Nitin Gadkari Unveils Green Mobility Vision: Hyperloop, Electric Buses, and Ropeways to Shape India’s Future Travel
New Delhi Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has announced an ambitious plan to transform India’s transport infrastructure. It strongly focuses on green mobility, advanced technology, and eco-friendly solutions. His vision includes everything from hyperloop systems and electric rapid transit to ropeways and flex-fuel vehicles. The aim behind this is to reduce pollution, […]
PM Modi Begins 5-Nation Tour with Historic Visit to Ghana; Receives Top Honour and Signs Key Agreements
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has begun a significant diplomatic tour covering five nations—Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia—from July 2 to 9. His first stop in Ghana marks a historic moment, as he becomes the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the West African country in over three decades. Strengthening Ties with Ghana […]
Train Fare Hike From July 1: What You Need to Know
Starting July 1, 2025, train fares across India will get costlier. The Ministry of Railways has announced a fare hike for the first time in five years, affecting AC, sleeper, and second-class tickets on Mail, Express, and premium trains like Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Vande Bharat, and Tejas. What’s the New Fare Hike? AC Classes (First AC, […]
India Refuses to Recognise Court of Arbitration’s Claim Over Kishenganga, Ratle Projects
India has firmly rejected the recent ruling issued by a so-called Court of Arbitration concerning the Kishenganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects located in Jammu and Kashmir. The ruling, referred to as a “supplemental award,” was delivered by a tribunal that India has consistently opposed since its formation. “India has never recognised the existence in law […]
India Refuses to Sign SCO Defence Document Over Omission of Terrorism Reference: Jaishankar, Rajnath Slam Double Standards
India has refused to sign the joint statement at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ meeting in Qingdao, China. The reason is due to the deliberate exclusion of any reference to terrorism—a red line for New Delhi. External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar clarified India’s stand, citing SCO’s founding mission: “When the main purpose […]
Tharoor Praises PM Modi’s Global Engagement, Lauds Unity After Operation Sindoor
📍 New Delhi | In a remark that could stir internal debate within the Congress, senior party MP Shashi Tharoor has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s global leadership, calling his energy, dynamism, and willingness to engage a “prime asset” for India on the international stage. Tharoor’s comments come at a time when the Congress party […]
517 Indians Evacuated from Iran Under Operation Sindhu Amid Ongoing Conflict with Israel
A special evacuation flight from Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, landed in New Delhi early on June 21. It is bringing back more Indian nationals from conflict-hit Iran. This brings the total number of Indians evacuated under Operation Sindhu to 517 so far. The Government of India launched Operation Sindhu to ensure the safe return of Indian citizens […]
Operation Sindhu: India Evacuates 110 Students from Iran Amid Ongoing Conflict
In response to the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, the Government of India has launched Operation Sindhu, a mission to evacuate Indian nationals from affected regions in Iran. 110 Indian Students Evacuated As part of the first phase of this operation, 110 Indian students stranded in northern Iran were successfully evacuated. The students crossed […]
India on the Verge of Massive Oil Discovery in Andaman Sea, Says Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri
Pointers- India may have discovered a large oil reserve in the Andaman Sea, similar to Guyana’s massive find. Early signs of oil, called “green shoots,” have already been seen in the region. Government reforms like the Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP) opened vast areas for exploration. ONGC drilled a record 541 wells in FY24, the […]
Labour Welfare Schemes Support Over 50 Lakh Unorganised Workers Across India
Over 50 lakh unorganised workers, including those from the Beedi, Cine, and Mining sectors, are directly benefiting from a wide range of labour welfare schemes run by the Ministry of Labour & Employment. These schemes, implemented through the Directorate General of Labour Welfare (DGLW), aim to provide education support, healthcare access, and housing benefits to […]