https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/historically-speaking/did-you-know-we-didnt-always-have-this-pmo-it-was-indira-gandhi-who-first-consolidated-power-in-office/March 31, 2025, 11:01 pmhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/5.webpHistorically SpeakingBehind the heavy doors of South Block, a quiet office evolved into India’s most powerful command post—shaping leaders, rewriting governance, and centralizing authority.https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/business/india-not-even-close-cost-of-unregulated-carbon-trading/March 2, 2025, 10:16 pmhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/4-FINAL-300x169.webpBusinessIndia’s carbon market, set for 2025, faces concerns over weak regulations, fraud, and farmer exploitation, risking credibility and real emissions cuts.https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/science-tech/nqm-2023-indias-quiet-quantum-revolution-what-our-iits-are-doing-for-national-security/February 16, 2025, 10:15 pmhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/DALL·E-2025-02-16-21.19.27-A-futuristic-laboratory-showcasing-quantum-technology-startups-in-India.-Scientists-and-engineers-work-on-advanced-quantum-communication-devices-supe-300x169.webpIndiaIndia's National Quantum Mission advances quantum computing positioning the nation in the global quantum race.https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/art-culture/new-delhi-railway-station-stampede-we-have-done-this-before-whats-wrong-with-us/February 16, 2025, 8:32 pmhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2-4-300x169.webpArt & CultureUnderstanding cultural psychology of religious gatherings in India's tragic stampedes' history and prevention.https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/india/f-35-for-india-u-s-move-jolts-pakistan-worries-china/February 14, 2025, 10:40 pmhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/3-300x169.webpIndiaThe F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program is the largest procurement initiative within the US Department of Defense (DOD).https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/historically-speaking/modi-france-visit-indian-soldiers-recognised-in-the-battle-of-marseille/February 12, 2025, 10:32 pmhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Untitled-design-4-300x169.webpHistorically SpeakingIn September 1914, Indian troops supported the British Expeditionary Force in WWI. They were awarded the VC.https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/india/from-grains-to-growth-indias-processed-food-boom/January 10, 2025, 10:47 pmhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/8-300x169.webpAsiaThe food processing market has grown substantially, increasing in value from USD 263 billion in 2019-20 to a projected $535 billion by 2025.https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/india/chequered-history-of-epidemics-in-india/January 7, 2025, 9:13 pmhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Untitled-design-3-300x169.webpHistorically SpeakingIndia’s battle with infectious diseases intertwines ancient beliefs, like goddess Shitala’s powers, with modern triumphs like smallpox eradication and groundbreaking vaccines.https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/india/shiv-hanuman-temple-at-sambhal-will-be-revived-says-executive-officer-municipal-corporation/December 25, 2024, 5:33 pmhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Excavation-work-is-underway-at-an-age-old-Baori-in-Sambhal-on-Dc-23_TDG-1-300x169.webpIndiaRemnants of a Hindu temple was discovered at the Sambhal site near Jama Masjid which is currently embroiled in many legal battles.https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/world/gene-spector-serving-time-in-russian-prison-gets-new-15-year-sentence-for-spying/December 24, 2024, 8:04 pmhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Gene-Spector_TDG-300x169.webpUnited StatesGene Spector now has received another 15-year sentence in a case which is still confidential.https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/others/science-and-public-policy-need-to-come-together-to-manage-air-pollution-in-india-airqualityasia/December 24, 2024, 6:02 pmhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/On-Thursday-evening-in-Delhi-Tharoor-chaired-the-sixth-in-the-series-roundtables-Ive-been-organising-since-2017-on-my-own-initiative-under-the-auspices-of-AirQualityAsia--300x169.webpOthersExperts emphasised transitioning to cleaner cooking fuels like LPG to reduce household and ambient air pollution.https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/india/sweet-water-supply-without-motor-at-noon-kejriwal-atishi-test-delhi-water-infrastructure-first-hand/December 24, 2024, 5:21 pmhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Screenshot-2024-12-24-at-5.19.35-PM-300x169.webpIndiaEarlier, the residents of Pandav Nagar DDA flats wuld have to wake up early at 7 AM to fill drinking water for the whole day and now they would have 24 hour supply.https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/india/grap-iii-for-air-pollution-new-regulations-for-schools-transportation-and-indoor-heating-imposed-in-delhi-ncr/December 