Kerala Launches nPROUD: India’s First Safe Drug Disposal Program

The Kerala Health Department established nPROUD (New Programme for Removal of Unused Drugs) as a system for proper handling of expired medicine and unused dose prescriptions. Such a systematic pharmaceutical waste management program has established Kerala as the pioneer among Indian states for the prevention of environmental pollution andRead More

2nd Simolu Festival 2025: Celebrating Nature, Culture & Conservation in Assam

The 2nd Simolu Festival took place at Bwisang-Na, Barunguri, Laokhowa, Assam from February 15-16, 2025 as a celebration of Bombax ceiba (Shimul) flower blooming. Through its program the initiative supports nature conservation efforts along with developing sustainable tourism across Assam's unexplored natural regions. Various traditional events showcase folk artRead More

The Transformation of Koraput’s Tribal Food Basket

The community nutrition literacy model orchestrated by MSSRF has created a decisive change in food security patterns of Koraput's tribal inhabitants. Through an integrated approach which unites agriculture and nutrition education with community action villagers have strengthened both food diversity in their homes and farming production along with independentRead More

Harnessing AI to Generate Patterns of Antibiotic Resistance in Real Time

The effects of cancer spread far beyond medical patients since it creates substantial emotional and practical challenges for children and families. Shifting expenses into treatment creates interruptions in education together with earnings suspension and psychological consequences. The current government policies and health insurance programs focus exclusively on medical costsRead More

Article 101(4) of the Indian Constitution

Amritpal Singh, the Khadoor Sahib MP who is currently imprisoned, has requested the Punjab and Haryana High Court to allow his parliamentary attendance to stop his disqualification from the seat. The provisions of Article 101(4) allow a seat to become vacant if an MP remains unapproved absent for sixtyRead More

Intensified Special NCD Screening Drive: Key Highlights & Objectives

The Union Health Ministry launched the Intensified Special NCD Screening Campaign from 20th February to 31st March 2025 which targets complete non-communicable disease testing of adults 30 years of age or older for diabetes, hypertension, and three frequent cancers of oral, breast, and cervical origin. The National Programme forRead More

SWARBICA: Tradition, Legacy, and Ancestry Meet Digital India

Indian officials started a digitization program to protect historic ancestry records (pothis) which genealogy priests used to maintain at religious centers. Through the National Archives of India (NAI) leadership the initiative works to preserve cultural heritage alongside traditional knowledge.

The records of pilgrim visits at Kashi Vishwanath Temple willRead More

Nita Ambani Honored with Governor of Massachusetts’ Citation

Nita Ambani received the prestigious Governor of Massachusetts’ citation in recognition of her exceptional contributions across multiple sectors, including education development, healthcare delivery, sports infrastructure, arts promotion, cultural preservation, and women empowerment. Her visionary leadership has played a transformative role in uplifting communities by providing quality education through theRead More

G-SAFAL Initiative Launched by Gujarat Government

G-SAFAL is a transformative state scheme launched by the Gujarat government aimed at uplifting Antyodaya families by promoting economic growth and empowering women through targeted development programs. Operated by the Gujarat Livelihood Promotion Company Limited, the initiative spans across 10 districts, supporting 50,000 underprivileged families with essential resources toRead More

Ajmer Hosts First-Ever All India Transgender Conference

The historical 10-day transgender conference, All India Kinnar Mahasammelan, is being held for the first time in Ajmer at a private school in Vaishali Nagar. Beginning on February 17, 2025, with the traditional Khichdi Tulai ritual, the event brings together over 2,000 transgender members from across India to discussRead More

Arunachal Cabinet Unveils Key Schemes for Women, Youth & Development

The Pema Khandu-led Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet approved various significant initiatives which put emphasis on women programs and youth programs together with initiatives for state development. The cabinet approved enhancements of the Dulari Kanya Scheme together with ₹50,000 financial assistance to girls and Mission Olympics program for sports athletes. TheRead More

Defence Secretary Co-Chairs 13th Malaysia-India Defence Cooperation Committee Meeting

A Defence Cooperation Committee (MIDCOM) meeting between Malaysia and India was held on February 19th, 2025, in Kuala Lumpur, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral defence ties. The meeting was jointly chaired by Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh from India and Malaysia’s Secretary General of Defence Mr.Read More

India Elected to Vice Presidency of International Organization of Aids to Marine Navigation (IALA)

Indian authorities achieved a major maritime success by securing the Vice Presidential position at the International Organization of Aids to Marine Navigation (IALA) during its inaugural General Assembly in Singapore. IALA evolved from an NGO into an intergovernmental organization (IGO) which enabled it to strengthen its position in globalRead More

Did the Iron Age in India Begin in Tamil Nadu?

