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March 16, 2026

126 articles published on this date

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Nine Million Indian Migrants in Gulf Face Uncertainty as Iran Attacks Escalate

Since Iran launched wave after wave of missile and drone attacks against Gulf states from February 28, 2026, approximately 9 million Indian migrant workers...

GS2 GS3 International Relations Social Issues 4m
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Trump Postpones Xi Summit as Iran War Dominates US Foreign Policy

US President Donald Trump announced he has asked China to delay the planned summit with President Xi Jinping in Beijing by 'a month or so,' originally...

GS2 International Relations 5m
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Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Bill 2026: Anti-Conversion Law and Constitutional Debate

The Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Bill 2026 was passed by voice vote in the Maharashtra Assembly, introducing stringent provisions against religious...

GS2 Polity & Governance Social Issues 5m
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CCI Orders Investigation Against IndiGo for Alleged Abuse of Dominance

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) ordered an investigation into IndiGo — India's largest airline — on February 4, 2026, following a prima facie...

GS2 GS3 Economics Polity & Governance 5m
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India Backs Direct Talks with Iran as US Seeks Naval Coalition to Secure Hormuz

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated that India's direct diplomatic engagement with Iran on ship passage had yielded concrete results, signalling...

GS2 (International Relations, Indian Foreign Policy) International Relations Economics 5m
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Government Clears 23 Institutions to Set Up Quantum Teaching Labs Under National Quantum Mission

Twenty-three academic institutions across India have been cleared to establish quantum teaching laboratories under the National Quantum Mission (NQM), as...

GS3 (Science & Technology, Innovation, Government Programmes) Science & Technology Polity & Governance 4m
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India Holds Off on US Trade Deal Signature Pending Tariff Framework Clarity

India confirmed it will not sign its interim trade agreement with the United States until Washington clarifies its new tariff architecture — a position...

GS2 GS3 Economics International Relations 5m
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Transgender Persons Amendment Bill 2026: Community Protests Over Removal of Self-Perceived Identity

The Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment tabled the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha on March...

GS2 (Social Justice, Vulnerable Sections, Fundamental Rights) Polity & Governance Social Issues 5m
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Indian Naval Warships Escort Indian Vessels Through Gulf of Oman Under Operation Sankalp

Three Indian Navy warships escorted three Indian merchant vessels — Shivalik, Nanda Devi, and Jag Laadki — through the Gulf of Oman as the West Asia...

GS2 (International Relations, Security) GS3 (Maritime Security) Internal Security International Relations 5m
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Parliamentary Panel Flags Rs 2,345 Crore Surrender of SC Welfare Funds by Social Justice Ministry

A parliamentary panel has flagged the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment for surrendering nearly a quarter of funds sanctioned for Scheduled Caste...

GS2 (Welfare Schemes, Parliamentary Oversight, Social Justice, Constitutional Provisions) Social Issues Polity & Governance 5m
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Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Bill: Anti-Conversion Law and Constitutional Dimensions

The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly passed the Freedom of Religion Bill, 2026 by voice vote during the Budget Session, making Maharashtra the latest state...

GS2 Polity & Governance Social Issues 5m
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Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Bill 2026: Key Provisions and Constitutional Context

The Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Bill 2026 was introduced on March 13 and passed by the Maharashtra state legislature, becoming one of the most detailed...

GS2 (Constitutional Provisions, Social Justice, Governance) Polity & Governance Social Issues 5m
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India Eases FDI Rules for Border Countries: Press Note 2 (2026)

India's Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) issued Press Note 2 (2026) on March 15, 2026, partially relaxing the stringent FDI...

GS2 (Government Policies) GS3 (Indian Economy) Economics International Relations 4m
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Parliamentary Panel Recommends Expanding Bank-NBFC Co-Lending to Bridge MSME Credit Gap

A parliamentary standing committee has recommended expanding bank-NBFC co-lending partnerships to help MSMEs access cheaper credit and bridge India's...

GS Paper 3 (Indian Economy, Banking, MSMEs) Economics Polity & Governance 4m
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Revamped Stand-Up India Scheme: Enhanced Support for SC/ST and Women Entrepreneurs

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in the Lok Sabha that a revamped Stand-Up India scheme will be launched soon, incorporating lessons from the...

GS Paper 2 (Government Policies, Vulnerable Sections) GS Paper 3 (Inclusive Growth) Economics Social Issues 4m
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India Evacuates Over 600 Nationals from Iran via Armenia and Azerbaijan

India evacuated over 600 nationals from Iran via overland routes through Armenia and Azerbaijan amid the escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict in the region....

GS2 (International Relations, Diaspora, Indian Foreign Policy) International Relations Internal Security 5m
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Jaishankar Calls for Coordinated Solution on Hormuz; India Pursuing Direct Dialogue with Iran

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated that 'it is better that we coordinate and get a solution' regarding the Strait of Hormuz shipping crisis...

