A Bold Step Toward Greener Cities Delhi is set to redefine urban sustainability with the construction of India’s first dedicated e-waste eco-park at Holambi Kalan. This pioneering project marks the capital’s emergence as a national e-waste recycling hub. Spanning 11.4 acres, the facility will be built under a 15-year public–private partnership (PPP), backed by the Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure…
India’s Surge in Wealth: Knight Frank Global Wealth Report 2025 Highlights Rapid Rise India has cemented its place as a global wealth powerhouse, ranking fourth in the world for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) with 85,698 citizens possessing a net worth exceeding $10 million, according to the Knight Frank Global Wealth Report 2025. This marks India’s most significant climb yet in the…
Spike in Cases Raises Alarm India has reported 6 Covid-19-related deaths and 306 new cases in the past 24 hours, pushing the country’s active caseload to 7,121, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The deaths occurred in Kerala (3), Karnataka (2), and Maharashtra (1), with most victims either elderly or immunocompromised, highlighting the virus’s continued threat to vulnerable groups. This…
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan recently chaired the Global Young Scientists Conference and the Annual General Meeting of the Global Young Academy (GYA) at IIT Hyderabad. The event’s primary objective was to foster scientific collaboration and innovation, aligning with India’s vision of human-centric development and global well-being. India’s Science Philosophy: Empathy and Equity During the conference, Minister Pradhan articulated India’s core…
India’s recent suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) has plunged Pakistan into a deepening water crisis, exacerbated by an ongoing heatwave. A report from Pakistan’s Indus River System Authority (IRSA) highlights a 13.3% year-on-year shortfall in water released from the Indus basin, severely impacting farmers in Punjab province. This drastic measure by India, following the April 22…
Indigenous Power on the Rise India is set to consider a ₹30,000 crore plan to buy three regiments of indigenous Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QR-SAM) systems for the Army. This decision comes in the wake of the successful thwarting of multiple Pakistani drone and missile attacks during Operation Sindoor, thanks to India’s robust air defence capabilities. The…
Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director-General of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), has been honoured with the prestigious United Nations Sasakawa Award for Disaster Risk Reduction, one of the highest international accolades in the field of disaster preparedness and mitigation. The award was presented during a vibrant ceremony at the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, in recognition of Mohapatra’s transformative…
India plans roughly $80 billion in new coal-power projects by 2031. Many shortlisted projects are located in water-stressed areas, raising concerns that India’s aggressive thermal expansion could ignite conflicts between industrial needs and public survival. Operators often prioritize land access, pushing water availability into the background—fueling a looming crisis. A Booming Power Ambition, Built on…
A Shocking Twist in a Romantic Getaway Gone Wrong A shocking twist emerged in the case of a couple from Indore who had gone missing during their honeymoon in Meghalaya. Days after the husband’s body was found in a gorge near a waterfall, the case took a dark turn: the missing wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi, was…
US and India Join Forces for Landmark Space Mission US space agency NASA announced that it is set to launch a historic private space mission in collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). Scheduled for June 10, the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) marks the first time an Indian astronaut will travel to the International Space Station (ISS) via…
