16 March, 2026
AI AND THE NATIONAL SECURITY
The reported use of Claude AI by the United States Armed Forces highlights how artificial intelligence is reshaping national security by enabling faster targeting, surveillance, and strategic decision-making while prompting new governance initiativesRead More...
15 March, 2026
INDIA’S LPG SUPPLY
India continues to rely on LPG imports as domestic production does not meet the requirement due to rising demand, compounded by limited strategic storage and supply vulnerabilities.Read More...
14 March, 2026
CRITERION FOR OBC STATUS
The Supreme Court held that parental income alone cannot decide OBC creamy layer status, emphasising the need for uniform and fair criteria such as social rank and position to uphold equality in reservation benefits.Read More...
13 March, 2026
FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT (FDI)
The Union Cabinet has eased FDI rules by allowing up to 10% non-controlling beneficial ownership investment from neighbouring countries especially to boost priority electronics-related sectors.Read More...
12 March, 2026
NATURAL GAS & LPG SHORTAGE
India faced a short-term natural gas and LPG shortage due to rising global prices, import dependence, and longer shipping times, prompting the government to boost domestic production, diversify imports, and strengthen long-term energy security measures.Read More...
11 March, 2026
STATE OF THE ENVIRONMENT IN INDIA, 2026 REPORT
The State of India’s Environment 2026 report by Centre for Science and Environment highlights the sharp rise in extreme weather events in India and stresses the need to shift from post-disaster relief to climate-resilient, nature-based environmental planningRead More...
10 March, 2026
CANADA’S URANIUM DEAL HELPS INDIA
India’s uranium deal with Cameco strengthens fuel supply for civilian nuclear reactors while supporting the long-term goals of India’s three-stage nuclear power programmeRead More...
9 March, 2026
SOCIAL MEDIA BAN FOR CHILDREN
Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh plan to ban social media for children below certain ages to protect their mental health and reduce digital addiction.Read More...
2 March, 2026
COCONUT PROMOTION SCHEME
The Coconut Promotion Scheme (Union Budget 2026–27) aims to boost India’s coconut productivity through rejuvenation, high-yield varieties, and climate-resilient, disease-tolerant cultivation to address rising temperature and root wilt challenges.Read More...
2 March, 2026
CRITICAL MINERALS
India has prioritized critical mineral security through the National Critical Mineral Mission to strengthen exploration, processing, and supply chains while reducing import dependence and advancing technological sovereignty in EV, battery, and renewable sectors.Read More...
1 March, 2026
INDIA-ISRAEL RELATION
India and Israel have strengthened their ties into a “Special Strategic Partnership” with expanded cooperation in defence, technology, agriculture and trade, despite recent declines in bilateral trade due to regional instability.Read More...
28 February, 2026
NEW KASHMIR WHEAT VARIETIES
SKUAST-K has developed early-maturing wheat varieties (SW-3 and SW-4) to ensure timely rice transplantation, strengthen the rice–wheat cropping cycle, and improve productivity and food security in Kashmir.Read More...
27 February, 2026
APPLE TRADERS IN J&K
Lower import duties on U.S. and EU apples may hurt Jammu & Kashmir’s apple farmers by increasing cheap foreign competition and reducing their profitsRead More...
26 February, 2026
GLOBAL CAPABILITY CENTRES (GCCS)
India’s transformation into a global “brain trust” is driven by the rapid evolution of Global Capability Centres (GCCs) from cost-focused back offices to innovation-led hubs handling R&D, AI, semiconductors, and strategic decision-making, boosting high-value employment, exports, and regional developmenRead More...
25 February, 2026
INDIA–BRAZIL RELATIONSHIP
India–Brazil relations have evolved into a strategic partnership marked by strong trade ties, cooperation in energy, minerals, digital technology and biofuels, and a shared goal to expand bilateral tradeRead More...
24 February, 2026
AI IMPACT SUMMIT, 2026
The AI Impact Summit concluded in New Delhi with 89 countries and international organizations endorsing the New Delhi Declaration.Read More...
23 February, 2026
INDIA JOINS PAX SILICA
India has joined the U.S.-led Pax Silica alliance to secure semiconductor and critical mineral supply chains, reduce dependence on China, and strengthen its strategic position in emerging tech geopolitics.Read More...
22 February, 2026
PRIVACY, TRANSPARENCY
The DPDP Act’s amendment to Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI ActRead More...
21 February, 2026
“INDIA’S ‘THIRD WAY’ FOR AI GOVERNANCE”
At the AI Impact Summit in Delhi, India proposed a balanced “Third Way” in AI governance—positioning itself between strict regulation and unchecked market control—focusing on inclusive growth, strategic autonomyRead More...
20 February, 2026
FERTILISER SECTOR REGULATION
India’s fertiliser regulatory regime faces debate as strict price controls and branding ensure affordability and equity, but distort nutrient balance, discourage innovation, and call for reforms like direct farmer subsidies and promotion of green fertilisers.Read More...
19 February, 2026
COTTON FARMERS
Proposed zero-duty cotton imports from the U.S. have sparked farmer protests over price crashes and livelihood risks, highlighting a producer–processor conflict between agricultural self-reliance and textile export competitiveness in India’s cotton value chain.Read More...
18 February, 2026
BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS OF 2026-27: INSPIRED BY 3 KARTAVYAS
The three “Kartavyas” focus on accelerating resilient economic growth, empowering people as partners in prosperity, and ensuring inclusive development under Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas, with key interventions targeting manufacturing, MSMEs, infrastructure, energy security, legacy sectors, and city economic regions.Read More...
17 February, 2026
BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS OF 2026-27: DEFICITS
The Union Budget reflects different facets of fiscal imbalance revenue, fiscal, effective revenue, and primary deficits, each indicating the extent and nature of government borrowing and expenditure management.Read More...
16 February, 2026
BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS OF 2026-27:AGRICULTURAL AND ALLIED SECTORS
The government announced Bharat-VISTAAR, a multilingual AI platform integrating AgriStack and ICAR advisories to boost farm productivity, alongside tax support for cooperatives, credit-linked subsidies for animal husbandry, and a new scheme to promote coconut production.Read More...
15 February, 2026
BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS OF 2026-27: TRAVEL AND TOURISM
The government proposes five Regional Medical Hubs, new tourism circuits in Purvodaya statesRead More...
14 February, 2026
BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS OF 2026-27: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Budget 2026–27 focuses on industrial revival and logistics expansion through upgrading 200 legacy clusters, new freight corridors and waterways, a comprehensive textiles push, Khadi promotion, and strengthened SME support via growth funds and liquidity measures.Read More...
13 February, 2026
BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS OF 2026-27: DEFENCE
Budget 2026–27 prioritises defence modernisation with higher capital outlay, focus on indigenisation, and enhanced allocation for advanced technology and border security.Read More...
12 February, 2026
BUDGET ESTIMATES OF 2026-27
11 February, 2026
KEY HIGHLIGHTS OF UNION BUDGET( 2026-2027) – INFRASTRUCTURE
The budget highlights the focus on accelerating infrastructure-led growth through improved freight corridors, waterways and coastal shipping, asset recycling, industrial corridor development, and enhanced financial support to states.Read More...
10 February, 2026
KEY HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TAX REFORMS( UNION BUDGET 2026-2027)
The Budget simplifies and modernises India’s tax system, ensure policy stability, lower compliance and tax burdens, and improve fairness and clarity for individuals, businesses, and non-residents.Read More...
