IIT Madras launches Asia’s largest Shallow Wave Basin Research Facility

CHENNAI, 6th January 2025: Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has launched Asia’s largest Shallow Wave Basin Research Facility that can cater to Indian research and industry requirements.

Prashant Kishor Detained During Hunger Strike Over BPSC Exam Controversy

Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor was detained on Monday during his hunger strike at Patna’s Gandhi Maidan, where he was protesting against alleged irregularities in the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) examination.

CBSE Cracks Down on Dummy Students, Plans Legal Action Against Violating Schools

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has conducted surprise inspections across 29 schools in cities including Delhi, Bengaluru, Varanasi, Bihar, Gujarat, and Chhattisgarh to identify and address the issue of ‘dummy’ student enrollments.

First Severe U.S. Human Case of H5N1 Bird Flu Reported in Louisiana

The United States has recorded its first severe human case of H5N1 bird flu, with a Louisiana resident hospitalized after exposure to sick and dead birds in backyard flocks. This case, confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

UAE Healthcare Sets Global Benchmark in Preventive Medicine: M42 CEO

In a landmark healthcare merger, Aster DM Healthcare and Blackstone-backed CARE Hospitals have united to form Aster DM Quality Care, a top-tier player in India’s healthcare industry.

Yogi Adityanath Hails Atal Bihari Vajpayee as Icon of Good Governance on 100th Birth Anniversary

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday hailed former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee as an icon of good governance, emphasizing his pro-poor policies aimed at empowering marginalized communities.

Arvind Kejriwal Launches The Delhi Model: A Blueprint of AAP’s Governance Philosophy

Arvind Kejriwal, former Chief Minister of Delhi, unveiled a book titled The Delhi Model, which highlights the transformative governance strategies implemented by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

Jindal Saw to Acquire 31.2% Stake in ReNew Green Energy for Concessional Power

Jindal Saw Ltd. announced on Tuesday that it has signed an agreement to acquire a 31.2% equity stake in ReNew Green MHH One Private Limited, a subsidiary of ReNew Green Energy Solutions Private Limited (RGES).

Tata Consumer Products Merges Three Subsidiaries to Streamline Operations

Tata Consumer Products Ltd (TCPL), the FMCG arm of the Tata Group, has successfully completed the merger of three wholly-owned subsidiaries: Tata Consumer Soulfull Pvt Ltd, NourishCo Beverages Ltd, and Tata SmartFoodz Ltd.

Over Half of Indians Rely on Social Media for News: Reuters Institute Report

A recent Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2024 reveals that over 50% of Indians rely on social media platforms like YouTube and WhatsApp for news.

Guardian Confirms Sale of The Observer to Tortoise Media, Ending 30-Year Ownership

The owner of The Guardian newspaper, the Scott Trust, confirmed on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, that it has sold The Observer, the world’s oldest Sunday newspaper, to Tortoise Media for an undisclosed amount.