Mauritius Seeks New Chagos Deal with UK, India's Role Crucial Mauritius is actively negotiating a new agreement with the United Kingdom over the Chagos Archipelago, a group of islands in the Indian Ocean. This long-standing dispute dates back to the 1960s when the UK retained control of the archipel...
India emerges as top source of foreign direct investment into Dubai India has become the leading source of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into Dubai, with investments reaching an impressive $3.018 billion in 2024—a significant leap from $589 million in 2023. This accounts for 21.5% of Dubai's total...
First Indian to win Ramsar award for Wetland Wise Use Jayshree Vencatesan, co-founder of Chennai-based Care Earth Trust, has made history as the first Indian to receive the prestigious Ramsar Award for "Wetland Wise Use." This global recognition celebrates her exceptional contributions to the sustai...
Hindi Writer Wins Jnanpith Award Renowned Hindi writer Vinod Kumar Shukla has been awarded the 59th Jnanpith Award, India's highest literary honor, for his outstanding contribution to Hindi literature. 1. Award Details: The Jnanpith Award is India's most prestigious literary accolade, instituted in ...
Purple Fest 2025 organised at Rashtrapati Bhavan The Purple Fest 2025, a vibrant celebration of inclusivity and empowerment for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), was held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on March 21, 2025. Organized by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DePwD) under th...