GS Paper 2 (International Relations, Bilateral Relations) International Relations 6m
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Ladakh Shutdown: Thousands Demand Statehood and Sixth Schedule Inclusion

A complete shutdown was observed across Ladakh on March 16, 2026, with massive protest rallies in both Leh and Kargil, as civic bodies and political groups...

GS2 (Constitutional Provisions, Federalism, Centre-State Relations, Tribal Issues) Polity & Governance Internal Security 5m
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Transgender Protection (Amendment) Bill 2026: Key Contentions and Constitutional Questions

The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026 was tabled in Parliament, proposing significant changes to the parent 2019 Act. The Bill...

GS2 (Social Justice, Vulnerable Sections, Polity) Social Issues Polity & Governance 4m
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Securities Contracts (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2026: Revised Minimum Public Shareholding Norms

The Ministry of Finance notified the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2026, published in the Gazette of India on March 13, 2026, and...

GS Paper 3 (Indian Economy, Capital Markets) Economics Polity & Governance 3m
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Iran Conflict and the Fertiliser Supply Chain: Sulphur Squeeze Threatens Indian Agriculture

Experts and industry analysts have warned that the ongoing US-Israel-Iran military conflict — and the resulting disruption to the Strait of Hormuz —...

GS Paper 3 (Agriculture, Indian Economy, Food Security, Environment) Economics Environment & Ecology 5m
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RIL-Samsung C&T $3 Billion Green Ammonia Pact: India's Clean Fuel Export Ambition Takes Shape

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) signed a long-term Supply and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with South Korea's Samsung C&T Corporation for the supply of green...

GS Paper 3 (Energy Security, Environment, Indian Economy) Economics Environment & Ecology 5m
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Jaishankar: India-Iran Talks Are Yielding Results on Hormuz, But No Blanket Deal Yet

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar confirmed to the Financial Times that India's direct diplomatic engagement with Iran has yielded results in securing...

GS Paper 2 (International Relations, Bilateral Relations) International Relations Economics 6m
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Kerala HC Permits Gamete Extraction and Cryopreservation from Brain-Dead Person

The Kerala High Court (Justice M.B. Snehalatha) granted interim permission to a wife to have her brain-dead husband's gametes extracted and cryopreserved...

GS2 Polity & Governance Science & Technology Social Issues 5m
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India Liberalizes FDI Framework: Third-Country Firms with Sub-10% Chinese Stakes Get Automatic Route Access

India has amended its FDI policy to permit companies incorporated outside land-bordering countries (LBCs) — but having up to 10% passive LBC (including...

GS2 (Government Policies) GS3 (Indian Economy, FDI) Economics International Relations 5m
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Government Plans Bill to Codify IPS Deputation in CAPFs Despite Supreme Court Ruling on Reduction

The Union Cabinet approved the draft Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, which seeks to statutorily codify the provision for...

GS3 Polity & Governance Internal Security 4m
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India to Wait for US Tariff Architecture Before Signing Trade Deal; Section 301 Probe Coverage Sought

India has formally decided to wait for the US to finalise its new global tariff framework before signing any bilateral trade deal, according to government...

GS2 (India-US Relations) GS3 (Trade Policy) International Relations Economics 6m
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India's Merchandise Exports Slip 0.8% in February 2026; Trade Deficit Nearly Doubles

India's merchandise exports declined marginally by 0.8% year-on-year to $36.61 billion in February 2026, compared to $36.91 billion in February 2025, as the...

GS3 (Indian economy, external sector, balance of payments) Economics International Relations 4m
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Living Wills in India: Legal Framework and the Right to Die with Dignity

Discussion around advance healthcare directives (commonly called living wills) has renewed in India, with medical and legal experts highlighting that the...

GS2 GS4 Polity & Governance Social Issues 4m
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Parliamentary Panel Recommends EV Tractor Subsidies and AI-Driven Precision Farming

A Parliamentary Standing Committee has recommended subsidising electric vehicle (EV) tractors to make them accessible to small and marginal farmers, noting...

GS3 (agriculture, technology in farming, government schemes) Economics Science & Technology 4m
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Opposition Moves Notice Seeking CEC Gyanesh Kumar's Removal Over Public Remarks and Voter Roll Concerns

At least 193 opposition MPs — 130 from Lok Sabha and 63 from Rajya Sabha — have signed a 10-page notice seeking a motion for removal of Chief Election...

GS2 Polity & Governance 5m
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Saudi Crude Rerouted to India via Red Sea as Hormuz Closes; Russian Imports Surge on US Waiver

Saudi Arabia is routing approximately 6 million barrels of crude oil to Indian ports via its west coast port of Yanbu on the Red Sea, utilising the...

