At the 25th SCO Summit in Tianjin, China, Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent a strong message against terrorism with Pakistan’s PM present. He cited the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and said double standards on terror are unacceptable. He urged SCO nations to unite for peace, stability, and progress. BulletsIn Modi: terrorism threat to all
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At the 25th SCO Summit in Tianjin, China, Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent a strong message against terrorism with Pakistan’s PM present. He cited the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and said double standards on terror are unacceptable. He urged SCO nations to unite for peace, stability, and progress. BulletsIn Modi: terrorism threat to all
64The Maratha Empire, founded in the 17th century by Shivaji Maharaj in western India, rose as a strong force against the Mughals. It expanded across India but later declined due to weak unity, British wars, and lack of economic reforms. BulletsIn Founded by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (1627–1680) Capital at Raigad, idea of Hindawi Swarajya Sambhaji
The Maratha Empire, founded in the 17th century by Shivaji Maharaj in western India, rose as a strong force against the Mughals. It expanded across India but later declined due to weak unity, British wars, and lack of economic reforms. BulletsIn Founded by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (1627–1680) Capital at Raigad, idea of Hindawi Swarajya Sambhaji
India is shifting its forex reserves strategy. In June 2025, gold holdings rose while US T-bill investments fell. The Reserve Bank of India purchased over 39 tonnes of gold in one year, reflecting a global move to diversify away from the dollar. BulletsIn India gold reserves 879.98 tonnes, up from 840.76 tonnes RBI bought 39.22
India is shifting its forex reserves strategy. In June 2025, gold holdings rose while US T-bill investments fell. The Reserve Bank of India purchased over 39 tonnes of gold in one year, reflecting a global move to diversify away from the dollar. BulletsIn India gold reserves 879.98 tonnes, up from 840.76 tonnes RBI bought 39.22
India and Japan signed an agreement on Saturday for Chandrayaan-5. The mission will jointly explore the lunar south pole’s permanently shadowed regions. It will be led by ISRO and JAXA, combining India’s lander with Japan’s rover. BulletsIn India, Japan sign pact for Chandrayaan-5 Focus: lunar south pole polar region Aim: study lunar water, volatile materials
India and Japan signed an agreement on Saturday for Chandrayaan-5. The mission will jointly explore the lunar south pole’s permanently shadowed regions. It will be led by ISRO and JAXA, combining India’s lander with Japan’s rover. BulletsIn India, Japan sign pact for Chandrayaan-5 Focus: lunar south pole polar region Aim: study lunar water, volatile materials
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Japan visit (29–30 August 2025) strengthened India-Japan ties. Both nations signed multiple agreements across defense, technology, space, clean energy, and cultural cooperation. The vision will guide cooperation until 2035. BulletsIn Joint Vision for Next Decade till 2035 Focus on 8 sectors: economy, security, green growth, tech, health, mobility, people ties, state
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Japan visit (29–30 August 2025) strengthened India-Japan ties. Both nations signed multiple agreements across defense, technology, space, clean energy, and cultural cooperation. The vision will guide cooperation until 2035. BulletsIn Joint Vision for Next Decade till 2035 Focus on 8 sectors: economy, security, green growth, tech, health, mobility, people ties, state
A new study in Nature Climate Change found that deforestation in tropical regions like India, Brazil, Panama, and Indonesia has intensified local heat. The warming has caused around 28,000 heat-related deaths annually and exposed 300 million people to higher temperatures. BulletsIn Deforestation driving 28,000 heat-related deaths every year 300 million people exposed to extreme heat
A new study in Nature Climate Change found that deforestation in tropical regions like India, Brazil, Panama, and Indonesia has intensified local heat. The warming has caused around 28,000 heat-related deaths annually and exposed 300 million people to higher temperatures. BulletsIn Deforestation driving 28,000 heat-related deaths every year 300 million people exposed to extreme heat
A US appeals court ruled that most tariffs imposed by Donald Trump under emergency powers are illegal. The ruling comes days after new 50% tariffs on Indian imports began. However, the tariffs will remain until October 14, giving the Trump administration time to appeal. BulletsIn US Court of Appeals says tariffs under IEEPA unconstitutional Congress
A US appeals court ruled that most tariffs imposed by Donald Trump under emergency powers are illegal. The ruling comes days after new 50% tariffs on Indian imports began. However, the tariffs will remain until October 14, giving the Trump administration time to appeal. BulletsIn US Court of Appeals says tariffs under IEEPA unconstitutional Congress
Launched on 28 August 2014, the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) has completed eleven years. It has transformed banking access in India, expanded savings, boosted digital payments, and empowered millions through direct benefit transfers and social security coverage. BulletsIn 56.2 crore Jan Dhan accounts opened, four times higher than 2015 Nearly 100% households, 90%
Launched on 28 August 2014, the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) has completed eleven years. It has transformed banking access in India, expanded savings, boosted digital payments, and empowered millions through direct benefit transfers and social security coverage. BulletsIn 56.2 crore Jan Dhan accounts opened, four times higher than 2015 Nearly 100% households, 90%
102The Sikh State emerged in Punjab in the late 15th century under Guru Nanak. It grew militarily under Guru Gobind Singh and politically peaked under Maharaja Ranjit Singh. After his death in 1839, internal power struggles weakened the empire, leading to its decline and eventual British control by 1858. BulletsIn Sikh faith founded by Guru
The Sikh State emerged in Punjab in the late 15th century under Guru Nanak. It grew militarily under Guru Gobind Singh and politically peaked under Maharaja Ranjit Singh. After his death in 1839, internal power struggles weakened the empire, leading to its decline and eventual British control by 1858. BulletsIn Sikh faith founded by Guru
India’s economy grew 7.8% in the June quarter of FY2026, higher than the 6.7% forecast. Growth was powered by strong performance in manufacturing, construction, and services. However, economists warned of a slowdown as U.S. tariffs and a weak rupee raise concerns. BulletsIn GDP growth 7.8% in April-June, above forecast 6.7% Manufacturing up 7.7%, services up
India’s economy grew 7.8% in the June quarter of FY2026, higher than the 6.7% forecast. Growth was powered by strong performance in manufacturing, construction, and services. However, economists warned of a slowdown as U.S. tariffs and a weak rupee raise concerns. BulletsIn GDP growth 7.8% in April-June, above forecast 6.7% Manufacturing up 7.7%, services up
