International
Following an April 2025 Supreme Court ruling, transgender people in the UK are voicing concern over safety and access to public spaces. The court clarified that under the Equality Act, the term “woman” applies strictly to biological sex, excluding transgender women from certain legal protections tied to female-only spaces. Implications of the Decision The Equality […]
National
On October 2, 2025, India observed Gandhi Jayanti and Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti, commemorating the birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and the second Prime Minister, Shastri. Several political leaders and officials paid tribute to the two leaders for their ideals and legacy. PM and President Join Tributes Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Raj Ghat […]
Business Finance
India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections for September 2025 stood at ₹1.89 lakh crore, reflecting a 9.1% year-on-year growth compared to the same month last year. This is the ninth straight month when GST revenues have remained above ₹1.8 lakh crore. Drivers of Growth The growth was supported by robust domestic demand, steady imports […]
Business Trade
The Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) came into effect on October 1, 2025, as announced by Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. The pact involves Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein. Key Features of the Agreement Under TEPA, EFTA will remove or reduce tariffs on about 92.2% of […]
Education
The Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of 57 new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) under the civil sector across India. The decision aims to enhance access to central-school education, especially for children of central government employees. Investment and Coverage The scheme involves an estimated outlay of ₹5,862.55 crore over nine years. The new schools will be […]
Cricket Sports
Former Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi has publicly urged Mohsin Naqvi to resign as PCB chairman, saying Naqvi admitted he has little knowledge of cricket. Afridi also suggested that Naqvi should choose between his political role and cricket administration responsibilities. Context and Controversy The demand comes after the 2025 Asia Cup final, where India defeated
International
Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to travel to India on December 5–6, 2025, for talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to sources familiar with the matter. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has confirmed his own visit to India ahead of Putin, indicating preparations for the summit are underway. Details and Significance While no […]