Poll reforms: Need of the Hour in India, writes Swapan Dasgupta

Poll reforms: Need of the Hour in India, writes Swapan Dasgupta

07-12-2025 

More than 50 years ago, a venerable British scholar of Indian politics wryly observed that elections are one of those things “Indians do rather well.” 

Coming in the backdrop of fears—not entirely illegitimate—of…

India International Science Festival (IISF), 2025: Vigyan Se Samruddhi

India International Science Festival (IISF), 2025: Vigyan Se Samruddhi

07-12-2025 

Introduction

India International Science Festival, launched in 2015 under the vision of Hon'ble PM Shri Narendra Modi, has grown into one of India’s largest platforms for promoting scientific temper and public participation in science. 

Behind the News:From Health Security to National Security Cess Bill, 2025

Behind the News:From Health Security to National Security Cess Bill, 2025

07-12-2025 

Introduction

The Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025 has been introduced to create a clear legal framework for a special excise cess. The Bill proposes to levy a cess on the machinery installed or the processes undertaken…

CLAT 2026 Conducted Smoothly Across Examination Centres in Jharkhand

CLAT 2026 Conducted Smoothly Across Examination Centres in Jharkhand

07-12-2025 

Ranchi: The National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi, successfully conducted the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT 2026) on 7 December 2025 across all designated centres in Jharkhand. 

The examination was held peacefully…

Bacterial infection caused death of 10 Blackbucks in Tata Steel Zoological park in Jharkhand

Bacterial infection caused death of 10 Blackbucks in Tata Steel Zoological park in Jharkhand

07-12-2025 

The death of 10 blackbucks inside the zoo in Tata Steel Zoological Park, Jamshedpur, in Jharkhand, is attributed to bacterial infection.

The deaths were reported between December 1 and December 6 at Tata Steel Zoological Park (TSZP).

Centre selects Zoho to upgrade e-mail system to a cloud based, secure and scalable system

Centre selects Zoho to upgrade e-mail system to a cloud based, secure and scalable system

06-12-2025 

In a first-of-its-kind move, the Centre recognizes email as an important mode of official communication. The Government of India is upgrading the legacy e-mail system to a cloud-based, secure and scalable system. 

This upgrade is being…

Railways Deploy 116 Extra Coaches Across 37 Trains to Ease Travel Disruptions due to Flight Cancellations

Railways Deploy 116 Extra Coaches Across 37 Trains to Ease Travel Disruptions due to Flight Cancellations

06-12-2025 

Indian Railways, in view of the surge in passenger demand following widespread flight cancellations, has taken extensive measures to ensure smooth travel and adequate availability of accommodation across the network. A total of 37 trains have been…

National Awardee craftspersons showcase their unique handicrafts at Dilli Haat

National Awardee craftspersons showcase their unique handicrafts at Dilli Haat

06-12-2025 

Dilli Haat is packed with handicraft lovers. They are appreciating the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India for organizing “Master Creation 2”.

This…

Philatelic Exhibition Showcasing rare postage stamps, special covers, thematic frames and curetted collections

Philatelic Exhibition Showcasing rare postage stamps, special covers, thematic frames and curetted collections

06-12-2025 

District Level Philatelic Exhibition Showcasing ‘इन्द्रप्रस्थ से दिल्ली तक’ highlights the rich historical transition from the ancient capital Indraprastha to the vibrant and modern capital Delhi, represented through rare postage stamps,…

India-Russia Post inked agreement on the International Tracked Packet Service

India-Russia Post inked agreement on the International Tracked Packet Service

06-12-2025 

The Department of Posts, Government of India, and JSC Russia Post have signed a Bilateral Agreement on the International Tracked Packet Service (ITPS), marking an important milestone in strengthening cross-border postal cooperation…