Peasant movements in India arose during the 18th to 20th centuries under British colonial rule. They were driven by oppressive land revenue systems, exploitation by zamindars and moneylenders, and destructive colonial economic policies. Though not aimed at ending British rule, these movements reshaped agrarian politics and fueled nationalist consciousness. BulletsIn Emerged during 18th–20th centuries under
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Peasant movements in India arose during the 18th to 20th centuries under British colonial rule. They were driven by oppressive land revenue systems, exploitation by zamindars and moneylenders, and destructive colonial economic policies. Though not aimed at ending British rule, these movements reshaped agrarian politics and fueled nationalist consciousness. BulletsIn Emerged during 18th–20th centuries under
India received its third sovereign credit rating upgrade this fiscal year. Japan’s R&I raised India’s rating to BBB+ with a stable outlook, following upgrades by S&P Global and Morningstar DBRS earlier. The move boosts India’s global financial standing amid uncertain economic conditions. BulletsIn R&I raised rating to BBB+ from BBB Outlook retained as “stable” Third
India received its third sovereign credit rating upgrade this fiscal year. Japan’s R&I raised India’s rating to BBB+ with a stable outlook, following upgrades by S&P Global and Morningstar DBRS earlier. The move boosts India’s global financial standing amid uncertain economic conditions. BulletsIn R&I raised rating to BBB+ from BBB Outlook retained as “stable” Third
India is observing the 60th anniversary of the 1965 India–Pakistan War. The Defence Ministry is leading nationwide events this September to honour soldiers who fought and defended the country in one of the largest post-Independence conflicts. BulletsIn War lasted 22 days, August–September 1965 Battles fought on land, air, sea Triggered by Pakistan’s Operation Gibraltar in
India is observing the 60th anniversary of the 1965 India–Pakistan War. The Defence Ministry is leading nationwide events this September to honour soldiers who fought and defended the country in one of the largest post-Independence conflicts. BulletsIn War lasted 22 days, August–September 1965 Battles fought on land, air, sea Triggered by Pakistan’s Operation Gibraltar in
ISRO will deploy Vyommitra, an AI-powered half-humanoid robot, in an uncrewed Gaganyaan test flight in December 2025. The robot will simulate astronaut functions, helping scientists test onboard systems before India’s first crewed space mission in 2026. BulletsIn Vyommitra: AI-enabled half-humanoid robot by ISRO Name means “friend in the sky” in Sanskrit Can monitor temperature, pressure,
ISRO will deploy Vyommitra, an AI-powered half-humanoid robot, in an uncrewed Gaganyaan test flight in December 2025. The robot will simulate astronaut functions, helping scientists test onboard systems before India’s first crewed space mission in 2026. BulletsIn Vyommitra: AI-enabled half-humanoid robot by ISRO Name means “friend in the sky” in Sanskrit Can monitor temperature, pressure,
India’s power-sector CO₂ emissions fell 1% year-on-year in the first half of 2025. The decline came from record clean-energy growth and mild weather, marking just the second fall in nearly five decades. BulletsIn Emissions fell 1% YoY in Jan–Jun 2025 Only second decline in ~50 years Clean energy, mild weather key drivers CREA: 65% drop
India’s power-sector CO₂ emissions fell 1% year-on-year in the first half of 2025. The decline came from record clean-energy growth and mild weather, marking just the second fall in nearly five decades. BulletsIn Emissions fell 1% YoY in Jan–Jun 2025 Only second decline in ~50 years Clean energy, mild weather key drivers CREA: 65% drop
Former US President Donald Trump said he wants to regain control of Afghanistan’s Bagram airbase from the Taliban. He called the 2021 withdrawal under Joe Biden a mistake and termed it the most embarrassing moment in US history. Trump stressed the base’s strategic value due to its closeness to China. BulletsIn Trump wants Bagram airbase
Former US President Donald Trump said he wants to regain control of Afghanistan’s Bagram airbase from the Taliban. He called the 2021 withdrawal under Joe Biden a mistake and termed it the most embarrassing moment in US history. Trump stressed the base’s strategic value due to its closeness to China. BulletsIn Trump wants Bagram airbase
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India will not allow domestic goods to be rerouted from the UAE to the US. He clarified that while India welcomes re-exports to Asia or Africa, it will not permit indirect entry into the US market. His remarks came during the 13th India-UAE High Level Task Force on Investments. BulletsIn
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India will not allow domestic goods to be rerouted from the UAE to the US. He clarified that while India welcomes re-exports to Asia or Africa, it will not permit indirect entry into the US market. His remarks came during the 13th India-UAE High Level Task Force on Investments. BulletsIn
79The British Parliament passed the Indian Independence Act on July 18, 1947. It came into effect on August 15, 1947, granting independence to India and Pakistan, ending British rule, and shaping the path for their constitutions. BulletsIn Act passed July 18, 1947, with royal assent Came into effect August 15, 1947 Divided British India into
The British Parliament passed the Indian Independence Act on July 18, 1947. It came into effect on August 15, 1947, granting independence to India and Pakistan, ending British rule, and shaping the path for their constitutions. BulletsIn Act passed July 18, 1947, with royal assent Came into effect August 15, 1947 Divided British India into
The US has revoked the 2018 sanctions waiver for Iran’s Chabahar Port, effective September 29. The decision may impact India, which signed a 10-year deal in May 2024 to operate the port and expand regional trade. BulletsIn US revokes 2018 sanctions waiver for Chabahar Port Revocation part of US maximum-pressure policy on Iran Effective September
The US has revoked the 2018 sanctions waiver for Iran’s Chabahar Port, effective September 29. The decision may impact India, which signed a 10-year deal in May 2024 to operate the port and expand regional trade. BulletsIn US revokes 2018 sanctions waiver for Chabahar Port Revocation part of US maximum-pressure policy on Iran Effective September
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has launched India’s first National Geothermal Energy Policy. The step aims to boost clean energy, improve energy security, and support India’s Net Zero goals. BulletsIn MNRE launches first geothermal energy policy in India Focus on clean, reliable 24×7 renewable energy source Aims at Net Zero emissions and
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has launched India’s first National Geothermal Energy Policy. The step aims to boost clean energy, improve energy security, and support India’s Net Zero goals. BulletsIn MNRE launches first geothermal energy policy in India Focus on clean, reliable 24×7 renewable energy source Aims at Net Zero emissions and
