In a significant move ahead of the festive season, the Supreme Court of India has relaxed its earlier blanket prohibition on firecrackers and permitted the sale and use of green firecrackers in the Delhi–National Capital Region (NCR) under strict conditions. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai and Justice K. Vinod Chandran allowed … Read more
World Standards Day 2025: Every year on October 14, the world celebrates World Standards Day to recognize the invaluable contributions of experts, engineers, and organizations who develop international standards. The day is led by three major global standardization bodies — the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and International Telecommunication Union (ITU). … Read more
Gautam Gambhir: Former Indian cricketer and current men’s team head coach Gautam Gambhir celebrates his 44th birthday today. Known for his grit, determination, and match-winning performances, Gambhir remains one of India’s most iconic opening batsmen — a player whose contributions shaped some of the nation’s greatest cricketing triumphs. Early Career and Rise to Stardom Born … Read more
Lala Har Dayal Jayanti 2025: On October 14, India celebrates the birth anniversary of Lala Har Dayal — a great freedom fighter, thinker, scholar, and revolutionary. Born on October 14, 1884, in Delhi, he was among the few Indians whose extraordinary intellect, rebellious spirit, and visionary ideas shook the very foundation of the British Empire. … Read more
14 October History: October 14 holds a special place in both Indian and world history, as several significant events took place on this day that shaped nations, inspired revolutions, and created legends. From royal battles and historic treaties to groundbreaking inventions and peace awards, October 14 has witnessed it all. Let’s take a look at … Read more
UGC NET December 2025: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued an important advisory for candidates applying for the UGC NET December 2025 examination. Aspirants are urged to ensure that their Aadhaar Card and Unique Disability ID (UDID) details are accurate and up to date before submitting their application forms. The online application process for … Read more
The West Bengal Police on Monday arrested a fifth individual in connection with the alleged gangrape of a second-year medical student in Durgapur, taking the total number of arrests in the case to five. Earlier in the day, the fourth accused had been taken into custody. The incident reportedly occurred on Friday night, targeting a … Read more
Rich Get Richer: A new report reveals a startling concentration of wealth in India — just 1,687 individuals now control wealth equivalent to nearly half of the country’s total GDP. According to the Hurun India Rich List 2025, these ultra-wealthy Indians, each worth over ₹1,000 crore, collectively own around ₹167 lakh crore, signaling one of … Read more
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire: Marking a historic turn in the Middle East conflict, US President Donald Trump on Monday declared that the Israel-Hamas ceasefire had brought an end to a “painful nightmare” after two years of devastating war in Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed Trump as “the greatest friend Israel has ever had in the … Read more
Bihar Elections 2025: Political strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party on Monday, October 13, released its second list of 65 candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly Elections 2025. Interestingly, Kishor’s own name — who is expected to contest from Raghopur, a seat held by RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav — was missing from the latest list. … Read more
