The much-anticipated 8th Pay Commission is expected to be implemented from January 1, 2026, maintaining the standard 10-year cycle since the 7th Pay Commission came into effect in 2016. In a key development, the Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the establishment of the 8th Pay Commission in January 2025. Finance Minister Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has personally congratulated musician Chandrika Tandon for her remarkable achievement in winning a Grammy Award for her album Triveni. In his message, the Prime Minister praised Tandon’s dedication to Indian culture and recognized her multifaceted success as an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and now, a Grammy-winning artist. Chandrika Tandon, the sister of former Read More…
Chandrika Tandon, the 71-year-old sister of former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi, has just added a remarkable achievement to her illustrious career by winning her first Grammy Award. Known for her impressive contributions in business, philanthropy, and music, Tandon’s triumph at the Grammys is a testament to her diverse talents and determination. Born in 1954 in Read More…
Gold prices have taken a sharp downturn, falling nearly 1% from their record highs, as President Donald Trump’s latest tariff announcements caused the U.S. dollar to strengthen. On February 3, 2025, spot gold fell to $2,784.30 per ounce, while U.S. gold futures dropped to $2,815.20 per ounce, after reaching an all-time peak just days earlier. Read More…
The Indian rupee hit a new record low of 87.29 against the US dollar on February 3, 2025, as concerns over a global trade war fueled a surge in the greenback. The sharp depreciation follows US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose new tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China, further escalating trade tensions Read More…
ISRO’s historic 100th mission has hit a major hurdle as its NVS-02 navigation satellite, launched on January 29, 2025, aboard the GSLV-F15 rocket, faces a technical malfunction. The satellite failed to ignite its onboard thrusters, preventing it from completing essential orbit-raising maneuvers. This glitch has halted the satellite’s progress towards reaching its designated geostationary orbit, Read More…
Indian Railways has introduced the ‘SwaRail’ SuperApp, a comprehensive solution aimed at enhancing the passenger experience by consolidating multiple railway services into one easy-to-use platform. Developed by the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS), the app is currently in beta testing and is available for download on both the Google Play Store and Apple App Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Maha Kumbabhishegam ceremony of the Shri Sanathana Dharma Aalayam in Jakarta, Indonesia, through a video message, extending warm greetings to President Prabowo Subianto and other dignitaries. Emphasizing the centuries-old cultural and historical ties between India and Indonesia, PM Modi stated that the relationship between the two nations goes beyond Read More…
India’s Under-19 women’s cricket team has etched their name in history by clinching the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 with a dominant nine-wicket victory over South Africa in the final at Bayuemas Oval. The Indian bowling attack put up a stellar show, restricting South Africa to just 82 runs. Chasing the modest target, Read More…
Veteran NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has set a new record for the longest cumulative spacewalking time by a female astronaut, further solidifying her legacy in space exploration. With multiple extravehicular activities (EVAs) conducted during her missions, Williams has now spent a record-breaking number of hours outside the spacecraft, surpassing all previous female astronauts. Williams, known Read More…