Top 10 Countries With Highest Defence Budgets in 2025
Greater Noida (Defence Desk): According to a recent report by the International Institute of Strategic Studies (IISS), global defence expenditure is set to reach $2.46 trillion in 2024, up from $2.24 trillion last year. This means that on average global defence spending is now 1.9% of the world’s total GDP, up from 1.6% in 2022 […]
Salman Rushdie Criticises Elon Musk, Questions His Stance on Freedom of Expression
Washington (Staff Correspondent): Renowned British-Indian author Salman Rushdie, who has faced threats several times and has been badly injured in an attack, has expressed his dislike and dissatisfaction against billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk. He accused Musk of failing to defend freedom of expression and said that Musk’s stance actually undermines this freedom. Musk’s stance and […]
‘No More, No Less!’: Donald Trump Announces US Tariff Policy
Greater Noida (World Desk): US President Donald Trump has announced a new trade policy for the purposes of fairness in the international trade. Donald Trump said that they will charge a RECIPROCAL Tariff meaning, whatever Countries charge the United States of America, they will charge them – No more, no less! Trump emphasised that they […]
Power Grid awards Volks Energie the strategic bid to Drive India’s Future towards Sustainability
New Delhi (Staff Correspondent): In a ground-breaking shift towards sustainability, Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL), has awarded Volks Energie, a leading provider of Solar Energy, HVAC, and Energy Storage Solutions, a strategic project towards sustainability. This project is set to revolutionize energy storage in India, helping the Power Grid move from relying on traditional […]
BPSC Students Restart Protest in Patna
Patna (National Desk): The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) aspirants have restarted their protest in Patna. The aspirants are protesting for the cancellation on 70th Prelims Examinations. During the prelims examinations, a paper leak incident was reported at Bapu Sabhagar in Patna on December 13, 2024. Sharing this incident on X, Congress wrote, “Students in […]
Centre Approves PM-AASHA Scheme Till 2025-26
New Delhi (National Desk): The central government has approved the continuation of the integrated Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) Scheme during the 15th Finance Commission Cycle up to 2025-26. The integrated PM-AASHA Scheme is administered to bring-in more effectiveness in the implementation of procurement operations that would not only help in providing remunerative […]
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar Visits Oman to Participate in 8th Indian Ocean Conference
Greater Noida (National Desk): External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on Sunday visited Oman to participate in the 8th Indian Ocean Conference. During the conference, EAM delivered the keynote address in the inaugural session, underscoring India’s commitment to strengthening regional cooperation and ensuring a stable and prosperous Indian Ocean region. Forging robust partnerships across […]
IPL 2025 Fixture Released: KKR to Open, Final Date Set
Indian Premier League (IPL)’s 2025 fixture has been announced. The defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders will open their campaign against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens on March 22. The double header of the first weekend features two most successful franchises of the league, the Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings. It’s time for war […]
Mujeeb Ur Rahman Replaces AM Ghazanfar in Men’s Squad
Afghanistan off-spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman was recruited by five-time IPL champion Mumbai Indians on Sunday to replace injured IPL 2025’s Allah Ghazanfar. The 18-year-old Afghan spinner will also be missing the next Champions Trophy due to a fracture of the L4 vertebra, in his left pars interarticularis. Mumbai Indians hope for a speedy recovery of […]
Why Does US Spend $21M for Voter Turnout in India?
Greater Noida (National Desk): America’s Department of Government Efficiency on Sunday claimed that United States Agency For International Development (USAID) were going to be spent $21M for voter turnout in India. This claim raises many questions. Who were the recipients of this money? Why does US spend money in India for voter turnout? Why they […]