GS2 (India-Saudi Arabia relations, India-Russia relations, energy diplomacy) GS3 (energy security, India's oil imports, geopolitics of energy) International Relations Economics 6m
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India-US Interim Trade Deal: Waiting on Tariff Architecture After US Supreme Court Ruling

India has indicated it will sign its interim trade agreement with the United States only after Washington finalises a new global tariff architecture — a...

GS2 GS3 International Relations Economics 5m
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India Prioritises Six LPG Tankers Amid Hormuz Disruption and Domestic Cooking Gas Shortage

India is seeking safe passage for six vessels carrying 270,000 tonnes of cooking gas (LPG) through the Strait of Hormuz, identified as the government's top...

GS Paper 2 (International Relations) GS Paper 3 (Energy Security) International Relations Economics 6m
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India Negotiates with Iran to Secure Passage for Six LPG Tankers Through Hormuz

India's government is actively negotiating with Iran to secure safe passage for six LPG tankers currently stranded in the Persian Gulf, carrying a combined...

GS Paper 2 (International Relations) GS Paper 3 (Energy Security, Indian Economy) International Relations Economics 6m
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BITS Pilani Nanomedicine Gel Shows Preclinical Promise for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Researchers at BITS Pilani have developed a nanoparticle-based topical gel designed to deliver anti-inflammatory drugs directly to inflamed joints in...

GS3 Science & Technology 4m
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LPG to PNG Migration Drive: City Gas Distributors Roll Out Incentives Amid Hormuz Supply Crisis

Government-owned City Gas Distribution (CGD) companies — Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL), Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL), GAIL Gas, and Bharat Petroleum...

GS Paper 2 (Government Policies) GS Paper 3 (Infrastructure, Energy Security) Economics Internal Security 5m
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West Asia Tensions Unlikely to Structurally Dent Basmati Rice Exports: CRISIL Ratings

CRISIL Ratings assessed that West Asia tensions will not cause a structural decline in India's basmati rice exports, even though Iran — a key market...

GS Paper 3 (Indian Economy, Agriculture, Foreign Trade) Economics International Relations 5m
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India's Merchandise Exports Flat in February; March Seen Facing Steeper Decline

India's merchandise exports contracted marginally in February 2026 — falling approximately 0.8% year-on-year to $36.61 billion — the first monthly...

GS Paper 3 (Indian Economy, Foreign Trade) Economics International Relations 4m
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Western Allies Resist Trump's Call for Naval Coalition to Force Open the Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump called on NATO allies — including the UK, France, Germany, Japan, and South Korea — to deploy warships to forcibly reopen the...

GS Paper 2 (International Relations, International Organisations, Security) International Relations Geography 7m
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Tamil Nadu's AVGC-XR Policy 2026: Targeting 2 Lakh Jobs in Animation, Gaming, and Extended Reality

The Government of Tamil Nadu formally approved its AVGC-XR Policy 2026 — a five-year (2026–2031) state industrial framework targeting 2 lakh jobs, 200+...

GS Paper 3 (Economy, Science & Technology, Industrial Policy) Economics Science & Technology 4m
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Jaishankar Attends EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels, Discusses Iran Crisis with European Counterparts

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar attended the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Brussels on March 16, 2026 — the first time an Indian minister...

GS Paper 2 (International Relations, International Organisations) International Relations 6m
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India Considers ₹500 Crore Support Package for Exporters Hit by West Asia Conflict

India's government is considering a support package of approximately ₹500 crore to assist exporters adversely affected by the ongoing West Asia conflict...

GS3 (Indian Economy, Trade Policy) Economics International Relations 5m
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Cyber Fraud Rising but CERT-In Grappling with Acute Staff Shortage: Parliamentary Panel Report

A parliamentary standing committee report on MeitY's functioning found that CERT-In (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team) — India's nodal agency for...

GS3 Internal Security Science & Technology Polity & Governance 4m
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War's Hidden Cost: Gaza Conflict's 33-Million-Tonne Carbon Footprint

A peer-reviewed study published in the journal One Earth (2026) found that the Israel-Gaza conflict generated approximately 33.2 million tonnes of CO₂...

GS Paper 2 (International Relations) GS Paper 3 (Environment, Climate Change) Environment & Ecology International Relations 4m
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Karnataka Waqf Board: 1.12 Lakh Acres Donated but Only 20,054 Acres Under Current Control

Karnataka's Housing, Waqf and Minority Welfare Minister B.Z. Zameer Ahmed Khan disclosed before the state legislature that while 1.12 lakh acres of land...

GS2 Polity & Governance Social Issues 4m
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ECI Issues Strict Model Code Directions for 2026 Assembly Elections, Deploys 5,000+ Flying Squads

The Election Commission of India announced strict enforcement directions for the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) for the 2026 Assembly elections in five states...

GS Paper 2 (Polity & Governance, Constitutional Bodies, Electoral Reforms) Polity & Governance 4m
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LPG Tanker Shivalik Reaches Mundra Port After Navigating Strait of Hormuz

The Indian LPG tanker Shivalik safely arrived at Gujarat's Mundra Port after successfully navigating the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing West Asia...

