Jul 27 – Aug 02
Analysing the Supreme Court’s judgment on sex work
The Supreme Court, in a nearly 300-page judgment in *Prajwala v. Union of India* (2026 INSC 609), held that adult individuals who voluntaril...
RBI MPC likely to stay on hold amid inflation risks, global uncertainty
The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), meeting from 3-5 August 2026, is widely expected to keep the repo rate unchange...
Cabinet note in the works to end forex rule for SEZ services
A Cabinet note is being prepared to amend provisions of the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Act, 2005 that currently require SEZ-based service ...
India is home to 13,703 species of lepidoptera, about 8.25% of all known species of butterflies and moths
The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has completed the country's first comprehensive national catalogue of Lepidoptera (butterflies and moth...
Government plans to ease forex rule for SEZ services exports to domestic tariff areas
The government is considering relaxing a provision that currently requires Special Economic Zone (SEZ) units to realise payment in foreign e...
SC warns Punjab for ignoring 15-yr-old ruling on dues to Himachal Pradesh
The Supreme Court criticised Punjab for its continued non-compliance with a decree it issued roughly fifteen years ago recognising Himachal ...
India, Canada aim to conclude CEPA trade pact by end-2026: MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has indicated that India and Canada are working to conclude negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic ...
RBI special windows seen big enough to bring in $100B
The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) special foreign exchange inflow facilities, introduced to support the balance of payments, have already mo...
Govt's urban reset: Centre divides ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs into two specialised verticals
The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has been restructured to function through two specialised departments instead of one...
Govt to introduce Bill to replace 125-year-old law on presenting bank records as evidence in courts
The Bankers' Books Evidence Bill, 2026 was listed for introduction in the Lok Sabha, intended to replace the Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 18...
Amid concurrence and disagreement over various issues, SBSTTA28 ends in Nairobi ahead of CBD COP17 in Yerevan
The 28th meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA28) to the Convention on Biological Diversi...
India's Solar Growth Enters a New Era
The Union Cabinet approved the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY), a scheme to develop 5,000 MW of Floating Solar Photovoltaic (FS...
Technology must be backed by process reforms: EPFO CEO
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has rolled out a set of process reforms aimed at simplifying access to Provident Fund (PF)...
India-China border trade resumes after 6 years; first batch of 16 traders flagged off for Tibet
Border trade between India and China resumed at the Shipki La pass in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district after a six-year suspension A firs...
NBA releases Rs 8.22 crore to rice research institutions and rice-growing States
The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) released Rs 8.22 crore to rice research institutions and rice-growing states under its Access and ...
RBI likely to hold rates in August, maintain hawkish tone as inflation risks loom: Economists
Most economists expect the Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to keep the benchmark repo rate unchanged at its August m...
'Dismantle terror infrastructure first': India's US envoy hits out at Pakistan over Indus Waters Treaty
India's Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatra, stated that Pakistan must dismantle its cross-border terror infrastructure before any...
Why biofortified crops could shape the next phase of Indian agriculture
A recent report argued that biofortified crops should become a central plank of India's next phase of agricultural development, shifting the...
Why input costs, not demand, will decide India’s dairy inflation story
Rising retail milk prices in India are being driven primarily by higher input costs — cattle feed, fodder, fuel and logistics — rather than ...
Trump says U.S., Israel to hold off on Iran strikes
The United States and Israel agreed to hold off on further military strikes against Iran, conditional on a deal to end the ongoing conflict ...
From weather forecasts to climate resilience: The future of farming in India
A recent report examined how integrated weather-data and satellite-observation platforms are reshaping disaster assessment and crop insuranc...
West Asia LIVE: Iran threatens to strike other nations' energy fields if U.S. launches fresh attacks
Iranian state media indicated that further United States strikes on Iranian targets would prompt Iranian retaliation against oil fields in S...
Agricultural waste holds the key to India’s clean energy future
Crop residue (agricultural waste), currently a major contributor to seasonal air pollution through open burning, is being highlighted as an ...
India-China border trade resumes after 6 years
Traditional border trade between India and China resumed through the Lipulekh (Uttarakhand) and Shipki La (Himachal Pradesh) passes, after a...
Judge Bhuyan questions SC collegium’s opacity
At the launch of a Judicial Transparency Index report, a sitting Supreme Court judge observed that Collegium deliberations on the elevation ...
Amid row with Philippines, China issues new rules to assert control over South China Sea shoal
China issued management measures for the Huangyan Dao (Scarborough Shoal) National Nature Reserve in the South China Sea, jointly announced ...
What is the Samudra Manthan scheme all about? | Explained
The Union Cabinet approved 'Samudra Manthan' — the National Offshore Exploration Scheme — with a total outlay of ₹84,084 crore, to be implem...
