The many benefits of replacing paper currency notes with durable plastic ones, Pg13
RBI subsidiary floats tender for plastic currency trial, eyeing enhanced durability, reduced costs, and environmental benefits, despite import dependency concerns.
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RBI subsidiary floats tender for plastic currency trial, eyeing enhanced durability, reduced costs, and environmental benefits, despite import dependency concerns.
Uttarakhand youth stage 'Black Harela' protest against felling 4,000 trees for highway expansion, sparking fierce environmental debate.
PM Modi's call for fast-track courts for paper leaks sparks debate on their efficacy, constitutional limits, and persistent pendency despite higher disposal rates.
Unprecedented floods from Nagaland's 'wall of water' devastate Upper Assam, exposing static state response to Brahmaputra's shifting course and climate change.
PM Modi announces fast-track courts in four High Courts and a new tough law to swiftly punish exam paper leak offenders, ensuring justice for students.
PM Modi vows strict action against paper leaks, announces new Bill in Parliament, as Sonam Wangchuk ends hunger strike over NEET irregularities; Higher Education Secretary reshuffled.
Delhi LG extends police's National Security Act detention powers until October 18, sparking debate over preventive detention's scope.
Bengaluru's footpath drive sparks debate over Street Vendors Act 2014, raising questions on balancing pedestrian rights with vendor livelihoods and due process.
Violent Delhi protest clashes ignite debate on constitutional right to assemble and police force limits, drawing High Court scrutiny into alleged brutality.
Experts warn corruption, exacerbated by RTI subversion and institutional decay, remains India's gravest threat, hindering development and denying justice to citizens.
India's Index of Core Industries updated with new base year, adding iron ore, reflecting economic shifts and 5% growth in June 2026.
India records staggering 1.83 lakh road accident deaths in 2025, with 5.13 lakh incidents reported to Parliament, averaging 21 fatalities hourly.
Student protests against rampant exam paper leaks and education system collapse escalate, facing brutal police crackdown and government's authoritarian response, sparking national outrage.
Union Cabinet's BioE3 Policy propels biomanufacturing, establishing Bio-AI Hubs and fostering Centre-State collaboration for economic and environmental resilience.
Parliament reveals INSPIRE program's success, nurturing 1.5 lakh young scientists annually with significant funding, expanding outreach to rural and remote districts.
Mission Karmayogi onboards 1.69 crore users; mandatory iGOT course completion to impact civil service APARs from 2025-26, transforming governance.
National Clean Air Programme shows significant success, with 65 cities meeting PM2.5 standards and 108 reducing PM10 levels, backed by ₹16,423 crore funding.
India reports robust progress on Mission LiFE, achieving 37% emission intensity reduction and 50% non-fossil fuel capacity ahead of 2030, reinforcing global climate leadership.
PM launches Mission Mausam 2025, deploying cutting-edge tech, AI/ML, and advanced radars for a 'Weather-ready, Climate-smart' India.
Ministry of Culture digitizes 3.75 lakh museum artifacts and 3.5 lakh manuscripts, making India's rich heritage globally accessible via JATAN software and dedicated portals.
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