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The Rise of Card Tokenisation in India

Card tokenisation has rapidly transformed the digital payment landscape in India. As of December 2024, over 91 crore tokens have been issued, facilitating more than 320 crore transactions...

January 31, 2025

Russian Icebreaker Collision in Kara Sea

The collision of the Russian nuclear-powered icebreaker, 50 Let Pobedy, with a cargo vessel in the Kara Sea on January 26, 2025, has raised concerns about safety and...

January 31, 2025

Meghalaya’s Shift to Scientific Coal Mining

The central government has signed agreements with three local miners to commence scientific coal mining in two districts (West Khasi Hills and East Jaintia Hills districts). This decision...

January 31, 2025

Ghaggar River Pollution

The Ghaggar River, primarily flowing through India and Pakistan, has come under scrutiny due to severe pollution issues. A recent report by a joint committee established by the...

January 31, 2025

Andhra Pradesh Launches WhatsApp Governance

The Andhra Pradesh government recently launched the “Mana Mitra” initiative. This programme aims to enhance governance through WhatsApp. Nara Lokesh, the Minister for IT, Electronics, and Communication, introduced...

January 31, 2025

Current Status of India’s Reservoirs and Agriculture

India’s agricultural landscape faces challenges due to declining reservoir levels. The Agriculture Ministry is monitoring the situation closely. Recent data indicates drop in water storage across the country....

January 31, 2025

Novel Method for Coronal Mass Ejection Analysis

Recent advancements in astrophysics have led to the development of a novel method for analysing Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs). This method allows scientists to determine the instantaneous expansion...

January 31, 2025

Supreme Court’s Landmark Ruling on Tanneries in Vellore

The Supreme Court of India has recently issued ruling regarding the environmental impact of tanneries in Vellore, Tamil Nadu. It compared the pollution in the Palar River (a...

January 31, 2025

Bennu Asteroid Samples Provide Evidence of Life’s Origins

The asteroid Bennu has recently provided astronomers with vital information about the origins of life on Earth. The samples returned by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission have revealed a variety...

January 31, 2025

International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation

The United Nations has declared 2025 as the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation. This initiative aims to raise awareness about the vital role glaciers play in our ecosystem...

January 31, 2025

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