October 15, 1932: The Day The Indian Aviation Industry Soared HighÂ
October 15, 1932, marked a subtle yet crucial milestone in India’s move toward modernity. A small Puss Moth aircraft departed from Karachi and arrived in Bombay, signifying more than just mail delivery; it heralded the start of India’s aviation journey. Organised by Tata Sons Limited, this bold step introduced civil aviation to a country still…
Reserve Bank of India Cuts Repo Rates by 25 Basis PointsÂ
Recently, the inflation rate for India’s economy was announced, shocking ministers, experts, and laymen alike. In October, India recorded an inflation of 0.25%, down from 1.4% in September. This inflation is very low and could negatively affect the economy. Keeping that in mind, the Reserve Bank of India has announced a 0.25 basis point cut…
Apple Moves Delhi HC Against Global Turnover Penalities
Global tech giant Apple has approached the Delhi High Court, challenging India’s competition law provisions that give the Competition Commission of India the power to levy penalties based on companies’ global turnover. The petition is listed for hearing before a Division Bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela on Wednesday….
India-Canada Prime Minister to Resume Trade Discussions
The Prime Minister of Canada and India met on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, and agreed to resume free trade discussions on Sunday. This brief meeting marks the latest sign of warming relations between the two countries. Prime Minister Modi and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney decided to “begin…
India’s iPhone Exports Jump 3.44 Million in OctoberÂ
India’s iPhone export surges in October, strengthening the country’s position as a primary manufacturing centre for the tech giant. iPhone has been exported 3.44 million units, according to data from market analyst firm Canalys, a 40 per cent month-on-month increase from September and a 20 per cent year-on-year increase compared to October 2024. The United…
29 August 1953: The August Blast That Changed History
On the morning of August 29, 1953, the quiet skies over the wide Kazakh steppe were suddenly torn apart by a blinding flash and a deafening blast. In that instant, the Soviet Union carried out its first hydrogen bomb test, paving the way for the world into a new and terrifying era of thermonuclear power. …
Decarbonisation as a Driver of Growth and Resilience
Agriculture is at the heart of the climate crisis. Agricultural supply chains, or farm-to-fork chains, account for nearly a third of global greenhouse gas emissions, as reported by the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation. Climate volatility is already wreaking havoc on crop yields, water access, and food security, and we have never been in greater…
The Enigmatic Legacy of Baba Vanga
Baba Vanga is perhaps one of the most intriguing and controversial figures in history when it comes to 20th-century mysticism. Baba Vanga was born to a peasant family in a town called Strumica, which was part of the Ottoman Empire at the time (now North Macedonia), in 1911 under the name Vangelia Pandeva Gushterova. She…
Venezuela to Enhance Beyond Oil in Critical Minerals
The Commerce Ministry announced that Venezuela expressed enthusiastic interest in increasing cooperation on critical minerals with India to attract investment. This was discussed in a meeting between Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Venezuelan Minister of Ecological Mining Development, Hector Silva, in Vishakapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. During the meeting, Venezuela showed interest in enhancing economic…
Cabinet Agrees to New Royalty Rates For Critical Minerals
India aims to reduce import dependence and vulnerabilities in the supply chain of critical minerals. The Union Cabinet approved on Wednesday, 12 November, the rationalisation of royalty rates of graphite, caesium, rubidium, and zirconium. According to the rationalisation structure, the royalty was previously sought on a per-tonne basis for graphite (i.e., a fixed amount for…