GS2 (India's foreign policy, energy diplomacy) GS3 (energy security, infrastructure) Economics International Relations 5m
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India in Active FTA Talks with Six Countries Including Australia, Sri Lanka, Peru and Chile

The Commerce Ministry confirmed that India is currently in active Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations with six countries: Australia (CECA), Sri Lanka...

GS2 (bilateral relations, international trade) GS3 (Indian economy, external sector) Economics International Relations 4m
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Bhutan's "Pay to Protect" Model: A Blueprint for Sustainable Himalayan Tourism

Bhutan's Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of USD 100 per visitor per night — in effect from September 2023 to August 2027 — has generated Nu 43.31 million...

GS Paper 1 (Geography) GS Paper 3 (Environment, Conservation) Environment & Ecology Geography 4m
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EU and UN Explore a Black Sea-Style Deal to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced on March 16, 2026, that the European Union and the United Nations are discussing a 'Black Sea model'...

GS Paper 2 (International Relations, International Organisations) International Relations 6m
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India Weighs Softening Deviation Penalties for Wind and Solar Producers

India is reconsidering proposed tighter grid-supply penalties for wind and solar power producers under the Deviation Settlement Mechanism (DSM) after...

GS3 (energy, infrastructure, environment) Economics Environment & Ecology 5m
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India 'Engaged' with US on Trade Deal But Warns of Delays as Section 301 Probes Add Complexity

India's Commerce Secretary confirmed that India remains 'engaged' with the US on a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), but government officials are warning of...

GS2 (India-US Relations) GS3 (Trade Policy, Indian Economy) Economics International Relations 6m
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Green Public Procurement as a Tool for Decarbonising India's Steel and Cement Sectors

A Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) study, released in February 2026 in collaboration with Climate Catalyst, found that mandating 26% certified green...

GS3 Environment & Ecology Economics 5m
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India's Solid Waste Management Rules 2026: Digital Traceability and Stronger Compliance

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change notified the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026 on January 28, 2026, to come into force from...

GS2 GS3 Environment & Ecology Polity & Governance 4m
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India-US Interim Trade Deal Awaits US Tariff Architecture Finalisation

A senior Indian government official stated in March 2026 that the interim trade agreement between India and the United States will be formally signed once...

GS2 (International Relations) GS3 (Trade Policy) International Relations Economics 5m
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NDA Wins All Five Bihar Rajya Sabha Seats as Opposition Falters on Abstentions

The NDA alliance secured all five Rajya Sabha seats from Bihar in the March 2026 biennial elections, with the fifth seat going to BJP's Siddh Nath Gupta on...

GS Paper 2 (Polity & Governance, Parliament, Federal Structure) Polity & Governance 5m
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India Eases FDI Rules for Firms with Minority Chinese Shareholding Under Press Note 3

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) notified amendments to India's FDI policy under Press Note 3, relaxing investment...

GS2 (Government Policies) GS3 (Indian Economy, FDI) Economics International Relations 5m
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EU and India Move to Implement Landmark FTA and Defence Partnership

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen held discussions with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar focused on implementing the India-EU Free...

GS2 (India-EU relations, multilateral diplomacy) GS3 (trade policy, defence procurement) International Relations Economics 4m
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War Surcharges and Cape of Good Hope Diversions Drive Up Costs for Indian Apparel Exporters

India's apparel exporters are absorbing sharply higher logistics costs due to the West Asia conflict, with war surcharges and route diversions adding Rs 12...

GS Paper 3 (Indian Economy, Foreign Trade, Infrastructure) Economics International Relations 5m
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WPI Inflation Climbs to 11-Month High of 2.13% in February 2026

India's Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-based inflation rose to 2.13% year-on-year in February 2026, the highest level in 11 months and the fourth consecutive...

GS Paper 3 (Indian Economy, Inflation, Price Indices) Economics 4m
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India's Basmati Rice Exports Projected Stable Despite Middle East Conflict: CRISIL Analysis

CRISIL Ratings projects India's basmati rice export volume to remain broadly stable in the current and next fiscal year, with growth of up to 2% over the...

GS Paper 3 (Indian Economy, Agriculture, Foreign Trade) Economics International Relations 4m
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India's Merchandise Trade Deficit at USD 27.1 Billion in February 2026; Tariff Uncertainty and West Asia Tensions Weigh on Trade

India's merchandise trade deficit for February 2026 stood at USD 27.1 billion — narrower than January 2026's USD 34.68 billion but sharply higher than...

GS3 (Indian Economy, External Sector, Trade) Economics International Relations 6m
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India's Unemployment Rate Eases to 4.9% in February 2026

India's unemployment rate (as measured by CMIE — Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy) eased to 4.9% in February 2026, down from 5.0% in January 2026...

