The British Administration in India was reshaped after the 1857 revolt. Through the Act of 1858, the Crown assumed direct control, focusing on order, alliances, and governance reforms. The system rested on three main pillars—Civil Service, Army, and Police—backed by a judicial setup and the idea of rule of law. BulletsIn 1857 revolt ended Company
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The British Administration in India was reshaped after the 1857 revolt. Through the Act of 1858, the Crown assumed direct control, focusing on order, alliances, and governance reforms. The system rested on three main pillars—Civil Service, Army, and Police—backed by a judicial setup and the idea of rule of law. BulletsIn 1857 revolt ended Company
India has nominated IIT-Madras as a UN Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Artificial Intelligence. The announcement came at a UN event in New York. This step highlights India’s focus on AI governance, inclusive digital growth, and Global South collaboration. BulletsIn IIT-Madras nominated by MeitY as UN AI CoE Part of UN ODET global AI network
India has nominated IIT-Madras as a UN Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Artificial Intelligence. The announcement came at a UN event in New York. This step highlights India’s focus on AI governance, inclusive digital growth, and Global South collaboration. BulletsIn IIT-Madras nominated by MeitY as UN AI CoE Part of UN ODET global AI network
NASA has confirmed plans to deorbit the International Space Station (ISS) in 2030. The station will be directed into a remote Pacific Ocean region. The U.S. space agency now shifts focus to commercial space stations, aiming for continuous research presence in Low Earth Orbit. BulletsIn ISS active since 1998, modules first launched that year Continuously
NASA has confirmed plans to deorbit the International Space Station (ISS) in 2030. The station will be directed into a remote Pacific Ocean region. The U.S. space agency now shifts focus to commercial space stations, aiming for continuous research presence in Low Earth Orbit. BulletsIn ISS active since 1998, modules first launched that year Continuously
A new study warns that delaying climate action will cost nations more than investing early in resilience projects. India, highly vulnerable to extreme weather, faces major risks to lives, infrastructure, and its economy. BulletsIn Study shows resilience investment cheaper than repeated disaster recovery Led by economist Andrea Titton, University of Amsterdam Climate models simulated extreme
A new study warns that delaying climate action will cost nations more than investing early in resilience projects. India, highly vulnerable to extreme weather, faces major risks to lives, infrastructure, and its economy. BulletsIn Study shows resilience investment cheaper than repeated disaster recovery Led by economist Andrea Titton, University of Amsterdam Climate models simulated extreme
Indian pharma stocks dropped sharply on September 26 after US President Donald Trump announced 100% tariffs on imported branded and patented medicines starting October 1. The move pressures companies to set up US-based production to avoid penalties. BulletsIn Nifty Pharma index fell 2.54% in early trade Sun Pharma down 5%, hit yearly low at ₹1,547
Indian pharma stocks dropped sharply on September 26 after US President Donald Trump announced 100% tariffs on imported branded and patented medicines starting October 1. The move pressures companies to set up US-based production to avoid penalties. BulletsIn Nifty Pharma index fell 2.54% in early trade Sun Pharma down 5%, hit yearly low at ₹1,547
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The Indian government launched Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) on April 1, 2016. The scheme provides permanent rural homes with basic facilities to poor families. It aims for “Housing for All” in villages by 2029. BulletsIn Launched 2016, target: Housing for All rural India Pucca houses with kitchen, toilet, water, electricity Eligibility: homeless, kutcha houses,
The Indian government launched Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) on April 1, 2016. The scheme provides permanent rural homes with basic facilities to poor families. It aims for “Housing for All” in villages by 2029. BulletsIn Launched 2016, target: Housing for All rural India Pucca houses with kitchen, toilet, water, electricity Eligibility: homeless, kutcha houses,
58The British imposed heavy land revenue systems in India after gaining Diwani rights in 1765. These systems became the primary source of colonial income but devastated peasants, altered agriculture, and reshaped India’s rural economy. BulletsIn Land revenue = tax on agricultural production British depended on land tax as main income source Farmers bore cost of
The British imposed heavy land revenue systems in India after gaining Diwani rights in 1765. These systems became the primary source of colonial income but devastated peasants, altered agriculture, and reshaped India’s rural economy. BulletsIn Land revenue = tax on agricultural production British depended on land tax as main income source Farmers bore cost of
India’s logistics cost in FY 2023-24 has been pegged at 7.97% of GDP by a DPIIT-cited NCAER report. The estimate, India’s first scientifically derived figure, shows the cost is significantly lower than China’s 14.4% and Indonesia’s 24%. BulletsIn India logistics cost 7.97% of GDP in FY24 China at 14.4%, Indonesia 24%, South Korea 8% Report
India’s logistics cost in FY 2023-24 has been pegged at 7.97% of GDP by a DPIIT-cited NCAER report. The estimate, India’s first scientifically derived figure, shows the cost is significantly lower than China’s 14.4% and Indonesia’s 24%. BulletsIn India logistics cost 7.97% of GDP in FY24 China at 14.4%, Indonesia 24%, South Korea 8% Report
On 24 September 2025, the Union Cabinet approved a Productivity Linked Bonus for 10,91,146 non-gazetted railway staff. The payout equals 78 days’ wages, with a financial impact of ₹1,865.68 crore. The bonus recognizes record performance by Indian Railways in 2024–25 and will be disbursed before Durga Puja. BulletsIn Bonus covers 10.91 lakh employees Equivalent to
On 24 September 2025, the Union Cabinet approved a Productivity Linked Bonus for 10,91,146 non-gazetted railway staff. The payout equals 78 days’ wages, with a financial impact of ₹1,865.68 crore. The bonus recognizes record performance by Indian Railways in 2024–25 and will be disbursed before Durga Puja. BulletsIn Bonus covers 10.91 lakh employees Equivalent to
Scientists have confirmed rust formation on the Moon, surprising researchers because the Moon lacks both water and oxygen. The discovery of hematite, an iron-based mineral, was first identified by India’s Chandrayaan-1 mission and later reinforced by NASA studies. BulletsIn Rust seen on Moon’s surface, mostly at poles Hematite mineral linked with iron, oxygen, water reaction
Scientists have confirmed rust formation on the Moon, surprising researchers because the Moon lacks both water and oxygen. The discovery of hematite, an iron-based mineral, was first identified by India’s Chandrayaan-1 mission and later reinforced by NASA studies. BulletsIn Rust seen on Moon’s surface, mostly at poles Hematite mineral linked with iron, oxygen, water reaction
