Exercise Cold Start: India will hold a mega tri-service drone drill ‘Cold Start’ in Madhya Pradesh in October 2025.It will be the largest joint exercise on drones and counter-drone systems since Operation Sindoor. It is a tri-service military exercise focused on testing drones and counter-drone systems. Designed to simulate aerial threats and defence responses in […]
Day: September 25, 2025
L-1 Visa
L-1 Visa: The U.S. administration under Donald Trump announced a $100,000 fee hike on fresh H-1B applications, sparking debate on whether the L-1 visa could be an alternative for Indian professionals.It is of two types: L-1A employees (executives/managers) and L-1B (specialized knowledge A non-immigrant work visa for intra-company transfers. Allows multinational firms to send employees […]
Estonia
Estonia: NATO condemned Russia for violating Estonian airspace with three MiG-31 fighter jets. Estonia invoked Article 4 of NATO treaty to seek urgent consultations on territorial security. Estonia is Situated in northeastern Europe, northernmost of the Baltic States. Capital: Tallinn. Neighbouring Nations: Russia (via Narva River, Lake Peipus), Latvia, Baltic Sea.
Russia to Complete S‑400 Missile System Deliveries to India by 2026
Russia to Complete S‑400 Missile System Deliveries to India by 2026: India’s long-awaited S‑400 missile deal with Russia is heading toward completion, with the final delivery scheduled for 2026. Signed in 2018, the agreement includes five S‑400 Triumf air defence systems aimed at significantly strengthening India’s airspace defence capabilities. With four systems already delivered, the […]
Vandana Gupta takes charge as Controller General of Communication Accounts
Vandana Gupta takes charge as Controller General of Communication Accounts: Under the Ministry of Communications and as part of the ongoing Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations, Ms. Vandana Gupta has officially taken charge as the Controller General of Communication Accounts (CGCA) in New Delhi. Her elevation to the Apex Grade underscores a career marked by […]
Nvidia to Invest $100 Billion in OpenAI
Nvidia to Invest $100 Billion in OpenAI: Nvidia has announced a massive $100 billion investment in OpenAI to build a next-generation AI compute network. The agreement, revealed on September 22, 2025, outlines a vision to deploy at least 10 gigawatts (GW) of Nvidia-powered infrastructure that will support OpenAI’s growing demand for AI training and deployment […]
Jio Payments Bank Introduces “Savings Pro” Earn Up to 6.5%
Jio Payments Bank Introduces “Savings Pro” Earn Up to 6.5%: Jio Payments Bank has launched a new facility called Savings Pro, designed to help account holders earn significantly higher returns on funds that would otherwise lie idle. Rather than keeping surplus funds in a savings account earning minimal interest, Savings Pro allows users to set […]
China to Launch K Visa
China to Launch K Visa: As the U.S. enforces steep hikes and restrictions on H-1B visa applications, China is stepping in with a new immigration initiative. From October 1, 2025, China will officially launch the K Visa to attract young STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) professionals and researchers from around the world, offering an […]
Indian Navy to commission ‘Androth’, the second ASW Shallow Water Craft
Indian Navy to commission ‘Androth’, the second ASW Shallow Water Craft: The Indian Navy is set to commission INS Androth, the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), on October 6, 2025, at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam. The ceremony will be presided over by Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command. […]
Karnataka Launches Rs 1,000 Crore “LEAP” to Fuel Innovation Across the State
Karnataka Launches Rs 1,000 Crore “LEAP” to Fuel Innovation Across the State: The Karnataka government has launched a bold new initiative called LEAP (Local Economy Accelerator Programme), with an outlay of ₹1,000 crore over five years. Designed to spread innovation and entrepreneurial growth beyond Bengaluru, LEAP aims to create five lakh jobs, uplift emerging tech […]
