External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar calls the UN outdated and ineffective, citing its failures in managing global crises like Covid-19 and conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia. He highlights new international groups like the Quad and International Solar Alliance as more effective alternatives.
Read MoreThe Union Cabinet expands India’s Classical Languages list to 11, adding Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali. This move is seen as both a recognition of cultural heritage and a political strategy ahead of state elections, reflecting the ongoing interplay between language and identity politics.
Read MoreIndia’s National Space Commission has cleared its fifth lunar mission, Lupex, marking a collaboration with Japan’s space agency, Jaxa. Aimed at exploring the Moon’s resources and developing landing expertise, Lupex follows Chandrayaan-2 and requires cabinet approval. Isro chairman S Somanath indicated this series will build towards future human lunar missions.
Read MoreThe Indian government is reverting to recruiting railway officers through separate civil and engineering exams, abandoning the unified IRMS system. This change aims to address the need for specialized technical manpower in railways. The newly recruited engineers will fall under various IRMS categories, such as Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical, acknowledging the distinct functional requirements.
Read MoreIndian farmers receive only about one-third of the final selling price of fruits and vegetables, with intermediaries taking the majority share, in contrast to sectors like dairy where farmers get 70%. Research by RBI suggests policymakers improve productivity, expand storage, and leverage digital platforms to stabilize prices and increase farmers’ earnings.
Read MoreFecal coliform levels in the Yamuna river reached a peak of 4,900,000 MPN/100 ml in September, far exceeding the standard limits. Despite improvements in dissolved oxygen and biochemical oxygen demand due to heavy rains, untreated sewage pollution remains severe, particularly at the city’s exit points.
Read MoreIndia secured a crucial win against Pakistan in the women’s T20 World Cup on Sunday but remained at the fifth position in Group A due to their net run rate. Sanjay Manjrekar expressed disappointment over India’s slow chase, while opening batter Smriti Mandhana acknowledged that they could have made a better start to their...
Read MoreFour people died and over 90 were hospitalized due to fainting and dehydration at a record-breaking IAF airshow in Chennai’s Marina Beach. The event saw around 15 lakh spectators, leading to a chaotic and congested exit. Ambulances were delayed, worsening the situation, and mobile signal jammers obstructed rescue efforts.
Read MoreThe Japanese government admitted to editing an official cabinet photo to make members look more presentable after online criticism. The photo showed Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and defence minister Gen Nakatani with untidy appearances. Government spokesman Yoshimasa Hayashi confirmed minor edits were made, which sparked further public scrutiny.
Read MoreIPO investment is growing among retail investors, but many companies struggle to sustain initial gains. Analysis shows nearly half of companies listed since early 2020 could not maintain their gains.
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