The rupee hit a fresh low of 89.54 per dollar on Friday in Mumbai, driven by trade-deal delays, US sanctions concerns, stronger dollar index, and absence of RBI intervention. BulletsIn * Rupee breached 89.5 per dollar intraday and closed at record low 89.49. * Sharp fall driven by delay in India–US trade deal and sanctions
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The rupee hit a fresh low of 89.54 per dollar on Friday in Mumbai, driven by trade-deal delays, US sanctions concerns, stronger dollar index, and absence of RBI intervention. BulletsIn * Rupee breached 89.5 per dollar intraday and closed at record low 89.49. * Sharp fall driven by delay in India–US trade deal and sanctions
Debate on Defamation Laws: IPC Sections 499/500 vs Freedom of Speech in India India continues to debate whether defamation should remain a criminal offence after the Supreme Court upheld IPC Sections 499 and 500 as constitutionally valid. BulletsIn * Defamation in India exists as both civil wrong and criminal offence under IPC 499/500. * Critics
Debate on Defamation Laws: IPC Sections 499/500 vs Freedom of Speech in India India continues to debate whether defamation should remain a criminal offence after the Supreme Court upheld IPC Sections 499 and 500 as constitutionally valid. BulletsIn * Defamation in India exists as both civil wrong and criminal offence under IPC 499/500. * Critics
India is deepening economic engagement with Afghanistan during Afghan minister Nooruddin Azizi’s visit to New Delhi from 19–23 November 2025. The cooperation focuses on trade, connectivity, and investment without granting political recognition to the Taliban regime. BulletsIn * India is pursuing economic cooperation with Afghanistan while withholding political recognition. * Pakistan’s transit limits redirect Afghan
India is deepening economic engagement with Afghanistan during Afghan minister Nooruddin Azizi’s visit to New Delhi from 19–23 November 2025. The cooperation focuses on trade, connectivity, and investment without granting political recognition to the Taliban regime. BulletsIn * India is pursuing economic cooperation with Afghanistan while withholding political recognition. * Pakistan’s transit limits redirect Afghan
On 21 November 2025, India activated all four Labour Codes, merging 29 older laws into simplified frameworks covering wages, social security, safety, and industrial relations. BulletsIn * All four Labour Codes implemented nationwide, replacing 29 older laws. * Guarantees minimum wages, appointment letters, and timely payments for all workers. * Social security expanded to gig,
On 21 November 2025, India activated all four Labour Codes, merging 29 older laws into simplified frameworks covering wages, social security, safety, and industrial relations. BulletsIn * All four Labour Codes implemented nationwide, replacing 29 older laws. * Guarantees minimum wages, appointment letters, and timely payments for all workers. * Social security expanded to gig,
Scientists have discovered that Theia, a Mars-sized planet that crashed into Earth 4.5 billion years ago and created the Moon, was born in the inner solar system. A new study reveals this origin by analysing iron isotopes in lunar rocks, Earth rocks and meteorites. BulletsIn * Theia was a Mars-sized planet that hit Earth 4.5
Scientists have discovered that Theia, a Mars-sized planet that crashed into Earth 4.5 billion years ago and created the Moon, was born in the inner solar system. A new study reveals this origin by analysing iron isotopes in lunar rocks, Earth rocks and meteorites. BulletsIn * Theia was a Mars-sized planet that hit Earth 4.5
A new Science journal study by researchers from the Max Planck Institute and the University of Chicago found that Earth and Theia—the planet-sized body that created the moon after a massive collision 4.5 billion years ago—likely formed near each other in the inner solar system. The finding comes from precise isotope analysis of Earth and
A new Science journal study by researchers from the Max Planck Institute and the University of Chicago found that Earth and Theia—the planet-sized body that created the moon after a massive collision 4.5 billion years ago—likely formed near each other in the inner solar system. The finding comes from precise isotope analysis of Earth and
A fire at the COP30 summit venue in Belem, Brazil, on Thursday forced the evacuation of thousands of delegates, disrupting negotiations already racing against a 24-hour deadline to reach a global climate deal. The incident occurred just as talks intensified on fossil fuel transition and climate finance. BulletsIn Fire broke out in an exhibition pavilion,
A fire at the COP30 summit venue in Belem, Brazil, on Thursday forced the evacuation of thousands of delegates, disrupting negotiations already racing against a 24-hour deadline to reach a global climate deal. The incident occurred just as talks intensified on fossil fuel transition and climate finance. BulletsIn Fire broke out in an exhibition pavilion,
India’s economic growth slowed in November as the HSBC Flash India Composite Output Index fell to 59.9 from 60.4 in October, according to S&P Global data released on Friday. The decline reflected softer manufacturing output even as services grew faster. BulletsIn Composite PMI slipped to 59.9, lowest in six months but still strong. Manufacturing output
India’s economic growth slowed in November as the HSBC Flash India Composite Output Index fell to 59.9 from 60.4 in October, according to S&P Global data released on Friday. The decline reflected softer manufacturing output even as services grew faster. BulletsIn Composite PMI slipped to 59.9, lowest in six months but still strong. Manufacturing output
India’s administrative framework, shaped since the late 19th century through commissions like Aitchison and Islington, evolved into today’s All India Services. IAS officers now serve in key positions across states and the Union, handling governance, administration, and policy execution. BulletsIn IAS forms core of All India Services created to ensure uniform national administration. Officers manage
India’s administrative framework, shaped since the late 19th century through commissions like Aitchison and Islington, evolved into today’s All India Services. IAS officers now serve in key positions across states and the Union, handling governance, administration, and policy execution. BulletsIn IAS forms core of All India Services created to ensure uniform national administration. Officers manage
38The Nehru Report, drafted in 1928 in India by Motilal Nehru’s committee, proposed a constitutional framework after British Secretary Lord Birkenhead challenged Indian leaders to create one. The report aimed to define self-governance and reduce communal tensions during rising political demands. BulletsIn Committee presented India’s first major constitutional draft seeking Dominion Status. Proposed parliamentary system,
The Nehru Report, drafted in 1928 in India by Motilal Nehru’s committee, proposed a constitutional framework after British Secretary Lord Birkenhead challenged Indian leaders to create one. The report aimed to define self-governance and reduce communal tensions during rising political demands. BulletsIn Committee presented India’s first major constitutional draft seeking Dominion Status. Proposed parliamentary system,
