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India export growth strengthens trade position despite high US tariffs

India’s export performance exceeds expectations despite high U.S. tariffs, bolstering New Delhi’s position in ongoing trade negotiations with Washington

NEW DELHI — India’s merchandise shipments rose sharply in November 2025, defying steep U.S. tariffs imposed earlier this year and strengthening New Delhi’s leverage in stalled trade talks with Washington while easing the pressure on policymakers to strike an early agreement. According to the latest data available from the government, exports have seen a marked…

Uttar Pradesh Government to Launch Digital Libraries Across 104 Gram Panchayats in Agra to Strengthen Rural Education

Admin2 months ago2 months ago07 mins

In a major move to fill the educational gaps that exist between rural and urban areas, a major initiative was launched by the Uttar Pradesh government to open digital libraries in 104 gram panchayats in the Agra district. The initiative was headed by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and will be executed by the UP Panchayati…

Impact assessment in India focusing on real social change

My Santa Wish for Real Impact Assessment in India

Admin2 months ago1 month ago08 mins

Christmas makes all of us slow down a bit. It is one of those times when people talk about truth. About light. About reflection. Not the loud kind of light. The quiet kind that helps you notice what you usually ignore. This year, my Santa wish is a simple one. I wish impact assessment in…

NCERT Moves to Introduce Artificial Intelligence as a Formal Subject for Classes 11 and 12

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In what can be termed as a major move to bring school education in tune with the changing demands of know-how, NCERT has formed a team of experts to prepare textbooks on Artificial Intelligence in Classes 11 & 12. This paves the way to shift the focus from considering Artificial Intelligence as an auxiliary skill…

District Health Programmes Reviewed in Gautam Buddh Nagar; Focus on Telemedicine, Immunisation and Ayushman Coverage

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A high-level review meeting of the District Health Society–Governing Body was held on Tuesday at the Development Building auditorium in Gautam Buddh Nagar, under the chairmanship of Chief Development Officer (CDO) Dr. Shivakant Dwivedi. The meeting assessed the progress and implementation of key national and state health programmes currently underway in the district. Addressing senior…

India’s Youth Unemployment Worsens as Millions of Young People Become Discouraged and Exit the Job Market

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India’s Youth Unemployment Crisis: When Job Seekers Stop Looking for Jobs India’s labour market is going through a major crisis that is getting worse day after day. There are millions of young Indians who either can’t find appropriate work or have become so disappointed that they have stopped looking for work altogether. The change, from…

IITian Startup Turns Diesel Pollution into Ink as Delhi’s AQI Crosses 500+

Admin2 months ago09 mins

The air pollution problem in Delhi has reappeared with startling ferocity. AQI levels are above 500+, prompting hospitals to report a substantial increase in breathing-related complaints, schools to close, and outdoor labor to cease. Everyday life is being disrupted by air pollution. It is no longer a seasonal issue. It is now a serious public…

Carbon Cost of Clean Air: Are We Counting the Right Emissions?

Admin2 months ago2 months ago09 mins

The National Capital Territory’s pollution crisis is undeniable. Measures aimed at reducing tailpipe emissions, whether by restricting vehicle age or improving fuel quality, are understandably attractive. India’s transition from Bharat Stage (BS) IV to BS VI engine standards, for example, has already yielded improvements in vehicular emissions. Similarly, ethanol blending in fuel is projected to…

Aravalli Hills Under Threat: Supreme Court Ruling and Its Ecological Fallout

Admin2 months ago2 months ago09 mins

Intense political, environmental, and public discussion has erupted throughout Rajasthan and beyond in response to the Supreme Court’s recent decision about the definition of the Aravalli hills. A technical definition with significant ecological and economic ramifications is at the centre of the dispute. What Did the Supreme Court Decide? A definition put out by the…

Vivek Menon Elected as First Asian to Lead IUCN Species Survival Commission

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In‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ a remarkable moment that will be remembered in history for global conservation leadership, Indian wildlife conservationist Vivek Menon has been voted as the Chair of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Species Survival Commission (SSC), thus, a landmark he is the first ever to an Asian to hold such a high-ranking position…