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Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express to Commence Service

January 9, 2025

The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project is infrastructure initiative by Indian Railways. This project aims to connect the Kashmir Valley with the Indian Railways network. The USBRL is set to operationalise soon, with the Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express train service ..

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V Narayanan Appointed New ISRO Chairman

January 9, 2025

On January 7, 2025, the Government of India announced the appointment of V Narayanan as the new Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Secretary of the Department of Space. He will officially take office on January 14, ..

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CBI Enhances Ties with INTERPOL

January 9, 2025

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken steps to improve its collaboration with the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL). As of January 2025, three senior CBI officers have been deployed to INTERPOL offices in France and Singapore. This marks ..

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Gujarat’s Har Ghar Connectivity Programme

January 9, 2025

In January 2025, Gujarat’s Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announced advancements in the state’s digital infrastructure. The initiatives aim to improve public welfare and the ‘Ease of Living’ through technology. The ‘Digital India’ campaign, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, serves ..

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Mahakumbh 2025 – Prayagraj’s Green Initiative

January 9, 2025

In anticipation of Mahakumbh 2025, Prayagraj has embarked on an extensive greening project. The city aims to create dense forests to improve air quality for millions of expected visitors. Over the past two years, the Prayagraj Municipal Corporation has implemented ..

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AI Catalysts – Empowering India’s Future

January 9, 2025

India is on a transformative journey towards becoming an AI-first nation, supported by a strategic partnership between IndiaAI and Microsoft. This collaboration aims to equip 500,000 individuals with AI skills by 2026. It focuses on encouraging innovation, promoting responsible AI ..

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India’s GDP Growth Forecast for FY25

January 9, 2025

India’s Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth is projected to reach a four-year low of 6.4 per cent for the financial year 2024-25. This estimate, released by the National Statistics Office (NSO), reflects challenges in industrial and investment sectors. The ..

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What is AnemiaPhone?

January 9, 2025

In recent developments, Cornell University researchers have transferred AnemiaPhone technology to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). This innovative tool offers a rapid, accurate, and cost-effective screening method for iron deficiency, a leading cause of anaemia. Anaemily affects pregnant ..

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