Navratri 2025 Day 3: Significance of Maa Chandraghanta Navratri, one of the most celebrated Hindu festivals, begins on September 22, 2025, and continues till October 2, 2025. The third day, September 24, 2025, honors Maa Chandraghanta, the wedded form of Goddess Parvati. She symbolizes courage, discipline, and justice. Adorned with…
Why India Refuses U.S. Corn Imports Despite Rising Demand
India is under growing pressure from the United States to open its market for corn imports. However, New Delhi continues to resist, citing concerns over genetically modified (GM) crops, protection of farmer livelihoods, and the strategic importance of ethanol blending in reducing oil imports. India’s Maize Landscape Despite lower yields…
Shoaib Akhtar Slams Pakistan as ‘Weak Team’ After India Loss
Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has sparked a fresh controversy with his remarks following Pakistan’s defeat to India in the Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 clash. India comfortably chased down Pakistan’s 171-run target in just 18.5 overs, thanks to a dominant opening partnership by Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill….
Micron Earnings, Fed Signals, Oil Slump Shape Global Markets
U.S. stock futures held near the flatline on Tuesday as markets braced for earnings from Micron Technology, a series of Federal Reserve speeches, and preliminary September PMI readings. Oil prices, meanwhile, slid after Iraq and Kurdish authorities reached a deal to restart crude exports. Futures muted ahead of key triggers…
Perplexity’s Comet AI Browser Expands to Pro Users in India
Perplexity has expanded access to its AI-powered Comet browser in India, making it available to all Pro subscribers. Initially limited to Max users after its July launch, the browser is now accessible to a wider base, signaling the company’s push to grow its footprint in one of the world’s largest…
Kolkata Floods: Metro Shut, Cab Fares Surge Before Puja
Kolkata woke up to chaos on Tuesday as heavy overnight rain flooded large parts of the city, disrupting Metro services, doubling cab fares, and throwing daily life off track just days before Durga Puja. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) attributed the downpour to a low-pressure system over the Bay of…
India Must Clear 3 Hurdles for FII Return: JPMorgan
Foreign investors are likely to return to India once three major hurdles are addressed, says Rajiv Batra, Head of Asia and Co-Head of Global Emerging Markets Equity Strategy at JPMorgan. Speaking at JPMorgan’s 10th India Conference in Mumbai, Batra highlighted US–India relations, earnings growth, and upcoming policy reforms as key…
Taliban Warns of War Over Bagram, Cautions Pakistan
The Taliban has issued a stern warning against any US attempt to retake Afghanistan’s Bagram Air Base, threatening renewed conflict and openly cautioning Pakistan against aiding Washington. The declaration follows remarks by former US President Donald Trump, who recently hinted at possible American plans to reassert control over the strategic…
NHRC Launches September 2025 Online Human Rights Internship
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has officially inaugurated its Online Short Term Internship Programme (OSTI) for September 2025. Out of 896 applications, 80 students from 21 States and Union Territories have been selected to participate in this two-week virtual programme, which runs from 22nd September to 3rd…
TRAI 2025 Hubballi Network Quality Report
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released its Independent Drive Test (IDT) results for the Hubballi Licensed Service Area (LSA) in Karnataka, assessing real-world network performance across city, highway, and hotspot routes during August 2025. The study evaluates 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G technologies, providing comprehensive insights into…
