The under construction Kalai-II Hydroelectric Project in Arunachal Pradesh is the latest project on the way to a go-ahead as it was recently subjected to environmental clearance hearings. The 1,200 MW project is conceived on the Lohit River in Anjaw district and is constructed by THDC India Limited. This is one of the moves that seek to enhance sustainable energy and regional growth in Northeast Indian.

In a continuing cultural review of historical names in India, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has given its nod to rename Uttar Pradesh’s Jalalabad in Shahjahanpur district to Parashurampuri. The change, which will take effect in 2025, is intended to honour the region’s Hindu religious heritage and replace a name freighted with association with the Mughal dynasty.

The Indian Government has published The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, a radical break from the earlier IT Intermediary Rules, 2023. The Bill, which was hustled through the Lok Sabha, seeks a complete ban on every form of real money gaming, putting in perils the future for home-grown startups and foreign investment in the industry.

Kerala's major river and one of its sacred rivers, the Pampa River would be provided with greater protection under the National River Conservation Plan (NRCP). The Union Ministry of Jal Shakti has asked the Kerala state government for a Detailed Project Report (DPR) in order to consider a holistic, centrally-supported conservation plan.

The world is also witnessing a significant reduction in global undernourishment, decreasing from 688 to 673 million from 2023 to 2024. Chapter 03 – Hunger in India Hunger in India has been a major driver of this positive trend, as it has managed to effectively reduce its own burden of hunger by leveraging targeted policies and digital innovation, even in the face of post-pandemic difficulties.