With just months left until COP30, most countries have failed to submit updated climate plans. Only 25 of 197 nations have done so, covering just 20% of global emissions. Climate scientists warn that human-caused warming already exceeds 1.5°C, placing the planet in dangerous territory. Africa, especially, is suffering extreme impacts, while global governments lag behind
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With just months left until COP30, most countries have failed to submit updated climate plans. Only 25 of 197 nations have done so, covering just 20% of global emissions. Climate scientists warn that human-caused warming already exceeds 1.5°C, placing the planet in dangerous territory. Africa, especially, is suffering extreme impacts, while global governments lag behind
On July 20, 2025, the Kremlin stated that President Vladimir Putin is willing to negotiate peace in Ukraine. However, Russia insists on achieving its stated objectives. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov emphasized Moscow’s readiness for dialogue but reaffirmed its core priorities. This comes amid new U.S. pressure, including military aid to Ukraine and a 50-day ceasefire
On July 20, 2025, the Kremlin stated that President Vladimir Putin is willing to negotiate peace in Ukraine. However, Russia insists on achieving its stated objectives. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov emphasized Moscow’s readiness for dialogue but reaffirmed its core priorities. This comes amid new U.S. pressure, including military aid to Ukraine and a 50-day ceasefire
To address inefficiencies in India’s farm sector, the Union Cabinet has approved the PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY). Announced in Budget 2025–26, the scheme merges 36 existing agricultural schemes into one unified framework. It aims to boost productivity, ensure climate resilience, and improve farmers’ incomes through decentralised, data-driven planning. BulletsIn 36 central schemes merged under
To address inefficiencies in India’s farm sector, the Union Cabinet has approved the PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY). Announced in Budget 2025–26, the scheme merges 36 existing agricultural schemes into one unified framework. It aims to boost productivity, ensure climate resilience, and improve farmers’ incomes through decentralised, data-driven planning. BulletsIn 36 central schemes merged under
70During colonial rule, South India witnessed several socio-religious reform movements. These were influenced by northern movements like Brahmo Samaj and Arya Samaj. Reformers targeted caste discrimination, women’s rights, and education. Movements like the Veda Samaj, SNDP, and Self-Respect Movement reshaped society by promoting equality and challenging orthodoxy. BulletsIn Reform movements challenged caste system, promoted women’s
During colonial rule, South India witnessed several socio-religious reform movements. These were influenced by northern movements like Brahmo Samaj and Arya Samaj. Reformers targeted caste discrimination, women’s rights, and education. Movements like the Veda Samaj, SNDP, and Self-Respect Movement reshaped society by promoting equality and challenging orthodoxy. BulletsIn Reform movements challenged caste system, promoted women’s
India has entered a critical phase of demographic opportunity, with more working-age citizens than dependents. However, this edge is in danger. Despite economic growth, quality jobs remain limited. A key reason: jobseekers lack essential skills. The education system and vocational training have failed to prepare youth for the private sector. Without urgent reform, India risks
India has entered a critical phase of demographic opportunity, with more working-age citizens than dependents. However, this edge is in danger. Despite economic growth, quality jobs remain limited. A key reason: jobseekers lack essential skills. The education system and vocational training have failed to prepare youth for the private sector. Without urgent reform, India risks
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launched NSCSTI 2.0 under Mission Karmayogi. The framework upgrades civil services training across India. Developed by the Capacity Building Commission, it incorporates AI, hybrid learning, and global best practices. It aims to build a citizen-focused, future-ready bureaucracy. BulletsIn NSCSTI 2.0 launched to modernize civil services training Developed by Capacity Building
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launched NSCSTI 2.0 under Mission Karmayogi. The framework upgrades civil services training across India. Developed by the Capacity Building Commission, it incorporates AI, hybrid learning, and global best practices. It aims to build a citizen-focused, future-ready bureaucracy. BulletsIn NSCSTI 2.0 launched to modernize civil services training Developed by Capacity Building
The Earth’s magnetic north pole is drifting faster than ever across the Arctic. A recent study found that man-made dams built since 1835 have shifted the Earth’s rotation axis. This movement, known as True Polar Wander (TPW), affects global navigation and poses challenges for industries relying on magnetic accuracy. BulletsIn Magnetic north pole shifting rapidly
The Earth’s magnetic north pole is drifting faster than ever across the Arctic. A recent study found that man-made dams built since 1835 have shifted the Earth’s rotation axis. This movement, known as True Polar Wander (TPW), affects global navigation and poses challenges for industries relying on magnetic accuracy. BulletsIn Magnetic north pole shifting rapidly
India must mobilize around $1.5 trillion by 2030 to meet its climate and energy transition goals, says Deloitte. The investment is critical for scaling renewable energy, boosting green hydrogen, biofuels, energy storage, and building resilient infrastructure. BulletsIn India needs $1.5 trillion investment to meet 2030 climate-energy targets. $200–250 billion required to reach 500 GW non-fossil
India must mobilize around $1.5 trillion by 2030 to meet its climate and energy transition goals, says Deloitte. The investment is critical for scaling renewable energy, boosting green hydrogen, biofuels, energy storage, and building resilient infrastructure. BulletsIn India needs $1.5 trillion investment to meet 2030 climate-energy targets. $200–250 billion required to reach 500 GW non-fossil
India is prioritizing engagement with the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to enhance its strategic footprint in Central Asia. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s July 2025 visit to China for the SCO summit highlights India’s efforts to balance diplomatic ties with China, while deepening regional cooperation and tackling shared security concerns. BulletsIn India prioritizes SCO amid
India is prioritizing engagement with the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to enhance its strategic footprint in Central Asia. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s July 2025 visit to China for the SCO summit highlights India’s efforts to balance diplomatic ties with China, while deepening regional cooperation and tackling shared security concerns. BulletsIn India prioritizes SCO amid
SEBI has launched the VCF Settlement Scheme 2025 to address old compliance issues in winding up Venture Capital Funds (VCFs). Open from July 21, 2025, the scheme helps VCFs migrated to the AIF regime to regularize past violations and protect investor interests. BulletsIn SEBI opens VCF Settlement Scheme 2025 on July 21; closes January 19,
SEBI has launched the VCF Settlement Scheme 2025 to address old compliance issues in winding up Venture Capital Funds (VCFs). Open from July 21, 2025, the scheme helps VCFs migrated to the AIF regime to regularize past violations and protect investor interests. BulletsIn SEBI opens VCF Settlement Scheme 2025 on July 21; closes January 19,
