The Battle of Plassey was fought on 23 June 1757 near Palashi in Bengal between the British East India Company and the Nawab of Bengal Siraj-ud-Daulah. Though a short military conflict, it proved decisive. The battle marked the beginning of British political dominance in India and transformed the East India Company from a trading body
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The Battle of Plassey was fought on 23 June 1757 near Palashi in Bengal between the British East India Company and the Nawab of Bengal Siraj-ud-Daulah. Though a short military conflict, it proved decisive. The battle marked the beginning of British political dominance in India and transformed the East India Company from a trading body
Indian equity benchmarks opened lower on Tuesday as weak global cues, continued foreign fund outflows, and a technology-led sell-off in global markets weighed on investor sentiment. Despite mild losses, analysts say the broader trend remains range-bound ahead of the year-end. BulletsIn Sensex fell 115 points to 84,579; Nifty slipped 30 points to 25,911 Losses driven
Indian equity benchmarks opened lower on Tuesday as weak global cues, continued foreign fund outflows, and a technology-led sell-off in global markets weighed on investor sentiment. Despite mild losses, analysts say the broader trend remains range-bound ahead of the year-end. BulletsIn Sensex fell 115 points to 84,579; Nifty slipped 30 points to 25,911 Losses driven
49The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art in the United States has announced it will return three historic bronze sculptures to India after research confirmed they were illegally removed from temples in Tamil Nadu. The decision was made on January 28, 2026, following close cooperation with Indian authorities, with one sculpture to remain at the
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art in the United States has announced it will return three historic bronze sculptures to India after research confirmed they were illegally removed from temples in Tamil Nadu. The decision was made on January 28, 2026, following close cooperation with Indian authorities, with one sculpture to remain at the
India–UAE relations have evolved into a comprehensive strategic partnership marked by expanding trade, defence cooperation, energy security, and digital connectivity. As highlighted in an editorial published on 20 January 2026, bilateral trade crossed USD 100 billion in FY 2024–25 under CEPA, with a target of USD 200 billion by 2032. Recent developments include a defence
India–UAE relations have evolved into a comprehensive strategic partnership marked by expanding trade, defence cooperation, energy security, and digital connectivity. As highlighted in an editorial published on 20 January 2026, bilateral trade crossed USD 100 billion in FY 2024–25 under CEPA, with a target of USD 200 billion by 2032. Recent developments include a defence
Delhi-NCR is bracing for harsher winter conditions in early January. IMD forecasts cold wave spells and dense fog at night and early mornings, affecting visibility, travel, and daily life across the region. BulletsIn IMD predicts cold wave at isolated Delhi locations from Jan 2–5 Cold wave defined as 4.5–6.5°C below seasonal minimum Dense to very
Delhi-NCR is bracing for harsher winter conditions in early January. IMD forecasts cold wave spells and dense fog at night and early mornings, affecting visibility, travel, and daily life across the region. BulletsIn IMD predicts cold wave at isolated Delhi locations from Jan 2–5 Cold wave defined as 4.5–6.5°C below seasonal minimum Dense to very
Pune is set to become the first Indian city to implement a Low Emission Zone targeting highly polluting vehicles and promoting cleaner urban transportation systems. BulletsIn Pune Municipal Corporation plans to launch India’s first official Low Emission Zone within the Shivajinagar area during the next two months. The proposed Low Emission Zone will restrict or
Pune is set to become the first Indian city to implement a Low Emission Zone targeting highly polluting vehicles and promoting cleaner urban transportation systems. BulletsIn Pune Municipal Corporation plans to launch India’s first official Low Emission Zone within the Shivajinagar area during the next two months. The proposed Low Emission Zone will restrict or
India’s gold imports rose sharply to $14.72 billion in October 2025, up from $4.92 billion a year earlier, driven by global bullion price spikes. With exports falling and imports rising, the monthly trade deficit widened to $41.68 billion, while India also announced a major new LPG import deal with the United States. BulletsIn: * Gold
India’s gold imports rose sharply to $14.72 billion in October 2025, up from $4.92 billion a year earlier, driven by global bullion price spikes. With exports falling and imports rising, the monthly trade deficit widened to $41.68 billion, while India also announced a major new LPG import deal with the United States. BulletsIn: * Gold
India’s economic growth slowed in November as the HSBC Flash India Composite Output Index fell to 59.9 from 60.4 in October, according to S&P Global data released on Friday. The decline reflected softer manufacturing output even as services grew faster. BulletsIn Composite PMI slipped to 59.9, lowest in six months but still strong. Manufacturing output
India’s economic growth slowed in November as the HSBC Flash India Composite Output Index fell to 59.9 from 60.4 in October, according to S&P Global data released on Friday. The decline reflected softer manufacturing output even as services grew faster. BulletsIn Composite PMI slipped to 59.9, lowest in six months but still strong. Manufacturing output
German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in India on January 12, 2026, for a two-day official visit. He will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to deepen India–Germany cooperation amid major diplomatic milestones. BulletsIn German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Ahmedabad First official visit to India since assuming office Visit scheduled from
German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in India on January 12, 2026, for a two-day official visit. He will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to deepen India–Germany cooperation amid major diplomatic milestones. BulletsIn German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Ahmedabad First official visit to India since assuming office Visit scheduled from
The government’s September 22 decision to remove GST on retail health insurance premiums has not just lowered costs—it has changed how Indians evaluate coverage. A clear shift is visible from focusing on premium amounts to seeking higher protection levels. BulletsIn: * Govt removes GST on retail health insurance premiums (0% rate) * Move reduces policy
The government’s September 22 decision to remove GST on retail health insurance premiums has not just lowered costs—it has changed how Indians evaluate coverage. A clear shift is visible from focusing on premium amounts to seeking higher protection levels. BulletsIn: * Govt removes GST on retail health insurance premiums (0% rate) * Move reduces policy
