In a significant move aimed at strengthening public safety and environmental protection, Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi has approved two stringent laws recently passed by the state government. These laws are targeted at curbing aggressive loan recovery tactics and the illegal disposal of biomedical waste—both growing concerns across the state. The first law seeks to…
In a major educational shift, the Indian government has formally scrapped its long‑standing “No Detention Policy” for students in Classes 5 and 8. Under the revised framework, children who fail their annual exams will no longer be automatically promoted; instead, they must pass a re‑examination to move forward or risk repeating the year timesofindia.indiatimes.com+6hindustantimes.com+6firstpost.com+6. 📌…
In a move poised to reshape the dynamics of Indo‑Pacific airpower, Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has offered India its advanced Su‑57E stealth fighter jet, accompanied by full access to the aircraft’s source code and unprecedented customisation rights—allowing tailored integration of Indian-developed systems and weapons. A Bold Offer Aimed at Indian Self‑RelianceOn June 4, 2025,…
Kedarnath, June 7, 2025:A helicopter ferrying five pilgrims crash-landed near the Sirsi helipad en route to Kedarnath on June 7, marking the fourth aviation mishap in Uttarakhand’s Char Dham circuit within a month. The passengers escaped without injuries, but the pilot sustained minor wounds during the emergency landing. The growing frequency of such incidents has…
In a significant development on the Ukrainian battlefield, Russia has reportedly deployed a Chinese-made laser weapon system to counter Ukrainian drones, marking the first known use of Chinese laser technology in the conflict. According to reports from Russian military channels on Telegram, the system in question is the Low-Altitude Laser Defending System (LASS), developed by…
A recent report by consumer advocacy group CUTS International has revealed alarming statistics about the rise of illegal online betting in India. According to the report, unauthorised betting platforms such as 1xBet, Parimatch, and Stake collectively received over 5.4 billion visits in FY2024-25, making India one of the fastest-growing illegal gambling markets in the world….
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the food business license of Kiranakart Technologies Pvt. Ltd., the parent company of quick-commerce platform Zepto, following a surprise inspection at its Dharavi warehouse in Mumbai that revealed alarming hygiene violations.The Times of India Inspection Uncovers Serious Food Safety Breaches The FDA’s action was prompted by…
In a significant legal development, a Shanghai court has affirmed that individual ownership of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin is legal in China, even as the government maintains strict prohibitions on crypto-related commercial activities.Token Insightly+5Mondaq+5fienews.com+5 Legal Recognition of Personal Crypto Ownership Judge Sun Jie of the Shanghai Songjiang District People’s Court stated that cryptocurrencies possess “property attributes”…
India is poised for a transformative shift in its higher education landscape as fifteen foreign universities prepare to establish campuses across the country in the upcoming academic year. This initiative, aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, aims to enhance global exposure for Indian students, particularly in STEMB (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Business)…
The Indian government is set to revolutionize the nation’s addressing system by introducing a new digital address framework, assigning unique digital IDs to every home and physical location across the country. This initiative, known as DIGIPIN (Digital Postal Index Number), aims to enhance service delivery, governance, and logistical efficiencies by integrating addresses into the Digital…