The Election Commission of India has released election results for four out of the five states that elected their governments in November. Results have been…
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Afghanistan closes embassy in India
The Embassy of Afghanistan in India, which had stopped operations in September last year, has announced that it is now permanently closed. The full statement…
Read More Afghanistan closes embassy in IndiaNew epiphytic plant species discovered
Report by Swasti Sharma The scientists of the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) have discovered a new species of epiphytic plant. Epiphytic plants are the plants that grow…
Read More New epiphytic plant species discoveredWhat are reservations?
Reservation is a difficult and politically sensitive subject. Therefore, we, dear readers, are trying to explain this on a best effort basis. As you are…
Read More What are reservations?What is the Maratha reservation issue?
Report by Drishti Baheti Maharashtra has seen public and political protests for Maratha quota. What is the Maratha quota and why is it a contentious…
Read More What is the Maratha reservation issue?India’s First RapidX Train Inaugurated in Delhi
Report by Paridhi Agarwal India’s first RapidX or Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) train was inaugurated on 20th October 2023 by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.…
Read More India’s First RapidX Train Inaugurated in DelhiOctober 27: Infantry Day
Infantry is the unit of armed forces that fights on foot. October 27th is marked as Infantry Day in India. Why is Infantry Day marked…
Read More October 27: Infantry DayFirst test flight of Gaganyaan
Report by Shuchi Giridhar On October 21, 2023, the first test flight of the Gaganyaan mission was launched. It was launched at the Satish Dhawan…
Read More First test flight of Gaganyaan69th National Film Awards
The 69th National Film Awards, which were announced in August this year, were handed out by the Hon. President of India, Smt. Draupdi Murmu, on…
Read More 69th National Film AwardsSikkim Flash Floods
Report by Drishti Baheti Nestled in the Himalayas, Sikkim, India’s northeastern gem was hit by a flash flood on the night of 03-04 October 2023. This…
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