In 1793, Lord Cornwallis implemented the Permanent Settlement System in Bengal under British rule. This agreement fixed land revenue between the East India Company and zamindars (landlords). Intended to ensure stable income for the Company and promote agricultural development, the system had wide-reaching effects on peasants, landlords, and colonial governance. BulletsIn Introduced in 1793 by
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In 1793, Lord Cornwallis implemented the Permanent Settlement System in Bengal under British rule. This agreement fixed land revenue between the East India Company and zamindars (landlords). Intended to ensure stable income for the Company and promote agricultural development, the system had wide-reaching effects on peasants, landlords, and colonial governance. BulletsIn Introduced in 1793 by
At a trade conclave in Srinagar, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India may reduce GST on handicrafts from 12% to 5% to support artisans. He also emphasized continuing apple imports despite growers’ concerns, to ensure affordability for 140 crore consumers. The government aims to boost exports, support cold chains, and balance farmer and consumer interests.
At a trade conclave in Srinagar, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India may reduce GST on handicrafts from 12% to 5% to support artisans. He also emphasized continuing apple imports despite growers’ concerns, to ensure affordability for 140 crore consumers. The government aims to boost exports, support cold chains, and balance farmer and consumer interests.
Phones and WiFi are interfering with scientists’ ability to precisely locate Earth in space. This challenge affects global systems like satellite navigation, internet, and climate monitoring. Scientists rely on black holes’ radio signals to calibrate satellite positions, but modern communication technologies are jamming those critical signals. BulletsIn Phones, WiFi, and satellites clog radio spectrum, disrupting
Phones and WiFi are interfering with scientists’ ability to precisely locate Earth in space. This challenge affects global systems like satellite navigation, internet, and climate monitoring. Scientists rely on black holes’ radio signals to calibrate satellite positions, but modern communication technologies are jamming those critical signals. BulletsIn Phones, WiFi, and satellites clog radio spectrum, disrupting
102Starting July, Delhi has banned refuelling of diesel vehicles over 10 years old and petrol vehicles over 15 years. This move, aimed at curbing air pollution, is part of directives by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). However, experts say it may offer limited benefits unless broader sources of pollution are tackled. BulletsIn Diesel
Starting July, Delhi has banned refuelling of diesel vehicles over 10 years old and petrol vehicles over 15 years. This move, aimed at curbing air pollution, is part of directives by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). However, experts say it may offer limited benefits unless broader sources of pollution are tackled. BulletsIn Diesel
Ahead of the July 9 expiry of a 90-day tariff freeze, former US President Donald Trump said 12 countries will receive tariff letters starting Monday. These letters will detail new reciprocal tariffs, some reportedly as high as 70%, and take effect from August 1, 2025. The announcement comes as India and the US struggle to
Ahead of the July 9 expiry of a 90-day tariff freeze, former US President Donald Trump said 12 countries will receive tariff letters starting Monday. These letters will detail new reciprocal tariffs, some reportedly as high as 70%, and take effect from August 1, 2025. The announcement comes as India and the US struggle to
121In 1793, Lord Cornwallis introduced the Permanent Settlement system in Bengal under British rule. The system fixed land revenue permanently and gave zamindars ownership rights. Though aimed at ensuring stable income for the British East India Company, it had far-reaching effects on peasants, landlords, and Indian society. The system later expanded to Bihar, Odisha, Madras,
In 1793, Lord Cornwallis introduced the Permanent Settlement system in Bengal under British rule. The system fixed land revenue permanently and gave zamindars ownership rights. Though aimed at ensuring stable income for the British East India Company, it had far-reaching effects on peasants, landlords, and Indian society. The system later expanded to Bihar, Odisha, Madras,
India has informed the World Trade Organisation (WTO) it will impose retaliatory duties on select US products. This follows the US’s 25% hike on car and auto part imports from May 3. India argues the move violates global trade norms and affects nearly $2.9 billion in Indian exports annually. The counteraction may take effect 30
India has informed the World Trade Organisation (WTO) it will impose retaliatory duties on select US products. This follows the US’s 25% hike on car and auto part imports from May 3. India argues the move violates global trade norms and affects nearly $2.9 billion in Indian exports annually. The counteraction may take effect 30
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has revised toll rates on certain national highway segments. Starting now, users will pay up to 50% less on stretches with structures like tunnels, bridges, flyovers, and elevated roads. The change applies nationwide and aims to make travel cheaper and boost highway use. BulletsIn Toll slashed by up
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has revised toll rates on certain national highway segments. Starting now, users will pay up to 50% less on stretches with structures like tunnels, bridges, flyovers, and elevated roads. The change applies nationwide and aims to make travel cheaper and boost highway use. BulletsIn Toll slashed by up
NASA is studying how space impacts human health as part of its long-term goals to send astronauts to Mars. In the unique environment of space—with no gravity, fresh air, or sunlight—NASA explores how the body and mind respond. This research is critical to the Artemis program, which aims to send astronauts to the Moon and
NASA is studying how space impacts human health as part of its long-term goals to send astronauts to Mars. In the unique environment of space—with no gravity, fresh air, or sunlight—NASA explores how the body and mind respond. This research is critical to the Artemis program, which aims to send astronauts to the Moon and
114A new UN-backed report warns that severe droughts from 2023–2024 have sharply impacted sugar, rice, and coffee production globally. India and Thailand saw sugar output fall by over 12% due to extreme dry weather. The disruptions are linked to climate change and worsened by the El Niño phenomenon, leading to global food inflation and rising
A new UN-backed report warns that severe droughts from 2023–2024 have sharply impacted sugar, rice, and coffee production globally. India and Thailand saw sugar output fall by over 12% due to extreme dry weather. The disruptions are linked to climate change and worsened by the El Niño phenomenon, leading to global food inflation and rising
