Delhi has the second-highest per capita income in India at ₹4.93 lakh, placing it ahead of Goa (latest data pending) and just behind Sikkim, while ranking 11th in absolute GDP with a largely services-driven economy.
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In August 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump doubled tariffs on Indian imports to as high as 50%, citing India's purchases of Russian oil — a move that severely strained U.S.-India trade ties and threatened key Indian export sectors like garments, jewelry, and footwear.
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India last hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2010 (New Delhi), and if Ahmedabad bags the 2030 Games, it will mark the second time the country hosts this multi-sport event.
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Former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal has launched his new venture Parallel Web Systems, introducing the “Deep Research API”, claimed to be the first AI system to outperform both humans and leading models (including GPT‑5) on tough research benchmarks.
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On its latest test (Aug 2025), SpaceX’s Starship — the world’s most powerful rocket and NASA’s contracted lunar lander — successfully separated from its Super Heavy booster and for the first time deployed dummy satellites in orbit, a key milestone after multiple failed test flights earlier in 2025.
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Global enterprise software spending is projected to reach $1.2 trillion in 2025 (up 11% from $1.1 trillion in 2024), making it one of the largest tech spending categories, though facing disruption pressure from AI‑driven tools like GPT‑5 “vibe coding.
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Jammu recorded 380 mm of rainfall in just 24 hours (ending at 8:30 AM on Wednesday), the highest single-day rainfall since 1910, when the observatory was first set up in the winter capital.
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Operation 1027, launched in late 2023 by the Brotherhood Alliance in Myanmar, marked a turning point in the civil war, severely weakening the military junta (Tatmadaw) and inspiring resistance forces nationwide.
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According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data (2022), 6,450 dowry deaths were registered across India, highlighting the continuing prevalence of dowry-related violence despite the practice being prohibited by law.
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The US is the largest market for India’s merchandise exports, accounting for about 15% of India’s total exports; hence steep tariffs imposed by the US are expected to significantly impact India’s agriculture, textile, and pharmaceutical sectors.
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Paramahansa Yogananda, author of Autobiography of a Yogi, recommended avocados to Mahatma Gandhi and even sent him avocado seedlings from California, though they all died on the way.
This detail highlights Yogananda’s interest in healthy, simple foods and his connection with Gandhi’s experimentation with diet for health and spirituality.
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India has pioneered a unique model of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) including platforms like Aadhaar, UPI, DigiLocker, CoWIN, and ONDC, which have revolutionized financial inclusion, e-governance, healthcare, and digital commerce, enabling India to leapfrog globally in digital transformation and inclusion. This DPI model is being promoted as a global blueprint for inclusive development, especially for the Global South.
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The National Annual Report and Index on Women's Safety (NARI) 2025 ranked Mumbai and Kohima among the safest cities for women in India, while Patna, Jaipur, and Delhi were among the least safe cities. The report highlighted that only 60% of women felt safe overall, with safety concerns increasing especially at night and in public transport.
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