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The long awaited Nagpur-Mumbai Samruddhi Expressway is now fully complete, with the last 76 km stretch ready for use. The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) has confirmed that the expressway will be open to traffic by mid March. Currently, commuters can travel from Nagpur to Igatpuri near Nashik, covering 625 km. With the final stretch linking Igatpuri to Mumbai set to open soon, the entire 701 km expressway will be fully operational. Faster travel, better connectivity Once fully open, the expressway will cut down the Mumbai-Nagpur travel time from 16 hours to just 8 hours. It will also provide…

A major weather shift is on the horizon, with heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, snowfall, and even heatwaves expected across India from February 26 onwards. A fresh Western Disturbance is set to bring significant weather changes, impacting multiple states. Rain & Snow Alert for Northern States Southern & Island Regions to See Storms Heatwave Alert for the West Temperature Swings Ahead Northwest India may see a brief rise in minimum temperatures by 2°C before dropping by 2-4°C. Maximum temperatures could dip by 3-5°C after February 27. Residents are advised to stay updated on local forecasts and take necessary precautions.

A new roll-on/roll-off passenger (RoPAX) ferry service is set to transform travel between Mumbai and Goa, allowing passengers to take their vehicles onboard for a smooth and scenic journey. The service, currently in the approval stage, promises to reduce travel time and offer an alternative to road and rail transport. A 15-year-old vessel, recently brought from Italy, is undergoing maintenance in Mumbai. Once operational, the ferry will connect Ferry Wharf in Mumbai to Mormugao Port Authority in Goa. Talks are also underway to include a stop at Panaji, making the service more convenient for travellers. The ferry will accommodate 620…

World Protein Day 2025 is here, reminding us to give the humble protein the recognition it deserves. With so much chatter about diets and fitness, it’s easy to forget how essential this nutrient is for our health. From muscle repair to immune support, protein plays a pivotal role, and it’s time we start taking it more seriously. Protein: More Than Just Muscle Fuel Whether you’re aiming to bulk up or simply maintain overall health, protein is a necessity. But how much do you actually need? The general recommendation varies by age, activity level, and health goals. Adults typically need about…

Maharashtra celebrates two special days for the Marathi language. These are Marathi Bhasha Gaurav Din and Marathi Rajbhasha Din. What is Marathi Bhasha Gaurav Din? Marathi Bhasha Gaurav Din is celebrated on 27th February. It marks the birth anniversary of great poet Vishnu Vaman Shirwadkar, also known as Kusumagraj (कुसुमाग्रज). He contributed greatly to Marathi literature. This day honours the Marathi language’s rich heritage. Schools, colleges, and cultural groups hold events and competitions. What is Marathi Rajbhasha Din? Marathi Rajbhasha Din is observed on 21st February. It aligns with International Mother Language Day. This day promotes Marathi as an official…

The Ministry of Coal will hold a roadshow in Mumbai on 28 February to highlight investment opportunities in the coal sector and upcoming commercial coal mine auctions. The event at The Taj Mahal Palace will bring together key stakeholders, industry leaders, and investors to discuss policy reforms, financial incentives, and ease of doing business in coal mining. Since the launch of commercial coal auctions in 2020, 113 mines have been allocated with a combined production capacity of 257.60 MTPA. The Mumbai roadshow follows a successful event in Kolkata and precedes another in Ahmedabad. Officials from the Ministry of Coal, Coal…

ભારતીય સેનાએ મગંળવારે લાર્સન એન્ડ ટુબ્રો લિમિટેડ સાથે રૂ. 80.43 કરોડના ખર્ચે 223 ઓટોમેટિક કેમિકલ એજન્ટ ડિટેક્શન એન્ડ એલાર્મ (એકાડા) સિસ્ટમ્સ ખરીદવા માટે કરાર પર હસ્તાક્ષર કર્યા હતા. આ ખરીદી ભારતીય ખરીદ (આઈડીડીએમ) શ્રેણી અંતર્ગત કરવામાં આવી રહી છે. એનાથી ભારત સરકારના આત્મનિર્ભરતા નાઅભિયાનને નોંધપાત્ર પ્રોત્સાહન મળશે, કારણ કે ઉપકરણોના 80%થી વધુ ઘટકો અને સબ-સિસ્ટમ્સ સ્થાનિક રીતે ખરીદવામાં આવશે. એકાડાને ડીઆરડીઓના ડિફેન્સ રિસર્ચ એન્ડ ડેવલપમેન્ટ એસ્ટાબ્લિશમેન્ટ, ગ્વાલિયરે ડિઝાઇન કરીને વિકસિત કર્યું છે. તે વિશિષ્ટ સીબીઆરએન ડોમેનમાં રાષ્ટ્રની સ્વદેશીકરણ પહેલમાં એક મહત્ત્વપૂર્ણ સીમાચિહ્નરૂપ છે. એકાડા સિસ્ટમનો ઉપયોગ પર્યાવરણમાંથી હવાના નમૂના લઈને રાસાયણિક યુદ્ધ એજન્ટો (સીડબલ્યુએ) અને પ્રોગ્રામ કરેલાં ઝેરી ઔદ્યોગિક રસાયણો…

The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) is all set to host its prestigious Prani Mitra and Jeev Daya Award Ceremony at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on 27 February 2025. The event will bring together prominent figures from the animal welfare sector, including Union Ministers of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Prof. S. P. Singh Baghel and George Kurian. The ceremony will also witness the presence of Alka Upadhyaya, Secretary of the Animal Husbandry Department, Dr. Abhijit Mitra, Animal Husbandry Commissioner and Chairman of AWBI, alongside representatives from State Animal Welfare Boards, District Societies for the Prevention of…

The Indian Army has taken a significant step towards enhancing its Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) defence capabilities by signing a contract on 25 February 2025 for the procurement of 223 Automatic Chemical Agent Detection and Alarm (ACADA) systems. The contract, valued at ₹80.43 crore, has been awarded to Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Ltd under the Buy Indian (Indigenously Designed, Developed, and Manufactured – IDDM) category, reflecting a major boost to the Government of India’s ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ (self-reliant India) initiative. The ACADA system, designed and developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) Defence Research and Development Establishment…

The first session of trading on the country’s leading commodity derivatives exchange MCX remained closed on account of the public holiday of Mahashivratri, while the second session resumed as usual from 5 pm. In the second session till 5-30 pm, a turnover of Rs. 10917.71 crore was recorded in various commodity futures, options and index futures. Commodity futures saw a turnover of Rs. 1831.62 crore, while a notional turnover of Rs. 9085.78 crore was recorded in commodity options. Bullion index Bulldex March futures was at the level of 20373 points. Total premium turnover in commodity options was Rs. 125.04 crore.…