In a historic moment for India’s defence and constitutional history, 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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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 a unified agenda for better food systems. According to the Foundation’s
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National Unity Day 2025, also known as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, is a landmark occasion as India marks the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the “Iron Man of India.” Celebrated every year on October 31, this day honors Patel’s monumental role in politically integrating more than 560 princely states into the Indian Union after
Justice Surya Kant has been recommended to become the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI), following the retirement of Chief Justice Bhushan R Gavai on 23 November 2025. Once formally appointed, Justice Kant will lead the Indian judiciary until 9 February 2027, marking a tenure of approximately 14 months. This recommendation, made by CJI Gavai
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On the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel — a key figure in India’s post‑independence unification — the government of India took symbolic and substantive steps to honour his legacy. On 30 October 2025 in Gujarat, Narendra Modi (Prime Minister of India) launched a special commemorative coin and postage stamp, along with development
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 and Bulandshahr districts. The move not only pays tribute to
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In a significant milestone for India’s defence communication capabilities, the Indian Army has signed a contract to procure its first indigenously designed and manufactured Software Defined Radios (SDRs). These SDRs have been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and will be produced by the Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL). What Are Software Defined
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On 28 October 2025, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC). This decision marks a major administrative step toward revising the pay structure and service conditions of Central Government employees. The 8th CPC will assess the present emolument system and
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A bronze bust of the Indian literary and cultural icon Rabindranath Tagore was unveiled today at the premises of the Embassy of India, Beijing in Beijing. The sculpture, created by famed Chinese sculptor Yuan Xikun, was inaugurated on the sidelines of a cultural symposium titled “Sangamam – A Confluence of Indian Philosophical Traditions”. The event marked
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In a historic stride for Indian tourism, the passenger vessel ‘Sindhu’ has completed its maiden voyage to Barren Island, India’s only active volcano, marking a pivotal moment in Andaman and Nicobar Islands’ maritime tourism. The journey, initiated by the Andaman Administration, is being hailed as a breakthrough in connecting the public with the natural marvels
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