The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts an above-normal monsoon in 2025, expected to increase agricultural production and rural demand while helping control inflation, says a Crisil report released recently. BulletsIn IMD predicts 106% of long-period average rainfall during the June-September southwest monsoon season, marking the second consecutive above-normal monsoon year. Above-normal rainfall is likely to
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts an above-normal monsoon in 2025, expected to increase agricultural production and rural demand while helping control inflation, says a Crisil report released recently. BulletsIn IMD predicts 106% of long-period average rainfall during the June-September southwest monsoon season, marking the second consecutive above-normal monsoon year. Above-normal rainfall is likely to
Microsoft and Yotta Data Services partnered on Wednesday to accelerate AI adoption in India, combining Microsoft’s Azure AI capabilities with Yotta’s sovereign cloud infrastructure to support India’s AI ambitions. BulletsIn Partnership aims to engage with IndiaAI Mission, government agencies, IITs, startups, enterprises, and software firms for AI innovation. Microsoft integrates Azure AI services into Yotta’s
Microsoft and Yotta Data Services partnered on Wednesday to accelerate AI adoption in India, combining Microsoft’s Azure AI capabilities with Yotta’s sovereign cloud infrastructure to support India’s AI ambitions. BulletsIn Partnership aims to engage with IndiaAI Mission, government agencies, IITs, startups, enterprises, and software firms for AI innovation. Microsoft integrates Azure AI services into Yotta’s
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is scheduled to meet German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin on Wednesday, focusing on German support for Ukraine and efforts to achieve a ceasefire amid ongoing conflict. BulletsIn Zelenskiy will be received with military honours at the federal chancellery by Chancellor Merz. Talks aim to strengthen Germany’s support for Ukraine and
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is scheduled to meet German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin on Wednesday, focusing on German support for Ukraine and efforts to achieve a ceasefire amid ongoing conflict. BulletsIn Zelenskiy will be received with military honours at the federal chancellery by Chancellor Merz. Talks aim to strengthen Germany’s support for Ukraine and
The European Union is close to meeting its legally binding climate target for 2030, aiming to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by 55% compared to 1990 levels. Current plans are expected to achieve a 54% reduction, just one percentage point shy of the goal. BulletsIn The EU is on track to cut net greenhouse gas
The European Union is close to meeting its legally binding climate target for 2030, aiming to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by 55% compared to 1990 levels. Current plans are expected to achieve a 54% reduction, just one percentage point shy of the goal. BulletsIn The EU is on track to cut net greenhouse gas
In the Indian Parliament and State Legislatures, different types of majorities are required depending on the purpose, such as passing bills or motions. The Constitution does not explicitly classify majorities but references four key types: Absolute Majority, Effective Majority, Simple Majority, and Special Majority. BulletsIn Absolute Majority: More than 50% of the total membership of
In the Indian Parliament and State Legislatures, different types of majorities are required depending on the purpose, such as passing bills or motions. The Constitution does not explicitly classify majorities but references four key types: Absolute Majority, Effective Majority, Simple Majority, and Special Majority. BulletsIn Absolute Majority: More than 50% of the total membership of
At the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva, India strongly backed the WHO’s Global Traditional Medicine Strategy for 2025–2034, emphasizing the integration of evidence-based traditional medicine like Ayurveda, Yoga, Siddha, and Unani into mainstream healthcare. BulletsIn India reaffirmed its commitment to integrating Traditional Medicine (TM) at the 78th World Health Assembly, Geneva, May 2025. Shri
At the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva, India strongly backed the WHO’s Global Traditional Medicine Strategy for 2025–2034, emphasizing the integration of evidence-based traditional medicine like Ayurveda, Yoga, Siddha, and Unani into mainstream healthcare. BulletsIn India reaffirmed its commitment to integrating Traditional Medicine (TM) at the 78th World Health Assembly, Geneva, May 2025. Shri
The Finance Ministry has described the net foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in FY25 as subdued, amounting to just $0.4 billion. However, this is not considered a cause for concern due to offsetting factors in overseas investments by Indian firms and healthy gross FDI inflows. BulletsIn Net FDI for FY25 is low at $0.4 billion,
The Finance Ministry has described the net foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in FY25 as subdued, amounting to just $0.4 billion. However, this is not considered a cause for concern due to offsetting factors in overseas investments by Indian firms and healthy gross FDI inflows. BulletsIn Net FDI for FY25 is low at $0.4 billion,
57Alexander the Great, son of Philip of Macedonia, invaded northwest India in 326 BC. Though his military campaign was brief, it marked the first major contact between ancient Europe and India and had lasting cultural and historical impacts. BulletsIn Alexander became king at 20 in 335 BC and began his conquests to control the known
Alexander the Great, son of Philip of Macedonia, invaded northwest India in 326 BC. Though his military campaign was brief, it marked the first major contact between ancient Europe and India and had lasting cultural and historical impacts. BulletsIn Alexander became king at 20 in 335 BC and began his conquests to control the known
The Government of India launched the Ayushman Vay Vandana Yojana (AVVY) in October 2024, offering every Indian aged 70 and above a free health insurance cover of Rs. 5 lakh annually. This initiative aims to provide senior citizens with worry-free access to medical care. BulletsIn AVVY provides Rs.5 lakh cashless health insurance every year for
The Government of India launched the Ayushman Vay Vandana Yojana (AVVY) in October 2024, offering every Indian aged 70 and above a free health insurance cover of Rs. 5 lakh annually. This initiative aims to provide senior citizens with worry-free access to medical care. BulletsIn AVVY provides Rs.5 lakh cashless health insurance every year for
209Union Minister of Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh, launched the Bharat Forecast System on Monday at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Developed by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune, this indigenous high-resolution weather model improves India’s forecasting accuracy to a 6-km grid, enabling precise village-level predictions. BulletsIn Bharat Forecast System enhances weather prediction resolution
Union Minister of Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh, launched the Bharat Forecast System on Monday at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Developed by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune, this indigenous high-resolution weather model improves India’s forecasting accuracy to a 6-km grid, enabling precise village-level predictions. BulletsIn Bharat Forecast System enhances weather prediction resolution
