Chinese commercial space company CAS Space announced its “space tourism vehicle” will first fly in 2027 and travel to the edge of space in 2028. The announcement comes just days after Jeff Bezos-backed Blue Origin announced that its New Shepard Rocket, which flies cargo and humans on short trips to the edge of space, would … Read more
The first set of citizenship certificates under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) was issued to 14 people on Wednesday, nearly two months after the Centre notified the rules. Under CAA, minorities persecuted on religious grounds in Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan can acquire citizenship in India. Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, “Today, the Ministry of … Read more
In a devastating aftermath of torrential rain and volcanic activity, western Sumatra, Indonesia is reeling from the destruction of over 100 homes and buildings. Mount Marapi, known locally as the “Mountain of Fire,” unleashed a cascade of floods, mudslides, and cold lava, leading to a catastrophic disaster that has claimed over 40 lives, with many … Read more
Ramcharitmanas, Panchatantra, and Sahá¹›dayaloka-Locana have been named to UNESCO’s Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register. This is a significant achievement for India as it has been recognized for its rich literary heritage and cultural legacy. The inclusion of these three literary masterpieces on the register highlights the importance of recognizing and safeguarding the diverse … Read more
China has reclaimed its position as India’s largest trading partner, surpassing the United States after two years, according to the latest figures released by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI). In the fiscal year 2024, India’s bilateral trade with China totalled $118.4 billion, with imports rising by 3.24% to $101.7 billion and exports increasing by … Read more
Aurora lights in red hues were visible from Ladakh’s pristine skies late at night, in the intervening hours between Friday and Saturday. Astronomers of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru (IIA) captured the auroras through all-sky cameras positioned around the Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO) in Hanle, Ladakh. Aurora Lights In India Why In News What … Read more
Two Kerala government-controlled temple boards, which together manage 2,500-odd temples in the state, have banned use of oleander flowers (locally known as arali) in temple offerings after a 24-year old woman died after accidentally chewing some oleander leaves. Oleander Flower Banned Why In News What Exactly Happened What Is Oleander How Is Oleander Used In … Read more
Xu Feihong, the newly appointed Chinese Ambassador to India, arrived in New Delhi on Friday to assume office, according to the Chinese embassy in India. He is the 17th Chinese envoy to India, replacing Sun Weidong, who left in October 2022 after serving three years in Delhi and later became China’s Deputy Foreign Minister. China’s … Read more
Defense chiefs from the US, Australia, Japan and the Philippines gathered in Hawaii for their second joint meeting, lining up yet another regional group dubbed the “Squad” by Pentagon officials, while vowing a strengthened alliance among the four countries. An emerging regional bloc linking Australia, Japan, the Philippines and the United States is expected to … Read more
A study by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) has revealed that the population share of the majority religion in India (Hindus) declined sharply by 7.8% between 1950 and 2015, while a number of neighbouring countries saw a jump in the population of their majority community. Hindus’ Share In India’s Population Shrunk … Read more
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