The Union Cabinet has officially cleared the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana, allocating ₹5,070 crore to support the installation of 5 gigawatts (GW) of floating solar power capacity paired with battery energy storage systems. The initiative aims to accelerate India’s renewable energy targets by utilizing the surfaces of reservoirs, lakes, and other water bodies rather…
In a unprecedented milestone for medical emergency logistics in Indian Railways, a live donor heart was transported over 250 kilometers in roughly two hours to save the life of a critically ill cardiac patient. The emergency operation took place between Surat and Ahmedabad, where a joint effort between railway authorities, municipal police, and organ transplant…
Assam continues to face a critical humanitarian and logistical crisis as relentless monsoon rains caused major rivers to overflow, submerging hundreds of villages and displacing over 6 lakh residents. The death toll due to flood-related incidents has surged past 78, leaving Upper Assam districts like Sivasagar, Dibrugarh, and Tinsukia among the worst-hit regions where entire…
The Indian Parliament successfully passed the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, marking a major milestone in the nation’s ongoing efforts to safeguard the integrity of competitive exams. Following intense debates and an Opposition walkout in the Rajya Sabha, the bill was cleared by a voice vote and has now been sent for…
The Union Cabinet has officially cleared the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana, allocating ₹5,070 crore to support the installation of 5 gigawatts (GW) of floating solar power capacity paired with battery energy storage systems. The initiative aims to accelerate India’s renewable energy targets by utilizing the surfaces of reservoirs, lakes, and other water bodies rather…
In a unprecedented milestone for medical emergency logistics in Indian Railways, a live donor heart was transported over 250 kilometers in roughly two hours to save the life of a critically ill cardiac patient. The emergency operation took place between Surat and Ahmedabad, where a joint effort between railway authorities, municipal police, and organ transplant…
Assam continues to face a critical humanitarian and logistical crisis as relentless monsoon rains caused major rivers to overflow, submerging hundreds of villages and displacing over 6 lakh residents. The death toll due to flood-related incidents has surged past 78, leaving Upper Assam districts like Sivasagar, Dibrugarh, and Tinsukia among the worst-hit regions where entire…
The Indian Parliament successfully passed the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, marking a major milestone in the nation’s ongoing efforts to safeguard the integrity of competitive exams. Following intense debates and an Opposition walkout in the Rajya Sabha, the bill was cleared by a voice vote and has now been sent for…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued urgent weather advisories today across several northern and central states as an active monsoon system triggered relentless downpours, leading to widespread flooding and landslide concerns across the region. State authorities have been put on high alert to handle potential flash floods, waterlogging, and river overflows that have caused severe…
Tensions escalated significantly in the Indian Parliament today following heated debates over ongoing student protests, centering around alleged irregularities in national competitive examinations like NEET-UG. Opposition leaders, led by Rahul Gandhi, launched a sharp attack against the central government during the Lok Sabha session, demanding immediate accountability regarding police actions taken against student demonstrators in…
Severe torrential monsoon rains and overflowing river basins have exacerbated the flood crisis in Assam, pushing the official death toll to 75 as emergency rescue efforts continue across affected districts. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced an upgraded financial relief package of ₹9 lakh for each of the families of the deceased while reviewing state…
In a major legal intervention following nationwide student demonstrations over competitive exam paper leaks, the Supreme Court of India directed police forces and investigative authorities across all states to ensure strict safeguards regarding digital data collected from student protesters. During the hearing, the apex court observed that peaceful protests remain an integral pillar of a…
Details: Taking note of allegations regarding police heavy-handedness during recent student-led demonstrations across several states, the Supreme Court of India observed that the constitutional right to peaceful protest must be protected. A Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant noted that both citizens and law enforcement officers must exercise self-restraint during public demonstrations….
Details: Following weeks of intense nationwide protests led by student organizations over NEET exam discrepancies—which ultimately led to the resignation of former Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan—the Government of India introduced the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha. Newly appointed Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi, along with Minister Jitendra…
