Explained: Notwithstanding legal prohibition, child marriage remains a pervasive challenge in India

Explained: Notwithstanding legal prohibition, child marriage remains a pervasive challenge in India

09-01-2026 

Despite being legally prohibited, child marriage remains a pervasive social challenge in India, impacting millions of young girls and boys across the country. It exposes young girls to serious health risks, especially from early pregnancies, increases…

Centre launched a platform PANKHUDI to digitally link  government with citizens and institutions

Centre launched a platform PANKHUDI to digitally link government with citizens and institutions

09-01-2026 

The Union Ministry of Women and Child Development has launched PANKHUDI, an integrated Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and partnership facilitation digital portal.

It aimed at strengthening coordination, transparency, and structured stakeholder…

Philosophising with a false conscience, writes Hardeep S Puri

Philosophising with a false conscience, writes Hardeep S Puri

09-01-2026 

As we step into 2026, public debate in India should begin with a little New Year discipline. We should welcome scrutiny, even sharp criticism, but we should also insist that argument carries responsibility. 

Behind the News: OPSA-ORF announce partnership for inaugural edition of the Raisina Science Diplomacy Initiative

Behind the News: OPSA-ORF announce partnership for inaugural edition of the Raisina Science Diplomacy Initiative

09-01-2026 

The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India (OPSA) and the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) have announced a partnership for the inaugural edition of the Raisina Science Diplomacy Initiative (2026). 

The…

WAVES Bazaar moves towards structured series of industry-led webinars and masterclasses

WAVES Bazaar moves towards structured series of industry-led webinars and masterclasses

09-01-2026 

Building on its successful launch, WAVES Bazaar is transitioning into a year-round engagement hub by launching a structured series of industry-led webinars and masterclasses. 

The initiative is designed to strengthen professional…

70th Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar 2025 go to 100 Railway personnel for their exemplary services

70th Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar 2025 go to 100 Railway personnel for their exemplary services

09-01-2026 

Indian Railways has felicitated 100 committed employees and officers with the prestigious 70th Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar 2025 in recognition of their exemplary service and outstanding contributions to the organisation. 

ASI provides online ticket booking for gaining access to its monuments and museums across the country

ASI provides online ticket booking for gaining access to its monuments and museums across the country

08-01-2026 

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), under the aegis of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, has enabled online ticket booking for over 170 centrally protected monuments and museums on the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC).

DGMS’ 125th Foundation Day in Dhanbad marked its dedicated service for mine workers across India

DGMS’ 125th Foundation Day in Dhanbad marked its dedicated service for mine workers across India

08-01-2026 

The Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS), under the Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India, celebrated its 125th Foundation Day on Wednesday at its Headquarters in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, marking more than a century of dedicated…

DRI busts mega trans-border gold smuggling syndicate; seized gold worth over Rs. 40 crore

DRI busts mega trans-border gold smuggling syndicate; seized gold worth over Rs. 40 crore

08-01-2026 

In a major crackdown on trans-border smuggling, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) conducted searches at Delhi and Agartala and busted a well-organised international gold smuggling syndicate, operating from Dubai and Bangladesh. The action…

Exclusive: How Agriculture waste can be converted into a valuable national resource, highlighted Gadkari

Exclusive: How Agriculture waste can be converted into a valuable national resource, highlighted Gadkari

08-01-2026 

Union Minister for Road transport and Highways, Shri Gadkari Ji highlighted how agricultural waste can be converted into a valuable national resource. He noted that bio-bitumen is a transformative step towards the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.