NALSAR University of Law report on fair trials: Supreme Court Justice Vikram Nath expressed deep concern that over 70% of India’s prison population are undertrials, most of whom remain unaware of their right to free legal aid, as revealed in a NALSAR University of Law report on fair trial practices. The Fair Trial Programme (FTP), […]
Tag: 11th Nov 2025
COP30 – UN Climate Summit 2025
COP30 – UN Climate Summit 2025: The 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the UNFCCC began in Belém, Brazil, marking the decade since the Paris Agreement and focusing on translating global climate commitments into concrete implementation. COP30 is the annual UN Climate Conference under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), where nations […]
Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh 2025
Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh 2025: Nationwide celebrations under Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh 2025 are underway to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda and 150 years of “Vande Mataram”. Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh 2025 is a nationwide year-long celebration dedicated to honouring the legacy of tribal freedom fighters—especially Bhagwan Birsa Munda, known as Dharti Aaba—and commemorating […]
Odd Radio Circles (ORCs)
Odd Radio Circles (ORCs): Citizen scientists from India’s RAD@home astronomy group, led by Prof. Ananda Hota of the University of Mumbai, have discovered a rare twin “Odd Radio Circle” (double ORC) using LOFAR telescope data only the second such known instance globally. Odd Radio Circles (ORCs) are mysterious, circular astronomical structures visible only in radio […]
Red Fort Blast 2025
Red Fort Blast 2025: Delhi was shaken on November 10, 2025, after a deadly bomb blast in the heart of Old Delhi, near Red Fort Metro Station. The Delhi Red Fort Blast left at least eight people dead and more than 20 injured. Police, NIA, and emergency teams raced to the site, sealing off the […]
Centre Notifies New Deep-Sea Fishing Rules for EEZ
Centre Notifies New Deep-Sea Fishing Rules for EEZ: The Government of India has notified new deep-sea fishing rules for operations within its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), covering over 23 lakh square kilometres of marine territory. Announced on November 4, 2025, these rules aim to unlock high-value marine resources—particularly tuna—while empowering local fishers, cooperatives, and safeguarding […]
India Enters Global Forest Fund
India Enters Global Forest Fund: At the COP30 Leaders’ Summit in Belém, Brazil, India officially joined the Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF) as an observer, marking a strategic move in international climate diplomacy. This comes as the world observes a decade since the Paris Agreement (2015) and questions grow over the adequacy of global climate […]
Pakistan’s 27th Amendment
Pakistan’s 27th Amendment: Pakistan’s democracy is under serious strain as the government pushes forward the controversial 27th Constitutional Amendment, which could permanently alter the country’s civil-military power balance. Introduced in the Senate on November 8, 2025, the bill proposes sweeping changes to the judiciary, provinces’ fiscal powers, and military leadership structure—widely seen as a move […]
Mumbai Tops Asia’s Happiest Cities in 2025
Mumbai Tops Asia’s Happiest Cities in 2025: Time Out surveyed over 18,000 residents across Asia to rank the happiest cities. Surprisingly, Mumbai, India’s bustling financial and entertainment hub, emerged as the top-ranking city. The survey evaluated culture, food, nightlife, and overall quality of life. Despite its reputation for crowded streets and busy lifestyle, Mumbai’s unique […]
India’s Forex Reserves Drop by $5.6 Billion in October
India’s Forex Reserves Drop by $5.6 Billion in October: India’s foreign exchange reserves saw a sharp fall of $5.6 billion, settling at $689.73 billion as of October 31, 2025, according to the latest data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). This marks the second consecutive weekly decline, raising questions over global market pressures, […]
