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India Climbs to Ninth Spot Globally in Forest Area, Retains Third Place in Annual Forest Gain

22-10-2025 / 0 comments

New Delhi, October 22: India has achieved a major environmental milestone by rising to the ninth position globally in total forest area, according to the latest Global Forest Resources Assessment (GFRA) 2025 released by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Bali. The report also highlights that India continues to hold the third spot in the world for annual forest area gain, reflecting its sustained efforts toward forest conservation and ecological balance. Union Environment, Forest, and...

PM Modi, Rajnath Singh, and Other Leaders Extend Birthday Wishes to Amit Shah, Laud His Role in Strengthening India’s Internal Security

22-10-2025 / 0 comments

New Delhi, October 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several prominent political leaders extended warm birthday wishes to Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday, applauding his remarkable contributions to public service, his leadership, and his enduring efforts to enhance India’s internal security. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Prime Minister Modi praised Shah’s unwavering commitment to the nation, calling him a tireless worker and a key figure in fortifying India’s...

India Sees 67 Million Daily Visits to Fuel Stations Amid Expanding Energy Demand

21-10-2025 / 0 comments

New Delhi, October 21, 2025 India’s energy sector continues to witness remarkable growth, with nearly 67 million citizens visiting fuel stations daily, Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Tuesday. Speaking on the scale of India’s rising energy demand, Puri highlighted that the country now consumes approximately 5.5 million barrels of oil per day, reflecting its rapid economic expansion and increasing energy requirements. India has emerged as the world’s fourth-largest...

Chandrayaan-2 Observes Sun’s Impact on Moon’s Thin Atmosphere

19-10-2025 / 0 comments

Bengaluru, October 19, 2025 The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has reported a major scientific discovery with its Chandrayaan-2 mission. The lunar orbiter has, for the first time, directly observed how Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) from the Sun affect the Moon’s exosphere, the extremely thin layer of gases surrounding the Moon. Using the Chandra’s Atmospheric Composition Explorer-2 (CHACE-2) instrument onboard Chandrayaan-2, scientists recorded the changes during a rare solar...

Gold Hits Record Highs This Dhanteras: Should You Buy Now?

18-10-2025 / 0 comments

New Delhi, Oct 18, 2025: As Dhanteras approaches, gold is once again in the spotlight. Jewellery shops are crowded, and online platforms are seeing a surge in buyers eager to mark the festival with gold purchases. This year, gold prices are hitting record highs, leaving investors wondering whether it is the right time to buy or if waiting might be wiser. In India, gold is more than just an investment. It is a store of value, a hedge against inflation, and deeply tied to cultural traditions....