Sheetal Devi wins gold at Para Archery Championship 2025, India’s first woman champion

Sheetal Devi Wins Para Archery 2025 Gold

Sheetal Devi, the remarkable 18-year-old archer from Jammu and Kashmir, made history at the Para Archery Championship in Gwangju, South Korea, clinching gold in the women’s compound individual category. Her win over Turkiye’s world No.1 Oznur Cure Girdi (146-143) capped a stunning triple-medal performance, with silver in the women’s open team event and bronze in the mixed team category.

India’s Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve in Himachal joins UNESCO World Network. UNESCO Biosphere Reserve

India’s Cold Desert Reserve Joins UNESCO List 2025

India’s Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve in Himachal Pradesh has been officially added to the prestigious UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves—marking the country’s 13th such site and the very first high-altitude cold desert to be recognized in India. This development highlights not only the state’s fragile beauty but also India’s commitment to biodiversity conservation and sustainable living in partnership with local communities.

Aadi Vaani AI app launched for tribal language translation – Bhili, Mundari, Gondi, Santali, Kui, Garo

Aadi Vaani: AI Translator for Tribal Languages

India has taken a historic step in preserving and empowering its tribal heritage with the launch of Aadi Vaani, an AI-powered translation app dedicated exclusively to tribal languages. Launched in its beta version on 1st September 2025 by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, in collaboration with premier technical institutions, Aadi Vaani offers real-time translation among Hindi, English, and six tribal languages. This initiative represents not just a technological innovation but also a cultural renaissance for communities that have long remained unheard in India’s mainstream socio-digital sphere.

Ranchi Municipal Corporation Municipal Bond marks a major step in Jharkhand’s urban finance modernization.

Ranchi Municipal Corporation Municipal Bond

Ranchi, the vibrant capital of Jharkhand, is poised for a significant milestone: Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) has received official approval to issue a municipal bond under the AMRUT 2.0 scheme. This landmark move represents much more than a financial technique—it signals Ranchi’s entry into an elite group of Indian cities leveraging innovative urban finance for self-reliant growth.

NIRF 2025 Ranking

NIRF 2025 Ranking: Key Highlights for Jharkhand

NIRF 2025 Ranking was released by the Ministry of Education, with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras ranking at the top and IIT Dhanbad positioned at 35th nationally for engineering. This year marks a new milestone for Jharkhand’s....
Jharkhand news today – GST Council approves historic tax reform with new 5%, 18%, and 40% GST slabs – jharkhandibaba.in

GST Council Approves Major Tax Reform

The GST (Goods and Services Tax) Council has just announced the most significant tax reform in India since the introduction of GST in 2017. The 56th GST Council meeting, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, approved a sweeping rationalization of GST rates, abolishing the contentious 12% and 28% slabs and introducing a new, simplified two-tier tax structure. This move is set to directly benefit consumers, small businesses, and key economic sectors, while boosting demand and simplifying India’s indirect taxation system.