Ladakh Colonel Geeta Rana Becomes the First Woman to Command an Army Battalion Colonel Geeta Rana has become the first woman to command an Army battalion in Ladakh. She took command of the 75th Army Battalion, which is responsible for guarding the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh. This is a significant achievement…
Maharashtra to Introduce 4th Women’s Policy to Give More Opportunities to Women Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that the state government will be introducing the 4th Women’s Policy to provide more opportunities to women. The policy aims to empower women and promote gender equality in the state. Why this News is Important The announcement…
Shaliza Dhami Becomes the First Female Commander of a Combat Unit in the Indian Air Force The Indian Air Force (IAF) has appointed Group Captain Shaliza Dhami as the first female commander of a combat unit. With this historic appointment, she has become a trailblazer for women in the Indian armed forces. Group Captain Dhami…
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has received the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has received the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite, a joint development of India and the United States. The satellite will be used to observe and measure changes to the Earth’s surface, including ice sheets, land…
Australian PM Anthony Albanese Arrives in India on 4-day Visit Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, arrived in Ahmedabad, India, on Monday for his 4-day visit to the country. He is expected to hold talks with Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, and other senior officials to strengthen the bilateral ties between the two countries. Why this…
Jammu and Kashmir Women’s Day Celebrations : International Women’s Day Celebrated Across Jammu and Kashmir International Women’s Day was celebrated across Jammu and Kashmir on March 8, 2023, to honor the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day is also a call to action for accelerating gender equality. Why this News is…
Max Life partners with Ujjivan Small Finance Bank to offer life insurance solutions Max Life Insurance, one of India’s leading private insurance companies, has partnered with Ujjivan Small Finance Bank to provide comprehensive life insurance solutions to its customers. The strategic partnership will enable Ujjivan Small Finance Bank’s customers to access Max Life Insurance’s products…
Indian Navy Successfully Tests Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile from INS Visakhapatnam The Indian Navy has successfully tested a medium-range surface-to-air missile (MRSAM) from INS Visakhapatnam. The missile, which was developed jointly by India and Israel, was fired from the warship and hit its target with high accuracy. This successful test is a major boost to India’s…
BSE & UN Women India launches a new programme, ‘FinEMPOWER’, at Bombay Stock Exchange The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and UN Women India have launched a new program called “FinEMPOWER” aimed at promoting gender equality and empowering women in the financial sector. This initiative will help women to gain knowledge and skills in finance and…
Manik Saha Takes Oath as Tripura Chief Minister for Second Time Manik Saha took oath as the Chief Minister of Tripura for the second time on 23rd April 2023. The ceremony was held at the Raj Bhavan in Agartala and was attended by dignitaries and party workers. Governor Ramesh Bais administered the oath of office…
