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

A recent study reveals that soil moisture levels can significantly amplify rainfall in the world’s megastorm-prone regions. Moist soil releases more water vapor into the atmosphere, intensifying storms. The findings emphasize the importance of land and water management in climate-sensitive areas to mitigate extreme weather impacts. Read More

The Indian government has revised its steel procurement policy to prioritize sourcing from domestic producers. This move aims to support local steel manufacturers and reduce reliance on imports. Public infrastructure projects will now be required to meet specific domestic value addition criteria, reinforcing India’s push for self-reliance in the steel sector. Read More

The Delhi High Court has stayed the Bar Council of India’s (BCI) decision to prohibit a Punjab-based lawyer from practicing law. The court questioned the procedural fairness of the BCI’s move and granted interim relief to the lawyer. The stay will remain in effect until further hearing, allowing the advocate to continue legal practice for now. Read More