The City of Panaji has been conferred the coveted Presidential Award in the Swachh Survekshan 2024 rankings. Mayor Rohit Monserrate and Commissioner Clen Madeira will receive the national honour from the President of India on July 17 in New Delhi, recognising the capital city's outstanding efforts in urban cleanliness and sanitation.
Category: Human Interest
Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to Begin Return Journey to Earth on July 14
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will begin his return to Earth on July 14, 2025, along with fellow astronauts Peggy Whitson, Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski, and Tibor Kapu. The crew will undock from the Harmony module aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, concluding their mission in space.
Maharashtra Declares Ganeshotsav as State Festival, Govt to Fund Grand Celebrations
The Maharashtra Government has officially declared Ganeshotsav as the state festival, with the Mahayuti alliance committing to fund grand celebrations across the state. Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar has also urged Ganpati Mandals to adopt ‘Operation Sindoor’ as a theme this year.
Dalai Lama Thanks Followers on His 90th Birthday, Reaffirms Lifelong Message of Compassion
On the occasion of his 90th birthday, His Holiness the Dalai Lama shared a heartfelt thank-you message with his global followers, expressing gratitude for their warm wishes and reaffirming his lifelong commitment to compassion, kindness, and service to humanity.
Duty, Growth & Memories: Nidhin Valsan IPS Recalls His Posting in Goa
IPS officer Nidhin Valsan shares a poignant memory from his time in Goa, calling it a meaningful chapter in his professional journey — filled with challenges, learnings, and lasting impressions.
