Month: January 2025

The Modi government’s current approach toward the ongoing farmers’ protest marks a clear shift from its earlier stance during the 2020–2021 agitation against the three contentious farm laws. Unlike the previous term, when the government engaged extensively with agitating farm unions, the NDA government 3.0 is maintaining a noticeable distance….

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has granted HDFC Bank approval to acquire up to a 9.5% stake in AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB). This approval, effective from January 3, 2025, is valid for one year, after which it will lapse if the acquisition is not completed. Approval Details…

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the amalgamation of The National Co-operative Bank Ltd., Bangalore (Karnataka), with Cosmos Co-operative Bank Limited (Maharashtra). This significant development will take effect on January 6, 2025, as per the RBI’s press release. Key Details of the Amalgamation From January 6, all branches…

A thick blanket of fog has enveloped large parts of northern India, causing widespread disruption to transportation. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that visibility dropped to zero at multiple locations, including Palam and Safdarjung in Delhi, as well as Amritsar, Agra, Hindon, Chandigarh, and Gwalior. Air Travel Affected IndiGo…

New Delhi: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Saturday, January 4, reinstated Stage 3 restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR as air pollution levels worsened. The move comes after the 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 371, falling into the ‘very poor’ category,…

New Delhi: India has strongly protested against China’s establishment of two new counties in the Hotan Prefecture, which includes territory claimed by India as part of Ladakh. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has also voiced concerns about China’s plans to construct a mega dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River…

On New Year’s Day, Shamsud-Din Jabbar drove a rented truck into Bourbon Street in New Orleans, mowing down revelers in what federal investigators have labeled an act of terrorism. The attack claimed 14 lives and left dozens injured. Jabbar, 42, was killed in a shootout with police following the incident….

New Delhi: India has lodged a strong diplomatic protest against China after it established two new counties, parts of which fall under the Union Territory of Ladakh, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Chinese state media outlet Xinhua reported on December 27 that the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region…

Indian Railways, through the Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB), continues to play a pivotal role in nurturing the country’s sports ecosystem. Since its inception in 1928, the RSPB has grown from supporting Hockey, Athletics, and Tennis to promoting 29 sports disciplines, including 18 individual and 11 team games. With affiliations…