The Indian National Congress (INC), founded in 1885 in Mumbai, shaped India’s political journey from colonial rule to independence. It later became the dominant political party in independent India and continues to play a significant role in national politics. BulletsIn INC founded on December 28, 1885 at Gokuldas Tejpal Sanskrit College, Mumbai Created by A.O.
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The Indian National Congress (INC), founded in 1885 in Mumbai, shaped India’s political journey from colonial rule to independence. It later became the dominant political party in independent India and continues to play a significant role in national politics. BulletsIn INC founded on December 28, 1885 at Gokuldas Tejpal Sanskrit College, Mumbai Created by A.O.
India has reduced GST rates on hotel rooms and buses from September 22. The government expects the move will make travel more affordable, encourage tourism, create jobs, and attract investment. BulletsIn GST on hotel rooms under ₹7,500/day cut from 12% to 5% GST on buses seating over 10 people reduced from 28% to 18% Lower
India has reduced GST rates on hotel rooms and buses from September 22. The government expects the move will make travel more affordable, encourage tourism, create jobs, and attract investment. BulletsIn GST on hotel rooms under ₹7,500/day cut from 12% to 5% GST on buses seating over 10 people reduced from 28% to 18% Lower
104At the African Climate Summit in Ethiopia last week, leaders warned global military costs are draining aid for climate adaptation. They urged richer nations and private investors to step up, as Africa faces worsening floods, droughts and heatwaves. BulletsIn Global military spending at $2.7 trillion in 2024 Spending jumped 9.4% from 2023, steepest since Cold
At the African Climate Summit in Ethiopia last week, leaders warned global military costs are draining aid for climate adaptation. They urged richer nations and private investors to step up, as Africa faces worsening floods, droughts and heatwaves. BulletsIn Global military spending at $2.7 trillion in 2024 Spending jumped 9.4% from 2023, steepest since Cold
India has reacted cautiously after Saudi Arabia signed a mutual defence pact with Pakistan on Wednesday. New Delhi said on Friday it expected Riyadh to keep in mind mutual interests and sensitivities as ties with India have deepened in recent years. BulletsIn Saudi, Pakistan signed defence pact on Wednesday Pact says aggression on one =
India has reacted cautiously after Saudi Arabia signed a mutual defence pact with Pakistan on Wednesday. New Delhi said on Friday it expected Riyadh to keep in mind mutual interests and sensitivities as ties with India have deepened in recent years. BulletsIn Saudi, Pakistan signed defence pact on Wednesday Pact says aggression on one =
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has intensified his campaign against alleged vote theft through the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. With Bihar elections approaching, his focus on this issue has raised doubts even within allies, who fear it could backfire and weaken the Mahagathbandhan’s chances. BulletsIn Rahul Gandhi escalates vote theft allegations ahead of Bihar polls
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has intensified his campaign against alleged vote theft through the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. With Bihar elections approaching, his focus on this issue has raised doubts even within allies, who fear it could backfire and weaken the Mahagathbandhan’s chances. BulletsIn Rahul Gandhi escalates vote theft allegations ahead of Bihar polls
110Peasant movements in India arose during the 18th to 20th centuries under British colonial rule. They were driven by oppressive land revenue systems, exploitation by zamindars and moneylenders, and destructive colonial economic policies. Though not aimed at ending British rule, these movements reshaped agrarian politics and fueled nationalist consciousness. BulletsIn Emerged during 18th–20th centuries under
Peasant movements in India arose during the 18th to 20th centuries under British colonial rule. They were driven by oppressive land revenue systems, exploitation by zamindars and moneylenders, and destructive colonial economic policies. Though not aimed at ending British rule, these movements reshaped agrarian politics and fueled nationalist consciousness. BulletsIn Emerged during 18th–20th centuries under
India received its third sovereign credit rating upgrade this fiscal year. Japan’s R&I raised India’s rating to BBB+ with a stable outlook, following upgrades by S&P Global and Morningstar DBRS earlier. The move boosts India’s global financial standing amid uncertain economic conditions. BulletsIn R&I raised rating to BBB+ from BBB Outlook retained as “stable” Third
India received its third sovereign credit rating upgrade this fiscal year. Japan’s R&I raised India’s rating to BBB+ with a stable outlook, following upgrades by S&P Global and Morningstar DBRS earlier. The move boosts India’s global financial standing amid uncertain economic conditions. BulletsIn R&I raised rating to BBB+ from BBB Outlook retained as “stable” Third
India is observing the 60th anniversary of the 1965 India–Pakistan War. The Defence Ministry is leading nationwide events this September to honour soldiers who fought and defended the country in one of the largest post-Independence conflicts. BulletsIn War lasted 22 days, August–September 1965 Battles fought on land, air, sea Triggered by Pakistan’s Operation Gibraltar in
India is observing the 60th anniversary of the 1965 India–Pakistan War. The Defence Ministry is leading nationwide events this September to honour soldiers who fought and defended the country in one of the largest post-Independence conflicts. BulletsIn War lasted 22 days, August–September 1965 Battles fought on land, air, sea Triggered by Pakistan’s Operation Gibraltar in
ISRO will deploy Vyommitra, an AI-powered half-humanoid robot, in an uncrewed Gaganyaan test flight in December 2025. The robot will simulate astronaut functions, helping scientists test onboard systems before India’s first crewed space mission in 2026. BulletsIn Vyommitra: AI-enabled half-humanoid robot by ISRO Name means “friend in the sky” in Sanskrit Can monitor temperature, pressure,
ISRO will deploy Vyommitra, an AI-powered half-humanoid robot, in an uncrewed Gaganyaan test flight in December 2025. The robot will simulate astronaut functions, helping scientists test onboard systems before India’s first crewed space mission in 2026. BulletsIn Vyommitra: AI-enabled half-humanoid robot by ISRO Name means “friend in the sky” in Sanskrit Can monitor temperature, pressure,
138India’s power-sector CO₂ emissions fell 1% year-on-year in the first half of 2025. The decline came from record clean-energy growth and mild weather, marking just the second fall in nearly five decades. BulletsIn Emissions fell 1% YoY in Jan–Jun 2025 Only second decline in ~50 years Clean energy, mild weather key drivers CREA: 65% drop
India’s power-sector CO₂ emissions fell 1% year-on-year in the first half of 2025. The decline came from record clean-energy growth and mild weather, marking just the second fall in nearly five decades. BulletsIn Emissions fell 1% YoY in Jan–Jun 2025 Only second decline in ~50 years Clean energy, mild weather key drivers CREA: 65% drop
