Continuing a sacred tradition that has existed since time immemorial, devotees across regions gathered to pay obeisance to the Sun — it was Chhath Puja.Deeply cherished in the hearts of the people of Purvanchal, Chhath Puja is observed each year in Bihar, parts of West Bengal, eastern Uttar Prades...
“India is becoming a major maritime power and is being recognised as a reliable and responsible partner—ready to play the role of a steady lighthouse for the world.” Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India Maritime Week 2025At the five-day India Maritime Week, the...
Harmanpreet Kaur’s Indian women’s cricket team made history on 2nd November, 2025, at the DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. The team has become the first from the country to lift the Women’s World Cup title. Playing their third final after losing in 2005 and 2017, the host team rose to t...
A glut situation has emerged in the post-Diwali period, with foodgrain stocks reaching exceptionally high levels. On October 1, wheat stocks in government godowns stood at 320.3 lakh tonnes — the highest in four years — exceeding the minimum buffer requirement by more than 1.5 times.Rice stocks,...
On October 9, 2025, the Ministry of Power released the Draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025, seeking feedback from stakeholders, including State Governments.The Bill aims to enhance regulatory accountability, promote sustainable energy, and strengthen financial viability—laying the groundwork ...
The Indian economy in 2025 continues to display remarkable resilience, driven by reorientation, reform, and robust fundamentals. Despite global challenges such as trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainty, India has sustained strong growth. This momentum has been powered by digital innovation, str...
Indians love gold. For many, it remains a safer and more dependable savings option than real estate, stocks, or bonds.According to the World Gold Council, Chinese consumers purchased 857 tonnes of gold in 2024, while Indians bought 803 tonnes. Over the past 15 years, these two countries to...
India’s festive ecommerce season has opened on a high note, with Flipkart and Amazon registering record traffic and sales during their flagship events — The Big Billion Days (TBBD) and The Great Indian Festival (GIF), respectively. Strong consumer sentiment, GST cuts, and rising participation fr...
How Strategic Autonomy and Economic Rationality Are Redefining India’s Global RoleIn a world grappling with energy crises and geopolitical turbulence, India’s oil strategy stands out as a model of strategic independence. As of FY2025, Russia accounts for nearly 35% of India’s crude oil im...
