Author: Aarav Sengupta

India Flags Off New UNSC Term with Push for Permanent Seat

India Flags Off New UNSC Term with Push for Permanent Seat

India began its eighth UNSC term in January 2021 with a flag ceremony in New York City, led by TS Tirumurti. Focused on peacekeeping and counter-terrorism, India is now pushing for permanent membership amid G4 support — but China's opposition remains a hurdle.

8th Pay Commission: Pensioners Demand OPS Restoration, Interim Relief as Salary Hike Projections Surge

8th Pay Commission: Pensioners Demand OPS Restoration, Interim Relief as Salary Hike Projections Surge

The 8th Central Pay Commission, led by Justice Ranjana Desai, faces mounting pressure to restore the Old Pension Scheme and grant interim relief as salary hikes could push minimum pay to ₹44,280, impacting over 50 lakh employees and 69 lakh pensioners.

KL Rahul Named Captain as Shubman Gill Ruled Out for India’s ODI Series vs South Africa

KL Rahul Named Captain as Shubman Gill Ruled Out for India’s ODI Series vs South Africa

KL Rahul named captain as Shubman Gill suffers nerve injury, ruling him out of India's ODI series vs South Africa. BCCI confirms squad with Gill sidelined until at least January 2026.

Margashirsha Amavasya 2025: Key Rituals on November 20 Amid Date Confusion

Margashirsha Amavasya 2025: Key Rituals on November 20 Amid Date Confusion

Margashirsha Amavasya 2025 falls on November 20, with key rituals centered on ancestral tarpan and prayers to Lord Vishnu and Shiva. Despite the lunar phase beginning on the 19th, sunrise rules determine the sacred day.

Cyclone 'Montha' Hits Bihar: Heavy Rain, 110 km/h Winds Alert for Oct 30-31

Cyclone 'Montha' Hits Bihar: Heavy Rain, 110 km/h Winds Alert for Oct 30-31

Cyclone 'Montha' is bringing heavy rain, 110 km/h winds, and a sharp temperature drop to Bihar on October 30-31, 2025, with IMD Patna warning of life-threatening conditions. Already affecting eastern India, the storm's impact could last 50 hours.

Gold steadies at ₹12,508/g across India on Oct 23, 2025

Gold steadies at ₹12,508/g across India on Oct 23, 2025

Gold steadied at ₹12,508 per gram across India on Oct 23, 2025, with Delhi at a slight premium, driven by Diwali and wedding demand.

TVS launches Apache RTX 300 adventure bike at ₹1.99 Lakh, shaking up the Indian market

TVS launches Apache RTX 300 adventure bike at ₹1.99 Lakh, shaking up the Indian market

TVS Motor Company debuts the Apache RTX 300 adventure bike at ₹1.99 lakh, offering cutting‑edge tech and sparking a price war in India's sub‑300 cc touring segment.

Australia Women Edge India in 3rd ODI; Mandhana’s Record Century Fails

Australia Women Edge India in 3rd ODI; Mandhana’s Record Century Fails

Australia Women clinched a 43‑run series win in New Delhi as Smriti Mandhana's record‑breaking 125 fell short, highlighting Australia's batting firepower and India's chase challenges.

Rice Flour Rangoli Shines on Navratri’s Second Day Honoring Maa Brahmcharini

Rice Flour Rangoli Shines on Navratri’s Second Day Honoring Maa Brahmcharini

On Navratri’s second day, families across India swap traditional powders for rice flour rangoli, creating pure, vibrant designs that honor Maa Brahmcharini and boost sustainability.

India Bangladesh White-Ball Tour Postponed to September 2026

India Bangladesh White-Ball Tour Postponed to September 2026

The BCCI and BCB have agreed to push India’s white‑ball tour of Bangladesh from August 2025 to September 2026. The series, featuring three ODIs and three T20Is, was shifted due to a mix of international calendar clashes and lingering security worries after Bangladesh’s political turmoil. Both boards say new dates will be confirmed later. India last played in Bangladesh in 2014, making the delay a notable pause in the bilateral cricket calendar.