In a landmark reform move, the Union Cabinet has approved a proposal allowing 100 percent foreign direct investment (FDI) in India’s insurance sector. The decision, announced during the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament, marks a significant shift from the earlier cap of 74 percent and is aimed at attracting greater foreign capital, strengthening competition, and…
The Hon’ble Union Minister of Home Affairs and Minister of Cooperation, Mr. Amit Shah, was accorded a warm welcome upon his arrival at the Veer Savarkar International Airport on 11th December. Admiral D. K. Joshi, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM (Retd.), Hon’ble Lt. Governor of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Vice-Chairman of the Islands…
A large international study has identified 7,000 steps a day as a powerful and achievable target for improving health and preventing chronic illnesses. Drawing from a comprehensive review of 57 studies involving over 160,000 adults, researchers found that this lower-than-expected step count delivers impressive health benefits. Participants who consistently walked around 7,000 steps daily showed…
The Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) declared that Asuncion, Paraguay; Bangkok, Thailand; and Santiago, Chile, have been asked to participate in a Targeted Dialogue to choose the 2030 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) host. The IOC will now begin talks with the three, who are all seen as preferred hosts, about initial…
The 2025 men’s FIH Junior World Cup, in which India secured a bronze medal, highlighted several promising young players who may advance to senior teams. This document examines four potential candidates for transition to the main squad in the near future. The No 16, initially a defender, has transitioned to goalkeeping and is now a…
NASA’s observatories detected a strong X1.1 class solar flare on December 8, 2025, which represents one of the most extreme types of solar eruptions. This event, which follows another powerful flare in late November, underscores that the Sun is currently undergoing an intense period of high activity as it approaches the peak of its approximately…
India’s T20 cricket team, renowned for its powerful batting line-up, is equally bolstered by a formidable bowling attack as they prepare to defend the T20 World Cup. Alongside established players like Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and Kuldeep Yadav, the inclusion of Varun Chakaravarthy and Axar Patel enhances the team’s strength, particularly with the spin options…
Popular South Indian actress Nandita Swetha formally unveiled VIVO’s latest smartphone models, the VIVO X300 and VIVO X300 Pro, at a corporate launch event in Warangal. The ceremony, attended by company executives, distributors, and technology enthusiasts, marked the official entry of the new devices into the Telangana market. Speaking at the event, Nandita Swetha highlighted…
The buzz around Akhanda 2 has intensified as fans of Nandamuri Balakrishna eagerly await the sequel to the blockbuster action drama Akhanda. The film, directed by Boyapati Srinu, is expected to carry forward the high-octane storytelling and powerful screen presence that made the original a massive success at the box office. Industry sources reveal that…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has completed its latest round of government bond purchases, taking the total for the current financial year (FY26) to an unprecedented ₹3.16 trillion. This marks the highest level of bond acquisitions ever recorded in a single fiscal year, underscoring the central bank’s aggressive liquidity management strategy. The RBI concluded…
