Author: Sharad Natani
India’s business education sector has reached new global heights in 2025, with the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and the Indian School of Business (ISB) securing prestigious spots in international MBA rankings. The Financial Times (FT) Global MBA 2025, QS Global MBA 2026, and Times Higher Education (THE) Business & Economics 2025 lists highlight India’s growing influence in shaping world-class business leaders. IIMs and ISB Lead the Way According to the Times of India, ISB Hyderabad emerged as India’s top-ranked business school globally, placed 27th in the FT Global MBA 2025 and 65th in the QS rankings. IIM Ahmedabad followed…
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has recently released a list of 22 universities operating illegally in India. These institutions claim to be legitimate universities and offer admissions to students, but they function outside the norms established by the UGC. Any degree obtained from these universities is considered invalid, and students are strongly advised to verify an institution’s recognition before enrolling. The UGC has also raised concerns over an unrecognized institution presenting itself as a valid engineering college, highlighting the growing problem of fraudulent higher education providers in the country. Among all states, Delhi has the highest number of fake universities,…
India’s space agency, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), is gearing up for another major milestone as it prepares to launch its next-generation communication satellite, CMS-03, aboard the country’s most powerful rocket — Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3) — on November 2, 2025. This mission, officially designated LVM3-M5, marks the fifth operational flight of the rocket and represents a key step forward in strengthening India’s communication satellite network. “India’s LVM3 launch vehicle is scheduled to launch the CMS-03 communication satellite in its fifth operational flight (LVM3-M5) on November 2, 2025,” ISRO confirmed in an official statement. What Makes CMS-03 Special Weighing…
A breathtaking robbery at the world-famous Louvre Museum has sent shockwaves through France and the global art community. Two suspects have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a high-stakes heist that saw priceless jewels vanish from one of the most secure cultural landmarks on Earth. Four Minutes That Shook the Louvre According to French investigators, the thieves executed their plan with near-military precision. Using power tools, they cut through a window and forced museum security personnel to evacuate under threat. Within minutes, the criminals shattered display glass in the Gallery of Apollo, grabbing jewels worth millions before escaping on…
In a landmark move set to redefine India’s digital economy, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has officially launched the Offline Digital Rupee (e₹) — a breakthrough initiative that enables secure, real-time digital transactions even without internet or mobile connectivity. Unveiled at the Global Fintech Fest 2025, the new version of the Digital Rupee marks a critical step in India’s mission to build an inclusive, cashless, and technologically advanced financial ecosystem. With this rollout, India joins a select group of nations — including Japan and Singapore — that have successfully implemented offline Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) systems. Digital Payments,…
India’s most widely used identity platform — Aadhaar — is about to undergo a major transformation. Starting November 2025, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) will implement sweeping reforms that will directly impact over 143 crore cardholders. The revamp is designed to make Aadhaar management faster, simpler, and entirely digital, aligning with the government’s ambitious Digital India vision. Aadhaar Updates Now Go Document-Free In a move that will redefine convenience, Aadhaar holders will soon be able to update their name, address, date of birth, and mobile number online — without uploading any documents. UIDAI’s upgraded AI-powered verification system will…