Chauth and Sardeshmukhi were major revenue systems introduced by the Marathas that provided stable income, expanded political influence, and strengthened military power across the Deccan region. BulletsIn Chauth was an annual tax equal to one-fourth of total revenue collected by the Marathas from territories outside their direct administrative control. Sardeshmukhi was an additional tax amounting
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Chauth and Sardeshmukhi were major revenue systems introduced by the Marathas that provided stable income, expanded political influence, and strengthened military power across the Deccan region. BulletsIn Chauth was an annual tax equal to one-fourth of total revenue collected by the Marathas from territories outside their direct administrative control. Sardeshmukhi was an additional tax amounting
India is hosting the 68th Asian Productivity Organization Governing Body Meeting in New Delhi to strengthen regional productivity reforms, innovation partnerships, sustainable growth, and economic cooperation. BulletsIn New Delhi is hosting the 68th Governing Body Meeting of the Asian Productivity Organization from May 20 to 22, 2026. India is chairing the APO summit this year,
India is hosting the 68th Asian Productivity Organization Governing Body Meeting in New Delhi to strengthen regional productivity reforms, innovation partnerships, sustainable growth, and economic cooperation. BulletsIn New Delhi is hosting the 68th Governing Body Meeting of the Asian Productivity Organization from May 20 to 22, 2026. India is chairing the APO summit this year,
India has launched the Arunachal Kiwi Mission to strengthen organic kiwi exports, cold storage infrastructure, branding, farmer incomes, and premium global market access for Arunachal Pradesh. BulletsIn Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region has launched the ₹167 crore Arunachal Kiwi Mission to build a globally competitive organic kiwi ecosystem in India. Jyotiraditya Scindia officially
India has launched the Arunachal Kiwi Mission to strengthen organic kiwi exports, cold storage infrastructure, branding, farmer incomes, and premium global market access for Arunachal Pradesh. BulletsIn Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region has launched the ₹167 crore Arunachal Kiwi Mission to build a globally competitive organic kiwi ecosystem in India. Jyotiraditya Scindia officially
India has offered full PSLV rocket technology transfer to private companies through IN-SPACe, aiming to strengthen commercial launch capabilities and expand India’s global space industry presence. BulletsIn Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre has invited Indian private companies to acquire complete Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle technology under India’s expanding space industrialisation framework. Indian Space
India has offered full PSLV rocket technology transfer to private companies through IN-SPACe, aiming to strengthen commercial launch capabilities and expand India’s global space industry presence. BulletsIn Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre has invited Indian private companies to acquire complete Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle technology under India’s expanding space industrialisation framework. Indian Space
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal ruled that the National Company Law Tribunal cannot directly order an investigation by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office and clarified that such powers rest with the Central Government. BulletsIn NCLAT ruled that NCLT cannot directly order an SFIO investigation. Tribunal said power to order SFIO probe lies with the Central
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal ruled that the National Company Law Tribunal cannot directly order an investigation by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office and clarified that such powers rest with the Central Government. BulletsIn NCLAT ruled that NCLT cannot directly order an SFIO investigation. Tribunal said power to order SFIO probe lies with the Central
India strongly criticised Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council, accusing it of supporting terrorism, targeting civilians and carrying out cross-border violence in the region. BulletsIn India accused Pakistan of using terrorism as a tool to destabilise the region. Remarks were made during the UNSC debate on protection of civilians in armed conflict. India criticised
India strongly criticised Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council, accusing it of supporting terrorism, targeting civilians and carrying out cross-border violence in the region. BulletsIn India accused Pakistan of using terrorism as a tool to destabilise the region. Remarks were made during the UNSC debate on protection of civilians in armed conflict. India criticised
Delhi-NCR slipped into the “poor” air quality category during an intense heatwave, with dust particles and PM10 emerging as the dominant pollutants across the region. BulletsIn Delhi-NCR recorded poor air quality despite extreme summer temperatures near 45°C. Authorities imposed Stage 1 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the region. Air Quality Index in
Delhi-NCR slipped into the “poor” air quality category during an intense heatwave, with dust particles and PM10 emerging as the dominant pollutants across the region. BulletsIn Delhi-NCR recorded poor air quality despite extreme summer temperatures near 45°C. Authorities imposed Stage 1 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the region. Air Quality Index in
13The Anglo-Maratha Wars were a series of three major wars fought between the Maratha Confederacy and the British East India Company between 1775 and 1818, leading to the fall of Maratha power and expansion of British rule in India. BulletsIn Anglo-Maratha Wars were fought between the British East India Company and the Maratha Empire from
The Anglo-Maratha Wars were a series of three major wars fought between the Maratha Confederacy and the British East India Company between 1775 and 1818, leading to the fall of Maratha power and expansion of British rule in India. BulletsIn Anglo-Maratha Wars were fought between the British East India Company and the Maratha Empire from
The Basic Structure Doctrine is a landmark judicial principle developed by the Supreme Court to ensure that Parliament cannot alter the fundamental framework and core values of the Indian Constitution through amendments. BulletsIn Basic Structure Doctrine was established in the historic Kesavananda Bharati case of 1973. Doctrine states that Parliament cannot amend the core structure
The Basic Structure Doctrine is a landmark judicial principle developed by the Supreme Court to ensure that Parliament cannot alter the fundamental framework and core values of the Indian Constitution through amendments. BulletsIn Basic Structure Doctrine was established in the historic Kesavananda Bharati case of 1973. Doctrine states that Parliament cannot amend the core structure
Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board was ranked among the world’s top five water utilities at the Global Water Summit 2026 held in Madrid, recognising Bengaluru’s progress in sustainable urban water management. BulletsIn BWSSB secured a place among the world’s top five water utilities in 2026. Recognition was given under the “Utility of the Year”
Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board was ranked among the world’s top five water utilities at the Global Water Summit 2026 held in Madrid, recognising Bengaluru’s progress in sustainable urban water management. BulletsIn BWSSB secured a place among the world’s top five water utilities in 2026. Recognition was given under the “Utility of the Year”
