ATM Numbers Decline in FY25 as Digital Payments Surge: RBI India’s banking landscape is undergoing a structural shift. According to the latest RBI report, ATM numbers declined moderately in FY25, reflecting the rapid adoption of digital payment systems such as UPI, while physical bank branches continued to expand, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas.RBI report […]
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Deepti Sharma highest wicket-taker in Women’s T20
Deepti Sharma highest wicket-taker in Women’s T20: Indian women’s cricket continues to scale new heights. Deepti Sharma has become the highest wicket-taker in Women’s T20 International cricket. The record reflects her long-term consistency and impact as a match-winner. It is also a proud moment for Indian cricket on the global stage.Deepti Sharma achieved the landmark […]
Centre’s Fiscal Deficit Crosses 62% of FY26 Target
Centre’s Fiscal Deficit Crosses 62% of FY26 Target: India’s fiscal position in the first eight months of FY26 reflects a familiar but important trend strong government spending on infrastructure alongside slower growth in tax revenues. Latest official data shows that while capital expenditure has increased significantly to support growth, revenue collections have not kept pace. […]
Nashik Solapur Akkalkot Greenfield Corridor
Nashik Solapur Akkalkot Greenfield Corridor: The Government of India has taken a major step to strengthen transport infrastructure in Maharashtra. The Union Cabinet has approved a new 6-lane greenfield access-controlled corridor connecting Nashik, Solapur, and Akkalkot. The project aims to improve travel efficiency, logistics, safety, and regional economic growth under the national infrastructure vision.The Cabinet […]
Warren Buffett steps down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway
Warren Buffett steps down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway: Legendary investor Warren Buffett known worldwide as the Oracle of Omaha has stepped down as Chief Executive Officer of Berkshire Hathaway after nearly six decades. His exit as CEO marks the end of one of the longest and most influential leadership tenures in corporate history, reshaping […]
Ol Chiki Script : Centenary celebrations
Ol Chiki Script : Centenary celebrations The President of India attended the Centenary celebrations of the Ol Chiki script of the Santhali Language in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. Ol Chiki Script was invented in 1925 by Pandit Raghunath Murmu, a writer and teacher from Mayurbhanj state (now in Odisha) in India. Ol Chiki is also known as […]
Narsapuram Lace Craft
Narsapuram Lace Craft: The Prime Minister of India praised the Narsapuram Lace Craft products made by self-help groups in Narsapur of Andhra Pradesh during his “Man-Ki-Baat” broadcast. Narsapur is situated on the bank of Godavari River in the state of Andhra Pradesh. It is believed that the women of the farming community of this region […]
Frequency Comb
Frequency Comb: Frequency combs are an important modern tool which are used to calibrate atomic clocks and has various other applications. It is a special kind of laser light whose spectrum, or set of frequencies, resembles the teeth of a comb. Frequency combs are simple and compact tools that phase coherently connect the radio frequency […]
The World Weather Attribution Annual Report 2025
The World Weather Attribution Annual Report 2025: The World Weather Attribution (WWA) Annual Report 2025 warns that climate change-driven extremes in 2025 pushed millions of people close to the limits of adaptation, despite La Niña conditions. World Weather Attribution (WWA) is an international scientific collaboration that analyses how human-induced climate change influences extreme weather events […]
Trend and Progress of Banking in India 2024-25 Report
Trend and Progress of Banking in India 2024-25 Report: RBI’s latest “Trend and Progress of Banking in India” report flags a resilient banking system with multi-decadal low NPAs, strong balance-sheet expansion and policy push for safer, more inclusive finance. An annual RBI flagship assessment of banking & NBFC performance, risks, regulation/supervision priorities, payments, technology adoption, […]
