Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025: The Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025 came into effect on 1st September 2025, consolidating India’s immigration laws, imposing stricter penalties for forged documents, and strengthening reporting and monitoring of foreigners. It repeals four outdated laws: the Passport (Entry into India) Act, 1920, the Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939, the Foreigners […]
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100 years of the Self-Respect Movement launched in Tamil Nadu in 1925
100 years of the Self-Respect Movement launched in Tamil Nadu in 1925: This year (2025) marks 100 years of the Self-Respect Movement launched in Tamil Nadu in 1925 by Periyar E.V. Ramasamy. Self-Respect Movement is a radical social reform movement against caste oppression, patriarchy, and religious orthodoxy. Emphasised rationalism, equality, and dignity of individuals over […]
WHO’s World Mental Health Report
WHO’s World Mental Health Report: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released two key reports World Mental Health Today and Mental Health Atlas 2024, the reports reveal that over a billion people globally live with mental health conditions and that suicide accounts for 1 in 100 deaths. Key Findings of WHO’s Reports on World Mental […]
Corporatisation of the Ordnance Factory Board
Corporatisation of the Ordnance Factory Board: India’s ordnance factories have posted record export orders of ₹3,500 crore in FY25, the highest ever since corporatisation.In October 2021, the government reorganised 41 Ordnance Factory Board units into seven Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) Financial turnaround: from ₹2,844 crore cumulative loss (2019-20) → ₹625 crore profit (2022-23 & […]
Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron ( INS Tir, INS Shardul, and ICGS Sarathi) arrived at Port Victoria, Seychelles
Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron ( INS Tir, INS Shardul, and ICGS Sarathi) arrived at Port Victoria, Seychelles: The Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron ( INS Tir, INS Shardul, and ICGS Sarathi) arrived at Port Victoria, Seychelles during a long-range training mission in the South West Indian Ocean Region. The deployment part of India’s MAHASAGAR […]
Cabinet clears ₹1,500 cr scheme to promote critical mineral recycling
Cabinet clears ₹1,500 cr scheme to promote critical mineral recycling: The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹1,500 crore scheme under the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) to promote recycling of e-waste, lithium-ion batteries, and catalytic converters for recovery of critical minerals.It is a government incentive scheme worth ₹1,500 crore to promote recycling of e-waste and […]
UPI Limit Increased to ₹10 Lakh for Select Transactions
UPI Limit Increased to ₹10 Lakh for Select Transactions: Starting September 15, 2025, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) will implement revised UPI transaction limits for specific high-value payment categories. The per-transaction limit has been increased to ₹5 lakh, and the 24-hour aggregate limit raised to ₹10 lakh for several services, including insurance, capital […]
Centre Notifies Unified Pension Scheme Rules Under NPS
Centre Notifies Unified Pension Scheme Rules Under NPS: The Central Government of India has formally notified the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) rules under the National Pension System (NPS), marking a key milestone in the evolution of public sector pension reforms. The newly issued Central Civil Services (Implementation of the Unified Pension Scheme under the NPS) […]
Nepal Bans 26 Unregistered Social Media Platforms
Nepal Bans 26 Unregistered Social Media Platforms: The Government of Nepal has banned 26 unregistered social media platforms, including Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, YouTube, and X (formerly Twitter). The decision, announced by Minister of Communications and Information Technology Prithvi Subba Gurung on September 4, 2025, is aimed at enforcing digital accountability and ensuring regulatory compliance under […]
Royal Bhutan Buddhist Temple Inaugurated in Rajgir, Bihar
Royal Bhutan Buddhist Temple Inaugurated in Rajgir, Bihar: The Royal Bhutan Buddhist Temple was formally inaugurated in Rajgir, Bihar, on September 4, 2025. This significant cultural and spiritual event was led by Bhutan’s Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay and India’s Union Minister for Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, along with officials and religious leaders from both countries. […]
