India’s Supreme Court has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nepal to boost judicial cooperation. The agreement focuses on promoting the exchange of legal knowledge, best practices, and training between the two nations' judicial systems. This marks a significant step in deepening bilateral ties and improving legal frameworks through collaborative efforts. Read More

Indian Oil Corporation has introduced Project SPRINT as a forward-looking strategy to navigate global energy transitions. The initiative targets cost optimization, customer experience enhancement, and the integration of advanced technologies. While embracing innovation, the project also reinforces Indian Oil’s commitment to its traditional core strengths, aiming to balance modernization with legacy excellence in energy services. Read More

India’s Supreme Court has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nepal to bolster judicial cooperation. The agreement emphasizes the exchange of legal information, joint training programs, and academic collaboration. This initiative aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of both countries' judicial systems while fostering stronger bilateral legal ties and mutual learning. Read More

On April 11, 2025, Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda launched the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) in Cuttack, Odisha. The scheme aims to provide health coverage of 5 lakh per family annually to approximately 3.51 crore people in the state. Additional benefits include 5 lakh coverage for women and free healthcare for seniors above 70 years. Read More

India has been unanimously elected to the United Nations Intergovernmental Working Group of Experts on International Standards of Accounting and Reporting (ISAR) for the 2025–2027 term. This group plays a key role in setting global benchmarks for accounting and reporting. India's election reflects its growing influence in international financial policy and commitment to global best practices. Read More

Viral Davda has been appointed as the Deputy Chief Information Officer at the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). In this role, he will lead technological innovation and strategic IT developments at the exchange. His appointment marks a key step in BSE’s ongoing commitment to enhancing its digital infrastructure and embracing next-generation trading technologies. Read More

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated India's first Open-Air Art Wall Museum at Mausam Bhawan, New Delhi, celebrating the 150-year journey of the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Featuring 38 murals, the museum showcases India's meteorological history, technological advancements, and the impact of weather science on society. Read More

The Uttarakhand Cabinet has approved the Bhoo Kanoon (Land Law Amendment Bill), aiming to regulate land transactions by non-residents. This significant step is intended to safeguard the state's ecological balance and cultural identity, while ensuring that land remains accessible to locals. The amendment tightens norms for outsiders buying land, promoting sustainable development. Read More

The U.S. government has proposed a significant $5 billion reduction in NASA's 2026 budget, threatening major projects such as the Mars Sample Return mission and the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. The cuts could also lead to the closure of key research centers and the loss of thousands of jobs. NASA could see a 20 percent cut to its overall 2026 budget, with funding for its science division slashed in half, if a preliminary budget proposal from the White House is enacted. The cuts would, among other impacts, cancel several missions and shut down NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. Read More

Launched on March 31, 2025, from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Fram2 mission was led by cryptocurrency entrepreneur Chun Wang and included Norwegian film director Jannicke Mikkelsen, German robotics researcher Rabea Rogge, and Australian adventurer Eric Philips. This all-civilian crew embarked on a three-day journey aboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft, marking the first human flight in a circular orbit over Earth's poles During their mission, the crew conducted 22 scientific experiments focusing on the effects of microgravity on the human body. Notably, they captured the first human X-ray images in space and attempted to grow oyster mushrooms, aiming to explore sustainable food sources for long-duration spaceflights. Additionally, they studied aurora-like phenomena such as STEVE and green fragments Read More