C. P. Radhakrishnan Sworn in as India’s 15th Vice-President: Constitutional Role and Political Context
C. P. Radhakrishnan was sworn in as the 15th Vice-President of India in a solemn ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan, where President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office. The event was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Ministers, and
The Battle of Rehlu: A clash of ambitions and a turning point in Kangra’s history
The Battle of Rehlu in 1794 was a watershed moment in the history of the hill states of present-day Himachal Pradesh, marking the high point of Kangra's dominance under the ambitious Raja Sansar Chand II. It was a fierce clash
Parwanoo Ranks Second in India for Clean Air Efforts: A Model for Small Cities
Parwanoo, a small industrial town in Himachal Pradesh, has earned national recognition for its exemplary efforts in tackling air pollution. In the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2025, conducted under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), Parwanoo secured the second rank in
Himachal Pradesh Declared Fully Literate: What It Really Means
Earlier this week, Himachal Pradesh was declared to be a ‘fully literate’ state, joining Goa, Ladakh, Mizoram, and Tripura as the fifth State/Union Territory in India to achieve this status. But what exactly does ‘fully literate’ mean? Does it imply
Himachal Pradesh Declared a Disaster-Hit State: What It Means and Why It Matters
Introduction Himachal Pradesh, a Himalayan state highly vulnerable to climate-induced disasters, has been devastated by torrential rains, landslides, cloudbursts, and flashfloods in the 2025 monsoon season. In response to unprecedented destruction—over 320 lives lost and damages worth Rs 3,000 crore since
Rural Tourism in India: How NotOnMap Empowers Villages and Preserves Heritage
Chamba, Himachal Pradesh – NotOnMap, a unique initiative rooted in the hills of Himachal Pradesh, has recently brought pride to India by receiving international recognition at the Harvard-University of Tokyo Asia Conference (ACONF) 2025, held from 20–24 August 2025 in
Operation Mahadev: A Precision Strike in the Dara-Harwan Region of Kashmir
In a high-stakes counter-terrorism mission, the Indian Army, in close coordination with the CRPF and Jammu & Kashmir Police, launched Operation Mahadev on July 27–28, 2025, targeting terrorist infiltration in the Lidwas area near Dara and Harwan, located on the
Digital India Turns 10: The India Energy Stack is the Next Big Leap
Why in the News? On July 1, 2025, the Government of India celebrated 10 years of the ‘Digital India’ initiative. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while marking this milestone, emphasized that Digital India has grown beyond being a mere governance programme to
Global Liveability Index 2025 and Urbanisation: A Comprehensive Overview
Introduction As urbanisation accelerates across the globe, the quest for cities that offer better living conditions, opportunities, and infrastructure becomes ever more important. Urban migration is now a defining feature of socio-economic development, influencing policy priorities worldwide. Against this backdrop, the
What is FASTag & How RFID, ANPR, and GNSS Are Revolutionizing Toll Collection
Introduction The Indian highway system has seen a technological leap in recent years with the nationwide implementation of FASTag, an electronic toll collection system aimed at reducing traffic congestion and ensuring seamless travel. At the heart of this system lies Radio