16, 2024, 4:44 pmhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Members-of-the-Delhi-Taxi-and-Tourist-Transporters-Association-protested-outside-the-AAP-HQ-in-New-Delhi-on-Dec-2022-after-imposed-under-stage-III-of-GRAP-by-the-air-quality-panel_TDG--300x169.webpIndiaSchools and colleges in Delhi, Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, and Gautam Budh Nagar will shift to hybrid classes for students.https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/india/delhi-caqm-introduces-revised-environmental-compensation-charges-for-stubble-burning-as-grap-iv-implementation-suffers/November 28, 2024, 5:54 pmhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Air-quality-management-Delhi-_tdg-300x169.webpIndiaThe Supreme Court mandated checkpoints at all 113 entry points to Delhi to monitor and restrict truck entries effectively.https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/india/supreme-court-upholds-strict-anti-pollution-norms-seeks-review-for-students-welfare/November 25, 2024, 4:33 pmhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/School-students-visit-India-Gate-amid-low-visibility-due-to-smog-as-the-air-quality-falls-to-‘severe-category-at-Kartavya-Path-in-New-Delhi-on-Nov-13_TDG-300x169.webpIndiaThe Supreme Court directed CAQM to consider relaxing GRAP-IV norms as many students lack mid-day meals, online access, or air purifiers.https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/united-states/300-billion-climate-finance-deal-lambasted-by-developed-nations-at-cop29/November 24, 2024, 4:27 pmhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/COP29-developing-nation-demands-more-from-global-north-in-climate-finance_TDG-300x169.webpUnited States"We are leaving with a small portion of the funding climate-vulnerable countries urgently need. It isn’t nearly enough, but it’s a start."https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/india/delhi-air-pollution-grap-strictly-enforced/November 22, 2024, 9:16 pmhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Gopal-Rai_TDG-300x169.webpIndia"We must ensure strict implementation of GRAP guidelines," Delhi Minister Gopal Rai emphasized in his letter addressing pollution control measures.https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/india/supreme-court-orders-delhi-to-establish-checkpoints-at-all-113-entry-points/November 22, 2024, 5:39 pmhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Supreme-Court-directives-on-truck-entry-points_TDG-300x169.webpIndiaThe court expressed dissatisfaction with the current enforcement, noting that vigilance is maintained primarily at 13 major entry points.https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/india/himachal-faces-prolonged-dry-spell-imd/November 21, 2024, 3:37 pmhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Himachal-dry-spell_TDG-1-300x169.webpIndiaThe western disturbances currently affecting Himachal Pradesh are quite feeble, and their impact is confined to select high-altitude regions.https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/india/telangana-bans-single-use-plastics-in-visakhapatnam-amid-rising-pollution/November 21, 2024, 3:30 pmhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Single-use-plastic-ban_TDG-300x169.webpIndiaAndhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan emphasized the need for adopting biodegradable materials as replacements for single-use plastics.https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/business/google-maps-launches-air-view/November 20, 2024, 9:49 pmhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/6-new-300x169.webpBusiness"People in India can now access hyperlocal air quality information across the country in Google Maps," the company announced.https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/india/cop29-india-calls-for-equitable-carbon-space-to-balance-development-and-climate-goals/November 19, 2024, 10:23 pmhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Minister-of-State-for-Environment-Kirti-Vardhan-Singh-at-COP29_TDG-300x169.webpIndia"Our growth trajectories for fulfilling the primary needs of sustainable development and poverty eradication cannot be compromised," Minister of State for Environment Kirti Vardhan Singh said.https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/india/delhi-ncr-enforces-grap-stage-iv-to-combat-severe-air-pollution-dos-and-donts/November 17, 2024, 11:14 pmhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/People-visit-India-Gate-amid-smog-in-New-Delhi_TDG-300x169.webpIndiaKey measures under GRAP Stage-IV include a ban on truck entry into Delhi and halting construction at public infrastructure projectshttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/india/delhi-suspends-physical-classes-implements-grap-4-amid-severe-air-pollution/November 17, 2024, 11:02 pmhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Delhi-schools-to-hold-virtual-classes_TDG-300x169.webpIndiaDelhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) surged to 441 by 4 PM on Sunday, worsening to 457 by 7 