GS Paper 3 (Indian Economy, Employment, Growth) GS Paper 1 (Indian Society) Economics Social Issues 5m
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Lok Sabha Revokes Suspension of Eight Opposition MPs After All-Party Consensus

Lok Sabha revoked the suspension of eight opposition MPs — seven from the Indian National Congress (Manickam Tagore, Amrinder Singh Raja Warring, Gurjeet...

GS Paper 2 (Polity & Governance, Parliament & Legislatures) Polity & Governance 5m
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EAC-PM Paper Calls for Outcome-Linked Urban Fund Disbursement to Address Hidden Urbanisation

A working paper titled 'India's Hidden Urbanisation and its Policy Implications' authored by EAC-PM member Shamika Ravi (with consultants Manuj Joshi and...

GS1 (urbanisation) GS2 (government policies, urban governance) GS3 (infrastructure) Polity & Governance Economics 4m
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India's Exports to US Decline 13% in February; Trade Deficit with China Crosses USD 100 Billion

India's merchandise exports to the United States declined approximately 12.88% year-on-year to USD 6.88 billion in February 2026, attributed to the impact...

GS3 (Indian Economy, Trade, External Sector) Economics International Relations 6m
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India Rejects USCIRF 2026 Report Recommending Sanctions on RSS and R&AW

The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released its 2026 Annual Report, recommending targeted sanctions — including asset...

GS2 International Relations Polity & Governance 4m
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CCI Directs Companies to Self-Audit AI Tools for Hidden Anti-Competitive Risks

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has issued a guidance note urging enterprises to conduct self-audits of their AI tools to identify and address...

GS2 (regulatory bodies) GS3 (technology and economy, competition) Science & Technology Economics Polity & Governance 4m
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India Will Sign US Trade Deal Only After New Tariff Architecture Is Finalised, Says Commerce Secretary

India's Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal stated that India remains engaged with the US for a 'mutually beneficial' trade agreement, but will sign only...

GS2 (India-US Relations, International Agreements) GS3 (Trade Policy, Indian Economy) Economics International Relations 5m
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India Signs Trade Pact Terms of Reference with Philippines and Maldives

India's Department of Commerce inked Terms of Reference (ToR) with the Philippines for a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) and with the Maldives for a Free...

GS2 (India's bilateral relations, trade diplomacy) GS3 (Indian economy, trade policy) International Relations Economics 4m
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Denotified and Nomadic Tribes Form National Federation, Demand Separate Column in 2027 Census

Representatives of Denotified Tribes (DNTs), Nomadic Tribes (NTs), and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (SNTs) from across India announced the formation of the 'DNT–NT...

GS1 GS2 Social Issues Polity & Governance 4m
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West Asia Conflict Threatens to Erode India's GST Rationalisation Gains

Escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia following the conflict that began on February 28, 2026, are threatening to reverse the consumer demand boost...

GS3 (Indian economy, inflation, fiscal policy, GST) Economics International Relations 4m
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Exporter Support Package on Anvil as West Asia Crisis Disrupts Trade

The Commerce Ministry is finalising a support package for Indian exporters hit by disruptions arising from the West Asia conflict that escalated on February...

GS2 (Government policies) GS3 (Indian economy, external sector) Economics International Relations 4m
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India's Diplomatic Approach to the Hormuz Crisis: Engagement Over Confrontation

India has adopted a direct diplomatic engagement strategy with Iran to secure safe passage for Indian vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been...

GS Paper 2 (International Relations) GS Paper 3 (Energy Security) International Relations Economics 5m
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Parliamentary Panel Flags Digital Infrastructure and Cyber Capacity Gaps in MeitY Spending Review

A parliamentary standing committee reviewing MeitY's (Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology) budget and expenditure flagged critical shortfalls...

GS2 GS3 Polity & Governance Science & Technology 4m
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Election Commission Orders Major Bureaucratic Reshuffle in West Bengal Ahead of Assembly Polls

The Election Commission of India (ECI) ordered a sweeping reshuffle of senior administrative and police officials in West Bengal within hours of announcing...

GS2 Polity & Governance 4m
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RBI Amends FEMA Currency Regulations to Formalise Currency Declaration Form

The Reserve Bank of India, exercising powers under Section 47(2)(ga) of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA), notified an amendment to the...

GS Paper 3 (Economics, Indian Economy, External Sector) Economics Polity & Governance 5m
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Centre Pushes ₹71,000 Crore Highway Projects in West Bengal, Linking All 23 District Headquarters

The Central Government has pushed forward highway projects worth approximately ₹71,000 crore in West Bengal, designed to connect all 23 district...

GS3 (Infrastructure, Investment Models) GS2 (Centre-State Relations, Government Policy) Economics Polity & Governance 5m
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LPG Shortage in Rural Madhya Pradesh Drives Forest Dependence, Raising Human-Wildlife Conflict Risks

LPG shortages in rural Madhya Pradesh — exacerbated by the March 2026 price hike of ₹60 per cylinder triggered by Iran conflict disruptions to Hormuz supply...

