New Delhi, October 22, 2025: India has climbed to the 9th position worldwide in total forest area, according to the Global Forest Resources Assessment (GFRA) 2025 released by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Bali. The country also continues to hold the 3rd position globally in annual forest area gain, highlighting its strong commitment…
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New Delhi, October 22, 2025: The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB) has intensified efforts under Special Campaign 5.0, focusing on workplace cleanliness, efficient file management, and prompt disposal of pending matters. The campaign, launched on October 2, 2025, is part of the Ministry’s commitment to institutionalize Swachhata, enhance productivity, and promote responsible e-waste management.…
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New Delhi, October 22, 2025: India’s Union Home Minister Amit Shah marked his 61st birthday on October 22, 2025, receiving greetings and tributes from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, chief ministers, opposition leaders, celebrities, and sports personalities. Shah’s contributions to national security and governance were widely highlighted, including the 2019 abrogation of Article 370, the reduction…
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New Delhi, October 22, 2025: In a major step toward building an AI-ready nation, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has launched the Skilling for AI Readiness (SOAR) programme to equip students and educators with cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) skills. The initiative, aligned with the government’s Viksit Bharat @2047 vision, seeks to prepare India’s…
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Haryana- Dr. Archana Gupta, State General Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Haryana, celebrated the auspicious occasion of Bhai Dooj with Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini at Sant Kabir Kutia, the Chief Minister’s residence. Marking the traditional ceremony, Dr. Gupta applied tilak on the Chief Minister’s forehead and offered sweets, extending heartfelt wishes for…
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New Delhi, October 22, 2025: Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh today formally conferred the insignia of the Honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army upon India’s star javelin thrower and two-time Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra during a pipping ceremony held at South Block, New Delhi. Addressing the ceremony, Rajnath Singh described Lt Col (Hony)…
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Faridabad: On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, Faridabad witnessed the unveiling and lighting of a magnificent 15-foot tall ‘Asha Deep’ (Lamp of Hope), acclaimed as the world’s largest sustainable lamp. Constructed from recycled ghee and oil tins, the Asha Deep represents renewal, positivity, and new beginnings, reflecting Diwali’s true spirit of light triumphing over darkness,…
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Mumbai, October 20, 2025: Renowned Bollywood actor Govardhan Asrani, celebrated for his impeccable comic timing in over 350 films, including iconic titles like Sholay and Chupke Chupke, passed away in Mumbai following a prolonged illness. The 84-year-old had been hospitalized for breathing difficulties prior to his demise. Born in Jaipur in 1941, Asrani trained at…
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New Delhi, 21 October 2025: The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) celebrated the ninth anniversary of the Regional Connectivity Scheme – UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik) in New Delhi. The event was chaired by the Secretary (Civil Aviation) and attended by the Chairman and Members of the Airports Authority of India (AAI), along with…
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Palampur– A two-day national workshop titled “Communicate to Connect: Science for All” was successfully held at the CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (CSIR-IHBT), Palampur, from 14 to 15 October 2025. The event was organized jointly by the CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR), New Delhi, and CSIR-IHBT, Palampur. It brought together eminent…
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