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BRICS Summits 2009–2026: Themes, Host Countries and Major Outcomes

BRICS Summits 2009–2026 trace the evolution of the grouping from BRIC—Brazil, Russia, India and China—to an expanded platform representing the interests of the Global South. Since the first summit in 2009, BRICS has increasingly focused on global governance reform, development...

Thirukkural Gifted to Putin: Know the Ancient Tamil Classic

Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted Russian President Vladimir Putin a Russian edition of the Thirukkural during Putin’s September 2026 visit to New Delhi. The gesture brought renewed attention to one of the most important works of classical Tamil literature and...

Tibetan Fish (Waddell’s Snow Trout): Schizopygopsis waddellii Recorded in India

Tibetan Fish, scientifically known as Waddell’s snow trout (Schizopygopsis waddellii), has been recorded for the first time in India. The discovery from Pangkang Teng Tso Lake in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, highlights the rich and largely unexplored freshwater biodiversity of the...

Gooty Fort: 15 Forts, Chalukyan History and Architectural Features

Gooty Fort, also known as Ravadurg or Gutti Kota, is a historic hilltop fortress in Gooty, Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh. Known for its distinctive hilltop setting, interconnected fortifications and multi-dynastic history, it is an important heritage site for understanding the...

Informal Economy in India: Key Findings of ASUSE 2025 District-Level Data

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released the first-ever district-level estimates of India’s informal economy, based on the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) 2025. The data provides a granular picture of India’s unincorporated non-agricultural sector,...

BRICS@20: Why India’s 2026 Chairship Matters for the Global South

BRICS@20: BRICS has evolved significantly since its early years as a grouping of major emerging economies. At its 20th anniversary, the grouping is larger, more diverse and operating in a far more complex geopolitical environment. For India, its 2026 BRICS...

Nyedar Namlo, Arunachal Pradesh: Sacred Centre of the Donyi-Polo Faith

Why in News? Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan visited Nyedar Namlo in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, on 9 September 2026 during his visit to the state. He offered prayers and interacted with local community members. The visit highlighted the cultural and spiritual...

Pangolin Scales Seized in Meghalaya: Why Pangolins Are Trafficked

The pangolin has come into focus after around 24 kg of pangolin scales were seized in Meghalaya during an anti-trafficking operation. The seizure highlights the persistent threat posed by illegal wildlife trafficking to pangolins, which are among the most trafficked...

TRISHNA Mission: ISRO–France Joint Mission to Monitor Earth’s Surface

TRISHNA Mission is a joint Earth-observation satellite mission of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and France’s CNES (Centre National d’Études Spatiales). TRISHNA stands for Thermal Infra-Red Imaging Satellite for High-resolution Natural resource Assessment. The mission will use advanced thermal-infrared...

Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026: Hamari Anganwadi Hamari Jimmedari, Key Facts

The 9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026 is being launched in Varanasi by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. Observed every September, Poshan Maah seeks to transform nutrition into a Jan Andolan by encouraging communities to adopt healthier nutrition, caregiving...