The Supreme Court of India has directed all States and Union Territories to return forest land currently under the control of their Revenue departments to the respective Forest departments within three months. The order comes amid allegations of misuse and illegal allotment of forest lands for non-forest activities. BulletsIn Supreme Court orders all forest land
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The Supreme Court of India has directed all States and Union Territories to return forest land currently under the control of their Revenue departments to the respective Forest departments within three months. The order comes amid allegations of misuse and illegal allotment of forest lands for non-forest activities. BulletsIn Supreme Court orders all forest land
283The Mughal Empire began declining after Aurangzeb’s death in 1707 CE. A mix of military failures, weak rulers, rising regional powers, and British colonial entry led to its fall. By 1857, with the exile of Bahadur Shah II, British rule fully replaced the Mughals. BulletsIn • Empire declined rapidly after Aurangzeb’s death in 1707 CE
The Mughal Empire began declining after Aurangzeb’s death in 1707 CE. A mix of military failures, weak rulers, rising regional powers, and British colonial entry led to its fall. By 1857, with the exile of Bahadur Shah II, British rule fully replaced the Mughals. BulletsIn • Empire declined rapidly after Aurangzeb’s death in 1707 CE
On May 15, 2025, the UN’s mid-year World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) report projected India to grow at 6.3% this fiscal year. Despite a global slowdown and revised projections, India’s growth remains highest among major economies. Strong consumption, investment, and exports are driving this momentum. BulletsIn • India to grow at 6.3% in FY2025,
On May 15, 2025, the UN’s mid-year World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) report projected India to grow at 6.3% this fiscal year. Despite a global slowdown and revised projections, India’s growth remains highest among major economies. Strong consumption, investment, and exports are driving this momentum. BulletsIn • India to grow at 6.3% in FY2025,
On May 13, 2025, President Droupadi Murmu invoked Article 143 to seek the Supreme Court’s advice on Governors’ powers over State Bills. The move follows the Court’s criticism of the Tamil Nadu Governor’s delay in assenting to Bills. The Reference raises 14 constitutional questions, aiming to resolve long-standing legal ambiguities. BulletsIn • President invokes Article
On May 13, 2025, President Droupadi Murmu invoked Article 143 to seek the Supreme Court’s advice on Governors’ powers over State Bills. The move follows the Court’s criticism of the Tamil Nadu Governor’s delay in assenting to Bills. The Reference raises 14 constitutional questions, aiming to resolve long-standing legal ambiguities. BulletsIn • President invokes Article
On May 16, 2025, India announced its first space-based biological experiments aboard the ISS via the AXIOM-4 mission. Led by ISRO and DBT under the BioE3 Policy, the experiments will test microalgae and cyanobacteria behavior in microgravity. The aim is to explore long-term human sustainability and food security in space. BulletsIn India to send biological
On May 16, 2025, India announced its first space-based biological experiments aboard the ISS via the AXIOM-4 mission. Led by ISRO and DBT under the BioE3 Policy, the experiments will test microalgae and cyanobacteria behavior in microgravity. The aim is to explore long-term human sustainability and food security in space. BulletsIn India to send biological
On May 16, 2025, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh addressed air warriors at Bhuj Air Force Station. He declared India’s anti-terrorism fight as a core part of national defence. Singh warned Pakistan over its terror rebuilding and called on IMF to reconsider funding Islamabad. He praised the Indian Air Force’s role in Operation Sindoor and reaffirmed
On May 16, 2025, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh addressed air warriors at Bhuj Air Force Station. He declared India’s anti-terrorism fight as a core part of national defence. Singh warned Pakistan over its terror rebuilding and called on IMF to reconsider funding Islamabad. He praised the Indian Air Force’s role in Operation Sindoor and reaffirmed
On May 16, 2025, Russia and Ukraine met for direct peace talks in Istanbul for the first time since March 2022. Talks were held under US pressure, with Turkish officials also present. Ukraine demanded a ceasefire and return of abducted children. Russia expressed willingness but raised concerns over Ukraine’s intent. BulletsIn First direct Russia-Ukraine peace
On May 16, 2025, Russia and Ukraine met for direct peace talks in Istanbul for the first time since March 2022. Talks were held under US pressure, with Turkish officials also present. Ukraine demanded a ceasefire and return of abducted children. Russia expressed willingness but raised concerns over Ukraine’s intent. BulletsIn First direct Russia-Ukraine peace
187India is facing longer and more intense heatwaves. Between April and June 2025, severe heat is forecast in multiple states. Cities risk major health crises due to urban heat effects. Experts stress a national heatwave response plan is urgently needed to protect lives and livelihoods. BulletsIn IMD warns of 10–11 heatwave days in April–June 2025
India is facing longer and more intense heatwaves. Between April and June 2025, severe heat is forecast in multiple states. Cities risk major health crises due to urban heat effects. Experts stress a national heatwave response plan is urgently needed to protect lives and livelihoods. BulletsIn IMD warns of 10–11 heatwave days in April–June 2025
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The Mughal Empire ruled most of the Indian subcontinent from 1526 to 1857. Founded by Babur after defeating Ibrahim Lodi, it reached its peak under Akbar and Aurangzeb. After Aurangzeb’s death in 1707, the empire weakened and finally ended after the Revolt of 1857 when the British exiled Bahadur Shah II. BulletsIn Mughal rule began
The Mughal Empire ruled most of the Indian subcontinent from 1526 to 1857. Founded by Babur after defeating Ibrahim Lodi, it reached its peak under Akbar and Aurangzeb. After Aurangzeb’s death in 1707, the empire weakened and finally ended after the Revolt of 1857 when the British exiled Bahadur Shah II. BulletsIn Mughal rule began
Seven years into GST’s rollout, a surge in litigation highlights unresolved legal gaps and complex compliance burdens. Most disputes involve denial of Input Tax Credit (ITC), retrospective demands, and taxability interpretations. With GST Tribunals non-functional, cases are landing in High Courts and the Supreme Court. BulletsIn Major rise in GST litigation due to unclear law,
Seven years into GST’s rollout, a surge in litigation highlights unresolved legal gaps and complex compliance burdens. Most disputes involve denial of Input Tax Credit (ITC), retrospective demands, and taxability interpretations. With GST Tribunals non-functional, cases are landing in High Courts and the Supreme Court. BulletsIn Major rise in GST litigation due to unclear law,
