A FORTNIGHTLY NEWSLETTER 16th to30th September,2025
A FORTNIGHTLY NEWSLETTER 16th to30th September,2025
Bhutan to be connected with India via railway network, 2 projects launched
India and Bhutan will soon be connected by rail, as the Ministry of Railways announced two major cross-border projects on Monday. The projects will link Bhutan’s industrial towns of Gelephu and Samtse with Kokrajhar and Banarhat in Assam, with a total investment of Rs 4,033 crore. Fully funded by India, these railway connections are expected…
YouTube to pay $22 million in settlement with Donald Trump
YouTube has agreed to pay $22 million to settle a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump after the company suspended his account over the January 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol, according to a court filing Monday. The online video platform, a subsidiary of Google parent Alphabet, is the latest Big Tech firm to settle…
What to know about the Gaza peace plan agreed to by Trump and Netanyahu
After Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threw his support behind the U.S. peace plan for Gaza, the question now is whether Hamas will agree. Hamas faces a bitter tradeoff, the proposal demands that the group effectively surrender in return for uncertain gains. But if it rejects the deal, the U.S. could give Israel an even…
Prof. Somnath Sachdeva’s First Address being an Excutive Chairman of Swadeshi Shodh Sansthan
Prof. Somnath Sachdeva’s First Address being an Excutive Chairman of Swadeshi Shodh Sansthan Swadeshi Shodh Sansthan is pleased to announce Prof. Somnath Sachdeva (VC, Kurukshtera University, Haryana) its newly appointed Executive Chairman. On this occaision a formal address of Prof. Sachdeva was delivered on 27th December 2025 at 6:00 pm in Gyan Kunj, ITO Karyalaya.…
Viksit Bharat 2047: Transforming India through Innovation in Education
Viksit Bharat 2047: Transforming India through Innovation in Education -By Vineet Handa As we approach the 100th anniversary of India’s independence, the vision of a “Viksit Bharat” (Developed India) is gaining momentum. The concept, championed by the government and echoed by organizations like the RSS with their vision of “Smridh aur Mahaan Bharat” (Prosperous and…
India’s Homegrown App Arattai Tops App Store, Overtakes WhatsApp
Arattai, a “Made in India” messaging app developed by Zoho, has surged to the number-one spot in social networking on the App Store, surpassing WhatsApp, Telegram, and others. It emphasises privacy, promises no data tracking, and is gaining traction amid growing support for indigenous digital platforms. Read More…
Global & Domestic Firms Commit ₹1.02 Lakh Crore to India’s Food-Processing Sector
At World Food India 2025, global and domestic companies pledged around ₹1.02 lakh crore in investment towards India’s food processing sector. These deals promise significant expansion, value addition, and employment creation. The push aims to reduce agricultural waste, boost processed food output, and raise incomes across states. Read More…
Odia Engineers Abroad Applaud India’s First Chip-Making Milestone
Odia engineers working overseas have lauded India’s inaugural chip development, applauding institutions like NIT-R and Parala Maharaj Engineering for producing three domestically designed chips. They say this breakthrough could reduce import dependency, boost high-tech employment, and inspire India’s next generation of semiconductor innovators. Read More…
China’s Zangmu Dam on Brahmputra River: Concerns and Response of India
China’s Zangmu Dam on Brahmputra River: Concerns and Response of India Written by: Dr. Reeta Kumari Researcher, China Desk, Swadeshi Shodh Sansthan Abstract China has announced a mega dam project contructing on the Brahmputra river which is known as Yarlung Tsangpo (Tibtean name for Brahmputra river). China’s decision to construct a massive hydropower project on…