PM.https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/india/india-news-nation-indias-healthcare-burden-drops-39-4/November 10, 2024, 10:26 pmhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/source-PIB_TDG-300x169.webpIndiaHistorically, India has ranked among countries with the highest OOPE as a percentage of total health expenditure, impacting households.https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/india/chhattisgarh-elephant-rampage-claims-lives-of-12-year-old-and-his-8-year-old-sister/November 10, 2024, 6:11 pmhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Chhattisgarh-Surajpur-elephant-attack_TDG-300x169.webpIndia“The Forest Department has provided the bereaved family with immediate compensation,” confirmed District Forest Officer Pankaj Kumar following the incident.https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/india/india-is-pushing-for-1-trillion-climate-finance-deal-at-cop29/November 6, 2024, 3:29 pmhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/FM-Sitharaman-CSIS-CEO-discuss-climate-finance-in-Washington-D.C.-on-Oct-26_TDG-300x169.webpIndiaIndia’s climate finance needs grow, focusing on both adaptation and mitigation. With COP29, equitable funding solutions are crucial for developing nations.https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/others/india-news-chemical-defoamers-deployed-to-remove-toxic-foam-that-clouds-yamuna-river/November 3, 2024, 4:39 pmhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Yamuna-River_TDG-300x169.webpIndiaThe appearance of white foam on the Yamuna is a recurring issue each winter, signifying high levels of untreated sewage.https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/india/delhi-deploys-200-anti-smog-guns-to-combat-post-diwali-pollution/November 1, 2024, 4:45 pmhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Mobile-Anti-Smog-Guns-flagged-off-by-Gopal-Rai_TDG-300x169.webpIndiaMinister Rai highlighted that four days prior, Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) had surpassed 350.https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/india/india-news-ayushman-bharat-expands-to-cover-all-seniors-70-but-is-the-system-ready/October 30, 2024, 11:42 pmhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Untitled-design-6-300x169.webpIndiaThe expansion is substantial, but inadequate rural healthcare infrastructure hinders its reach, risking limited access for seniors in underserved areas.https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/others/india-news-business-ev-giants-target-asia-market/October 30, 2024, 5:57 pmhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/EVs-300x169.webpOthersChinese EV manufacturers leverage SSEA’s growing demand, gaining a foothold in markets where governments push for sustainable transport options.https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/india/modi-apologises-to-delhi-west-bengals-elderly-for-not-being-able-to-provide-them-with-healthcare/October 29, 2024, 4:11 pmhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/PM-Modi_TDG-300x169.webpIndia"I apologise to all the elderly people above 70 years of age in Delhi and West Bengal that I will not be able to serve you."https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/india/know-all-about-indias-first-c-295-aircraft-facility-in-vadodra/October 27, 2024, 5:56 pmhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/PM-Modi-to-inaugurate-C-295-plant-at-Tata-complex-in-Gujarat_TDG-300x169.webpIndiaWith 13,000 parts sourced locally, Airbus plans to increase indigenous production to 78% by 2030, supporting India’s self-reliance goals.https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/india/gujarat-launches-barda-wildlife-safari/October 27, 2024, 5:46 pmhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Gujarat-biodiversity_TDG-300x169.webpIndiaThis sanctuary offers a natural habitat for Asiatic lions, leopards, and hyenas, promoting eco-tourism and conservation in Gujarat.https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/india/cm-dhami-launches-130-eco-friendly-bs-vi-buses/October 27, 2024, 5:30 pmhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Pushkar-Singh-Dhami_TDG-300x169.webpIndiaThese modern buses ensure safe, economical travel, revitalizing social and tourism activities statewide,” CM Dhami highlighted during the launch.https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/india/sc-dismisses-delhi-vehicle-scrappage-plea/October 25, 2024, 9:54 pmhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Supreme-Court-of-India-300x169.webpIndiaThe policy was criticized for adopting an 'arbitrary' approach by imposing uniform age restrictions on all vehicles regardless of emissions.https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/others/kejriwal-sparks-power-cut-fears-if-bjp-wins-delhi-assembly-elections/October 25, 2024, 9:01 pmhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Arvind-Kejriwal_TDG-300x169.webpOthersKejriwal emphasizes AAP’s record of uninterrupted, free electricity in Delhi, contrasting it with frequent power cuts in BJP-led