On September 3, 2025, the GST Council approved sweeping reforms to simplify India’s indirect tax structure. Most GST rates were reduced, especially on essential goods, health, education, and farming items. However, some sectors raised concerns over revenue loss and rate hikes on specific items. These changes aim to ease consumer burden and stimulate economic growth.
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On September 3, 2025, the GST Council approved sweeping reforms to simplify India’s indirect tax structure. Most GST rates were reduced, especially on essential goods, health, education, and farming items. However, some sectors raised concerns over revenue loss and rate hikes on specific items. These changes aim to ease consumer burden and stimulate economic growth.
Niti Aayog has released a new roadmap to make India self-sufficient in pulses by 2030 and double production by 2047. The plan combines tech, climate strategies, and regional interventions to boost supply and reduce import dependency. BulletsIn Goal: Self-sufficiency in pulses by 2030, double output by 2047 Current output (2022): 26.06 MT; Target: 51.57 MT
Niti Aayog has released a new roadmap to make India self-sufficient in pulses by 2030 and double production by 2047. The plan combines tech, climate strategies, and regional interventions to boost supply and reduce import dependency. BulletsIn Goal: Self-sufficiency in pulses by 2030, double output by 2047 Current output (2022): 26.06 MT; Target: 51.57 MT
India’s second spaceport, coming up in Kulasekarapattinam, Tamil Nadu, will be ready by December 2026. ISRO aims to launch 20–25 small satellites annually from this site. The project helps decentralize space operations and boost regional development. BulletsIn Second Indian spaceport in Kulasekarapattinam, Tamil Nadu, ready by Dec 2026 20–25 Small Satellite Launch Vehicles (SSLVs) planned
India’s second spaceport, coming up in Kulasekarapattinam, Tamil Nadu, will be ready by December 2026. ISRO aims to launch 20–25 small satellites annually from this site. The project helps decentralize space operations and boost regional development. BulletsIn Second Indian spaceport in Kulasekarapattinam, Tamil Nadu, ready by Dec 2026 20–25 Small Satellite Launch Vehicles (SSLVs) planned
122A new study in Environmental Research Letters warns that climate change could disrupt the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), which includes the Gulf Stream. This system regulates global climate. Scientists predict severe weakening by 2100, and even total collapse under high-emission scenarios. BulletsIn AMOC regulates Earth’s heat by moving warm water north, cold water south
A new study in Environmental Research Letters warns that climate change could disrupt the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), which includes the Gulf Stream. This system regulates global climate. Scientists predict severe weakening by 2100, and even total collapse under high-emission scenarios. BulletsIn AMOC regulates Earth’s heat by moving warm water north, cold water south
At the SCO Summit in Tianjin on Monday, PM Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Chinese President Xi Jinping revived the long-quiet Russia-India-China troika with warm gestures and brief exchanges. Xi criticized “bullying behaviour” in global affairs, while Modi prepared for bilateral talks with Putin. BulletsIn Modi, Putin, Xi seen interacting at SCO Summit
At the SCO Summit in Tianjin on Monday, PM Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Chinese President Xi Jinping revived the long-quiet Russia-India-China troika with warm gestures and brief exchanges. Xi criticized “bullying behaviour” in global affairs, while Modi prepared for bilateral talks with Putin. BulletsIn Modi, Putin, Xi seen interacting at SCO Summit
At the 25th SCO Summit in Tianjin, China, Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent a strong message against terrorism with Pakistan’s PM present. He cited the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and said double standards on terror are unacceptable. He urged SCO nations to unite for peace, stability, and progress. BulletsIn Modi: terrorism threat to all
At the 25th SCO Summit in Tianjin, China, Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent a strong message against terrorism with Pakistan’s PM present. He cited the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and said double standards on terror are unacceptable. He urged SCO nations to unite for peace, stability, and progress. BulletsIn Modi: terrorism threat to all
108The Maratha Empire, founded in the 17th century by Shivaji Maharaj in western India, rose as a strong force against the Mughals. It expanded across India but later declined due to weak unity, British wars, and lack of economic reforms. BulletsIn Founded by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (1627–1680) Capital at Raigad, idea of Hindawi Swarajya Sambhaji
The Maratha Empire, founded in the 17th century by Shivaji Maharaj in western India, rose as a strong force against the Mughals. It expanded across India but later declined due to weak unity, British wars, and lack of economic reforms. BulletsIn Founded by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (1627–1680) Capital at Raigad, idea of Hindawi Swarajya Sambhaji
India is shifting its forex reserves strategy. In June 2025, gold holdings rose while US T-bill investments fell. The Reserve Bank of India purchased over 39 tonnes of gold in one year, reflecting a global move to diversify away from the dollar. BulletsIn India gold reserves 879.98 tonnes, up from 840.76 tonnes RBI bought 39.22
India is shifting its forex reserves strategy. In June 2025, gold holdings rose while US T-bill investments fell. The Reserve Bank of India purchased over 39 tonnes of gold in one year, reflecting a global move to diversify away from the dollar. BulletsIn India gold reserves 879.98 tonnes, up from 840.76 tonnes RBI bought 39.22
India and Japan signed an agreement on Saturday for Chandrayaan-5. The mission will jointly explore the lunar south pole’s permanently shadowed regions. It will be led by ISRO and JAXA, combining India’s lander with Japan’s rover. BulletsIn India, Japan sign pact for Chandrayaan-5 Focus: lunar south pole polar region Aim: study lunar water, volatile materials
India and Japan signed an agreement on Saturday for Chandrayaan-5. The mission will jointly explore the lunar south pole’s permanently shadowed regions. It will be led by ISRO and JAXA, combining India’s lander with Japan’s rover. BulletsIn India, Japan sign pact for Chandrayaan-5 Focus: lunar south pole polar region Aim: study lunar water, volatile materials
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Japan visit (29–30 August 2025) strengthened India-Japan ties. Both nations signed multiple agreements across defense, technology, space, clean energy, and cultural cooperation. The vision will guide cooperation until 2035. BulletsIn Joint Vision for Next Decade till 2035 Focus on 8 sectors: economy, security, green growth, tech, health, mobility, people ties, state
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Japan visit (29–30 August 2025) strengthened India-Japan ties. Both nations signed multiple agreements across defense, technology, space, clean energy, and cultural cooperation. The vision will guide cooperation until 2035. BulletsIn Joint Vision for Next Decade till 2035 Focus on 8 sectors: economy, security, green growth, tech, health, mobility, people ties, state
