Sakura Science Programme: A group of 34 students from India has been flagged off to Japan to take part in the Sakura Science Programme 2025. It is a youth exchange initiative officially called the Japan-Asia Youth Exchange Program in Science. Implemented by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST). Launched in: 2014 by Japan. India […]
Day: August 19, 2025
Arctic Reindeer : Study
Arctic Reindeer : Study A new international study warns that Arctic reindeer (caribou) populations could decline by up to 80% by 2100 due to climate change, especially in North America. Arctic Reindeer: Scientific Names: Rangifer tarandus (Eurasia: Reindeer; North America: Caribou). It is Large herbivorous ungulate adapted to Arctic and sub-Arctic environments. Adaptations: Thick fur, […]
SBI will charge ₹2–₹10 plus GST for IMPS transfers above ₹25,000 via online channels
SBI will charge ₹2–₹10 plus GST for IMPS transfers above ₹25,000 via online channels: The State Bank of India (SBI) has revised its IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) fee structure. Effective August 15, 2025, SBI will impose nominal charges on online IMPS transactions exceeding ₹25,000, a change that affects millions of customers using UPI-linked or net […]
India’s WPI inflation stays negative at –0.58% in July 2025
India’s WPI inflation stays negative at –0.58% in July 2025: India’s Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-based inflation remained in the negative zone for the second month in a row, standing at –0.58% in July 2025 on a year-on-year basis. This continued deflation at the wholesale level points to a cooling trend in input prices across key […]
NPCI to Discontinue UPI P2P
NPCI to Discontinue UPI P2P: From October 1, 2025, NPCI will halt UPI peer-to-peer collect requests to prevent fraud, ensuring all P2P payments are user-initiated for better security. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has announced that peer-to-peer (P2P) ‘collect requests’ on UPI will be discontinued from October 1, 2025. The decision affects all […]
Vincent Keymer Wins Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters 2025
Vincent Keymer Wins Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters 2025: German Grandmaster Vincent Keymer clinched the Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters 2025 title with one round still to play. The 20-year-old not only became the first sole champion in the event’s history, but also broke into the Top 10 of the world’s live chess ratings for the first […]
PM Modi Inaugurates Urban Extension Road-II and Delhi Section of Dwarka Expressway
PM Modi Inaugurates Urban Extension Road-II and Delhi Section of Dwarka Expressway: To improve urban mobility and reduce congestion in the National Capital Region, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated two major highway projects on August 17, 2025. The projects—Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II) and the Delhi section of the Dwarka Expressway are part of the government’s […]
S&P upgrades ratings of 7 Indian banks and 3 finance firms
S&P upgrades ratings of 7 Indian banks and 3 finance firms: S&P Global Ratings has upgraded the credit ratings of 10 Indian financial institutions, including seven banks and three finance companies. This move follows India’s first sovereign credit rating upgrade in 18 years, raising it from ‘BBB-/Positive/A-3’ to ‘BBB/Stable/A-2’. The upgrades reflect improving macroeconomic conditions, […]
India to Host Asian Open Short Track Speed Skating Trophy 2025
India to Host Asian Open Short Track Speed Skating Trophy 2025: India is set to make its debut on the global winter sports map by hosting the Asian Open Short Track Speed Skating Trophy 2025. This historic international event will take place from 20 to 23 August 2025 at the Maharana Pratap Sports College in […]
President Droupadi Murmu Inaugurates Plumeria Garden, Banyan Grove, and Babbling Brook at Rashtrapati Bhavan
President Droupadi Murmu Inaugurates Plumeria Garden, Banyan Grove, and Babbling Brook at Rashtrapati Bhavan: President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated Plumeria Garden, Banyan Grove, and Babbling Brook—three newly developed sections of the Udyan complex. These additions not only enrich the visual and ecological appeal of the President’s Estate but also introduce elements promoting wellness, sustainability, and public […]
