India has launched a National Critical Mineral Mission to accelerate its green transition and reduce import dependence. In January, the mission was announced, and now India plans to explore critical minerals in the Indian Ocean. The Geological Survey of India (GSI) is also charting a road map, while India and Russia have signed a pact
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India has launched a National Critical Mineral Mission to accelerate its green transition and reduce import dependence. In January, the mission was announced, and now India plans to explore critical minerals in the Indian Ocean. The Geological Survey of India (GSI) is also charting a road map, while India and Russia have signed a pact
On July 2024, IIM Kozhikode launched Gyanodaya – Centre for Pedagogical Innovation and Publishing under its Vision 2047. The Centre aims to drive innovation in teaching, publish indigenous academic content, and integrate Indian knowledge with global practices. Gyanodaya supports the National Education Policy and focuses on inclusive, context-based, and future-ready pedagogy. BulletsIn IIM Kozhikode launches
On July 2024, IIM Kozhikode launched Gyanodaya – Centre for Pedagogical Innovation and Publishing under its Vision 2047. The Centre aims to drive innovation in teaching, publish indigenous academic content, and integrate Indian knowledge with global practices. Gyanodaya supports the National Education Policy and focuses on inclusive, context-based, and future-ready pedagogy. BulletsIn IIM Kozhikode launches
114Starting July, Delhi has banned refuelling of diesel vehicles over 10 years old and petrol vehicles over 15 years. This move, aimed at curbing air pollution, is part of directives by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). However, experts say it may offer limited benefits unless broader sources of pollution are tackled. BulletsIn Diesel
Starting July, Delhi has banned refuelling of diesel vehicles over 10 years old and petrol vehicles over 15 years. This move, aimed at curbing air pollution, is part of directives by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). However, experts say it may offer limited benefits unless broader sources of pollution are tackled. BulletsIn Diesel
Centre-State financial relations define how India distributes taxation powers, revenues, grants, and borrowing responsibilities between Union and State governments to maintain fiscal balance and cooperative federalism. BulletsIn Constitution of India under Part XII (Articles 268–293) defines detailed financial relations between Centre and States ensuring structured division of revenue and expenditure responsibilities. Taxation powers are divided
Centre-State financial relations define how India distributes taxation powers, revenues, grants, and borrowing responsibilities between Union and State governments to maintain fiscal balance and cooperative federalism. BulletsIn Constitution of India under Part XII (Articles 268–293) defines detailed financial relations between Centre and States ensuring structured division of revenue and expenditure responsibilities. Taxation powers are divided
A new study from the University of St Andrews reveals that giant, free-floating planets could form their own miniature planetary systems. Using data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), researchers observed isolated objects—5 to 10 times Jupiter’s mass—not orbiting any star. The findings suggest these planet-like bodies might host their own tiny systems, formed
A new study from the University of St Andrews reveals that giant, free-floating planets could form their own miniature planetary systems. Using data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), researchers observed isolated objects—5 to 10 times Jupiter’s mass—not orbiting any star. The findings suggest these planet-like bodies might host their own tiny systems, formed
On September 23, 2025, Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) marked its 7th anniversary. Launched in 2018 from Ranchi, the scheme now provides free and cashless treatment to over 55 crore Indians, reshaping public healthcare access. BulletsIn Launched in September 2018 from Ranchi World’s largest government-funded health assurance scheme Provides ₹5 lakh
On September 23, 2025, Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) marked its 7th anniversary. Launched in 2018 from Ranchi, the scheme now provides free and cashless treatment to over 55 crore Indians, reshaping public healthcare access. BulletsIn Launched in September 2018 from Ranchi World’s largest government-funded health assurance scheme Provides ₹5 lakh
The BJP passed a resolution at its ‘Sansad Karyashala’ praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership in implementing GST 2.0 reforms. The resolution highlighted how GST transformed India’s tax system since 2017, simplifying compliance and boosting the economy. It stressed the positive impact on taxpayers, businesses, and the overall goal of making India self-reliant. BulletsIn BJP
The BJP passed a resolution at its ‘Sansad Karyashala’ praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership in implementing GST 2.0 reforms. The resolution highlighted how GST transformed India’s tax system since 2017, simplifying compliance and boosting the economy. It stressed the positive impact on taxpayers, businesses, and the overall goal of making India self-reliant. BulletsIn BJP
India's BRICS chairship produced a unanimous 140-paragraph declaration despite Iran-UAE differences, but the text avoided naming the United States or any party to the Gulf war. BulletsIn The 18th BRICS Summit was held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on September 12-13, 2026, under India's chairship, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The theme was "Building
India's BRICS chairship produced a unanimous 140-paragraph declaration despite Iran-UAE differences, but the text avoided naming the United States or any party to the Gulf war. BulletsIn The 18th BRICS Summit was held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on September 12-13, 2026, under India's chairship, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The theme was "Building
113Following intense rainfall across Chennai’s catchment regions, the Puzhal reservoir hit full capacity for the second straight day, prompting controlled water release and precautionary alerts for residents in low-lying and coastal zones. BulletsIn Puzhal reservoir reaches full capacity for 2nd day; surplus water released. Controlled discharge at ~300 cusecs to reduce pressure on reservoir bunds.
Following intense rainfall across Chennai’s catchment regions, the Puzhal reservoir hit full capacity for the second straight day, prompting controlled water release and precautionary alerts for residents in low-lying and coastal zones. BulletsIn Puzhal reservoir reaches full capacity for 2nd day; surplus water released. Controlled discharge at ~300 cusecs to reduce pressure on reservoir bunds.
Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has returned from an 18-day mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Part of the Axiom-4 mission in partnership with ISRO, he conducted 7 critical scientific experiments in microgravity. BulletsIn Mission aimed at improving future long-duration spaceflight Studied muscle atrophy to improve astronaut health on long missions like Mars
Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has returned from an 18-day mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Part of the Axiom-4 mission in partnership with ISRO, he conducted 7 critical scientific experiments in microgravity. BulletsIn Mission aimed at improving future long-duration spaceflight Studied muscle atrophy to improve astronaut health on long missions like Mars
