Author: Sharad Natani
President Droupadi Murmu made history once again on Wednesday as she took a sortie in the Indian Air Force’s Rafale fighter jet at Ambala Air Force Station — one of India’s most strategic airbases. With this, Murmu became the first Indian President to fly in both the Sukhoi Su-30 MKI and the Rafale, showcasing India’s growing air power and the fearless spirit of its supreme commander. A Proud Moment for the Nation President Murmu’s sortie in the twin-seater Rafale was conducted under the supervision of Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, who personally welcomed her at the base. The President…
In a visionary leap for India’s space ambitions, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is preparing not just to send humans to space — but to establish a permanent human presence on the Moon by 2047, marking the nation’s 100th year of Independence with a landmark mission in human history. After the success of Chandrayaan-3 and the upcoming Gaganyaan human spaceflight, ISRO’s focus is now expanding beyond Earth’s orbit. The new lunar initiative aims to build long-term infrastructure on the Moon, including research facilities and living modules, setting the stage for India’s entry into deep-space habitation. The Gaganyaan Mission: India’s…
In a sweeping move that redefines border control and international travel protocols, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a new regulation mandating biometric data collection for all non-citizens entering or exiting the United States. The regulation — set to take effect on December 26, 2025 — will apply across airports, seaports, and land crossings, marking one of the most comprehensive surveillance expansions in recent American history. Nationwide Biometric Border Surveillance Under the new rule, foreign travelers will be required to provide biometric identifiers such as facial photographs, fingerprints, and possibly iris scans at both entry and exit…
Asia’s wealth leaderboard just got more intense. Mukesh Ambani of India and Zhong Shanshan of China are once again battling it out for the continent’s richest title, reflecting the contrasting growth stories of two economic powerhouses. According to the Hurun Rich List 2025, Ambani continues to reign supreme in India, while Zhong, the bottled water baron behind Nongfu Spring, retains his grip on China’s billionaire throne. China’s Billionaires Boom Amid Market Revival China’s elite club of ultra-rich has grown faster than ever this year, powered by a roaring stock market, electric vehicle boom, and tech innovation. The Hurun Research Institute…
In a groundbreaking attempt to bring relief to pollution-choked Delhi, a research aircraft from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur took off on Monday to conduct India’s first artificial rain experiment over the National Capital Region (NCR). The project — a collaboration between IIT-Kanpur and the Delhi Government — aims to assess whether cloud seeding can effectively cleanse the city’s heavily polluted atmosphere. Delhi’s Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa confirmed that the specially equipped Cessna aircraft, carrying cloud-seeding instruments, received weather clearance from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) before taking off from Kanpur. Upon reaching Meerut, the…
When life threw endless challenges his way, Sandeep Choudhry didn’t bow down — he rose stronger. The story of this young man from Punjab is a shining example of resilience, hard work, and unshakable determination. Without attending college in the traditional sense or taking any coaching, he not only cleared 12 government exams but also achieved the impossible — cracking UPSC in his very first attempt to become an IPS officer. A Childhood Marked by Loss, a Future Built on Courage In 2004, when Sandeep was just in Class 12, tragedy struck — his father passed away due to a…