The IMF cleared a $1 billion loan for Pakistan as part of its $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and $1.3 billion under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF). India abstained from voting, expressing concerns about the misuse of funds and Pakistan’s history with IMF programs. BulletsIn IMF approved $1 billion loan tranche for Pakistan,
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The IMF cleared a $1 billion loan for Pakistan as part of its $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and $1.3 billion under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF). India abstained from voting, expressing concerns about the misuse of funds and Pakistan’s history with IMF programs. BulletsIn IMF approved $1 billion loan tranche for Pakistan,
339The Lodi Dynasty ruled Delhi from 1451 to 1526, marking the last phase of the Delhi Sultanate. Founded by Afghan ruler Bahlul Lodi, the dynasty saw notable rulers like Sikandar and Ibrahim Lodi. It ended with Babur’s victory in the First Battle of Panipat, paving the way for the Mughal Empire. BulletsIn Ruled Delhi Sultanate
The Lodi Dynasty ruled Delhi from 1451 to 1526, marking the last phase of the Delhi Sultanate. Founded by Afghan ruler Bahlul Lodi, the dynasty saw notable rulers like Sikandar and Ibrahim Lodi. It ended with Babur’s victory in the First Battle of Panipat, paving the way for the Mughal Empire. BulletsIn Ruled Delhi Sultanate
India and Chile signed Terms of Reference (ToR) for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) to expand bilateral trade. The deal builds on an existing trade pact and focuses on critical minerals, digital services, MSMEs, and investments. Talks begin in New Delhi on May 26–30. BulletsIn India, Chile signed ToR for CEPA to expand trade
India and Chile signed Terms of Reference (ToR) for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) to expand bilateral trade. The deal builds on an existing trade pact and focuses on critical minerals, digital services, MSMEs, and investments. Talks begin in New Delhi on May 26–30. BulletsIn India, Chile signed ToR for CEPA to expand trade
234On May 8, 2025, India’s Finance Ministry unveiled a draft Climate Finance Taxonomy. It outlines how sustainable economic activities will be defined to attract large-scale investments needed to meet India’s climate targets. The taxonomy aims to prevent greenwashing and ensure efficient use of funds for climate-friendly projects. BulletsIn India targets net zero emissions by 2070,
On May 8, 2025, India’s Finance Ministry unveiled a draft Climate Finance Taxonomy. It outlines how sustainable economic activities will be defined to attract large-scale investments needed to meet India’s climate targets. The taxonomy aims to prevent greenwashing and ensure efficient use of funds for climate-friendly projects. BulletsIn India targets net zero emissions by 2070,
On May 7, 2025, the Union Cabinet approved a ₹60,000 crore national scheme to transform ITIs and boost vocational training. The scheme will upgrade 1,000 government ITIs and set up five National Centres of Excellence. This effort aligns with India’s goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047 under the “Viksit Bharat” vision. BulletsIn ₹60,000
On May 7, 2025, the Union Cabinet approved a ₹60,000 crore national scheme to transform ITIs and boost vocational training. The scheme will upgrade 1,000 government ITIs and set up five National Centres of Excellence. This effort aligns with India’s goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047 under the “Viksit Bharat” vision. BulletsIn ₹60,000
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356The Mauryan Empire, founded in 321 BCE by Chandragupta Maurya in Magadha with Chanakya’s support, became the first major empire to unify most of the Indian subcontinent. At its peak under Emperor Ashoka, it stretched across nearly all of India. Known for military strength, centralized governance, and cultural advancement, the empire declined after Ashoka’s death
The Mauryan Empire, founded in 321 BCE by Chandragupta Maurya in Magadha with Chanakya’s support, became the first major empire to unify most of the Indian subcontinent. At its peak under Emperor Ashoka, it stretched across nearly all of India. Known for military strength, centralized governance, and cultural advancement, the empire declined after Ashoka’s death
India’s retail inflation likely dropped to 3.27% in April 2024, its lowest since mid-2019, as food prices cooled further, according to a Reuters poll of 43 economists. Despite summer heatwaves, a strong harvest helped stabilize essential food costs. This marks the third consecutive month inflation has remained below the RBI’s 4% target. The official CPI
India’s retail inflation likely dropped to 3.27% in April 2024, its lowest since mid-2019, as food prices cooled further, according to a Reuters poll of 43 economists. Despite summer heatwaves, a strong harvest helped stabilize essential food costs. This marks the third consecutive month inflation has remained below the RBI’s 4% target. The official CPI
India launched chip-based e-passports nationwide on April 1, 2024, under Passport Seva Programme 2.0. These passports store biometric data on RFID chips and aim to improve travel security, reduce fraud, and streamline immigration. The move aligns India with global e-passport adopters like the USA, UK, and Germany. New passport rules will apply from 2025. BulletsIn
India launched chip-based e-passports nationwide on April 1, 2024, under Passport Seva Programme 2.0. These passports store biometric data on RFID chips and aim to improve travel security, reduce fraud, and streamline immigration. The move aligns India with global e-passport adopters like the USA, UK, and Germany. New passport rules will apply from 2025. BulletsIn
India’s first human spaceflight is targeted for early 2027, said PM Modi in a message to the Global Space Exploration Conference. The mission reflects India’s growing ambitions in space. He also revealed long-term goals like an Indian space station by 2035 and a moon mission by 2040. A G20 satellite for the Global South was
India’s first human spaceflight is targeted for early 2027, said PM Modi in a message to the Global Space Exploration Conference. The mission reflects India’s growing ambitions in space. He also revealed long-term goals like an Indian space station by 2035 and a moon mission by 2040. A G20 satellite for the Global South was
154A new Lancet Planetary Health review warns that climate change is harming human gut microbiota through food insecurity and environmental stress. This disruption may worsen disease risk, especially in vulnerable populations across low- and middle-income countries. BulletsIn Climate change affecting gut health via diet, heat, and food quality Gut microbiota disruption linked to malnutrition, infections,
A new Lancet Planetary Health review warns that climate change is harming human gut microbiota through food insecurity and environmental stress. This disruption may worsen disease risk, especially in vulnerable populations across low- and middle-income countries. BulletsIn Climate change affecting gut health via diet, heat, and food quality Gut microbiota disruption linked to malnutrition, infections,