Centre releases Rs 1.09 lakh crore to states, advances August tax devolution
The Union government released an advance tax devolution instalment of approximately Rs 1.09 lakh crore to states on August 1, ahead of the r...
India's record renewable generation in July cuts coal's share in power mix to 1-year low
Combined solar and wind output crossed the 100-gigawatt (GW) mark for the first time, peaking at 103.7 GW, and renewable sources accounted f...
Textile minister Giriraj Singh reiterates focus on cotton sector
The Cotton Productivity Mission, carrying an outlay of Rs 5,659 crore, was highlighted as the government's flagship initiative to boost cott...
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's Karnataka visit to resolve Cauvery row cancelled
A planned meeting between the Tamil Nadu and Karnataka state governments to resolve an ongoing Cauvery water-sharing impasse was postponed. ...
Nathula pass border trade resumes after 6 years; traders seek expansion of goods list
Border trade through the Nathu La pass in Sikkim resumed after a suspension of approximately six years, attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic ...
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Delisting of Equity Shares) Regulations, 2021
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) administers the Delisting of Equity Shares Regulations, 2021, the governing framework for ...
Renewable generation in July cuts coal's share in power mix to 1-year low
India's renewable power generation rose to about 20% of total electricity generation in July, reaching 36.25 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) — ...
India eyes Rwanda’s critical minerals as both sides expand trade agenda
The inaugural India-Rwanda Joint Trade Committee (JTC) meeting was held in New Delhi over two days. Both sides identified critical minerals,...
Viksit Bharat 2047 under threat? World Bank says extreme heat costs South Asia 31 million jobs every year
A World Bank report titled "A Livable Future: Protecting Jobs and Growth from Extreme Heat in South Asia's Cities" found that extreme heat a...
India-China trade through Shipli La resumes after six years
Border trade through the Shipki La pass in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district resumed on 1 August after a six-year suspension. The state's ...
India’s balancing act to attract more investment from China, U.S. and boost trade
India has made gradual, incremental relaxations to long-held foreign investment and trade-defence policies over the past year. Changes inclu...
Explained: What changes after India's tougher anti-paper leak law comes into force
The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Act, 2026 has come into force across India, tightening the framework created ...
President Murmu assents to anti-paper leak amendment Bill
The President accorded assent to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, after it was passed by both Hous...
Union Cabinet approves ₹84,084 crore for offshore exploration scheme ‘Samudra Manthan’
The Union Cabinet approved the Samudra Manthan National Offshore Exploration Scheme with a total outlay of ₹84,084 crore, to be implemented ...
Self-enumeration exercise for India's 16th Census kicks-off in West Bengal
The self-enumeration window for the first phase of Census 2027 opened in West Bengal, running from August 1 to August 15, 2026 Residents can...
Can ‘floating’ solar boost India’s renewable energy uptake? | Explained
A national assessment by the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) has estimated that India's reservoirs can host about 102 gigawatt (GW...
Centre releases additional ₹1.09 lakh crore in tax devolution to states
The Union government released an additional instalment of tax devolution amounting to approximately Rs 1.09 lakh crore (reported as Rs 1,09,...
Why biological agri inputs could be India’s next success story
A case has been made for a dedicated legislative framework for biological agri inputs — biofertilizers, biopesticides, and biostimulants — r...
12 projects, Rs 4,000-crore LoC agreement: India, Bhutan review development ties
India and Bhutan reviewed their development partnership during the fifth round of India-Bhutan Development Cooperation Talks held in Thimphu...
Rice yield loss with every 1°C temperature increase
A new field-based study finds that India could lose about 6.6% of rice yield for every 1°C rise in temperature, more than three times higher...
Critical mineral demand to surge through 2040, supply gaps to persist: IEA
A report projects that meeting future critical mineral demand will require more than $750 billion in mining and refining investment between ...
ESA notification raises concern among people in hilly regions of Kerala
Farmer groups in Kerala's hilly districts raised concerns over the draft notification declaring parts of the Western Ghats as an Ecologicall...
West Asia war LIVE: White House signals Trump is weighing new strikes on Iran
Fresh strikes and attacks were reported in the ongoing West Asia conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States, with an earlier cea...
Climate change could erase thousands of jobs in India's cities by 2050: World Bank
A World Bank report projects significant job and income losses in Indian and South Asian cities due to extreme heat, with the effects intens...
Govt extends PM-Kisan yojana
The government extended the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme for a further five-year period, running until financial year...
Cabinet approves scheme to promote ‘floating’ solar plants
The Union Cabinet approved the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY), a scheme to develop Floating Solar Photovoltaic (FSPV) projects...
