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In a rare but increasingly worrying incident, Kosmos 482, a Soviet-era spacecraft launched in 1972, made an uncontrolled re-entry and splashed into the Bay of Bengal on May 11, 2025. This event highlights critical challenges surrounding ageing satellites, uncontrolled re-entry, and the broader concerns of space debris management.
India wrapped up a stellar campaign at the Archery World Cup 2025 Stage 2 in Shanghai, China, with a total of seven medals. The highlights were the bronze medal wins by Deepika Kumari and Parth Salunkhe in their respective recurve events. These victories not only marked personal milestones but also helped India assert its growing dominance in the international archery arena.
PIB Daily News Highlights β 11 May 2025 : Explore Indiaβs top national strategic updatesβfrom the Prime Ministerβs high-level security meeting and investor education campaigns to defence diplomacy in Moscow and progress in maternal health.
The President of India has officially nominated Justice Surya Kant, a sitting judge of the Supreme Court, as the new Executive Chairman of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA). This role positions him at the forefront of spearheading legal aid initiatives across the country.
The RPF DG Insignia Award 2025 is awarded to personnel who display remarkable performance, courage, and dedication in the line of duty. In 2025, a total of 201 RPF officers and constables across India were selected, with four awardees from the Ranchi railway division.
India’s timeless cultural and civilizational heritage continues to find new avenues of expression and celebration. To nurture awareness of this heritage, the Bharat Bodh Kendra was inaugurated at the India Habitat Centre (IHC) in New Delhi. The initiative reflects a growing national consciousness of India’s civilizational knowledge systems and cultural legacy.
The Vice President of India formally released the Bandaru Dattatreya autobiography titled “Janta Ki Kahani Meri Aatmkatha“. This significant event marks the addition of an essential political memoir to Indian literature, offering a deep reflection on the countryβs political landscape and administrative frameworks.
The Central Government recently invoked the Civil Defence Rules 1968 to authorise emergency powers for state governments in light of emerging national security concerns. This proactive step equips states with the tools they need to act quickly and decisively during:
Naxal Affected Districts List: After detailed consultation with Naxal-affected state governments, the central government removed Ranchi and Gumla from the list of Naxal-affected districts. This is part of a periodic review of security threats, based on progress in peace-building efforts and a decline in Naxal activity.
In a major development for teaching aspirants across Jharkhand, the state government has cancelled the earlier advertisement for the Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test (JTET). This decision, approved by Education Minister Ramdas Soren, has come amid concerns over discrepancies in the previously released syllabus. With over 3.5 lakh applicants in the last session alone, this update marks a critical turning point in Jharkhand’s teacher recruitment landscape.