In light of recent military actions like Operation Sindoor, the India-Pakistan border’s strategic importance is again in focus. This 3,323 km-long border stretches from Jammu & Kashmir in the north to Gujarat in the west. It passes through five Indian regions: four states and one union territory. These border regions are crucial for national security
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In light of recent military actions like Operation Sindoor, the India-Pakistan border’s strategic importance is again in focus. This 3,323 km-long border stretches from Jammu & Kashmir in the north to Gujarat in the west. It passes through five Indian regions: four states and one union territory. These border regions are crucial for national security
India plans to launch 52 spy satellites over the next five years to enhance its space-based defence surveillance. The announcement was made by IN-SPACe chairman Pawan Kumar Goenka during the Global Space Exploration Conference 2025. The initiative will see major private sector involvement alongside ISRO. BulletsIn 52 surveillance satellites to be launched over 5 years
India plans to launch 52 spy satellites over the next five years to enhance its space-based defence surveillance. The announcement was made by IN-SPACe chairman Pawan Kumar Goenka during the Global Space Exploration Conference 2025. The initiative will see major private sector involvement alongside ISRO. BulletsIn 52 surveillance satellites to be launched over 5 years
101The Delhi Sultanate, established in 1206 and lasting until 1526, ruled much of the Indian subcontinent from Delhi. It was governed by five successive dynasties—Mamluk, Khilji, Tughluq, Sayyid, and Lodi—each contributing to the political, cultural, and religious transformation of India. The Sultanate brought Islamic governance, architecture, and administrative systems into a region historically dominated by
The Delhi Sultanate, established in 1206 and lasting until 1526, ruled much of the Indian subcontinent from Delhi. It was governed by five successive dynasties—Mamluk, Khilji, Tughluq, Sayyid, and Lodi—each contributing to the political, cultural, and religious transformation of India. The Sultanate brought Islamic governance, architecture, and administrative systems into a region historically dominated by
India and the UK have concluded negotiations on a historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA) after three years of talks. It will be officially signed during British PM Keir Starmer’s upcoming visit to India. The FTA removes tariffs on 99% of Indian exports to the UK and offers benefits across sectors such as manufacturing, automobiles, services,
India and the UK have concluded negotiations on a historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA) after three years of talks. It will be officially signed during British PM Keir Starmer’s upcoming visit to India. The FTA removes tariffs on 99% of Indian exports to the UK and offers benefits across sectors such as manufacturing, automobiles, services,
Pakistan may face a 21% water shortage during the early Kharif season (May–June) due to India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. The Indus River System Authority (IRSA) reported reduced water inflow from the Chenab River, citing low releases by India. The decision follows the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir. BulletsIn
Pakistan may face a 21% water shortage during the early Kharif season (May–June) due to India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. The Indus River System Authority (IRSA) reported reduced water inflow from the Chenab River, citing low releases by India. The decision follows the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir. BulletsIn
290The Chola dynasty, a Tamil-speaking kingdom in southern India, thrived for centuries with strong rule and cultural legacy. Emerging during the Sangam Age, it peaked between the 9th and 13th centuries, dominating peninsular India. The Cholas excelled in administration, military, art, architecture, literature, and maritime trade, leaving lasting historical and cultural impacts. BulletsIn One of
The Chola dynasty, a Tamil-speaking kingdom in southern India, thrived for centuries with strong rule and cultural legacy. Emerging during the Sangam Age, it peaked between the 9th and 13th centuries, dominating peninsular India. The Cholas excelled in administration, military, art, architecture, literature, and maritime trade, leaving lasting historical and cultural impacts. BulletsIn One of
India is projected to surpass Japan as the world’s 4th largest economy in 2025, with a nominal GDP of $4.18 trillion. The IMF’s April 2025 World Economic Outlook expects India to maintain its lead as the fastest-growing major economy, despite global uncertainty and trade tensions. BulletsIn India to become 4th largest economy in 2025 Will
India is projected to surpass Japan as the world’s 4th largest economy in 2025, with a nominal GDP of $4.18 trillion. The IMF’s April 2025 World Economic Outlook expects India to maintain its lead as the fastest-growing major economy, despite global uncertainty and trade tensions. BulletsIn India to become 4th largest economy in 2025 Will
For the first time since 1931, India’s national Census will include detailed caste data. The decision marks a major shift in demographic documentation. It aims to address gaps in India’s affirmative action policies, but raises logistical and political challenges. The Supreme Court has permitted sub-categorisation among SCs, STs, and OBCs. However, consensus is needed to
For the first time since 1931, India’s national Census will include detailed caste data. The decision marks a major shift in demographic documentation. It aims to address gaps in India’s affirmative action policies, but raises logistical and political challenges. The Supreme Court has permitted sub-categorisation among SCs, STs, and OBCs. However, consensus is needed to
302The Bhakti Movement, emerging between the 7th and 17th centuries across India, reshaped religious and cultural life. It began as a response to rigid caste hierarchies, ritualism, and complex philosophies. Saints from all backgrounds preached direct devotion to God, emphasizing love, equality, and simplicity. The movement had wide influence, promoting social reform, vernacular literature, and
The Bhakti Movement, emerging between the 7th and 17th centuries across India, reshaped religious and cultural life. It began as a response to rigid caste hierarchies, ritualism, and complex philosophies. Saints from all backgrounds preached direct devotion to God, emphasizing love, equality, and simplicity. The movement had wide influence, promoting social reform, vernacular literature, and
The Reserve Bank of India has announced a ₹1.25 lakh crore bond purchase despite surplus liquidity in the system. Citi India says this aligns with RBI’s strategy to speed up monetary transmission by maintaining a specific liquidity surplus target, irrespective of market rates. BulletsIn RBI to buy ₹1.25 lakh cr bonds via Open Market Operations
The Reserve Bank of India has announced a ₹1.25 lakh crore bond purchase despite surplus liquidity in the system. Citi India says this aligns with RBI’s strategy to speed up monetary transmission by maintaining a specific liquidity surplus target, irrespective of market rates. BulletsIn RBI to buy ₹1.25 lakh cr bonds via Open Market Operations
