CP Radhakrishnan Elected as India’s 15th Vice President: CP Radhakrishnan, the former Tamil Nadu BJP president and Maharashtra Governor, was elected as the 15th Vice President of India, defeating opposition candidate B Sudershan Reddy, a senior advocate and former Supreme Court judge. The election witnessed a high turnout of 98.3%, showcasing the unity and participation […]
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Bhupender Gupta Appointed CMD of NHPC Amid Green Push
Bhupender Gupta Appointed CMD of NHPC Amid Green Push: Bhupender Gupta has been appointed the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of NHPC Limited, one of India’s top hydropower PSUs. Approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), his appointment signifies a strategic step toward bolstering NHPC’s expansion into clean and renewable energy. This change […]
France is facing a major political crisis as PM François Bayrou is expected to lose a confidence vote
France is facing a major political crisis as PM François Bayrou is expected to lose a confidence vote: France is facing a major political crisis as PM François Bayrou is expected to lose a confidence vote, triggered by unpopular austerity measures.France follows a semi-presidential system under the Constitution of 1958, crafted to end instability of […]
Justice Shree Chandrashekhar Sworn in as Bombay HC Chief
Justice Shree Chandrashekhar Sworn in as Bombay HC Chief: Justice Shree Chandrashekhar was officially sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court. The oath was administered by Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan at a formal ceremony held at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai. This appointment marks a significant transition in the judiciary of one of […]
Anutin Charnvirakul Elected Thailand’s New Prime Minister
Anutin Charnvirakul Elected Thailand’s New Prime Minister: Anutin Charnvirakul, a seasoned political figure and leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, was elected Prime Minister of Thailand on September 5, 2025, following a landslide parliamentary vote. His victory marks a dramatic turn in Thai politics, displacing the long-dominant Pheu Thai Party backed by billionaire Thaksin Shinawatra, and […]
Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025
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 It repeals four outdated laws: the Passport (Entry into India) Act, 1920, the Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939, the Foreigners […]
Piyush Goyal Assumes Charge as Mines Secretary
Piyush Goyal Assumes Charge as Mines Secretary: Shri Piyush Goyal, a 1994-batch IAS officer of the Nagaland cadre, has officially assumed charge as the Secretary of the Ministry of Mines as of September 4, 2025. His appointment follows the transfer of Shri V.L. Kantha Rao, who is now serving as Secretary in the Department of […]
Dinesh K Patnaik Appointed India’s Envoy to Canada
Dinesh K Patnaik Appointed India’s Envoy to Canada: Government of India appointed Dinesh K Patnaik as its next High Commissioner to Canada, signaling a major diplomatic shift aimed at restoring ties between the two countries. This appointment comes in parallel with Canada naming Christopher Cooter as its envoy to India, indicating a joint thaw in […]
Urjit Patel Appointed IMF Executive Director for 3-Year Term
Urjit Patel Appointed IMF Executive Director for 3-Year Term: Former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Urjit Patel has been appointed as an Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The appointment, formalized on August 28, 2025, marks Patel’s return to the international financial stage, now with greater responsibility and experience. This article explores […]
The Delhi High Court banned Sci-Hub and its mirror sites
The Delhi High Court banned Sci-Hub and its mirror sites: The Delhi High Court banned Sci-Hub and its mirror sites following a copyright case by global publishers. This has revived the debate on access to research papers and the role of the government’s One Nation, One Subscription (ONOS) Sci-Hub: Founded in 2011 by Alexandra Elbakyan, […]
