Author: Deshwale National Desk

The Northeast is no longer India’s forgotten corner. In just 10 years, the region has drawn a staggering ₹6.75 lakh crore in investments-transforming into a growth hub with global potential. At the Rising Northeast Investors Summit 2025, major players unveiled plans to turn the region into a world-class economy. The summit was held in New Delhi and inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Corporate giants go big Massive government push Over ₹5 lakh crore has been invested in the last decade by the government alone: Gateway to ASEAN Modi called the Northeast a “Gateway to Southeast Asia.” He highlighted projects…

Wet Wake-Up! Mumbai sees light showers, heavy rain ahead Mumbai residents woke up to cool, damp weather as light showers brushed across the city early this morning. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has now forecast heavier rainfall later in the day, prompting civic authorities to issue alerts. Morning showers signal weather shift Parts of Mumbai, including South Mumbai and western suburbs, received brief rain spells around dawn. While the rain brought relief from recent humidity, it also signalled the onset of more intense downpours ahead. The IMD has predicted moderate to heavy rainfall across various parts of the city and…

India Celebrates Biodiversity Day 2025 with National Showcase in Udaipur Pushes ‘People-Led Conservation’ and Global leadership in sustainability The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) marked the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) 2025 with a national-level event in Udaipur, Rajasthan. The theme this year, ‘Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development’, reflected India’s commitment to protecting its vast biodiversity through a people-led approach rooted in the ethos of Prakriti Rakshati Rakshita (Nature protects if she is protected). Held in collaboration with the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA), Rajasthan Forest Department and Rajasthan State Biodiversity Board, the event featured a…

अमित शाह की बड़ी बैठक में यमुना नदी की सफाई, दिल्ली की जल आपूर्ति और सीवेज व्यवस्था पर दीर्घकालिक रणनीति तय दिल्ली में जल संकट और यमुना नदी की सफाई को लेकर केंद्र सरकार ने बड़ा कदम उठाया है। केंद्रीय गृह और सहकारिता मंत्री अमित शाह ने दिल्ली में यमुना की सफाई, पीने के पानी और सीवेज व्यवस्था को लेकर उच्च स्तरीय बैठक की। इसमें सभी संबंधित मंत्रालयों, दिल्ली सरकार और जल बोर्ड के शीर्ष अधिकारी मौजूद रहे। यमुना सिर्फ नदी नहीं, आस्था का प्रतीक बैठक के दौरान अमित शाह ने स्पष्ट कहा कि यमुना सिर्फ एक नदी नहीं, बल्कि…

A Delhi–Srinagar IndiGo flight carrying 220 people recently encountered severe mid-air turbulence. In a bid to stabilize the aircraft, the pilots made an emergency request to enter Pakistan’s airspace. The request was denied. What happened mid-flight? The incident took place when the IndiGo flight, operating on the busy Delhi–Srinagar route, ran into unexpected turbulence due to weather-related challenges. The aircraft reportedly shook violently, prompting the flight crew to consider alternate routes for smoother flying conditions. In such situations, pilots often request permission to enter neighbouring airspace if it offers a safer or more stable environment. The IndiGo pilots followed protocol…

India Post Payments Bank and Aditya Birla Capital Join Hands to Expand Loan Access Across India India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) and Aditya Birla Capital Limited (ABCL) have launched a strategic partnership aimed at making loans more accessible across India. This collaboration promises to simplify how personal, business, and property loans are accessed, especially in rural and semi-urban areas. What the partnership offers IPPB will act as a referral partner, connecting its vast customer base to ABCL’s digital loan services. The loan application process will be paperless, fast, and simple. Customers can apply via digital platforms with minimal documents and…

India’s railway stations are getting a much-needed facelift. Under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, 103 revamped railway stations were recently inaugurated across the country. The goal: modern, passenger-friendly stations with better facilities and local flair. The redevelopment aims to turn old, crowded stations into clean, green, and tech-enabled transit hubs. It’s not just about cosmetics each upgraded station now promises more comfort, safety, and convenience. What is the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme? Launched in 2023, this scheme targets the long-term transformation of over 1,300 railway stations. It focuses on upgrading infrastructure and enhancing passenger experience. Stations are selected based on…

India has stepped up enforcement to block Pakistan-origin goods from entering its markets via third-country routes, such as the UAE and Singapore. This move plugs a significant trade loophole being exploited since the 2019 trade suspension. Background: trade ban post-Pulwama Following the Pulwama terror attack in 2019, India suspended bilateral trade with Pakistan. It also imposed 200% customs duty on goods originating from Pakistan. Direct trade came to a near halt. However, Pakistan-based exporters found a backdoor. Goods like dates, textiles, spices, and cement were routed via third countries. They were often repackaged or relabelled to avoid detection. New enforcement…

In a moment of literary triumph, Banu Mushtaq, a veteran Kannada writer, has made history by winning the prestigious 2025 International Booker Prize. Her short story collection Heart Lamp, originally written in Kannada and translated into English by Deepa Bhasthi, marks a series of firsts — the first work in Kannada and the first short story collection ever to receive this global honour. The International Booker Prize, known for recognising the finest translated fiction from around the world, awarded Mushtaq and Bhasthi jointly. The prize celebrates both the author and the translator equally, acknowledging the role of translation in giving…

मुंबई, देश की आर्थिक राजधानी, जहां चमचमाती गगनचुंबी इमारतें और मल्टीनेशनल कंपनियों के हेडक्वार्टर हैं, वहीं दूसरी ओर लाखों लोग आज भी साफ पानी और शौचालय जैसी बुनियादी सुविधाओं से वंचित हैं। पानी की असमान आपूर्ति, खराब स्वच्छता व्यवस्था और बीमारियों की बढ़ती संख्या ने शहर के बुनियादी ढांचे पर गंभीर सवाल खड़े कर दिए हैं। 24 घंटे जल आपूर्ति सिर्फ एक वार्ड को मुंबई में कुल 24 प्रशासनिक वार्ड हैं, लेकिन केवल एक वार्ड को ही दिनभर निरंतर जल आपूर्ति मिलती है। अधिकांश क्षेत्रों में पानी कुछ घंटों के लिए ही उपलब्ध होता है। औसतन, मुंबई के नागरिकों को…