Archaeological discoveries of iron artifacts in Tamil Nadu have produced dates ranging from 3,345 BCE to 2,953 BCE thus refuting previous beliefs about when the Indian Iron Age began. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin of Tamil Nadu has confirmed that Tamil soil began iron smelting in the fourth millennium BCERead More

India Increases Agricultural Import Tariffs to Safeguard Farmers

As an initiative India established a protectionist policy regime to protect its farmers against international agricultural competition by using high trade barriers and subsidies with strong import tariffs. The average import taxes for agricultural products in India amount to 38% and place it at the top of BRICS memberRead More

Governance Structure of Delhi and Appointment of Rekha Gupta as Chief Minister

Political representation in Delhi shifted toward the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) when they gained 48 seats from a total of 70 seats in the Assembly elections. Rekha Gupta secured the Delhi Chief Minister position by unanimous decision after winning her first legislative party meeting as the Shalimar Bagh representative.Read More

India and Argentina Strengthen Cooperation in Lithium Exploration and Mining with a MoU

The governments of India and Argentina executed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for lithium exploration and mining development on February 19th of 2025. The deal has Mineral Exploration and Consultancy Limited (MECL) forming a partnership with the Provincial Government of Catamarca to promote Indian investment within the Argentinian lithiumRead More

World Day of Social Justice celebrated on 20th February: India’s Commitment to Equity and Inclusion

The United Nations leads World Day of Social Justice through annual celebrations on February 20th as it works to combat poverty and elimination of social exclusion while tackling unemployment so societies can achieve equality and solidarity. The Indian government maintains a commitment to socio-economic justice by utilizing MoSJE toRead More

India-Qatar Strategic Partnership: Strengthening Trade, Security, and Bilateral Cooperation

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani conducted a diplomatic visit to India from February 17 to 18 of 2025 to bolster bilateral ties in diplomacy and economics and security sectors. Both countries agreed to the Bilateral Strategic Partnership Agreement that solidified their continuing collaboration between trade andRead More

Syria’s Heritage Restoration: Reviving Culture and Economy

Syria plans to restore all three of its heritage sites Palmyra Crac des Chevaliers and the Dead Cities for the purpose of developing tourism and enhancing its damaged economy. War, looting activities combined with natural disasters perpetrated major destruction across Syria. All three sectors including IS militants, government forcesRead More

US-Russia Talks in Saudi Arabia: Geopolitical Shifts and Limited Outcomes

High-level officials from Russia and the United States conducted dialogue in Saudi Arabia regarding both the Ukrainian conflict and their diplomatic relations in their initial meeting in 2022. President Zelensky expressed disapproval when Ukraine was left out of the discussions since any decisions without Kyiv participation were deemed unacceptable.Read More

China's Major Contribution to U.S. Imports (2018-2023)

China led as the largest importer of U.S. goods since 2018 which amounted to 18% of the total with Mexico and Canada trailing closely at 14% and 13% respectively. The U.S. imported 17,000 billion dollars worth of products during this time span while electrical machinery took 15% of thatRead More

Constitutional Morality: Key to Sustaining Democracy and Reforms

The base principle of constitutional morality demands absolute respect for the constitutional system while validating all its established regulations as if they were holy formalities. The legal system now relies on constitutional morality to regulate public morality fluctuations according to Navtej Singh Johar and Joseph Shine decisions. The theoryRead More

Aravali Safari Park Project Introduced the the Haryana Government

Haryana government planned the Aravali Safari Park as the global largest wilderness sanctuary by combining 3,858 hectares between Gurugram and Nuh districts for animal preserves and lodging establishments and recreational areas. Opposition has risen against the project because the Aravali hills serve essential environmental functions which include slowing progressiveRead More

Gyanesh Kumar Appointed as the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC)

According to Article 324 of the Indian Constitution the system for appointing Election Commissioners exists. This article vests the power of superintendence, direction, and control of elections in the Election Commission of India (ECI). The functions of conducting elections throughout India fall under the authority of the Chief ElectionRead More