GS1 (Social Issues, Geography) GS2 (Government Schemes) GS3 (Environment, Energy, Conservation) Economics Environment & Ecology Social Issues 6m
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Vairamuthu Wins 60th Jnanpith Award: Literary Honour, MeToo Shadow

Tamil poet and lyricist R. Vairamuthu was conferred the 60th Jnanpith Award (for the year 2025), India's highest literary honour. Vairamuthu becomes only...

GS1 Art & Culture 4m
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E-KYC Made Mandatory for All Domestic LPG Consumers Amid Supply Shortage

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has made biometric Aadhaar authentication (E-KYC) mandatory for all domestic LPG consumers. The E-KYC mandate...

GS2 GS3 Polity & Governance Economics 5m
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Delhi's New Water Plan: Confronting Decades of Undelivered Promises

Delhi has unveiled a new water management plan aimed at significantly improving supply and reducing dependence on a severely polluted Yamuna River. The plan...

GS1 GS2 Polity & Governance Geography 4m
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US Grants India Temporary Waiver to Buy Russian Oil as Iran War Disrupts Global Energy Markets

The US Treasury Department issued a 30-day temporary waiver (codified as General License 133) allowing Indian state and private refiners to purchase Russian...

GS2 GS3 International Relations Economics 5m
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Iran War vs Ukraine War: Why the Economic Fallout Differs for India and the World

Economists and policy analysts are drawing comparisons between the economic fallout of the current Iran conflict (2026) and the Russia-Ukraine war (2022)...

GS2 (International Relations, Effect of policies on India's interests) GS3 (Indian Economy, Food Security, Energy Security) Economics International Relations 5m
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NavIC Falls Below Operational Threshold After IRNSS-1F Atomic Clock Failure

The last functioning atomic clock aboard the IRNSS-1F satellite failed on March 13, 2026 — just three days after the satellite completed its 10-year design...

GS Paper 3 (Science & Technology, Space, Internal Security) Science & Technology 4m
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Why Gold Prices Have Remained Subdued in India Despite the West Asia Conflict

Despite the West Asia conflict that began on 28 February 2026 driving safe-haven gold demand globally, domestic gold prices in India have remained...

GS3 (Indian Economy, Effects of Liberalisation on Economy, Monetary Policy) Economics International Relations 5m
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Rajya Sabha Elections 2026: Odisha's Four Seats and the MLA Poaching Controversy

On March 16, 2026, MLAs from Odisha gathered in Bhubaneswar for the biennial Rajya Sabha election to fill four vacant seats. Five candidates are contesting...

GS2 Polity & Governance 5m
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Maharashtra's Leopard Reclassification Proposal Sparks National Conservation Debate

Maharashtra's state cabinet approved a proposal in March 2026 to reclassify leopards from Schedule I to Schedule II under the Wildlife Protection Act (WPA)...

GS Paper 3 (Environment, Biodiversity, Conservation) Environment & Ecology 5m
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Strait of Hormuz Closure Deepens: Trump Pressures NATO and China as Saudi Arabia Intercepts 60 Drones

Saudi Arabia's Defence Ministry reported intercepting more than 60 drones since midnight on March 16, in the context of the expanding Iran war affecting the...

GS1 GS2 GS3 International Relations Geography 5m
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EU Moves to Amend AI Act to Prohibit AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material

European Union member states reached a common position in mid-March 2026 to formally ban AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and non-consensual...

GS Paper 2 (Governance, International Institutions) GS Paper 3 (Science & Technology) Science & Technology Polity & Governance 5m
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India's Economic Tightrope: Balancing Iran Relations, US Pressure, and BRICS Chairmanship

India faces acute economic stress from the Strait of Hormuz closure: disruption to LPG supply chains, rising crude oil prices, and inflationary pressures on...

GS2 (India's foreign policy, multilateral groupings, bilateral relations) GS3 (Indian economy, energy security, inflation) International Relations Economics 5m
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Trump Links NATO's Future to Hormuz Cooperation, Ties Ukraine Military Aid to Alliance Burden-Sharing

US President Donald Trump publicly warned that NATO faces a 'very bad' future if member states do not cooperate to help secure and reopen the Strait of...

GS2 (international relations, security alliances, US foreign policy) International Relations 5m
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Crude Price Surge Could Raise Global Inflation by 60 Basis Points, Cut Growth by 0.4 pp: Gopinath

Gita Gopinath, former Chief Economist of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), warned that if crude oil prices average around $85 per barrel for 2026...

GS3 (Indian Economy, Effects of Globalisation, Inflation) GS2 (International Institutions) Economics International Relations 5m
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Drone Strike on Fuel Tank Near Dubai Airport Triggers Fire, Halts Flights

A drone attack struck a fuel tank near Dubai International Airport on March 16, 2026, triggering a large fire and forcing the temporary suspension of flight...

