July 17, 2026
36 articles published on this date
EC can delete doubtful voters, cannot decide citizenship: SC
The Supreme Court, hearing petitions on West Bengal's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, held that deletion of a person's name from the ele...
Promise of chips: On the India Semiconductor Mission phase II
The Union Cabinet has approved the second phase of the India Semiconductor Mission (Semicon 2.0 / ISM 2.0), succeeding the original 2021 mission, with a sign...
India’s first private orbital rocket Vikram-1 set for lift-off
Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1, described as India's first privately developed orbital-class rocket, is set for lift-off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, S...
US targets Iran’s Chabahar Port in fresh strikes, Hegseth shares image of collapsing watchtower
The US military struck infrastructure at Iran's Chabahar port, damaging a watchtower that Iranian officials described as part of the port's civilian monitori...
PIL challenges delay in women’s quota Act, seeks rollout before 2029 elections
A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking implementation of the Women's Reservation Act's one-third quota provisions...
Macros strong, but weak rains, war can hit growth: RBI Guv Sanjay Malhotra
The Indian economy expanded 7.7% in the last financial year (FY26), supported by robust macroeconomic fundamentals, according to the Reserve Bank of India Go...
'Closely following': India on US bill seeking 100% tariffs on India, others
The Ministry of External Affairs said India is "closely following" a proposed US bill that seeks to impose tariffs of up to 100% on the largest purchasers of...
What is BIMSTEC, and why is it in focus ahead of its 30th anniversary?
BIMSTEC has drawn renewed attention as the grouping approaches its 30th anniversary of establishment Security officials from member states recently met to co...
Chabahar port terminal has not faced damage after US strikes: MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) clarified that the Shahid Beheshti Terminal at Chabahar port — the terminal operated by India — has not suffered any d...
India’s first private orbital rocket Vikram-1 set for lift-off
Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1, described as India's first privately developed orbital launch vehicle, is set for its maiden flight, designated Mission Aagaman...
U.S. airstrikes on Iran appear to have damaged Chabahar port
US forces carried out a sixth consecutive night of airstrikes on Iranian targets, including a third round of strikes on Chabahar port on Iran's southeastern ...
LPG subsidy bill may top Rs 1 lakh crore in FY27, create Rs 70,000 cr gap over Budget allocation
Projections indicate India's LPG (cooking gas) subsidy bill could exceed Rs 1 lakh crore in FY27, against a Union Budget allocation of only Rs 30,000 crore f...
West Asia crisis, uncertain monsoon major risks for growth: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra
The Reserve Bank of India's latest assessment identified the West Asia crisis and an uncertain monsoon as the two major near-term risks to India's growth out...
Under EPFO 3.0, Centre plans pension for gig workers
The central government is drawing up a new universal contributory pension scheme for gig, platform, unorganised and construction sector workers under a broad...
PM Modi flags off India’s first hydrogen train on Jind-Sonipat route
India's first hydrogen fuel cell-powered passenger train was flagged off on the Jind-Sonipat route in Haryana, a stretch of nearly 90 km covering around 12 s...
Supreme Court to examine whether persons deleted from voter list in SIR can be denied welfare schemes
The Supreme Court issued notice to the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the West Bengal government on a petition seeking a direction that persons whose...
BIMSTEC security chiefs vow joint action against terrorism, endorse maritime law enforcement principles
The 5th Meeting of BIMSTEC National Security Chiefs was held in New Delhi, bringing together National Security Advisers and heads of delegation from Banglade...
India’s Quantum Leap: From Ancient Philosophy to Post-Quantum Cryptography
A recent explainer traced the conceptual arc of quantum computing, from long-standing philosophical ideas about indeterminacy and duality to the present-day ...
Denying Backward Classes benefits to converts to Islam is unconstitutional
The Madras High Court quashed a Tamil Nadu Government Order (G.O. Ms. No. 15, dated 9 March 2024) that had permitted individuals belonging to Backward Classe...
Ahead of U.S. Ambassador arrival, Trump okays 500% tariff Bill on Russian oil; withdraws from India-led ISA
The United States Congress has advanced sanctions legislation, commonly referred to as the Sanctioning Russia Act, that authorizes secondary tariffs on count...
Parliamentary panel on bill to remove PM, CMs defers adoption of report
The Joint Committee of both Houses of Parliament examining the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025 deferred adoption of its report A draft report conta...
PM Modi flags off India’s first hydrogen-powered train in Haryana
The Ministry of Railways flagged off India's first hydrogen fuel cell-powered train, which will initially run on the 89-km Jind-Sonipat section in Haryana Th...
With climate ambitions in question, EU reforms carbon market
The European Union is reforming its Emissions Trading System (ETS) as part of a scheduled medium-term review, with the European Commission proposing updated ...
US Senate bill seeks 100% tariffs on India, 4 other nations for buying Russian oil
A bipartisan bill was introduced in the US Senate proposing tariffs of up to 100% on imports from the five largest buyers of Russian oil and gas — India, Chi...
Climate change pushes 2.7 million into food insecurity in island states
A dedicated Small Island Developing States (SIDS) edition of the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change reported that climate change is intensifying f...
Iran war and monsoons key risk for Indian economy, says RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra
The Reserve Bank of India's Governor said inflation remains elevated, with rising tensions in West Asia (linked to the Iran conflict) and the possibility of ...
US less reliable? India may need to open the door wider to the Dragon
A member of the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council (PMEAC) has recommended that India ease restrictions on Chinese investment, particularly in labour...
Government to introduce bill making Vande Mataram insults punishable
A Bill to make intentional insult of, or disruption during, the singing of the National Song "Vande Mataram" a punishable offence is set to be introduced in ...
India Semiconductor Mission 2.0: Centre not keen on covering tech transfer, land costs under new chip scheme
Under the newly approved India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 (Semicon 2.0), the Centre has indicated it does not intend to extend central fiscal support to two s...
Why India’s imports of 3 agri-commodities may touch a new high this year
A weakening southwest monsoon, linked to strengthening El Nino conditions, has raised the prospect that India's imports of edible oils, pulses and cotton cou...
India’s 3 inflations offer clues on consumption, profits, dependence on China
Latest official data shows a wide gap between India's retail and wholesale inflation readings — Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation stood at 4.38% in June 2...
Govt. lists five Bills for Monsoon Session, no mention of delimitation legislation
The government released a list of five Bills for introduction, consideration, and passage during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, which begins July 20. The...
How India’s first hydrogen-powered train works | Explained
India's first hydrogen fuel cell-powered train began operating on the Jind–Sonipat section of Northern Railway in Haryana, an 89-kilometre route connecting J...
Five child marriages stopped through court-issued injunctions on a single day in Rajasthan’s Sikar
Five separate child marriages were stopped in Rajasthan's Sikar district on a single day through injunction orders issued by a Judicial Magistrate. The injun...
Why the numbers matter in the renewed push for delimitation | Explained
Parliament's Monsoon Session has renewed focus on the pending constitutional amendment package needed to enable delimitation, with attention centred on wheth...
India-UK FTA unlikely to hurt domestic consumer brands, industry says
The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) came into force on 15 July 2026, reducing customs duties on a wide range of goods traded betwe...