The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has launched a nationwide logo design contest for the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM), offering a cash prize of ₹1 Lakh to the winner. The initiative invites citizens of all ages to showcase India’s ambition to become a global hub for green…
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Oil Prices Surge 5% After US Sanctions on Russian Giants
Global oil prices spiked sharply on Thursday after the United States imposed sweeping sanctions on Russia’s largest oil companies, Rosneft PJSC and Lukoil PJSC. Brent crude surged by more than 5%, trading near $66 a barrel — its biggest single-day gain since the Israel-Iran conflict began in mid-June. The sanctions,…
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Govt Seeks CJI Gavai’s Recommendation for Successor
The Central government has formally written to Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai seeking his recommendation for his successor, officially kickstarting the process to appoint the 53rd Chief Justice of India. Justice Surya Kant, currently the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court after CJI Gavai, is next in line…
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HUL Q2 Results: CEO Priya Nair Targets Volume-Led Growth
New Delhi, October 23: Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), India’s largest fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company, posted a consolidated net profit of ₹2,694 crore for the quarter ended September 2025. The figure surpassed market expectations, driven by a one-time tax gain and a disciplined cost strategy under its new MD and…
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Pharma Dept Achieves Key Milestones Under SCDPM 5.0
The Department of Pharmaceuticals has recorded impressive mid-term achievements under the Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM) 5.0, a nationwide initiative to improve efficiency, cleanliness, and transparency in government offices. The campaign, which runs from 2nd to 31st October 2025, has already crossed the halfway mark of its…
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NHRC Takes Suo Motu Action on RTI Activist Death in Gujarat
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, has taken suo motu cognizance following reports that a differently-abled RTI activist was found dead in a canal after being abducted from his residence in Tharad district, Gujarat on 12th October 2025. The victim’s body was reportedly discovered in a canal two days…
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PSA Ajay Kumar Sood Launches AI Playbooks
Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, has launched three key publications under the AI for India 2030 initiative to drive responsible AI adoption across the nation. The release, held on 22nd October 2025, introduced the AI Playbook for Agriculture, AI Playbook for SMEs, and…
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चित्रगुप्त पूजा 2025: शुभ मुहूर्त, पूजा विधि और महत्व
आज 23 अक्टूबर 2025 को पूरे देश में चित्रगुप्त पूजा (Chitragupta Puja 2025) का पावन पर्व मनाया जा रहा है। दीपावली के बाद भाई दूज के दिन पड़ने वाला यह पर्व विशेष रूप से कायस्थ समाज के लिए अत्यंत महत्वपूर्ण माना जाता है। इस दिन भगवान चित्रगुप्त की पूजा की…
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GST Reforms to Boost Ladakh’s Artisans, Farmers & Tourism
Ladakh’s unique economy, rooted in its culture, geography, and traditional craftsmanship, is set for a major boost with recent GST reforms. The reduction of GST to 5% on Pashmina, apricots, handicrafts, and hotel services aims to empower artisans, farmers, and tourism workers, enhancing incomes and competitiveness. Handlooms and Pashmina Industry…
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NESTS Unveils GI-Tagged Tribal Painting Album & Diaries
New Delhi: The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) today unveiled a series of initiatives to promote tribal education and cultural heritage at its headquarters in New Delhi. Shri Vibhu Nayar, Secretary of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, released a GI-Tagged Tribal Painting Album titled Canvas of Tribal Culture,…