Mission ShakthiSAT: ISRO has brought together about 12,000 talented girls from 108 countries for an all-girls flight to the lunar orbit, Mission ShakthiSAT. An all-girls lunar mission involving the design, build, and launch of a satellite to the lunar orbit, showcasing global talent in space exploration. Expected Launch: Scheduled for September 2026, to be launched […]
Day: January 6, 2025
Jallikattu Season Begins
Jallikattu Season Begins: The first Jallikattu event of Tamil Nadu for 2025 was held on January 4 at Thatchankurichi village in the Gandarvakottai taluk of Pudukkottai district. This traditional bull-taming event marks the beginning of the Pongal celebrations and the Jallikattu season in the state. Over 600 bulls and 350 bull-taming participants took part in […]
BCCI Will Have New Secretary and Treasurer
BCCI Will Have New Secretary and Treasurer: Devajit Saikia, a former Assam cricketer, is set to become the new secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), while Prabhtej Singh Bhatia from Chhattisgarh State Cricket Sangh (CSCS) will take over as the new treasurer. Both candidates filed their nominations as the lone […]
India Welcomes Its First Generation Beta Baby
India Welcomes Its First Generation Beta Baby: As the year 2025 brought upon the world the ‘Generation Beta’, India got its first baby of this gen on New Year’s day, January 1, in Mizoram’s Aizawl. The baby, named Frankie Remruatdika Zadeng, is recognized as India’s first child from the so-called Generation Beta. Born at 12:03 […]
HDFC Bank Secures RBI Approval to Acquire Stakes in Peer Banks
HDFC Bank Secures RBI Approval to Acquire Stakes in Peer Banks: HDFC Bank, India’s largest private sector lender, has received the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) approval to acquire up to a 9.5% stake in Kotak Mahindra Bank, AU Small Finance Bank, and Capital Small Finance Bank. This strategic move is facilitated through its group […]
West Bengal Wins 33rd Santosh Trophy Title
West Bengal Wins 33rd Santosh Trophy Title: The Santosh Trophy, India’s premier football competition for state teams, continues to showcase the nation’s football talent and historical rivalries. In the 2024 edition, West Bengal reaffirmed its dominance by securing a record-extending 33rd title with a narrow 1-0 victory over Kerala in the final.Held at Gachibowli Stadium, […]
PM Modi Inaugurates Grameen Bharat Mahotsav 2025
PM Modi Inaugurates Grameen Bharat Mahotsav 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Grameen Bharat Mahotsav 2025 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The event, organized by the Department of Financial Services and the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), aims to enhance rural infrastructure, promote self-reliance, and foster innovation within rural communities.
