UP's Shekha Jheel Joins Ramsar List; India Nears 100 Wetland Sites Milestone
★ Must KnowUttar Pradesh's Shekha Jheel has been added to the Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance, taking India close to the milestone of 100 Ramsar sites.
Uttar Pradesh's Shekha Jheel has been added to the Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance, taking India close to the milestone of 100 Ramsar sites.
The government amended aviation fuel norms to allow blending with non-petroleum sources including biomass and natural gas, enabling Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production in India.
Iran's IRGC seized two vessels at the Strait of Hormuz including an India-bound ship headed to Mundra port, with one Indian seafarer among the 21-member crew.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited Germany inking defence cooperation pacts, while India and Japan moved to deepen defence ties with an eye on China's regional ambitions.
France has waived the transit visa requirement for Indian passport holders for layover flights, easing travel significantly for Indians transiting through French airports.
Samrat Choudhary was sworn in as Bihar's new Chief Minister after Nitish Kumar resigned to take Rajya Sabha membership, with the first cabinet meeting prioritising temple, township, and skills development.
Tamil Nadu recorded 84.29% voter turnout and West Bengal Phase 1 recorded 92.25% in their respective assembly elections, indicating strong electoral participation.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant called for a structured national registry of former judges willing to serve in Alternate Dispute Resolution, calling ADR 'the only door to justice for millions.'
The Indian government's online content blocking orders doubled to 24,000 in a year, with more than half targeting content on X (formerly Twitter), under IT Act Section 69A.