Cabinet approves ₹84,084 crore for offshore exploration scheme ‘Samudra Manthan’
The Union Cabinet approved "Samudra Manthan" — the National Offshore Exploration Scheme — a Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Petrole...
Cabinet approves extension of PM-KISAN scheme till FY’31
The Union Cabinet approved a five-year extension of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, taking its operational period t...
Samudra Manthan: Govt to boost offshore exploration for oil & gas with $8.8 billion push
The Union government approved the Samudra Manthan National Offshore Exploration Scheme, with a total outlay of ₹84,084 crore (approximately ...
Jaishankar calls Araghchi, as maritime risks persist in the Strait of Hormuz and the Black Sea
India's External Affairs Minister held a telephone conversation with Iran's Foreign Minister, urging that attacks on commercial shipping and...
Centre extends PM-Kisan for four more years, allocates ₹3.15 lakh crore
The Union Cabinet approved continuation of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme for a further five years, from 2026-27 to...
A deep dive with Rs 84,084 crore scheme for offshore oil and gas exploration
The Union Cabinet approved "Samudra Manthan" — the National Offshore Exploration Scheme — a Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Petrole...
PM-KISAN scheme gets 5-year extension and Rs 3.1 lakh crore
The Union Cabinet approved continuation of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme from 2026-27 to 2030-31, with a total fin...
Government greenlights Rs 84,000-crore scheme to boost offshore oil & gas exploration, production
The Union Cabinet approved the "Samudra Manthan" (National Offshore Exploration Scheme) with a total outlay of ₹84,084 crore, to be spent ti...
SC-NBWL recommends adding pygmy hog to list of critically endangered species
The Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL) recommended including the pygmy hog under the national Recovery Programm...
India monitoring US Bill proposing 100% tariffs on Russian energy buyers: MEA
A revised bipartisan bill in the United States Senate, reported as the "Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026," proposes tariffs of up to 100% on t...
Monsoon Session: LS to take up Births & Deaths Amendment Bill and SC Judges Amendment Bill
The Lok Sabha listed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026 and the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2...
Cabinet okays ₹84,000 crore for Samudra Manthan, extends PM-Kisan
The Union Cabinet approved "Samudra Manthan" — the National Offshore Exploration Scheme — a Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Petrole...
Ethanol blending saved consumers Rs 30/litre during crude spike: Govt
The petroleum ministry stated that the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme saved consumers close to ₹30 per litre during a recent global ...
India, Bhutan sign Rs 4,000-crore credit pact, review development projects
India and Bhutan operationalised an Umbrella Line of Credit Agreement of Rs 4,000 crore for energy-sector projects in Bhutan, signed between...
India on e-wheels: Electrification of vehicles can prevent 1.7 million premature deaths in country
A new study, "Health benefits of zero-emission transport through 2050," models a scenario in which all new vehicles sold in India are zero-e...
As told to Parliament (July 30, 2026): 20 projects granted environmental clearance in protected areas, eco-sensitive zones in two years
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change informed the Rajya Sabha on 30 July 2026 that 20 infrastructure projects located whol...
RBI tightens transparency norms on bulk deposit rates, allows LCR-linked pricing
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) allowed banks to offer differential interest rates on bulk deposits based on the deposit's liquidity risk ch...
Why rising project costs for nuclear power matter for India’s clean energy plans
Cost estimates for the four new Russian-designed reactors being added at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP) in Tamil Nadu have risen...
Can the National Commission for Scheduled Castes issue binding directions? | Explained
The Supreme Court ruled that the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) does not have the power to issue binding or enforceable dir...
Why is it difficult to contain the growing Ebola outbreak in DRC? | Explained
The Democratic Republic of the Congo's Ministry of Public Health declared an Ebola disease outbreak in Ituri Province (Mongbwalu and Rwampar...
NSE says SEBI agrees in principle on settlement offer over past lapses for ₹1,491.21 crore
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) agreed in principle to settle all pending regulatory proceedings against the National Stoc...
Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, passed in Lok Sabha amid protests over police crackdown
The Lok Sabha passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026 by voice vote, without debate. The Bill amends the procedu...
Extreme heat puts South Asia’s jobs and growth at risk: World Bank
A World Bank report on heat resilience in South Asia's cities has warned that extreme heat should no longer be treated as a seasonal emergen...
Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 Day 10 LIVE: Bill to increase Supreme Court judges likely to be discussed in Lok Sabha today
The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 was listed for discussion in the Lok Sabha on Day 10 of Parliament's Monsoon Sessi...
Supreme Court balances ecology and public interest. Centre must pay heed
The Supreme Court struck down a 2021 Office Memorandum of the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change that had permitted ex...
How transmission bottlenecks are threatening India’s renewable energy projects
India's renewable energy (RE) capacity addition is outpacing the transmission infrastructure needed to evacuate and deliver that power, resu...
