The Mauryan Empire, founded in 321 BCE by Chandragupta Maurya in Magadha with Chanakya’s support, became the first major empire to unify most of the Indian subcontinent. At its peak under Emperor Ashoka, it stretched across nearly all of India. Known for military strength, centralized governance, and cultural advancement, the empire declined after Ashoka’s death
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The Mauryan Empire, founded in 321 BCE by Chandragupta Maurya in Magadha with Chanakya’s support, became the first major empire to unify most of the Indian subcontinent. At its peak under Emperor Ashoka, it stretched across nearly all of India. Known for military strength, centralized governance, and cultural advancement, the empire declined after Ashoka’s death
India’s retail inflation likely dropped to 3.27% in April 2024, its lowest since mid-2019, as food prices cooled further, according to a Reuters poll of 43 economists. Despite summer heatwaves, a strong harvest helped stabilize essential food costs. This marks the third consecutive month inflation has remained below the RBI’s 4% target. The official CPI
India’s retail inflation likely dropped to 3.27% in April 2024, its lowest since mid-2019, as food prices cooled further, according to a Reuters poll of 43 economists. Despite summer heatwaves, a strong harvest helped stabilize essential food costs. This marks the third consecutive month inflation has remained below the RBI’s 4% target. The official CPI
India launched chip-based e-passports nationwide on April 1, 2024, under Passport Seva Programme 2.0. These passports store biometric data on RFID chips and aim to improve travel security, reduce fraud, and streamline immigration. The move aligns India with global e-passport adopters like the USA, UK, and Germany. New passport rules will apply from 2025. BulletsIn
India launched chip-based e-passports nationwide on April 1, 2024, under Passport Seva Programme 2.0. These passports store biometric data on RFID chips and aim to improve travel security, reduce fraud, and streamline immigration. The move aligns India with global e-passport adopters like the USA, UK, and Germany. New passport rules will apply from 2025. BulletsIn
India’s first human spaceflight is targeted for early 2027, said PM Modi in a message to the Global Space Exploration Conference. The mission reflects India’s growing ambitions in space. He also revealed long-term goals like an Indian space station by 2035 and a moon mission by 2040. A G20 satellite for the Global South was
India’s first human spaceflight is targeted for early 2027, said PM Modi in a message to the Global Space Exploration Conference. The mission reflects India’s growing ambitions in space. He also revealed long-term goals like an Indian space station by 2035 and a moon mission by 2040. A G20 satellite for the Global South was
105A new Lancet Planetary Health review warns that climate change is harming human gut microbiota through food insecurity and environmental stress. This disruption may worsen disease risk, especially in vulnerable populations across low- and middle-income countries. BulletsIn Climate change affecting gut health via diet, heat, and food quality Gut microbiota disruption linked to malnutrition, infections,
A new Lancet Planetary Health review warns that climate change is harming human gut microbiota through food insecurity and environmental stress. This disruption may worsen disease risk, especially in vulnerable populations across low- and middle-income countries. BulletsIn Climate change affecting gut health via diet, heat, and food quality Gut microbiota disruption linked to malnutrition, infections,
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In May 2025, the Kerala government launched the ‘Jyothi’ scheme to enrol children of migrant workers into the state’s schools and anganwadis. The initiative focuses on educational inclusion, healthcare, and social integration. It aims to support continuity in education despite migration and bring these children into the mainstream. BulletsIn Launched May 2025 to enrol migrant
In May 2025, the Kerala government launched the ‘Jyothi’ scheme to enrol children of migrant workers into the state’s schools and anganwadis. The initiative focuses on educational inclusion, healthcare, and social integration. It aims to support continuity in education despite migration and bring these children into the mainstream. BulletsIn Launched May 2025 to enrol migrant
329The Khilji Dynasty ruled Delhi Sultanate from 1290 to 1320 AD after overthrowing the Slave Dynasty. Founded by Jalaluddin Firuz Khilji, it saw major expansion under Alauddin Khilji. Though short-lived, it shaped political, military, and economic structures, especially through southern conquests, administrative reforms, and market control. The dynasty ended in 1320 with the rise of
The Khilji Dynasty ruled Delhi Sultanate from 1290 to 1320 AD after overthrowing the Slave Dynasty. Founded by Jalaluddin Firuz Khilji, it saw major expansion under Alauddin Khilji. Though short-lived, it shaped political, military, and economic structures, especially through southern conquests, administrative reforms, and market control. The dynasty ended in 1320 with the rise of
In light of recent military actions like Operation Sindoor, the India-Pakistan border’s strategic importance is again in focus. This 3,323 km-long border stretches from Jammu & Kashmir in the north to Gujarat in the west. It passes through five Indian regions: four states and one union territory. These border regions are crucial for national security
In light of recent military actions like Operation Sindoor, the India-Pakistan border’s strategic importance is again in focus. This 3,323 km-long border stretches from Jammu & Kashmir in the north to Gujarat in the west. It passes through five Indian regions: four states and one union territory. These border regions are crucial for national security
India plans to launch 52 spy satellites over the next five years to enhance its space-based defence surveillance. The announcement was made by IN-SPACe chairman Pawan Kumar Goenka during the Global Space Exploration Conference 2025. The initiative will see major private sector involvement alongside ISRO. BulletsIn 52 surveillance satellites to be launched over 5 years
India plans to launch 52 spy satellites over the next five years to enhance its space-based defence surveillance. The announcement was made by IN-SPACe chairman Pawan Kumar Goenka during the Global Space Exploration Conference 2025. The initiative will see major private sector involvement alongside ISRO. BulletsIn 52 surveillance satellites to be launched over 5 years
On May 6, the FAA approved SpaceX’s request to increase Starship launch frequency from its Boca Chica, Texas site. The decision allows up to 25 Starship/Super Heavy launches and landings annually, five times the earlier limit. The approval followed an environmental review concluding minimal impact. Some local concerns remain over vibrations and Pacific splashdowns. BulletsIn
On May 6, the FAA approved SpaceX’s request to increase Starship launch frequency from its Boca Chica, Texas site. The decision allows up to 25 Starship/Super Heavy launches and landings annually, five times the earlier limit. The approval followed an environmental review concluding minimal impact. Some local concerns remain over vibrations and Pacific splashdowns. BulletsIn
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