President Droupadi Murmu visited Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, and inaugurated new facilities at Mahayogi Gorakhnath University. She also laid the foundation stone for a Girls’ Hostel. The projects aim to boost education, healthcare, and women’s empowerment in eastern Uttar Pradesh. BulletsIn President Murmu inaugurated new buildings at Gorakhnath University, Gorakhpur Opened an Auditorium, Academic Block, and
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President Droupadi Murmu visited Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, and inaugurated new facilities at Mahayogi Gorakhnath University. She also laid the foundation stone for a Girls’ Hostel. The projects aim to boost education, healthcare, and women’s empowerment in eastern Uttar Pradesh. BulletsIn President Murmu inaugurated new buildings at Gorakhnath University, Gorakhpur Opened an Auditorium, Academic Block, and
Kerala Agriculture Minister P. Prasad has opposed the proposed India-US Free Trade Agreement (FTA). In letters to Union Ministers, he warned that US demands in agriculture and dairy may harm Indian farmers. He flagged risks from subsidised imports, GM crops, and past trade agreements. Talks in Washington are ongoing, with agriculture being a key sticking
Kerala Agriculture Minister P. Prasad has opposed the proposed India-US Free Trade Agreement (FTA). In letters to Union Ministers, he warned that US demands in agriculture and dairy may harm Indian farmers. He flagged risks from subsidised imports, GM crops, and past trade agreements. Talks in Washington are ongoing, with agriculture being a key sticking
Indian scientists from Bengaluru and Aligarh Muslim University have developed a new lanthanum-doped silver niobate (La-AgNbO₃) material. This breakthrough, published in the Journal of Alloys and Compounds, enhances energy storage performance in supercapacitors. The innovation supports faster charging, high efficiency, and better sustainability in energy systems. BulletsIn New La-doped AgNbO₃ material developed by Indian researchers
Indian scientists from Bengaluru and Aligarh Muslim University have developed a new lanthanum-doped silver niobate (La-AgNbO₃) material. This breakthrough, published in the Journal of Alloys and Compounds, enhances energy storage performance in supercapacitors. The innovation supports faster charging, high efficiency, and better sustainability in energy systems. BulletsIn New La-doped AgNbO₃ material developed by Indian researchers
India is closely watching a proposed US bill that could impose a 500% tariff on imports from nations buying Russian oil. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, during his July 2 US visit, said India has conveyed its energy and security concerns to US lawmakers, including Senator Lindsey Graham. The bill, if passed, could affect India’s
India is closely watching a proposed US bill that could impose a 500% tariff on imports from nations buying Russian oil. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, during his July 2 US visit, said India has conveyed its energy and security concerns to US lawmakers, including Senator Lindsey Graham. The bill, if passed, could affect India’s
India and the United States will soon sign a new 10-year defence partnership agreement. This was confirmed after a phone call between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth on July 1. The move aims to strengthen strategic cooperation, arms sales, and industrial ties amid growing regional and global challenges. BulletsIn
India and the United States will soon sign a new 10-year defence partnership agreement. This was confirmed after a phone call between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth on July 1. The move aims to strengthen strategic cooperation, arms sales, and industrial ties amid growing regional and global challenges. BulletsIn
The European Commission is set to propose a legally binding goal to cut net greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040 from 1990 levels. For the first time, countries may partially use international carbon credits to meet this target. The proposal aims to align the EU with its 2050 net-zero emissions goal, while easing domestic
The European Commission is set to propose a legally binding goal to cut net greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040 from 1990 levels. For the first time, countries may partially use international carbon credits to meet this target. The proposal aims to align the EU with its 2050 net-zero emissions goal, while easing domestic
On July 1, 2025, the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) launched SPREE 2025 to bring unregistered employers and workers — including gig, contractual, and temporary ones — under ESI coverage. The scheme runs until December 31, 2025. It offers simplified registration and immunity from retrospective penalties to encourage voluntary compliance and expand healthcare benefits. BulletsIn
On July 1, 2025, the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) launched SPREE 2025 to bring unregistered employers and workers — including gig, contractual, and temporary ones — under ESI coverage. The scheme runs until December 31, 2025. It offers simplified registration and immunity from retrospective penalties to encourage voluntary compliance and expand healthcare benefits. BulletsIn
69The Subsidiary Alliance System was a strategic policy enforced by the British East India Company from the late 18th century. Introduced by Lord Wellesley during his tenure as Governor-General (1798–1805), it forced Indian princely states to surrender military and foreign policy control to the British. In return, they received protection — but lost autonomy. This
The Subsidiary Alliance System was a strategic policy enforced by the British East India Company from the late 18th century. Introduced by Lord Wellesley during his tenure as Governor-General (1798–1805), it forced Indian princely states to surrender military and foreign policy control to the British. In return, they received protection — but lost autonomy. This
Earth is spinning slightly faster since 2020, shortening days by milliseconds. Scientists say we may need to subtract a leap second from clocks by 2029 — a first. The cause remains unclear, though internal Earth changes are suspected. Scientists reassure there’s no danger. BulletsIn Earth spinning faster since 2020; shortening day length by fractions of
Earth is spinning slightly faster since 2020, shortening days by milliseconds. Scientists say we may need to subtract a leap second from clocks by 2029 — a first. The cause remains unclear, though internal Earth changes are suspected. Scientists reassure there’s no danger. BulletsIn Earth spinning faster since 2020; shortening day length by fractions of
US President Donald Trump has supported a Senate bill that proposes imposing 500% tariffs on countries like India and China. The bill targets nations continuing to buy Russian oil while not supporting Ukraine. Senator Lindsey Graham, who is sponsoring the bill, said Trump’s nod is a strategic move to pressure Russia over the Ukraine war.
US President Donald Trump has supported a Senate bill that proposes imposing 500% tariffs on countries like India and China. The bill targets nations continuing to buy Russian oil while not supporting Ukraine. Senator Lindsey Graham, who is sponsoring the bill, said Trump’s nod is a strategic move to pressure Russia over the Ukraine war.
