Fitch Ratings has trimmed India’s FY25 GDP growth forecast by 10 basis points to 6.2%, citing global economic headwinds. Forecasts for FY26 and FY27 are now 6.4% and 6.3% respectively. RBI also recently reduced its FY25 estimate to 6.5%, reflecting concerns over trade tensions. BulletsIn Fitch cuts India’s FY25 GDP forecast to 6.2% from earlier
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Fitch Ratings has trimmed India’s FY25 GDP growth forecast by 10 basis points to 6.2%, citing global economic headwinds. Forecasts for FY26 and FY27 are now 6.4% and 6.3% respectively. RBI also recently reduced its FY25 estimate to 6.5%, reflecting concerns over trade tensions. BulletsIn Fitch cuts India’s FY25 GDP forecast to 6.2% from earlier
In Arunachal Pradesh’s Siang Valley, scientists rediscovered the rare velvet worm Typhloperipatus williamsoni after over a century. First documented in 1913, it had not been seen since and was believed extinct. From 2021 to 2023, scientists from ATREE located and genetically verified two live specimens. BulletsIn Velvet worm rediscovered in Eastern Himalayas after 100+ years
In Arunachal Pradesh’s Siang Valley, scientists rediscovered the rare velvet worm Typhloperipatus williamsoni after over a century. First documented in 1913, it had not been seen since and was believed extinct. From 2021 to 2023, scientists from ATREE located and genetically verified two live specimens. BulletsIn Velvet worm rediscovered in Eastern Himalayas after 100+ years
In April 2025, General Brice Oligui Nguema won Gabon’s presidential election with over 90% votes, strengthening his hold on power after a 2023 military coup that ousted the Bongo family’s four-decade rule. Despite initial promises to step down, he contested and won under a new military-inclusive electoral code. BulletsIn Nguema wins 2025 election, secures over
In April 2025, General Brice Oligui Nguema won Gabon’s presidential election with over 90% votes, strengthening his hold on power after a 2023 military coup that ousted the Bongo family’s four-decade rule. Despite initial promises to step down, he contested and won under a new military-inclusive electoral code. BulletsIn Nguema wins 2025 election, secures over
248The Chalcolithic Age, also known as the Copper Age, marks a transitional phase between the Neolithic (Stone Age) and the Bronze Age, mainly observed between 2000 BCE and 700 BCE in India. This era witnessed the early use of metal (primarily copper), emergence of farming settlements, and development in art, pottery, and burial customs. BulletsIn
The Chalcolithic Age, also known as the Copper Age, marks a transitional phase between the Neolithic (Stone Age) and the Bronze Age, mainly observed between 2000 BCE and 700 BCE in India. This era witnessed the early use of metal (primarily copper), emergence of farming settlements, and development in art, pottery, and burial customs. BulletsIn
On April 16, 2025, the Ministry of Ayush hosted a capacity-building session at Ayush Bhawan, New Delhi, as part of the Rashtriya Karmayogi Jan Seva Programme. Organized under the Mission Karmayogi framework in collaboration with the Capacity Building Commission (CBC), the programme aimed to improve public service delivery by enhancing the professional capacities of ministry
On April 16, 2025, the Ministry of Ayush hosted a capacity-building session at Ayush Bhawan, New Delhi, as part of the Rashtriya Karmayogi Jan Seva Programme. Organized under the Mission Karmayogi framework in collaboration with the Capacity Building Commission (CBC), the programme aimed to improve public service delivery by enhancing the professional capacities of ministry
125A new study from Pune’s Centre for Resilience Studies reveals the Mahadev Koli tribe in Maharashtra holds vital ecological knowledge. Based in the North Western Ghats, this community uses 51 medicinal tree species and has deep insight into climate patterns. The research urges policymakers to integrate their traditional ecological knowledge into climate adaptation strategies. BulletsIn
A new study from Pune’s Centre for Resilience Studies reveals the Mahadev Koli tribe in Maharashtra holds vital ecological knowledge. Based in the North Western Ghats, this community uses 51 medicinal tree species and has deep insight into climate patterns. The research urges policymakers to integrate their traditional ecological knowledge into climate adaptation strategies. BulletsIn
China responded sharply on Thursday after the US, under Donald Trump’s administration, imposed new tariffs of up to 245% on Chinese imports. The Chinese foreign ministry warned that if the US continues its “tariff numbers game,” Beijing will ignore such tactics. The tariffs are part of an escalating trade dispute, with China also retaliating and
China responded sharply on Thursday after the US, under Donald Trump’s administration, imposed new tariffs of up to 245% on Chinese imports. The Chinese foreign ministry warned that if the US continues its “tariff numbers game,” Beijing will ignore such tactics. The tariffs are part of an escalating trade dispute, with China also retaliating and
In a key hearing on the Waqf Amendment Act, 2025, Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna urged the Centre to answer pressing concerns while also urging petitioners to acknowledge positive aspects of the law. The Supreme Court bench sought clarity on inter-faith representation and removal of waqf-by-user provisions, while flagging both potential benefits and issues
In a key hearing on the Waqf Amendment Act, 2025, Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna urged the Centre to answer pressing concerns while also urging petitioners to acknowledge positive aspects of the law. The Supreme Court bench sought clarity on inter-faith representation and removal of waqf-by-user provisions, while flagging both potential benefits and issues
At a high-level roundtable in New Delhi, Union Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted India’s leadership role in the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). He described IMEC as a modern Silk Route, enhancing trade, cultural links, and digital infrastructure across regions. The corridor aims to reduce logistics costs and transit time while promoting inclusive growth and sustainability.
At a high-level roundtable in New Delhi, Union Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted India’s leadership role in the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). He described IMEC as a modern Silk Route, enhancing trade, cultural links, and digital infrastructure across regions. The corridor aims to reduce logistics costs and transit time while promoting inclusive growth and sustainability.
Using the James Webb Space Telescope, scientists have found chemical traces on a distant planet, K2-18b, that may point to microbial life. The planet lies 124 light-years away in the Leo constellation and is about 2.6 times larger than Earth. While not conclusive, the detection of Earth-like biosignatures marks a major milestone in the search
Using the James Webb Space Telescope, scientists have found chemical traces on a distant planet, K2-18b, that may point to microbial life. The planet lies 124 light-years away in the Leo constellation and is about 2.6 times larger than Earth. While not conclusive, the detection of Earth-like biosignatures marks a major milestone in the search
