Neeraj is promoted to Honorary Lieutenant Colonel by Defense Minister Rajnath

During the pipping ceremony in South Block, renowned javelin thrower and two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra was formally given the glittering insignia of the Honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Neeraj joined the Indian Army on August 26, 2016, as a junior commissioned officer with the rank…

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J&K LG travels to Russia to retrieve Lord Buddha’s sacred relics

Jammu & Kashmir Following their display at Elista, the capital of the Kalmykia Republic, Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha traveled to Russia to return the sacred relics of Lord Buddha to India. India’s Deputy Chief of Mission Nikhilesh Giri, Deputy Chairman Dzhambinov Ochir Vladimirovich, and First Deputy Chairman of the Government of Kalmykia Tserenov Erdni Nikolayevich…

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JD(U) Releases Second and Final List of Candidates for Bihar Assembly Elections 2025

Patna, October 16 — The Janata Dal (United), led by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has released its second and final list of candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly Elections 2025. With the announcement of 44 additional names, the party has now finalized its full slate of 101 candidates under the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)…

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Canadian counterpart Anand and Jaishankar agree on a “new roadmap” for India-Canada relations

The goal of the talks between External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and his Canadian counterpart, Anita Anand, in New Delhi was to “restore and reinvigorate” the structures required to further bilateral cooperation. An ambitious strategy for collaboration between India and Canada was agreed upon by the two leaders. According to a joint statement issued…

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Monsoon mayhem: 20 d*ad as rains cause widespread landslides in Darjeeling, Mirik

Devastating landslides and flash floods caused by unrelenting torrential rainfall in North Bengal’s Mirik and Darjeeling hills killed at least 20 people, including multiple children, and injured many more. Hundreds of tourists were left stranded amid extensive destruction after the disaster, which was caused by more than 300 mm of rain in 12 hours, washed…

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India’s wildlife conservation initiatives have advanced quickly over the last ten years: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the nation’s wildlife species’ conservation and habitat restoration accomplishments over the last ten years, saying that this will set an example for the rest of the globe. PM Modi praised the Environment and Forest Ministry’s efforts to conserve wildlife, saying that the numerous programs had produced notable outcomes over the…

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Home Minister Amit Shah flags off country’s first co-op compressed biogas plant

In Kopargaon, Maharashtra, Union Home Minister Amit Shah opened the nation’s first cooperative compressed biogas plant and emphasized the “farmer-centric” policies of the Narendra Modi administration. In India’s endeavors to advance green energy and fortify the cooperative sector, the facility represents a critical turning point. The Union Minister described it as a “proud moment for…

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US pharmaceutical tariffs: Potential short-term benefits for domestic generic producers

Analysts stated that domestic generic makers should expect short-term gains as the US announced its intention to impose 100% tariffs on the pharmaceutical industry starting on October 1. This is because increased prices for branded products can drive demand towards more affordable alternatives. The Secretary General of the Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA), Sudarshan Jain, stated…

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Clean Plant Programme launched to boost horticulture and empower farmers

According to the government, nine Clean Plant Centers would be built nationwide as part of the recently sanctioned Rs 1,765.67 million Clean Plant Programme (CPP). According to an official statement, the program’s goal is to increase India’s horticultural industry by supplying planting material free of viruses. The Asian Development Bank loan of $98 million funds…

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