India was one of the first countries to formally recognize Palestinian statehood on November 18, 1988, underscoring its longstanding support for the Palestine Liberation Organisation and emphasizing its commitment to justice, self-determination, and international peace.
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Indian adults consume 8–11 grams of salt daily—nearly twice the World Health Organization’s recommended limit of 5–6 grams—which significantly increases the risk of hypertension and cardiovascular diseases.
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On September 23, 2025, Kolkata experienced about 252 mm of rainfall within 6-7 hours, leading to severe flooding and nine deaths due to electrocution from exposed electrical sources in waterlogged streets; the incident triggered blame on the Calcutta Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) for negligence, while infrastructural decay and blockage of natural drainage systems also contributed to the disaster.
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Fifty years ago, India delinked the rupee from the British pound sterling and shifted to a system where the rupee's exchange value was determined by a basket of currencies from India’s major trading partners, aiming to bring greater stability to the rupee and India’s international transactions.
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A hundred years ago, Dr. Mary F. Williams of the University of California emphasized the cultural significance of university life and advocated for the international exchange of professors between Eastern and Western universities to foster better understanding and collaboration.
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US President Donald Trump delivered a lengthy, controversial speech marked by a broken escalator and a malfunctioning teleprompter, which symbolized the dystopian state of global politics. In his speech, Trump criticized migration, climate change policies, and the United Nations itself, while boasting about ending seven wars and accusing other countries of funding conflicts. His speech was met mostly with silence, highlighting a perceived decline in the US's role as a global positive force, contrasted with strong applause for other world leaders calling for respect for human rights and multilateralism. The event underscored calls for reforming the UN to better represent contemporary global powers like Germany, Brazil, and India.
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One general knowledge point is: In September 2025, Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show on ABC was suspended for a week due to his critical remarks about the Trump administration's response to the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The suspension followed pressure from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chairman and conservative groups, sparking nationwide debate about free speech and censorship in the U.S. After widespread backlash and discussions, the show resumed but faced continued resistance from some local ABC affiliates refusing to air it. This incident highlighted ongoing tensions between political commentary, media freedom, and regulatory power in America.
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The Karnataka High Court dismissed social media platform X’s plea challenging mandatory onboarding on the government’s Sahyog portal, ruling that freedom of speech under Article 19(1)(a) is subject to reasonable restrictions under Article 19(2), and stressing that social media cannot claim "anarchic freedom" in India’s digital space.
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China’s Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, called the 50% US tariff on India “unfair and unreasonable”, urging India and China to prioritize development and mutual support, but analysts view this as Beijing’s strategy to exploit India-US tensions and weaken New Delhi’s partnership with Washington.
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The Brahmotsavams of Lord Venkateswara at Tirumala, believed to have been initiated by Lord Brahma himself, have been celebrated annually for over 800 years, and since 1978, it has become a tradition for the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister to present silk clothes (pattu vastralu) to the deity during the festival.
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A split among trustees of Tata Trusts over the composition of Tata Sons’ board has raised concerns about Noel Tata’s ability to consolidate authority as Ratan Tata’s successor, even as the group focuses on major investments in sectors like semiconductors and aviation, and on resolving the Mistry group’s equity exit.
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