GS2 GS3 International Relations Internal Security 4m
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Iranian Drone Strikes Dubai Airport Fuel Tank; Flights Suspended for Seven Hours

An Iranian drone struck a fuel storage tank in the vicinity of Dubai International Airport on March 16, 2026, igniting a fire that disrupted flight...

GS2 (West Asia conflict, critical infrastructure security, drone warfare) GS3 (internal security — drone threats, critical infrastructure protection) International Relations Internal Security 5m
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TikTok Deal Finalised: US Government Set to Receive $10 Billion Fee from ByteDance Joint Venture

The Trump administration is set to receive approximately $10 billion as a brokering fee from the TikTok ownership restructuring deal, according to a report...

GS2 GS3 International Relations Science & Technology 4m
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"No Quarter": The Ancient War Crimes Prohibition Back in the Spotlight

The phrase 'no quarter' — a declaration that no prisoners will be taken and all enemy combatants will be killed, including those attempting to surrender —...

GS2 (international law, international organisations, bilateral relations) GS3 (security) International Relations Polity & Governance 6m
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AI-Generated War Fakes Proliferate on X Despite Platform Policy: The Iran-US Conflict Information War

Amid the ongoing Iran-US military conflict, AI-generated fake images and videos are circulating massively on X (formerly Twitter), depicting fabricated...

GS Paper 3 (Science & Technology, Internal Security, Information Warfare) Science & Technology Internal Security 5m
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US Broadcast Regulator Threatens Networks' Licences Over Iran War Coverage

FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Chair Brendan Carr threatened major US broadcast networks — including ABC, NBC, and CBS — with non-renewal of their...

GS2 International Relations 5m
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Bhopal Residual Ash Mercury Risk: Environmental Law, Hazardous Waste, and Forty Years of Unresolved Liability

NGO Bhopal Gas Peedith Sangharsh Sahyog Samiti urged the Supreme Court to direct inspection and testing of filter bags and buried residual ash from the...

GS Paper 3 (Environment, Pollution, Disaster Management) Environment & Ecology Polity & Governance 6m
16

Pope Leo XIV Calls for Immediate Ceasefire in Iran War, Condemns Civilian Deaths

Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pope, issued a direct and impassioned call for an immediate ceasefire in the US-Israel war on Iran during his weekly...

GS2 International Relations 4m
16

Measles Resurgence in 2026: Why Pandemic Researchers Are Alarmed

The United States has recorded over 1,362 confirmed measles cases as of mid-March 2026 — on track to exceed 2025's record of 2,283 cases, which itself was...

GS2 GS3 Social Issues Science & Technology 5m
16

Trump Demands Allied Naval Support for Hormuz Security; Japan and Australia Decline

US President Donald Trump publicly called on other nations — specifically naming China, Japan, and Australia — to contribute naval assets to secure the...

GS2 (international relations, multilateral groupings, security alliances) GS3 (energy security) International Relations Economics 5m
16

Dubai Airport Briefly Halted After Drone Strike Hits Nearby Fuel Tank

Operations at Dubai International Airport (DXB) were temporarily suspended after a drone strike caused a fire at a nearby fuel storage tank. The attack is...

GS2 (international relations, regional security) GS3 (aviation logistics, global supply chains) International Relations Economics 5m
16

Expanding Cancer Coverage Under Ayushman Bharat: What the Evidence Shows

A study — the FinCan study — by oncologists and health economists from AIIMS Delhi's Dr B.R. Ambedkar Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital has called for...

GS2 Social Issues Polity & Governance 5m
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Electric Cooking Is 37% Cheaper Than LPG: Why India Must Electrify Its Kitchens at Scale

A study by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) published in October 2025 found that electric cooking costs approximately 37%...

GS3 (Energy, Infrastructure, Environment, Government Policy) GS2 (Government Policy, Welfare Schemes) Economics Environment & Ecology Polity & Governance 5m
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IEA Releases Record 400 Million Barrels from Emergency Oil Reserves Amid Hormuz Disruption

The International Energy Agency (IEA) announced the release of 400 million barrels of oil from member countries' emergency strategic reserves — the largest...

GS2 (International Institutions) GS3 (Energy Security, Indian Economy) Economics International Relations 4m
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Shia Families in Madhya Pradesh Observe Silent Eid in Mourning for Khamenei

Around 4,000 Shia Muslim families in Madhya Pradesh — spread across Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, and Burhanpur — chose not to celebrate Eid al-Fitr 2026 in the...

GS1 GS2 International Relations Art & Culture 5m
16

Nvidia GTC 2026: Next-Generation AI Chips, Agentic Systems, and the Physical AI Frontier

Nvidia's annual GPU Technology Conference (GTC) 2026 opened on March 16 at the SAP Center in San Jose, California, with CEO Jensen Huang delivering the...