West Asia war LIVE: Pakistan says U.S.-Iran talks ongoing as foes trade attacks
Mediation efforts between the United States and Iran were reported to be continuing, following the breakdown of an earlier truce and renewed...
What are IN-SPACe re-entry guidelines | Explained
The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) has published India's first dedicated authorisation framework govern...
How has the Odisha-Chhattisgarh Mahanadi water dispute evolved? Explained
The Chief Minister of Odisha wrote to the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh on 25 July 2025, proposing an amicable, negotiated settlement of th...
'Head of family PM Modi listens': BJP's Raghav Chadha hails 'historic' anti-paper leak Bill
Parliament passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, tightening penalties under the parent 2024 Act....
India, Bhutan review development partnership; sign Rs 4,000-crore LoC agreement
The Foreign Secretaries of India and Bhutan co-chaired the 5th India-Bhutan Development Cooperation Talks in Thimphu, reviewing the implemen...
Parliament to take up Births and Deaths, Supreme Court judges Bills today
The Lok Sabha took up the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, which raises the sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judge...
Why’s CJI not on panel to pick CEC, Supreme Court asks government
The Supreme Court questioned why the Chief Justice of India (CJI) is not part of the panel that selects the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC...
Trump announces agreement for disarmament of Hamas
An agreement was announced on a disarmament roadmap for Hamas and other armed groups in the Gaza Strip, described as the next phase of the c...
Strong anti-paper leak bill passed, won’t spare gangs ‘playing with future of children’: PM
Parliament passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, amending the Public Examinations (Prevention of...
Parliament passes anti-paper leak amendment Bill with stricter punishment; Oppn walks out
Parliament passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, which amends the Public Examinations (Preventio...
ISRO & Japanese scientists review mission Chandrayaan-5 preparation
Scientists and engineers from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) met in Bengalu...
Amid Opposition protests, House clears Bill criminalising insult to Vande Mataram
Parliament passed the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, with the Rajya Sabha clearing it a day before the Lok...
Anti-paper leak bill clears Parliament; PM Modi says it will build a credible exam system
Parliament passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, which amends the Public Examinations (Preventio...
Parliament passes Vande Mataram bill
Parliament passed the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, with the Rajya Sabha clearing it a day before the Lok...
Anti-paper leak bill passed in parliament, to become law after president's approval
The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 was passed by the Rajya Sabha by voice vote on 30 July 2026, a day...
Opposition, government clash as Rajya Sabha clears anti-paper leak Bill
The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 was passed by the Rajya Sabha by voice vote on 30 July 2026, a day...
India climbs 25 places in global competitiveness ranking as reforms reduce market distortions
A report assessing anti-competitive market distortions across economies placed India 25 places higher than its earlier position, moving it f...
Shouldn't selection panel on CEC, ECs have a show of fairness? SC asks Centre
Hearing petitions challenging the law governing appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs), the S...
India-EU FTA includes separate annexure to address EU carbon tax
The India-European Union Free Trade Agreement text includes a separate, dedicated annexure to address concerns arising from the EU's Carbon ...
'Paper leak mafia won't be spared,' PM Modi says after anti-paper leak Bill clears Parliament
The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 completed its passage through both Houses of Parliament, clearing ...
Rajya Sabha clears anti-paper leak Bill with tougher penalties for exam fraud
The Rajya Sabha passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) (Amendment) Bill, 2026, following the Lok Sabha's earlier passag...
India-EU FTA has work plan to address CBAM concerns: Official
The India-EU Free Trade Agreement includes a dedicated annexure to address concerns arising from the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustme...
'How is unelected minister continuing for over six months?' SC raps Bihar govt
The Supreme Court sought an explanation on how a state minister has continued in office for more than six months without becoming a member o...
Comprehensive work plan in India-EU FTA to address carbon tax concerns: official
Officials confirmed that the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement text carries a dedicated annexure and a comprehensive work plan to ad...
Bigger fines, longer jail terms, fast-track courts: How new paper leak Bill amends 2024 law
The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 was passed by the Lok Sabha by voice vote, amending the Public Exa...
‘Wake-up call’, say experts as India gets second lowest global ranking on Yale’s environment performance index; also raise questions on methodology
India ranked 176th out of 177 countries in Yale University's 2026 Environmental Performance Index (EPI), the second-lowest ranking in the in...
India-EU FTA has comprehensive provisions to address CBAM issues: Official
Officials stated that the India-EU Free Trade Agreement contains provisions intended to address concerns arising from the European Union's C...
One year since ICJ climate advisory opinion: UNEP urges stronger laws & active courts for a just transition
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) released a report marking one year since the International Court of Justice's (ICJ) advisory...
