Rajeev Bhatt: The Architect of India's Neurodiversity and Inclusion Revolution

India, Dec. 9 -- On 3 December 2025, when Rajeev Bhatt stepped forward to receive the National Award for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, the thunderous standing ovation that filled the auditorium signified far more than recognition of a single achievement. It was a collective tribute to three decades of unwavering dedication-a quiet yet powerful revolution that transformed how India understands, accepts, and supports children with learning differences. For over thirty years, Rajeev Bha...


A Beginner's Guide to Studying in the United States

India, Dec. 9 -- The United States is known around the world for its wide and flexible higher education system. What makes it especially appealing to students both local and international is the freedom to choose from a huge range of colleges and courses. Whether you want to focus on academics, gain practical job skills, or explore different subjects, the U.S. has something for everyone.Types of Institutions in U.S. Higher EducationThere are nearly 4,000 accredited higher education institutions ...


Prime Minister expresses joy on the commencement of 20th Session of UNESCO's Committee on Intangible Cultural Heritage in India

India, Dec. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister has expressed immense joy on the commencement of the 20th Session of the Committee on Intangible Cultural Heritage of UNESCO in India. He said that the forum has brought together delegates from over 150 nations with a shared vision to protect and popularise living traditions across the world. The Prime Minister stated that India is glad to host this important gathering, especially at the historic Red Fort. He add...


UPI Recognized as World's Largest Real-Time Payment System by IMF; Accounts for 49% of Global Transactions

India, Dec. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Countries Transaction Volume % Share of Global real-time payment platform India 129.3 49% Brazil 37.4 14% Thailand 20.4 8% China 17.2 6% South Korea 9.1 3% Others 52.8 20% Total 266.2 100% (in Billions) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) report on 'Growing Retail Digital Payments (The Value of Interoperability)' dated June 2025 had recognized Unified Payments Interface (UPI) as the world's largest retail ...


National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage

India, Dec. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S. No Organization S. No Organization 1. Archaeological Survey of India 23. Lalit Kala AKademi 2. National Archives of India 24. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Institute of Asian Studies 3. National Gallery of Modern Arts 25. National Council of Science Museums 4. National Museum 26. Prime Ministers Museum & Library, 5. National Research Laboratory for Conservation of Cultural Property 27. National School of Drama 6...


MNRE Steps Up Global Collaboration for Advancing Geothermal Energy in India

India, Dec. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The recently issued 'National Policy on Geothermal Energy' (notified on 15th September 2025), encourages bilateral and multilateral technology partnerships, knowledge transfer, and joint R&D to leverage international expertise and proven Geothermal Technologies for Indian conditions. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has cooperation mechanism with Australia, Iceland, Saudi Arabia and United States of America in the geothermal en...


Gyan Bharatam Initiative

India, Dec. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Gyan Bharatam, the flagship initiative of Ministry of Culture (MoC), Government of India announced in the Union Budget (Para 84) on 1st February, 2025, aimed at surveying, documenting, conserving, digitizing and disseminating India's manuscript heritage. The initiative envisages collaboration with academic institutions, museums, libraries and private collectors to cover more than one crore manuscripts, while establishing a National ...


Smart Metering Adoption: 4.76 Crore Smart Meters Installed

India, Dec. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sl. No. State Total Installed Meters as on 15.11.2025 1 Andaman & Nicobar 75,200 2 Andhra Pradesh 20,17,269 3 Arunachal Pradesh 42,267 4 Assam 49,60,048 5 Bihar 82,37,246 6 Chandigarh 24,214 7 Chhattisgarh 30,53,925 8 Delhi 2,60,000 9 Goa - 10 Gujarat 31,28,262 11 Haryana 8,47,467 12 Himachal Pradesh 7,65,932 13 Jammu and Kashmir 10,15,139 14 Jharkhand 9,71,708 15 Kerala 75,303 16 Lad...


Key Initiatives to Bring Down AT&C Losses of Power Distribution Utilities

India, Dec. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Government of India has been supporting the power distribution utilities to improve their Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) losses through various initiatives. Some of the key initiatives taken are as under: With collective effort of Centre & States/ UTs and the reform measures undertaken, the AT&C loss of distribution utilities at the national level has reduced from 21.91% in FY 21 to 16.16% in FY25. This Information was ...


'Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar' Programme

India, Dec. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The details of all 1237 Villages of the West Champaran district of Bihar have been mapped and uploaded on the MGMD Portal. Under the Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar (MGMD) Programme, 6,38,365 villages have been identified for cultural mapping across the country. Out of these, details of 6,23,449 villages have been uploaded on the MGMD Portal so far. As part of its documentation activities, MGMD, covers a wide range of cultural elements, b...