states.https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/india/food-task-force-raids-kohinoor-dairy-unit-uncovering-major-violations-near-hyderabad/October 22, 2024, 7:07 pmhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Food-safety-raids-in-Hyderabad_TDG-1-300x169.webpIndiaThe raid revealed unsanitary conditions, missing certifications, and harmful substances used in dairy products, posing severe health risks.https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/viral-news/driverless-fireball-of-a-car-terrorises-jaipur-streets/October 13, 2024, 10:44 pmhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Screenshot-2024-10-13-at-10.41.51-PM-300x169.webpOthersThe fire quickly spread, damaging the car's handbrake, which caused the vehicle to roll uncontrollably down the elevated road.https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/united-states/us-thaad-deployed-amid-israel-iran-tensions/October 13, 2024, 6:48 pmhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/THAAD-Wikipedia_TDG-300x169.webpUnited StatesThe THAAD system fires a hit-to-kill interceptor capable of defeating ballistic missiles inside and outside the atmosphere.https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/india/navaratri-durga-puja-2024-what-to-look-forward-to-this-year/October 6, 2024, 11:56 pmhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Durga-Puja-and-Navaratri-2024-300x169.webpIndiaKolkata's pandals are focusing on climate change themes, using eco-friendly materials, while Garba events in Gujarat highlight energy efficiency.https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/india/chhattisgarh-jal-jagar-ignites-water-revolution-in-dhamtari/October 6, 2024, 4:48 pmhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Chhattisgarh-CM-Vishnu-Deo-Sai_TDG-300x169.webpIndiaThe Jal-Jagar initiative has brought about a positive transformation in Dhamtari, reviving groundwater levels and involving local communities.https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/india/enduring-legacy-untold-stories-of-indias-classical-languages/October 4, 2024, 10:23 pmhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Classical-languages-status-decision_TDG-300x169.webpIndiaThe recognition of Marathi, Bengali, Assamese, Pali, and Prakrit as classical languages emphasises efforts to preserve their historical significance.https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/north-korea/israel-removes-controversial-india-map-from-its-website/October 4, 2024, 5:02 pmhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/The-gesture-shows-close-ties-between-Israel-and-India-1-300x169.webpNorth KoreaIsrael faced criticism after a map on its website showed Jammu and Kashmir in Pakistan. The error was promptly corrected.https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/business/indias-energy-security-at-risk-amid-west-asia-conflict/October 2, 2024, 7:33 pmhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/How-West-Asia-conflict-affects-India_TDG-300x169.webpBusinessThe Israel-Hamas conflict triggered a 6% surge in oil prices, severely impacting India’s import bill and inflationary pressures.https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/others/madhya-pradesh-to-hire-30000-healthcare-workers-3000-doctors/October 1, 2024, 5:00 pmhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/images-300x169.webpOthersThe state's healthcare system, particularly in rural areas, has long struggled with a critical shortage of specialist doctors and staff.https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/india/ladakh-standoff-trust-shattered-as-indias-key-patrol-points-blocked-amid-fragile-diplomacy-with-china/October 1, 2024, 4:49 pmhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/20240701045L-300x169.webpIndiaThe standoff at Depsang remains unresolved, with Chinese troops obstructing access to key patrol points critical to India's strategy.https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/lifestyle/mounting-work-pressure-claims-more-lives-in-india-what-who-mckinsey-gartner-reports-say/September 30, 2024, 8:16 pmhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/5-300x169.webpLifestyleWithin ten days, three employees committed suicide, citing unbearable work pressure as the common cause amid rising productivity demands.https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/india/new-life-support-rules-doctors-dilemma-over-legal-risks/September 29, 2024, 6:16 pmhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Health-Ministry-Unveils-Life-Support-Withdrawal-Guidelines-1-300x169.webpIndiaThe Indian Medical Association expressed concerns, fearing that legal scrutiny of life support decisions could further stress doctors making difficult ethical choices.https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/india/chandrayaan-3-unlocks-ancient-secrets-of-moons-evolution/September 29, 2024, 5:13 pmhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Chandrayaan-3-Indias-lunar-mission-has-landed-in-a-3.85-billion-year-old-crater-on-the-Moon-scientists-said-on-Saturday.--300x169.webpIndiaThe images are groundbreaking, revealing how lunar surface materials have been displaced and scattered across the Moon for billions.