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (July 29, 2026)
The Supreme Court modified its earlier blanket restriction on new industrial establishment, expansion, or relocation within the Taj Trapeziu...
The middle path | Explaining Supreme Court’s latest verdict on post facto environmental clearances
The Supreme Court quashed the Union government's 2021 Office Memorandum (OM) that had created a mechanism for granting environmental clearan...
India rises from 82nd to 57th in global rankings, in structural and pro-competitive reforms: Report by Competere Foundation
India advanced 25 places, from 82nd to 57th, in a global ranking measuring structural and pro-competitive reforms undertaken between 2010 an...
India-EU FTA includes dedicated framework to address CBAM concerns, says commerce official
The India-European Union Free Trade Agreement includes a dedicated framework to address concerns arising from the EU's Carbon Border Adjustm...
On Edge: The Great Nicobar project faces a great engineering question
Engineering assessments for the Great Nicobar Island Development Project are examining how to build major infrastructure — a transshipment p...
Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 Day 9 Live Updates: Lok Sabha to consider Bill raising Supreme Court judges’ strength to 38
The Lok Sabha took up for consideration the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, which raises the sanctioned strength of S...
No blanket amnesty or bar: How SC set ‘public interest’ test for ex-post facto environment clearances
The Supreme Court clarified that its ruling on ex-post-facto environmental clearances is neither a total ban on regularising violations nor ...
Parliament Monsoon Session Day 9 LIVE: Lok Sabha to take up SC Judges Bill as Rajya Sabha discusses anti-paper leak Bill
The Lok Sabha took up the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 for consideration and passage during Parliament's Monsoon Se...
Salary from private sector employment cannot be excluded in ‘Creamy Layer’ assessment: Kerala HC
The Kerala High Court dismissed petitions filed by two students seeking Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) OBC certificates for competitive examinations...
India finalising sustainable aviation fuel policy ahead of 2027 carbon rules
Aviation-sector stakeholders have been directed to accelerate readiness for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) use, as India's draft national S...
U.S. launches strikes on Iranian targets day after it foiled missile attack on American forces
The United States carried out strikes on Iranian military targets, a day after Jordan said it had intercepted a missile attack launched from...
CDSCO issues guidance clarifying regulatory pathway for AI, software-based medical devices
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) issued a guidance document clarifying how software-based medical devices, including ...
Public Examinations Amendment Bill 2026: Tougher penalties face implementation hurdles, backlog challenges
The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 mandates time-bound investigation (within two months) and speedy t...
Cauvery row: Cauvery Water Management Authority’s meeting on July 30
The Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) met to consider Karnataka's appeal against a directive of the Cauvery Water Regulation Committ...
What is the rationale behind Cauvery panel’s decision on release of water to T.N.? | Explained
The Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) directed Karnataka to ensure a flow of Cauvery water at the inter-state border monitoring poin...
Shashi Tharoor questions Govt's delimitation push: 'No established democracy does this'
Debate continued over the government's push to expand the Lok Sabha from its current strength of 543 to 850 seats through a delimitation exe...
Supreme Court curbs powers of SC panel, says it can’t pass adjudicatory orders
The Supreme Court held that the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) has a recommendatory and advisory role under the Constitutio...
Parliament to take up SC judges, exam reform bills today
The Lok Sabha took up the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 for consideration on the day's agenda. The Rajya Sabha simul...
Supreme Court bars government from post facto green clearance to projects
The Supreme Court quashed the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change's 2021 Office Memorandum (OM) that had laid down a Standard...
No district affected by Naxalism anymore: Ministry of home affairs
The Ministry of Home Affairs' comprehensive security review, completed after March 31, 2026, established that no district in the country now...
Navy launches ASW shallow watercraft Machilipatnam at Cochin shipyard
Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) launched Machilipatnam, the seventh of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) being built ...
India getting ready for Xi, Putin visits in September
India is preparing to host the BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13, 2026, during its rotational BRICS chairmanship year. Chinese Pr...
India’s rice yields could fall 6.6% for every 1°C rise in global temperature
A study published in the journal *Science Advances* estimates that India's rice yields could fall by 6.6% for every 1°C rise in global mean ...
Vande Mataram Bill 2026 explained: What changes and what punishment it proposes
The Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026 — popularly termed the "Vande Mataram Bill" — was passed by Parliament, ...
India's mobile phone exports jump 165-fold in a decade to ₹2.59 lakh crore: Govt
The government informed Parliament that India's mobile phone exports have risen roughly 165-fold over the past decade, from about ₹1,500 cro...
GST rollout boosted state tax revenues, buoyancy, says India Ratings
A study by India Ratings (Ind-Ra) found that state tax revenue buoyancy rose sharply after the rollout of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), ...
