Author: Sharad Natani
In a major boost to public transport connectivity, the Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) will inaugurate its much-anticipated air-conditioned skywalk connecting Delhi Metro’s Blue Line (Sector 52) with Noida Metro’s Aqua Line (Sector 51) on October 2, 2025 — coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti. This 420-metre-long, 5-metre-wide elevated corridor — fitted with moving walkways (travellators), elevators, and seamless ticketing integration — promises to transform the way thousands of commuters travel between Delhi and Noida every day. From Tin Shed to High-Tech Skywalk Originally planned as a 300-metre tin-shed walkway in 2023, the project has evolved into a state-of-the-art structure with a…
Marking a new chapter in India’s political landscape, Chandrapuram Ponnusamy (C.P.) Radhakrishnan was sworn in as the 15th Vice-President of India and Chairman of the Rajya Sabha on Friday at a ceremony held at the iconic Rashtrapati Bhavan. The oath of office was administered by President Droupadi Murmu in the presence of a distinguished gathering of leaders from across the political spectrum. The swearing-in also marked the first public appearance of former Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar since his resignation in July due to health reasons. Dignitaries at the Ceremony The event was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former Vice-President Hamid…
The Asiatic lion’s incredible comeback is one of India’s greatest wildlife success stories, and at its heart stands Dr. H. S. Singh. A former Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) in Gujarat, Dr. Singh spent decades reviving the pride of Gir and reshaping the region into a global model for conservation. Honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Eco Warrior Awards 2025, his work continues to inspire conservationists worldwide. The Vision Behind Project Lion In the 1970s, Gir’s lion population had plummeted to around 180. Prey numbers were low, habitats were shrinking, and human conflict was intensifying. Dr. Singh…
India has created history at sea. In a landmark moment for the nation and its armed forces, ten Indian women officers from the Army, Navy, and Air Force embarked on a daring 9-month-long global circumnavigation voyage — ‘Samudra Pradakshina’ — aboard the indigenously built Indian Armed Services Vessel (IASV) Triveni. Flagged off virtually by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh from the Gateway of India, this is the world’s first tri-service all-women circumnavigation voyage, covering 26,000 nautical miles, crossing the Equator twice, and passing through the most challenging oceanic terrains on Earth. A Mission of Nari Shakti, Aatmanirbhar Bharat & Maritime Might…
India has once again reinforced its commitment to international military cooperation. On September 9, 2025, an Indian Armed Forces contingent of 65 personnel departed for the Mulino Training Ground in Nizhniy, Russia, to participate in ZAPAD 2025, a large-scale multilateral joint military exercise running from September 10 to 16. According to the Ministry of Defence, the exercise is designed to boost military cooperation, enhance interoperability, and create a platform for participating nations to exchange best practices in conventional warfare and counter-terrorism operations. A Diverse and Capable Contingent The Indian delegation includes 57 Army soldiers, seven Air Force personnel, and one…
In a move aimed at protecting the integrity of medical titles, the Director General of Health Services (DGHS) has clarified that physiotherapists are not entitled to use the prefix ‘Dr.’ The directive states that the honorific is reserved exclusively for registered medical practitioners under existing medical council regulations. In a letter addressed to the Indian Medical Association (IMA), the DGHS said it had received multiple representations and strong objections from medical associations — including the Indian Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (IAPMR) — about the growing misuse of the title ‘Dr.’ by physiotherapists. What the Directive Says The prefix…