On June 22, 2025, Iran’s Parliament approved the closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions with the US. Final clearance is pending from Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. This strategic waterway handles 20% of global oil and gas flow. India, a key importer, faces potential price hikes but remains relatively shielded due to
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On June 22, 2025, Iran’s Parliament approved the closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions with the US. Final clearance is pending from Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. This strategic waterway handles 20% of global oil and gas flow. India, a key importer, faces potential price hikes but remains relatively shielded due to
On June 20, 2025, the Ministry of Women and Child Development launched the Gender Budgeting Knowledge Hub in New Delhi. The digital portal will centralize gender-focused budgeting tools and knowledge. It aligns with India’s ₹4.49 lakh crore gender budget for FY 2025–26—a 37% rise from last year. The initiative supports inclusive governance through data, training,
On June 20, 2025, the Ministry of Women and Child Development launched the Gender Budgeting Knowledge Hub in New Delhi. The digital portal will centralize gender-focused budgeting tools and knowledge. It aligns with India’s ₹4.49 lakh crore gender budget for FY 2025–26—a 37% rise from last year. The initiative supports inclusive governance through data, training,
A team at Ghent University in Belgium has recreated the face of a Mesolithic woman using DNA, archaeology, and art. The woman lived about 10,500 years ago, and her remains were found in 1988 in a cave near Dinant. Thanks to modern genetic tools, scientists uncovered her appearance, ancestry, and daily life. She is part
A team at Ghent University in Belgium has recreated the face of a Mesolithic woman using DNA, archaeology, and art. The woman lived about 10,500 years ago, and her remains were found in 1988 in a cave near Dinant. Thanks to modern genetic tools, scientists uncovered her appearance, ancestry, and daily life. She is part
A US federal appeals court has refused to lift a lower court’s injunction halting the Trump administration’s effort to shrink the federal workforce. The injunction, issued by Judge Susan Illston in response to a lawsuit from labor unions and cities, temporarily blocks the execution of directives tied to an executive order signed by Trump in
A US federal appeals court has refused to lift a lower court’s injunction halting the Trump administration’s effort to shrink the federal workforce. The injunction, issued by Judge Susan Illston in response to a lawsuit from labor unions and cities, temporarily blocks the execution of directives tied to an executive order signed by Trump in
179A massive glacier-induced landslide buried the village of Blatten in southern Switzerland on Wednesday, blocking the River Lonza and creating a rising flood threat in the Alpine valley. Authorities warn that further evacuations in nearby villages may be necessary as the situation remains unstable. BulletsIn Glacier collapse caused landslide burying Blatten village on Wednesday Millions
A massive glacier-induced landslide buried the village of Blatten in southern Switzerland on Wednesday, blocking the River Lonza and creating a rising flood threat in the Alpine valley. Authorities warn that further evacuations in nearby villages may be necessary as the situation remains unstable. BulletsIn Glacier collapse caused landslide burying Blatten village on Wednesday Millions
Articles 124 to 147 under Chapter IV of Part V of the Indian Constitution deal with the structure, powers, jurisdiction, and functioning of the Union Judiciary, i.e., the Supreme Court of India. These provisions outline appointment, qualifications, powers, procedures, and independence of the apex judicial body in India. BulletsIn Supreme Court established under Article 124;
Articles 124 to 147 under Chapter IV of Part V of the Indian Constitution deal with the structure, powers, jurisdiction, and functioning of the Union Judiciary, i.e., the Supreme Court of India. These provisions outline appointment, qualifications, powers, procedures, and independence of the apex judicial body in India. BulletsIn Supreme Court established under Article 124;
In a move to curb retail inflation and support India’s refining industry, the government has reduced the basic customs duty on crude palm oil, crude soyabean oil, and crude sunflower oil from 20% to 10%. The decision, now in effect, aims to make edible oils cheaper for consumers and boost domestic processing. BulletsIn Basic customs
In a move to curb retail inflation and support India’s refining industry, the government has reduced the basic customs duty on crude palm oil, crude soyabean oil, and crude sunflower oil from 20% to 10%. The decision, now in effect, aims to make edible oils cheaper for consumers and boost domestic processing. BulletsIn Basic customs
Starting June 3, Indian Railways will operate its first-ever dedicated cargo train to transport cherries from Katra (Jammu) to Mumbai. The refrigerated parcel service will offer a faster, cost-effective, and efficient alternative to air freight for Kashmir’s cherry growers. BulletsIn Train to run from Katra to Mumbai’s Bandra Terminal starting June 3 First cargo will
Starting June 3, Indian Railways will operate its first-ever dedicated cargo train to transport cherries from Katra (Jammu) to Mumbai. The refrigerated parcel service will offer a faster, cost-effective, and efficient alternative to air freight for Kashmir’s cherry growers. BulletsIn Train to run from Katra to Mumbai’s Bandra Terminal starting June 3 First cargo will
India’s Gaganyatri Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will fly to the International Space Station (ISS) on June 8 as part of Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission. He will conduct seven microgravity research experiments shortlisted by ISRO from across Indian institutions. This marks the first visit of an ISRO astronaut to the ISS and India’s second crewed spaceflight after
India’s Gaganyatri Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will fly to the International Space Station (ISS) on June 8 as part of Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission. He will conduct seven microgravity research experiments shortlisted by ISRO from across Indian institutions. This marks the first visit of an ISRO astronaut to the ISS and India’s second crewed spaceflight after
A new study warns that three large asteroids orbiting near Venus—hidden by the Sun’s glare—could potentially hit Earth within weeks, posing a major risk due to their difficult detectability. BulletsIn The asteroids named 2020 SB, 524522, and 2002 CL1 share an orbit with Venus and remain nearly invisible to Earth-based telescopes because of the Sun’s
A new study warns that three large asteroids orbiting near Venus—hidden by the Sun’s glare—could potentially hit Earth within weeks, posing a major risk due to their difficult detectability. BulletsIn The asteroids named 2020 SB, 524522, and 2002 CL1 share an orbit with Venus and remain nearly invisible to Earth-based telescopes because of the Sun’s
