8th Session of the International Solar Alliance(ISA): President Droupadi Murmu addressed the 8th Session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly in New Delhi, urging the Global South to lead an inclusive solar revolution and reaffirming India’s commitment to a solar-powered world. Key Highlights of the 8th Session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly: […]
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UNEP Adaptation Gap Report 2025
UNEP Adaptation Gap Report 2025: The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) released the Adaptation Gap Report 2025: “Running on Empty”, warning that the global finance gap for climate adaptation in developing countries has widened drastically. UNEP Adaptation Gap Report 2025 is an annual flagship publication of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) that tracks global progress […]
Trump Receives South Korea’s Top Honour and Golden Crown
Trump Receives South Korea’s Top Honour and Golden Crown: U.S. President Donald Trump was welcomed to South Korea on October 29, 2025, with a replica golden crown and the Grand Order of Mugunghwa—South Korea’s highest national honour. His visit comes during a crucial moment for Asia-Pacific diplomacy, with economic and security discussions unfolding amid the […]
President Murmu Becomes First President to Fly in Rafale Jet
President Murmu Becomes First President to Fly in Rafale Jet: President Droupadi Murmu took a 30-minute sortie in the Rafale fighter jet on October 29, 2025, from Ambala Air Force Station in Haryana. This made her the first President of India to fly in the Rafale, and notably, the only one to have flown in […]
Uttar Pradesh to Get 76th District Named Kalyan Singh Nagar
Uttar Pradesh to Get 76th District Named Kalyan Singh Nagar: The Uttar Pradesh government has announced the creation of a new district named Kalyan Singh Nagar, in honour of former Chief Minister Kalyan Singh, a towering figure in the state’s political history. This will be Uttar Pradesh’s 76th district, carved out from tehsils in Aligarh […]
Paytm Enables UPI for NRIs with Foreign Numbers
Paytm Enables UPI for NRIs with Foreign Numbers: Paytm has introduced UPI payment support for NRIs using international mobile numbers. Announced on 27 October 2025, this new service empowers Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) from 12 countries to make seamless UPI payments in India through the Paytm app, without needing an Indian SIM card.Users only need to […]
James Anderson Receives Knighthood for Services to Cricket
James Anderson Receives Knighthood for Services to Cricket: James Anderson, England’s legendary fast bowler, was formally knighted during an investiture ceremony held at Windsor Castle on 28 October 2025. He received the honour from Princess Anne in recognition of his monumental contribution to cricket. The knighthood, awarded as part of Rishi Sunak’s resignation honours list […]
Chef Sanjeev Kapoor honoured by the World Food Prize Foundation as a 2025
Chef Sanjeev Kapoor honoured by the World Food Prize Foundation as a 2025: Celebrated chef, author and Padma Shri awardee Sanjeev Kapoor has been recognised by the World Food Prize Foundation (WFPF) as one of its 2025 Top Agri‑Food Pioneers (TAP). The honour highlights his work far beyond the kitchen linking culinary expertise, nutrition advocacy, and agricultural sourcing into […]
Sunni Dam Hydro Electric Project
Sunni Dam Hydro Electric Project: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken cognisance of a complaint alleging illegal dumping of muck into the Sutlej during blasting activities for the construction of the Sunni Dam hydroelectric project in Shimla district’s Sunni tehsil. Sunni Dam Hydro Electric Project (HEP) is a 382 MW run-of-the-river hydroelectric project. It […]
Dilmun Civilization
Dilmun Civilization: Kuwait’s Failaka Island has just yielded one of its most significant secrets in decades: a 4,000-year-old temple belonging to the powerful Bronze Age Dilmun civilization. Dilmun Civilization was a civilization located in the eastern part of the Arabian Peninsula. Dilmun was mainly located on the islands of Bahrain and Failaka Island in Kuwait. […]
