Rear Admiral G.K. Harish (Retd), Head of…

In a formal ceremony held at the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) headquarters, Justice V. Ramasubramanian, former Judge of the Supreme Court of India, assumed the role of Chairperson of NHRC. Justice (Dr.) Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi, former Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court, and Shri Priyank Kanoongo, former Chairperson of…

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, who oversees the portfolios of Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, and Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions, chaired a year-end review at the Indian Institute of Public Administration. The review focused on the transformative advancements in public grievance redressal under the Department of Administrative Reforms &…

The Government of India (GoI) has announced the sale (re-issue) of two government securities through a price-based auction utilizing the multiple price method: 6.79% Government Security 2034: Notified amount of ₹22,000 crore (nominal). 7.09% Government Security 2074: Notified amount of ₹10,000 crore (nominal). Additionally, the government retains the option to…

South Korea has announced comprehensive safety inspections of all Boeing 737-800 aircraft operated by its airlines after a tragic crash at Muan International Airport on Sunday that claimed 179 lives. The incident involved a Jeju Air aircraft that veered off the runway, raising serious concerns about aviation safety in the…

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted the arrival of a fresh western disturbance in northwest India starting from the night of January 4. This weather system is expected to bring widespread snowfall and rainfall across the region, particularly affecting the western Himalayan areas. According to the IMD, scattered precipitation…

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh chaired the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) meeting today at the Deputy Commissioner’s office. The meeting focused on reviewing the progress of ongoing development projects and the implementation of public welfare schemes in the district. During the meeting, Dr. Singh emphasized the need…