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India Conducts Flight Readiness Review for Crewed ISS Mission Today with Updated Protocols

Chennai, May 21 – NASA will conduct the Flight Readiness Review for the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), which will be piloted by Indian astronaut Group Captain Subanshu Shukla, on June 8. The mission is bound for the International Space Station (ISS). According to NASA, the Ax-4 mission is scheduled for launch on June 8, 2025,…

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India Strikes Back with ‘Operation Sindoor’; MP Sanjay Jha Joins Global Diplomacy Drive

Patna: In a bold response to the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, the Government of India has launched ‘Operation Sindoor’, a targeted military operation striking key terrorist camps across the border in Pakistan. The move reflects India’s zero-tolerance stance on terrorism and its resolve to safeguard national security. As part of a larger diplomatic outreach…

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Beyond the Ceasefire: The Evolving Cost of Institutional Terror in Pakistan

By Siddharth Pandey The Israel-Palestine has been an introduction for many to understanding international tensions and hostilities, especially because it is centred in the US discourse. As a result, there have been attempts to draw parallels with the India-Pakistan conflict. This comparison, while natural, is a terrible oversimplification of the complexities of the situation. Proponents…

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Grand opening ceremony of Delhi Games 2025 held at Talkatora Stadium; Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated the event

New Delhi, May 20, 2025:Delhi Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta today graced the grand opening ceremony of “Delhi Games 2025”, held at Talkatora Stadium, as the Chief Guest. The event marks a significant initiative aimed at encouraging the youth of Delhi and promoting sports across the capital. It is expected to be a milestone in…

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Everest Summit: CISF Officer Geeta Samota Makes History

NEW DELHI, May 20, 2025 – In a monumental feat of human endurance and unwavering spirit, Lady Sub-Inspector (L/SI) Geeta Samota of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has successfully summited Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak at 8,849 meters (29,032 feet). On the early morning of Monday (19.05.25), Geeta stood on the “roof of…

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DPIIT extends timeline for implementation of QCO on Safety of Household, Commercial and Similar Electrical Appliances

NEW DELHI, 20 MAY: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has extended the implementation timeline for the Safety of Household, Commercial and Similar Electrical Appliances (Quality Control) Order, 2025. The decision follows stakeholder consultations chaired by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal on…

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Shivraj Singh Chouhan Opens ICAR-Agri Varsities Annual Meet

NEW DELHI, 20 MAY: Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, inaugurated the Annual Conference of Vice-Chancellors of Agricultural Universities and Directors of ICAR Institutes at Dr. C. Subramaniam Auditorium, NASC Complex, Pusa, New Delhi today. In his address, the union minister emphasized that the Indian Council of…

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AAP Ministers and MLAs’ ‘Nasha Mukti Yatra’ Continues Second Day, Awareness Drive Reaches Over 250 More Villages

Chandigarh, May 19: Aiming to eradicate drugs from Punjab, the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) ‘Nasha Mukti Yatra,’ initiated by National Convener Arvind Kejriwal and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, continued on its second day. the Cabinet Ministers and MLAs of the party organized anti-drug programs in three villages of their respective constituencies and addressed gatherings to…

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EAM Jaishankar Praises PM’s Vision to Elevate India-Netherlands Partnership

THE HAUGE, 20 MAY: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met Netherlands Prime Minister Dick Schoof in The Hague on Tuesday, appreciating his commitment to strengthening the India-Netherlands partnership. Jaishankar also commended the Netherlands’ firm stance against terrorism. Sharing details on X, Jaishankar wrote, “Delighted to call on PM Dick Schoof today in The Hague.…

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‘Whispers of the Heart’: Kaasvi Jain’s Soulful Debut

20 MAY: In a world that often rewards sameness, Kaasvi Jain dares to be different. A rising artist, philanthropist, and fashion lover, she is redefining what success looks like—on her own terms, with courage, creativity, and compassion. Her journey has never been conventional. Often misunderstood or seen as “different,” Kaasvi faced skepticism early in life.…

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