Starting July, Delhi has banned refuelling of diesel vehicles over 10 years old and petrol vehicles over 15 years. This move, aimed at curbing air pollution, is part of directives by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). However, experts say it may offer limited benefits unless broader sources of pollution are tackled. BulletsIn Diesel
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Starting July, Delhi has banned refuelling of diesel vehicles over 10 years old and petrol vehicles over 15 years. This move, aimed at curbing air pollution, is part of directives by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). However, experts say it may offer limited benefits unless broader sources of pollution are tackled. BulletsIn Diesel
Ahead of the July 9 expiry of a 90-day tariff freeze, former US President Donald Trump said 12 countries will receive tariff letters starting Monday. These letters will detail new reciprocal tariffs, some reportedly as high as 70%, and take effect from August 1, 2025. The announcement comes as India and the US struggle to
Ahead of the July 9 expiry of a 90-day tariff freeze, former US President Donald Trump said 12 countries will receive tariff letters starting Monday. These letters will detail new reciprocal tariffs, some reportedly as high as 70%, and take effect from August 1, 2025. The announcement comes as India and the US struggle to
80In 1793, Lord Cornwallis introduced the Permanent Settlement system in Bengal under British rule. The system fixed land revenue permanently and gave zamindars ownership rights. Though aimed at ensuring stable income for the British East India Company, it had far-reaching effects on peasants, landlords, and Indian society. The system later expanded to Bihar, Odisha, Madras,
In 1793, Lord Cornwallis introduced the Permanent Settlement system in Bengal under British rule. The system fixed land revenue permanently and gave zamindars ownership rights. Though aimed at ensuring stable income for the British East India Company, it had far-reaching effects on peasants, landlords, and Indian society. The system later expanded to Bihar, Odisha, Madras,
India has informed the World Trade Organisation (WTO) it will impose retaliatory duties on select US products. This follows the US’s 25% hike on car and auto part imports from May 3. India argues the move violates global trade norms and affects nearly $2.9 billion in Indian exports annually. The counteraction may take effect 30
India has informed the World Trade Organisation (WTO) it will impose retaliatory duties on select US products. This follows the US’s 25% hike on car and auto part imports from May 3. India argues the move violates global trade norms and affects nearly $2.9 billion in Indian exports annually. The counteraction may take effect 30
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has revised toll rates on certain national highway segments. Starting now, users will pay up to 50% less on stretches with structures like tunnels, bridges, flyovers, and elevated roads. The change applies nationwide and aims to make travel cheaper and boost highway use. BulletsIn Toll slashed by up
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has revised toll rates on certain national highway segments. Starting now, users will pay up to 50% less on stretches with structures like tunnels, bridges, flyovers, and elevated roads. The change applies nationwide and aims to make travel cheaper and boost highway use. BulletsIn Toll slashed by up
NASA is studying how space impacts human health as part of its long-term goals to send astronauts to Mars. In the unique environment of space—with no gravity, fresh air, or sunlight—NASA explores how the body and mind respond. This research is critical to the Artemis program, which aims to send astronauts to the Moon and
NASA is studying how space impacts human health as part of its long-term goals to send astronauts to Mars. In the unique environment of space—with no gravity, fresh air, or sunlight—NASA explores how the body and mind respond. This research is critical to the Artemis program, which aims to send astronauts to the Moon and
A new UN-backed report warns that severe droughts from 2023–2024 have sharply impacted sugar, rice, and coffee production globally. India and Thailand saw sugar output fall by over 12% due to extreme dry weather. The disruptions are linked to climate change and worsened by the El Niño phenomenon, leading to global food inflation and rising
A new UN-backed report warns that severe droughts from 2023–2024 have sharply impacted sugar, rice, and coffee production globally. India and Thailand saw sugar output fall by over 12% due to extreme dry weather. The disruptions are linked to climate change and worsened by the El Niño phenomenon, leading to global food inflation and rising
On Thursday, the US House passed Donald Trump’s massive tax and spending bill in a narrow 218–214 vote. The bill, already cleared by the Senate, now heads to Trump’s desk for signing on July 4. It makes 2017 tax cuts permanent, adds new tax breaks, and reduces federal aid programs. Though hailed by Republicans as
On Thursday, the US House passed Donald Trump’s massive tax and spending bill in a narrow 218–214 vote. The bill, already cleared by the Senate, now heads to Trump’s desk for signing on July 4. It makes 2017 tax cuts permanent, adds new tax breaks, and reduces federal aid programs. Though hailed by Republicans as
Linguistic debates are intensifying in India ahead of elections. Leaders across the political spectrum are invoking language-based pride. However, critics say these battles mask deeper political voids. Ironically, leaders opposing English or Hindi send their own children to English-medium or foreign institutions. The public, especially youth, continue to view English and Hindi as tools for
Linguistic debates are intensifying in India ahead of elections. Leaders across the political spectrum are invoking language-based pride. However, critics say these battles mask deeper political voids. Ironically, leaders opposing English or Hindi send their own children to English-medium or foreign institutions. The public, especially youth, continue to view English and Hindi as tools for
87Under British rule, India’s agrarian economy was heavily exploited through a range of land revenue systems. These systems—Permanent Settlement, Ryotwari, Mahalwari—were designed to maximize colonial profits. Though structured differently, they all burdened Indian farmers, disrupted traditional landholding patterns, and severely impacted rural livelihoods and food security. BulletsIn British taxed Indian agriculture to fund administration, trade,
Under British rule, India’s agrarian economy was heavily exploited through a range of land revenue systems. These systems—Permanent Settlement, Ryotwari, Mahalwari—were designed to maximize colonial profits. Though structured differently, they all burdened Indian farmers, disrupted traditional landholding patterns, and severely impacted rural livelihoods and food security. BulletsIn British taxed Indian agriculture to fund administration, trade,
