US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday that Washington monitors India-Pakistan relations “every single day.” He repeated President Donald Trump’s claim of helping avert a nuclear escalation earlier this year. India has denied any third-party role in its ceasefire with Pakistan, calling it a decision made independently. BulletsIn US claims daily monitoring of
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday that Washington monitors India-Pakistan relations “every single day.” He repeated President Donald Trump’s claim of helping avert a nuclear escalation earlier this year. India has denied any third-party role in its ceasefire with Pakistan, calling it a decision made independently. BulletsIn US claims daily monitoring of
The Government of India has extended the PM E-Drive scheme, its flagship EV incentive programme, until March 2028. However, subsidies for electric two- and three-wheelers will end on March 31, 2026, marking a shift toward self-sustained growth. BulletsIn PM E-DRIVE scheme launched Oct 1, 2024, budget ₹10,900 crore Extended till March 2028, but fund-limited to
The Government of India has extended the PM E-Drive scheme, its flagship EV incentive programme, until March 2028. However, subsidies for electric two- and three-wheelers will end on March 31, 2026, marking a shift toward self-sustained growth. BulletsIn PM E-DRIVE scheme launched Oct 1, 2024, budget ₹10,900 crore Extended till March 2028, but fund-limited to
75The Portuguese were the first Europeans to arrive in India, with Vasco da Gama landing in Calicut on May 20, 1498. They ruled parts of India from 1505 until December 1961, establishing control through naval power, trade, and fortified settlements. Their influence marked the start of the European era in India. BulletsIn Vasco da Gama
The Portuguese were the first Europeans to arrive in India, with Vasco da Gama landing in Calicut on May 20, 1498. They ruled parts of India from 1505 until December 1961, establishing control through naval power, trade, and fortified settlements. Their influence marked the start of the European era in India. BulletsIn Vasco da Gama
With U.S. tariffs on Indian goods possibly settling at 50% after August 27, India faces an estimated $24 billion export loss. To offset the blow, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a $50 billion domestic stimulus, more than twice the expected loss, to drive consumption and sustain growth. BulletsIn Possible 50% U.S. tariffs on Indian
With U.S. tariffs on Indian goods possibly settling at 50% after August 27, India faces an estimated $24 billion export loss. To offset the blow, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a $50 billion domestic stimulus, more than twice the expected loss, to drive consumption and sustain growth. BulletsIn Possible 50% U.S. tariffs on Indian
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) launched the FASTag Annual Pass on 15 August 2025. The ₹3,000 pass allows non-commercial vehicles year-long highway travel without repeated toll recharges. It is valid across 1,150 toll plazas nationwide. BulletsIn FASTag Annual Pass launched Aug 15, 2025 Cost ₹3,000, valid 1 year or 200 toll crossings Covers
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) launched the FASTag Annual Pass on 15 August 2025. The ₹3,000 pass allows non-commercial vehicles year-long highway travel without repeated toll recharges. It is valid across 1,150 toll plazas nationwide. BulletsIn FASTag Annual Pass launched Aug 15, 2025 Cost ₹3,000, valid 1 year or 200 toll crossings Covers
Seventeen days after launch from India’s Satish Dhawan Space Centre, NASA-ISRO’s NISAR satellite has successfully unfurled its 39-foot radar antenna in low Earth orbit. The antenna will help track Earth’s changes with unprecedented precision. BulletsIn NISAR radar antenna fully deployed on Aug 15, 2025 Largest reflector ever used in a NASA mission, 39 feet wide
Seventeen days after launch from India’s Satish Dhawan Space Centre, NASA-ISRO’s NISAR satellite has successfully unfurled its 39-foot radar antenna in low Earth orbit. The antenna will help track Earth’s changes with unprecedented precision. BulletsIn NISAR radar antenna fully deployed on Aug 15, 2025 Largest reflector ever used in a NASA mission, 39 feet wide
A new study in AGU Advances finds Himalayan glaciers are melting rapidly due to global warming. Over the last decade, river volumes in the region have doubled, altering water supply for millions who depend on these rivers. BulletsIn Glacier melt doubling river volumes in past 10 years At least 10% of Himalayan region rivers impacted
A new study in AGU Advances finds Himalayan glaciers are melting rapidly due to global warming. Over the last decade, river volumes in the region have doubled, altering water supply for millions who depend on these rivers. BulletsIn Glacier melt doubling river volumes in past 10 years At least 10% of Himalayan region rivers impacted
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced in his Independence Day speech that GST reforms will reduce the tax burden from this Diwali. The finance ministry detailed plans for a two-slab GST system, replacing the current four slabs. The GST Council is set to discuss it next month. BulletsIn GST rates to shift from 5–28% slabs to
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced in his Independence Day speech that GST reforms will reduce the tax burden from this Diwali. The finance ministry detailed plans for a two-slab GST system, replacing the current four slabs. The GST Council is set to discuss it next month. BulletsIn GST rates to shift from 5–28% slabs to
79The Deoband Movement began in 1866 at Darul Uloom, Deoband (Saharanpur, UP). Founded by Muhammad Qasim Nanautavi and Rashid Ahmad Gangohi, it aimed to revive Islamic teachings, oppose foreign rule, and preserve Muslim identity. BulletsIn Founded 1866 at Darul Uloom, Deoband, Saharanpur Founders: Muhammad Qasim Nanautavi, Rashid Ahmad Gangohi Inspired by Shah Waliullah’s reformist ideas
The Deoband Movement began in 1866 at Darul Uloom, Deoband (Saharanpur, UP). Founded by Muhammad Qasim Nanautavi and Rashid Ahmad Gangohi, it aimed to revive Islamic teachings, oppose foreign rule, and preserve Muslim identity. BulletsIn Founded 1866 at Darul Uloom, Deoband, Saharanpur Founders: Muhammad Qasim Nanautavi, Rashid Ahmad Gangohi Inspired by Shah Waliullah’s reformist ideas
On August 15, 2025, PM Modi announced the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana during his Independence Day speech. The ₹1 lakh crore scheme aims to generate 3.5 crore jobs, boost formal sector hiring, and accelerate inclusive growth under Viksit Bharat 2047. BulletsIn ₹1 lakh crore national job scheme announced at Red Fort Target: 3.5
On August 15, 2025, PM Modi announced the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana during his Independence Day speech. The ₹1 lakh crore scheme aims to generate 3.5 crore jobs, boost formal sector hiring, and accelerate inclusive growth under Viksit Bharat 2047. BulletsIn ₹1 lakh crore national job scheme announced at Red Fort Target: 3.5
