Auramine O: India continues to face recurring episodes of chemical adulteration in food, particularly through the use of non-permitted synthetic dyes and one of the most persistent among them is auramine O. Auramine O is a synthetic yellow dye produced from compounds such as dimethylaniline and formaldehyde. The dye appears as yellow flakes or powder […]
Hayli Gubbi Volcano
Hayli Gubbi Volcano: The Hayli Gubbi volcano erupted for the first time after 10,000 years and its massive ash cloud is moving towards northern India. It is located in Ethiopia’s Afar region, in northeast of Addis Ababa near the Eritrean border. It is a shield volcano that sits within Ethiopia’s Danakil Depression, one of the […]
Mekedatu Dam
Mekedatu Dam: Karnataka has announced that it would submit a revised Detailed Project Report (DPR) to the Centre for the Mekedatu dam across the Cauvery river. This comes after Tamil Nadu raised concerns over Karnataka’s Mekedatu dam, citing Cauvery water disputes, excessive water storage, and irregular water release. Mekedatu Dam involves constructing a balancing reservoir […]
EB-1A & EB2-NIW Visa Program
EB-1A & EB2-NIW Visa Program: The H-1B visa fee hike to USD 100,000 starting September 2025 is driving Indian professionals to explore alternatives like the EB-1A and EB2-NIW visas, especially amid stricter U.S. immigration policies. The EB-1A is for individuals with extraordinary abilities in fields like science, arts, business, or education. It does not require […]
India Clinches Women’s Kabaddi World Cup Title Again
India Clinches Women’s Kabaddi World Cup Title Again: India’s women’s kabaddi team delivered another historic performance by winning the Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025, defeating Chinese Taipei 35–28 in the final held in Dhaka, Bangladesh. With this triumph, India successfully defended its title and cemented its status as a global kabaddi powerhouse.Captain Ritu Negi and […]
PM Modi Unveils Stamp and Coin Honouring Guru Tegh Bahadur
PM Modi Unveils Stamp and Coin Honouring Guru Tegh Bahadur: On the occasion of the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led national commemorations by unveiling a commemorative postage stamp, a special coin, and a coffee-table book dedicated to the Ninth Sikh Guru. The grand tribute was held at […]
Andhra Pradesh to Get 3 New Districts
Andhra Pradesh to Get 3 New Districts: The government of Andhra Pradesh has approved the creation of three additional districts, increasing the total number of districts in the state from 26 to 29. The decision cleared by N. Chandrababu Naidu on behalf of the state — also includes the formation of five new revenue divisions […]
India’s FY26 GDP Growth Forecast
India’s FY26 GDP Growth Forecast: India’s economic outlook has received a significant upgrade as India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) revised its FY26 GDP growth projection upward to 7%, reflecting improved domestic momentum and subdued external risks. This upward revision from the earlier estimate of 6.3% (made in July 2025) aligns with India’s strong economic performance […]
SEBI Proposes Changes
SEBI Proposes Changes: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed a key revision to the framework governing Basic Services Demat Accounts (BSDA). In a draft circular released on November 25, 2025, SEBI suggested that zero-coupon, zero-principal (ZCZP) bonds should be excluded from the valuation of securities used to determine BSDA eligibility. This […]
Rohit Sharma, two-time T20 World Cup winner, has been appointed as the ambassador for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Rohit Sharma, two-time T20 World Cup winner, has been appointed as the ambassador for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026: Rohit Sharma has been named the official tournament ambassador for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The prestigious event will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka from 7 February to 8 […]
