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Southern California Wildfires

January 9, 2025

Southern California is currently facing a severe wildfire crisis. Multiple wildfires have wreaked havoc across the region, leading to mass evacuations and extensive property damage. As of January 7, 2025, over 30,000 residents in the Los Angeles area have been ..

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Uttarakhand’s Soapstone Mining Crisis

January 9, 2025

The issue of unregulated soapstone mining in Uttarakhand’s Bageshwar district has escalated into environmental and cultural crisis. The Uttarakhand High Court responded to alarming reports about the impact of mining activities on local communities and the environment. Residents have reported ..

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Urea Production Boom in India

January 9, 2025

India’s urea production has surged in recent years, despite challenges in the fertiliser sector. The government aims for self-reliance, known as atmanirbharta, which has driven investments in urea manufacturing. Recent Developments in Urea Production From 2011-12 to 2023-24, India’s domestic ..

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Anji Khad Rail Bridge: India’s First Cable-Stayed Bridge

January 8, 2025

The Anji Khad Rail Bridge, located in Reasi district, Jammu and Kashmir, is India’s first cable-stayed rail bridge. It is part of the ambitious Udampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) Project. This project aims to enhance connectivity in the region, which is ..

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MHA Directs States to Implement Section 479 of BNSS

January 8, 2025

The Central Government of India has taken steps to address the plight of undertrial prisoners. On January 1, 2025, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued a directive to all states and Union Territories (UTs) regarding the implementation of Section ..

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Kandla Port Capacity Expansion Announced in 2025

January 8, 2025

In January 2025, developments were announced for Kandla Port, aiming to enhance its capacity and operational capabilities. This initiative aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Make in India, Make for the World’, focusing on boosting domestic manufacturing and ..

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What is UP Open Network for Agriculture?

January 8, 2025

The Uttar Pradesh government has partnered with Google Cloud to introduce a groundbreaking agricultural network. This initiative, powered by Google’s Gemini framework and the Beckn Protocol, aims to provide farmers with comprehensive access to essential services. The UP Open Network ..

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Multilingual e-Shram Portal

January 8, 2025

The Government of India has made strides in improving access to welfare schemes for unorganised workers. Recently, Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya launched a multilingual feature on the e-Shram portal, which now supports 22 languages. This upgrade, part of the Bhashini ..

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