GS Paper 3 (Science & Technology, Economy) Science & Technology 6m
16

India's BRICS Presidency Under Scrutiny Amid West Asia Conflict

With the Iran–US/Israel conflict entering its third week in March 2026, calls intensified for India — as BRICS Chair for 2026 — to take a clear position on...

GS Paper 2 (International Relations, India's Foreign Policy) GS Paper 1 (Contemporary World Politics) International Relations Polity & Governance 4m
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ECI Transfers West Bengal's Top Officials: Model Code of Conduct and Past Precedents

On March 16, 2026, hours after the ECI announced West Bengal's two-phase assembly election schedule, the Commission directed the transfer of Chief Secretary...

GS2 Polity & Governance 4m
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Lok Sabha Rejects Motion to Remove Speaker Om Birla: Article 94(c) and the Constitutional Process

The Lok Sabha rejected by voice vote a resolution moved under Article 94(c) of the Constitution seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla from office. Over...

GS2 Polity & Governance 5m
16

Kharg Island: Iran's Oil Export Lifeline and the Stakes of an Unthinkable Strike

Kharg Island, which handles approximately 90% of Iran's crude oil exports, has remained untouched despite sustained US-Israeli strikes on Iranian military...

GS1 (geography of energy resources) GS2 (international relations) GS3 (energy security, global economy) International Relations Economics Geography 5m
16

Rajya Sabha Elections 2026: Bihar's Five Seats and the Contest Between NDA and RJD

On March 16, 2026, polling began at 9 AM for five Rajya Sabha seats from Bihar, continuing until 5 PM, in the Bihar Legislative Assembly complex. NDA...

GS2 Polity & Governance 5m
16

India's Wholesale Inflation Hits 11-Month High of 2.13% in February 2026

India's wholesale price inflation (WPI) accelerated to 2.13% in February 2026 from 1.81% in January 2026, marking the highest reading in 11 months and the...

GS3 (Indian Economy, Inflation, Monetary Policy) Economics 5m
16

India's Diplomatic Balancing Act Between Iran and the US as Energy Crisis Deepens

India is intensifying diplomatic engagement with Iran to manage severe gas shortages triggered by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz following US-Israeli...

GS2 (India's foreign policy, bilateral relations, multilateral groupings) GS3 (energy security, inflation) International Relations Economics Polity & Governance 4m
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Supreme Court Refers Bhopal Mercury Contamination Plea to MP High Court: Environmental Law and Judicial Hierarchy

The Supreme Court declined to intervene in a petition filed by NGO Bhopal Gas Peedith Sangharsh Sahyog Samiti, which raised concerns about mercury...

GS Paper 2 (Polity, Governance, Judiciary) GS Paper 3 (Environment, Pollution) Environment & Ecology Polity & Governance 6m
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Harichand Thakur's 215th Birth Anniversary: The Matua Movement's Enduring Legacy

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari extended greetings to the Matua community on the 215th birth anniversary...

GS1 Art & Culture Modern History 4m
16

WPI Framework and India's Wholesale Inflation: Understanding the Index Behind the February 2026 Numbers

India's Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-based inflation rose for the fourth consecutive month to 2.13% in February 2026 (year-on-year), up from 1.81% in January...

GS3 (Indian Economy, Inflation, Government Policy) Economics 5m
16

Prosecution Sanction Refused in Mahmudabad Case: What the Law Says

The Haryana government informed the Supreme Court that it has declined to grant prosecution sanction against Ashoka University professor Ali Khan...

GS2 Polity & Governance Internal Security 4m
16

Potti Sriramulu: The Martyr Who Redrew India's Political Map

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu unveiled a 58-foot bronze statue of Potti Sriramulu in Amaravati, the state's new capital city. The...

GS1 GS2 Modern History Polity & Governance 4m
16

Election Commission Overhauls Police Leadership in Poll-Bound West Bengal

One day after announcing the West Bengal Assembly Election schedule, the Election Commission of India removed Director General of Police (DGP) Peeyush...

GS Paper 2 (Polity & Governance, Constitutional Bodies) Polity & Governance 4m
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India Secures Passage for LPG Tankers Through Strait of Hormuz via Direct Diplomacy

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar confirmed that India secured safe passage for two Indian-flagged LPG tankers through the Strait of Hormuz following...

GS2 (India's foreign policy, bilateral relations) GS3 (energy security) International Relations Economics Polity & Governance 4m
16

India's BRICS+ Presidency Tested as Opposition Questions Silence on Iran War

The Congress party accused the government of 'diminishing' the value of India's BRICS+ presidency by declining to issue a collective statement on the...

GS2 International Relations Polity & Governance 4m
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Election Commission Removes West Bengal's Chief Secretary and Home Secretary: Article 324 Powers in Action

Hours after announcing West Bengal's assembly election schedule (voting on April 23 and 29, counting May 4), the Election Commission of India (ECI)...

GS2 Polity & Governance 4m