Cochin Shipyard launches anti-submarine warfare ship for Indian Navy
Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) launched Machilipatnam, the seventh of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) being built ...
IN-SPACe issues guidelines for planned re-entry of space objects
IN-SPACe (Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre) issued a dedicated set of norms, guidelines and procedures for the "plan...
Rahul Gandhi's remarks on student protests trigger Parliament showdown: What happened next
Lok Sabha passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, amending the Public Examinations (Prevention of ...
What’s the Cauvery dispute and how does the Mekedatu dam feature in it?
The long-running dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu over sharing of the Cauvery river's waters has resurfaced in connection with Karna...
Lok Sabha passes coal mines bill
Parliament passed the Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Bill to provide a legal mechanism for reallocating coal blocks whose earlier allocatio...
Coal block allocations since 1993 illegal: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court held that the allocation of coal blocks by the Central Government since 1993 lacked a fair and transparent procedure and w...
Rethinking conservation: India needs a new framework for conserving tigers
Conservation scientists have proposed shifting India's tiger conservation strategy away from maximising raw population counts toward managin...
Rethinking conservation: Why India’s approach to conserving tigers is essentially flawed
Wildlife experts have flagged structural flaws in India's tiger conservation approach, arguing that the focus on maximising tiger population...
Supreme Court quashes allocation of 214 coal blocks
The Supreme Court quashed the allocation of 214 out of 218 coal blocks allotted by the Central Government between 1993 and 2011, holding the...
Rethinking conservation: There is a boom in India’s tigers and most of it is outside protected areas
The National Tiger Conservation Authority's "Status of Tigers 2022" report shows about 23% of India's tiger population (847 of 3,682 tigers)...
Bill to make delayed registration of births and deaths more stringent introduced in Lok Sabha
The Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026 was introduced in the Lok Sabha amid opposition protests The Bill was cleared f...
U.S. Senate advances sanctions bill targeting Russian-Iranian oil buyers, including India and China
The U.S. Senate voted 86-12 to advance the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, a bipartisan sanctions bill named for ...
Lok Sabha grants extension to panel on ‘One Nation One Election’ till Winter Session
The Lok Sabha adopted a resolution extending the reporting deadline of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the "One Nation, On...
Cauvery committee chief asks Tamil Nadu, Karnataka to come up with distress-sharing formula
The Chairman of the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC), Vineet Gupta, called on Tamil Nadu and Karnataka to work out a distress-shari...
Gender integration in India’s uniformed services: The Coast Guard catches up
The Indian Coast Guard has moved to extend Permanent Absorption and associated retirement benefits (including pension) to women officers, al...
New anti-paper leak bill passed in Lok Sabha amid Opposition uproar
The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, was introduced in Lok Sabha and passed by voice vote. The amendme...
Supreme Court quashes 2021 OM allowing ex post facto environmental clearance, but upholds Centre’s power to provide ‘amnesty schemes’
The Supreme Court quashed the 2021 Office Memorandum (OM) that had permitted the Centre and other authorities to grant ex post facto (retros...
India’s carbon market targets too weak to drive industrial transformation: Report
An independent climate policy analysis has assessed India's Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) and concluded that its current emission-inte...
Lavender helps Jammu and Kashmir farmers adapt to a warmer, drier climate
Lavender cultivation, promoted under CSIR's "Aroma Mission" and popularly called the "Purple Revolution," is expanding across Jammu & Kashmi...
One Nation One Election panel gets Winter Session extension to submit report
The Lok Sabha approved a resolution extending the deadline for the parliamentary committee examining the "One Nation, One Election" (simulta...
Misir Besra, the last remaining Maoist leader, arrested in Jharkhand
Misir Besra, a member of both the central committee and politburo of the Communist Party of India (Maoist), was arrested in a joint operatio...
Is Yashwant Varma still a judge?
A three-member in-house inquiry committee, constituted after unaccounted cash was found at the official residence of a Delhi High Court judg...
Dealers can't keep over 400 tonne stock of sugar: Government
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Amit Shah to move birth registration bill; Rahul Gandhi to target government on exam leaks in Lok Sabha today
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Centre notifies 7th draft for ecological zones in Western Ghats
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) issued its seventh draft notification proposing to declare approximate...
The ‘outlier’ caves in: Permanent commission allowed for women in Indian Coast Guard
A gender-neutral policy for induction and career progression of officers in the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) was unveiled, extending Permanent C...
1st direct freight train opens new India-Nepal chapter
The first direct commercial container freight train between India and Nepal arrived in Nepal, running from Kolkata Port to Biratnagar withou...
Centre may table bill to make deepfakes, digital arrest separate offences
The government indicated that a draft bill is being prepared to make "digital arrest" scams and AI-generated deepfakes distinct, standalone ...
