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 […]
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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 […]
