India’s longest rail tunnel India has achieved a major engineering milestone with the completion of its longest rail tunnel, stretching 14.57 km between Devprayag and Janasu in Uttarakhand. This tunnel is part of the 125-km Rishikesh-Karnaprayag Rail Link Project, designed to improve connectivity in...
Anita Bhaskar gets Sarvottam Seva Award Anita Bhaskar, Deputy Director of the Kodagu Tourism Department, has been honored with the Sarvottam Seva Award for the year 2023. The award was presented by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah during a function in Bengaluru. Key Contributions: • Played a crucial role...
India's first dengue vaccine Qdenga to launch The Qdenga vaccine (TAK-003), developed by Japanese pharmaceutical company Takeda, is set to launch in India in 2026 through a partnership with Hyderabad-based Biological E (Bio E). • ‘Make in India’ Initiative: The vaccine will be locally produced by Bi...
Evidence of 3,000-year-old civilisation found in Maharashtra Researchers from Nagpur University have uncovered evidence of a 3,000-year-old Iron Age civilization in Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. The excavation, conducted at Pachkhed village, revealed a multi-layered settlement with distinct cultur...
Govt decides to include caste enumeration in forthcoming census The Indian government has decided to include caste enumeration in the forthcoming national census, marking a significant policy shift. This decision could have far-reaching implications for policy-making, affirmative action, and social ...