India curtails 8,133 GWh of solar power as grid struggles to absorb excess daytime supply
India curtailed (held back) approximately 8,133 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of solar power during the April-June quarter, as the electricity grid s...
Government re-issues draft notification declaring over 56 K sq km of Western Ghats as eco-sensitive area
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) issued its seventh draft notification proposing to declare approximate...
Oman presents Iran with Gulf-backed plan for voluntary fees to use Hormuz
Oman presented Iran with a Gulf-backed proposal for a system of voluntary fees on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, rather than mandato...
Delimitation in mind, UP plans new assembly complex in Lucknow to accommodate a 900-member legislature
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Israel says U.S. bombers used its bases to strike Iran
Israel's defence establishment confirmed that United States military aircraft used Israeli air bases to launch strikes on targets inside Ira...
Centre reissues notification on Western Ghats eco-sensitive zone amid deadlock with States
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Tougher law, faster trials now, says Jitendra Singh; selective outrage, says Bansuri Swaraj
The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 was introduced and debated in the Lok Sabha The Bill proposes to a...
Govt imposes stock limit on sugar from Aug 1 to Nov 30 to prevent hoarding during festival season
Nationwide stock-holding limits have been imposed on private sugar dealers, restricting them from holding more than 4,000 quintals of sugar ...
India-China border trade via Lipulekh to start from Aug 1, China allows 20 traders to cross border
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India curtailed 8,133 GWh solar power in Q1 to ‘maintain grid security’: Centre informs Parliament
The government informed Parliament that 8,133 GWh of solar power generation was curtailed (held back from the grid) during the April-June qu...
Daily Quiz | On Sarnath
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India a ‘top-tier’ security partner of Australia, Quad in ‘good shape’, says Australian envoy Green
Australia's High Commissioner to India described India as a "top-tier" defence and security partner of Australia India's Prime Minister visi...
Chad announces intent to withdraw from International Criminal Court
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Hindu daughters not entitled to equal share in ancestral property if they had died before September 9, 2005, rules Madras High Court
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As told to Parliament (July 28, 2026): Centre clears Rs 5,520 crore urban flood management programme for 18 cities
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Govt considering proposal to ease FDI norms for downstream investments: Sources
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Anti-paper leak bill explained | Tougher jail, bigger fines, fast-track courts
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With Red Sea disrupted, India may have to import more Russian oil. That comes with risks
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Parliament debates examination Bill: How it compares with states’ anti-cheating laws
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Seven years on, how Assam’s NRC process remains incomplete
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Mine closure opens opportunities in circular economy but needs coordinated efforts
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What is the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill | Explained
The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 was introduced in the Lok Sabha to strengthen the Public Examinati...
Cauvery Water Regulation Committee orders Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs of water a day for 15 days to Tamil Nadu
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Lok Sabha resumes business after days of deadlock, takes up anti-paper leak Bill amid sharp govt-Opposition clash
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US, India expanding cooperation in defence, civil nuclear sector, says senior US official
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Monsoon Session: Parliament to take up anti-paper leak Bill today, MSME, others on agenda
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PM Modi, Amit Shah laud CRPF for wiping out Naxalism
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Supreme Court: Insolvency shield is for firm, not promoters
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Ministry pushing RBI to open licences for more urban cooperative banks: Secretary Ashish Kumar Bhutani
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End to Parliament impasse in sight, Lok Sabha may take up bill on exam reforms today
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Anti-defection law: Supreme Court ready to hear plea for its interpretation
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PoK votes amid violence; Rajnath Singh warns Pakistan, rules out talks except on PoK
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Finance Ministry imposes anti-dumping duty on low ash met coke
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Lok Sabha deadlock may end tomorrow; MPs to discuss new anti-paper leak bill
Lok Sabha proceedings, which had been disrupted over preceding sittings, resumed following an appeal from the Speaker for orderly conduct of...
Madras High Court strikes down orders granting government jobs to the family members of Karur stampede victims
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Supreme Court flags 'enormous issues' with anti-defection law, issues notice on Kapil Sibal's plea
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Lok Sabha set to take up tougher anti-paper leak Bill today
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Tax dept puts out guidance note on crypto asset reporting aligned with OECD framework: What this means
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Gig workers still await Ayushman Bharat cover; over 10.65 lakh registered on e-Shram portal
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Maldives joins Bangladesh in calling for SAARC revival, Muizzu offers to mediate India-Pak differences
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Mekedatu: Centre cites SC order to say Karnataka need not take consent of riparian States to build structure across Cauvery
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Nairobi meetings 2026: Draft report indicates slow progress towards meeting biodiversity targets
A draft global assessment prepared ahead of the 2026 Nairobi meetings under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) finds that current ...
