The Prime Minister criticised the expression *“Hindu rate of growth”*, describing it as a colonial and communalising term that wrongly linked India’s earlier economic stagnation to Hindu identity and culture. ABOUT THE HINDU RATE OF GROWTH The “Hindu rate of growth” refers to India’s chronically low annual GDP growth of about 3.5–4% from the 1950s…
A recent study conducted by Deccan College, Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts, and the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has identified the Harappan site of Kotada Bhadli in Kutch, Gujarat, as the earliest known caravanserai, revealing evidence of a well-organised trade infrastructure dating back to 2300–1900 BCE. ABOUT KOTADA BHADLI – HARAPPAN SITE Kotada Bhadli…
Kathmandu, September 10, 2025 — Nepal is embroiled in one of the most tumultuous periods in years, as widespread youth-led protests, environmental disasters, and looming economic challenges converge in a national crisis. Nepal’s Gen Z has erupted onto the national stage with a forceful political awakening—driven by a clash over social media censorship and deep-rooted frustration…
September 7, 2025 — Tonight, millions of people worldwide are turning their eyes skyward to witness a breathtaking celestial spectacle: a Blood Moon. This rare astronomical event is captivating observers from every corner of the globe as the full Moon takes on a dramatic reddish hue during a total lunar eclipse. What is a Blood…
New Delhi, September 4, 2025 – In a sweeping move aimed at simplifying India’s complex indirect tax structure, the GST Council, led by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, unveiled a landmark reform on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Key changes include shrinking the existing four GST slabs into just two—5% and 18%—while introducing a 40% “sin and luxury”…
Ministry of Education released a detailed report on Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) 2024-25 on school education of India. KEY HIGHLIGHTS OF UDISE+ 2024-2025 REPORT Increased Number of Teachers For the first time in any academic year, since the beginning of UDISE +, the total number of teachers has crossed the 1…
