The Maharashtra government has formally recognised August 7 as Sustainable Agriculture Day, to be observed every year. This date marks the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr. M.S. Swaminathan, widely regarded as the architect of India's Green Revolution. The announcement was made via a government resolution. It aims to honour Dr. Swaminathan's transformative contribution in increasing India's food grain production, particularly wheat and rice. To honour his legacy, all agricultural universities in the state have been directed to establish Dr. M.S. Swaminathan Bio-Happiness Research Centr
Thailand has revised its electric vehicle (EV) policy to offer carmakers more flexibility in meeting local manufacturing criteria, to increase exports and relieve pressure from sluggish domestic demand. The modification comes as Chinese EV manufacturers dominate the local market, accounting for more than 70% of sales, increasing rivalry among global automakers. Originally established in 2022, the EV policy allowed duty-free imports on the condition that automakers create an equal number of EVs locally by 2024. By 2025, the production ratio was expected to rise to 1.5 units for every import
Dehradun, November 9, 2025: The 23rd Convocation of UPES, a multidisciplinary university in Dehradun, commenced today. The convocation will span five days, with separate ceremonies dedicated to each of UPES's seven schools, providing an exclusive platform to honour students from every discipline individually. Degrees will be conferred on students across all seven schools at UPES from November 9 to 13, creating a meaningful and memorable experience for graduates and their families as they receive their degrees with pride. Additionally, meritorious students fr
Dehradun, 6 November 2025: Today, Aspire Circle convened its invitation-only Aspire Retreat & Conclave (ARC 2025) at UPES Dehradun, bringing together Aspire Circle Fellows, Scholars, Community Leaders, Members and Speakers. ARC (Aspire Retreat & Convocation) is the flagship biennial event of Aspire Circle, India’s leading platform for purpose-driven leadership and social impact. In collaboration with UPES University, ARC ’25 will convene over 100 fellows, changemakers, and thought leaders for three days of immersive dialogues, reflective readings, leadership panels, and cultura
Amaravati's Smart City blueprint is being developed using key insights from Singapore's advanced urban planning strategies. The Andhra Pradesh government is aggressively studying internationally successful ideas for transforming the city into a sustainable, technologically advanced capital. As part of this project, Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister Dr. P. Narayana, along with Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, are currently on an official study tour of Singapore. Recently, Dr. Narayana and APCRDA Commissioner K. Kannababu paid a visit to Punggol Point Cove Township.
UNESCO, CBSE, and NCERT are intensifying efforts to incorporate health and wellness education into school systems by training over 290 school leaders in Delhi. The initiative is under the School Health and Wellness Programme (SHWP), which was launched in February 2020 as part of the Ayushman Bharat mission. The purpose is to teach essential abilities on mental health, emotional well-being, gender equality, and nutrition to over 15 million children in 30,000 CBSE-affiliated schools. Principals and educators from 22 states and 5 union territories attended the program, which took place in
Sweden is set to host a groundbreaking event - the world's deepest marathon - within the Garpenberg Mine, operated by Boliden. The race, scheduled for October 25, will feature 60 participants covering the regular marathon distance of 26.2 miles, but in unique conditions: 1,000 meters underground. The initiative is being organised by BecomingX, which was founded by Bear Grylls and Paul Gurney, in partnership with the International Council on Mining and Metals. Its goal is to raise $1 million for charity and highlight innovation in extreme environments. Participants will travel through dark,
The Indian Institute of Technology Indore (IIT-I) has launched India's first Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) program in Sustainability, a significant step towards integrating environmental awareness into higher education. The programme, developed in conjunction with the Bhupat and Jyoti Mehta Family Foundation (MFF), is one of two recently announced BTech courses, the other focusing on Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Medical Device Innovations. These pioneering courses will be offered by IIT Indore's two newly established schools: the School of Biosciences and Biomedical Engineer
Dehradun, 4 November 2025: UPES hosted a special Exhibition on ‘Research, Innovation and Incubation’ at its Bidholi campus in Dehradun on Tuesday, 4 November 2025, as part of the Silver Jubilee Celebrations of Uttarakhand State Formation. The exhibition formed a key chapter of the state’s ‘Vikas Yatra of Uchch Shiksha – 25 Years of Knowledge, Innovation, and Excellence’ initiative and brought together state, central and private universities, technical institutes and startup incubators to showcase the state’s journey of excellence in higher education, entrepreneurship and researc
According to the latest mid-year Safety Index published by international data platform Numbeo, the United Arab Emirates is the safest country in the world in 2025. With a Safety Index score of 85.2 and a Crime Index of 14.8, the UAE ranks first among 147 countries in terms of public safety and low criminal activity. This global recognition highlights the nation's effective governance, strong law enforcement, and commitment to security. The UAE's success extends to the city level, with five of its emirates ranked among the top six safest cities globally. Abu Dhabi leads with an 88.8 Safety