Govt mulls PM Surya Ghar 2.0 with battery storage, shared rooftop solar
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Indian Railways developing Kavach 5.0 for Mumbai’s suburban network to enhance train safety
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More time for Western Ghats panel as eco-sensitive area deadlock continues
The expert committee reviewing the boundaries of the proposed Western Ghats Eco-Sensitive Area (ESA) has been granted an extension, as disag...
At least 5 years in jail, Rs 50 lakh fine: New anti-paper leak law highlights
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India’s WTO fisheries agreement sparks concern among traditional fishermen
India deposited its instrument of acceptance for the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies (AFS), becoming the 123rd WTO member to formally j...
Govt introduces Bill in Lok Sabha for stricter measures to check paper leaks
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Centre introduces bill proposing up to 10 years’ jail, ₹10 crore fine for paper leaks
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Indian textile exporters may lose competitiveness despite lower US tariff as rival countries get quota exemptions: Report
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India allows use of ammonia in agriculture to cut import dependence in Urea
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Gujarat govt unveils shipbuilding policy; targets 50 lakh DWT capacity and ₹27,000-cr investments
The state government of Gujarat unveiled its Shipbuilding and Repair Policy 2026, targeting a shipbuilding capacity of over 50 lakh Dead Wei...
New US tariffs: India gets a relative advantage, but for how long?
The United States imposed new tariffs on imports from 60 trading partners, citing inadequate enforcement of bans on goods produced with forc...
Supreme Court seeks Centre's reply on Kapil Sibal's plea on interpretation of anti-defection law
The Supreme Court has sought the Union government's response to a petition challenging the prevailing interpretation of Paragraph 4 (the mer...
Sarnath recognised as UNESCO World Heritage Site: Full list of India's sites, criteria for inclusion
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Public Examinations Amendment Bill 2026: What does the proposed anti-cheating law promise?
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Delhi protest crackdown: SC says right to peaceful protest constitutionally protected, mulls framing guidelines
The Supreme Court orally observed that the right to peaceful and lawful protest is protected under the Constitution and cannot be curtailed ...
Climate change could bring more air conditioning for the rich and shorter lives for the poor, report warns
A report by the Climate Impact Lab warns that climate change will widen global inequality, projecting about 430,000 additional heat-related ...
Everyone agrees trade is a climate tool. Almost no one means the same thing
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Supreme Court junks review plea against verdict on loss of Scheduled Caste status upon religious conversion
The Supreme Court dismissed a review petition challenging its March 24, 2026 judgment, which held that conversion to a religion other than H...
Foreign capital inflows hit $32 billion as FCNR(B) deposits break 2013 record
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RBI to hold rates through 2026 as growth risks outweigh inflation: Poll of economists
A poll of economists suggests the Reserve Bank of India will keep its key policy (repo) rate unchanged at 5.25% through the rest of 2026. Th...
Govt introduces anti-paper leak Bill in Lok Sabha amid Opposition protests
The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 was introduced in the Lok Sabha, proposing to strengthen the Publi...
India begins to China-proof its infra push after the TBM shock
India is accelerating efforts to localise the manufacturing of mining and construction equipment, including tunnel boring machines (TBMs), a...
CBDT issues guidance note on crypto reporting in line with OECD framework
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) issued a detailed guidance note on crypto-asset reporting obligations, operationalising India's ado...
Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 Day 6 Live Updates: Centre to introduce Public Examinations Amendment Bill, Opposition calls meet
During the Monsoon Session, a notice for an Adjournment Motion was submitted in the Lok Sabha seeking discussion on the government's handlin...
Can quantum computing make AI better at designing cancer vaccines? A scientist explains
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NEET Protests: Govt to bring tougher new anti-paper leak bill in Parliament today. What's changed?
A new, more stringent bill — the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 — was introduced in Parliament to ame...
Public Examinations Amendment Bill aimed at curbing paper leaks to be tabled in Lok Sabha; MPs from BJP, TMC, TDP to speak
The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 was introduced in the Lok Sabha during the Monsoon Session, after ...
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Chinese AI firms have narrowed the gap with leading U.S. models even though Washington restricts export of advanced AI chips to China. Model...
"Public Examinations Amendment Bill must have no flaws": Opposition seeks scrutiny; BJP backs stringent penalties for paper leaks
The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 was introduced in the Lok Sabha to strengthen the existing anti-pa...
Anti-paper leak bill, Supreme Court judges amendment on Parliament agenda
The Lok Sabha's agenda for the day included the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, which seeks to raise the sanctioned s...
Trilateral critical mineral deals, wider air pact key to India-UAE ties ahead, says UAE Minister
India and the UAE are exploring joint investment models to secure critical mineral supply chains in third countries, building on an existing...