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Carlsen's Golden Comeback, Erigaisi's Bronze Brilliance at Blitz Worlds

Carlsen’s Golden Comeback, Erigaisi’s Bronze Brilliance at Blitz Worlds

The World Blitz Chess Championship 2025 in Doha delivered high drama and elite level chess. While Magnus Carlsen reclaimed the blitz crown with a historic ninth title India’s Arjun Erigaisi impressed with consistent brilliance but settled for bronze. The tournament highlighted resilience, nerves under pressure and India’s rising stature in global chess. Why in the …

Centre’s Fiscal Deficit Crosses 62% of FY26 Target

Centre’s Fiscal Deficit Crosses 62% of FY26 Target

India’s fiscal position in the first eight months of FY26 reflects a familiar but important trend strong government spending on infrastructure alongside slower growth in tax revenues. Latest official data shows that while capital expenditure has increased significantly to support growth, revenue collections have not kept pace. This has pushed the fiscal deficit to over …

Govt Launches Market Access Support Scheme to Boost Indian Exports

Govt Launches Market Access Support Scheme to Boost Indian Exports

To strengthen India’s export ecosystem and help domestic firms compete globally, the government has launched a INR 4,531 crore Market Access Support (MAS) scheme for the period FY 2026–31. The scheme focuses on improving global visibility, market access, and competitiveness of Indian exporters, with a strong emphasis on MSMEs first-time exporters, and priority sectors such …

Rewind 2025: ISRO's Missions, Milestones and Major Breakthroughs

Rewind 2025: ISRO’s Missions, Milestones and Major Breakthroughs

The year 2025 stands out as one of the most transformative years in the history of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). From mastering space docking technology and strengthening navigation systems, to making rapid progress in the Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme and expanding India’s role in commercial space launches, ISRO achieved multiple historic milestones. The …

Rewind 2025: India's Ranking in Major Global Indexes of this Year

Rewind 2025: India’s Ranking in Major Global Indexes of this Year

Global indexes released by international organizations act as important indicators of a country’s economic strength, social development, governance quality, environmental performance, and global influence. In 2025, India’s rankings across various global indices show a mixed picture strong performance in areas like climate action, military power, economy, innovation, and soft power, while challenges persist in human …

Rewind 2025: Major National and International Operations in this Year

Rewind 2025: Major National and International Operations in this Year

In 2025, several national and international operations were launched across the world to address terrorism, border security, humanitarian crises, evacuations, disaster relief, and regional conflicts. India and major global powers undertook these operations to protect civilians, ensure national security, respond to natural disasters, and counter terrorism. These operations reflect evolving security challenges and international cooperation. …

Cabinet Clears 6 Lane Nashik Solapur Akkalkot Greenfield Corridor

Cabinet Clears 6 Lane Nashik Solapur Akkalkot Greenfield Corridor

The Government of India has taken a major step to strengthen transport infrastructure in Maharashtra. The Union Cabinet has approved a new 6-lane greenfield access-controlled corridor connecting Nashik, Solapur, and Akkalkot. The project aims to improve travel efficiency, logistics, safety, and regional economic growth under the national infrastructure vision. Why in the News? The Cabinet …

DRDO Successfully Tests Pralay Missile With Consecutive Salvo Launch

DRDO Successfully Tests Pralay Missile With Consecutive Salvo Launch

India has achieved another major milestone in strengthening its missile capabilities. The Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) successfully conducted a salvo launch of two Pralay missiles in quick succession from a single launcher. The test validated the missile’s accuracy, reliability, and operational readiness which is marking a key step towards its induction into the …

India's Broadband Subscribers Cross 100 Crore Mark

India’s Broadband Subscribers Cross 100 Crore Mark

India achieved a major digital milestone in November 2025 as its broadband subscriber base crossed 1 billion (100 crore) users. This landmark reflects the country’s rapid progress in digital connectivity and the success of sustained policy focus on expanding internet access nationwide. Why in the news? According to data released by Press Information Bureau (PIB), …

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