Israel’s security Cabinet has approved a plan to capture the entire Gaza Strip. The move aims to pressure Hamas into releasing hostages and accepting a ceasefire on Israeli terms. The plan includes deploying more reserve troops, displacing hundreds of thousands of Palestinians, and continuing strikes. It follows weeks of intensified military action that has worsened
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Israel’s security Cabinet has approved a plan to capture the entire Gaza Strip. The move aims to pressure Hamas into releasing hostages and accepting a ceasefire on Israeli terms. The plan includes deploying more reserve troops, displacing hundreds of thousands of Palestinians, and continuing strikes. It follows weeks of intensified military action that has worsened
For the first time since 1931, India’s national Census will include detailed caste data. The decision marks a major shift in demographic documentation. It aims to address gaps in India’s affirmative action policies, but raises logistical and political challenges. The Supreme Court has permitted sub-categorisation among SCs, STs, and OBCs. However, consensus is needed to
For the first time since 1931, India’s national Census will include detailed caste data. The decision marks a major shift in demographic documentation. It aims to address gaps in India’s affirmative action policies, but raises logistical and political challenges. The Supreme Court has permitted sub-categorisation among SCs, STs, and OBCs. However, consensus is needed to
307The Bhakti Movement, emerging between the 7th and 17th centuries across India, reshaped religious and cultural life. It began as a response to rigid caste hierarchies, ritualism, and complex philosophies. Saints from all backgrounds preached direct devotion to God, emphasizing love, equality, and simplicity. The movement had wide influence, promoting social reform, vernacular literature, and
The Bhakti Movement, emerging between the 7th and 17th centuries across India, reshaped religious and cultural life. It began as a response to rigid caste hierarchies, ritualism, and complex philosophies. Saints from all backgrounds preached direct devotion to God, emphasizing love, equality, and simplicity. The movement had wide influence, promoting social reform, vernacular literature, and
The Reserve Bank of India has announced a ₹1.25 lakh crore bond purchase despite surplus liquidity in the system. Citi India says this aligns with RBI’s strategy to speed up monetary transmission by maintaining a specific liquidity surplus target, irrespective of market rates. BulletsIn RBI to buy ₹1.25 lakh cr bonds via Open Market Operations
The Reserve Bank of India has announced a ₹1.25 lakh crore bond purchase despite surplus liquidity in the system. Citi India says this aligns with RBI’s strategy to speed up monetary transmission by maintaining a specific liquidity surplus target, irrespective of market rates. BulletsIn RBI to buy ₹1.25 lakh cr bonds via Open Market Operations
From May 7 to 9, 2025, India will conduct large-scale civil defence drills across all States and Union Territories. The Ministry of Home Affairs ordered the move after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. The drills aim to boost public readiness and passive defence in the face of rising tensions with
From May 7 to 9, 2025, India will conduct large-scale civil defence drills across all States and Union Territories. The Ministry of Home Affairs ordered the move after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. The drills aim to boost public readiness and passive defence in the face of rising tensions with
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NASA scientists at Kennedy Space Center in Florida successfully extracted molecular oxygen from simulated lunar soil in a major step toward long-term Moon habitation. The achievement, done in collaboration with Houston-based Lunar Resources Inc., used molten regolith electrolysis to isolate oxygen and metals from moon-like dust. This marks the first time NASA produced oxygen using
NASA scientists at Kennedy Space Center in Florida successfully extracted molecular oxygen from simulated lunar soil in a major step toward long-term Moon habitation. The achievement, done in collaboration with Houston-based Lunar Resources Inc., used molten regolith electrolysis to isolate oxygen and metals from moon-like dust. This marks the first time NASA produced oxygen using
On Monday, President Donald Trump declared a 100% tariff on foreign-produced films, calling it a response to the decline of the U.S. film industry. The move, described as necessary to protect national interests, comes after global competition for filmmakers has intensified, particularly from countries offering incentives to Hollywood studios. This measure is seen as part
On Monday, President Donald Trump declared a 100% tariff on foreign-produced films, calling it a response to the decline of the U.S. film industry. The move, described as necessary to protect national interests, comes after global competition for filmmakers has intensified, particularly from countries offering incentives to Hollywood studios. This measure is seen as part
In response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, which killed 26 people, India launched major crackdowns on Pakistan. On May 4, three new measures were added—complete import ban, suspension of mail exchange, and restriction on ship docking—amid ongoing action against Pakistan’s cross-border terrorism support. BulletsIn All imports from Pakistan banned
In response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, which killed 26 people, India launched major crackdowns on Pakistan. On May 4, three new measures were added—complete import ban, suspension of mail exchange, and restriction on ship docking—amid ongoing action against Pakistan’s cross-border terrorism support. BulletsIn All imports from Pakistan banned
A recent study has revealed that over 35,000 people lost their lives in India due to extreme temperatures between 2001 and 2019. The study highlights an upward trend in deaths caused by both heatstroke and cold exposure, with the highest fatalities in states like Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Punjab. Researchers stress the need for
A recent study has revealed that over 35,000 people lost their lives in India due to extreme temperatures between 2001 and 2019. The study highlights an upward trend in deaths caused by both heatstroke and cold exposure, with the highest fatalities in states like Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Punjab. Researchers stress the need for
181The Chalcolithic Age (c. 2000–700 BCE) marked India’s transition from the Neolithic to the Metal Age. It saw the use of both stone and copper tools, emergence of rural farming communities, distinctive pottery, and cultural diversity across regions like Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan. Despite technological advances, limitations in metallurgy and health persisted. BulletsIn Transitional
The Chalcolithic Age (c. 2000–700 BCE) marked India’s transition from the Neolithic to the Metal Age. It saw the use of both stone and copper tools, emergence of rural farming communities, distinctive pottery, and cultural diversity across regions like Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan. Despite technological advances, limitations in metallurgy and health persisted. BulletsIn Transitional
