Sep 07 – Sep 13
The Himalayas are melting faster - and India's economy is 'at risk'
A new report finds Himalayan glaciers are losing mass roughly 65% faster than a decade ago, based on research by the consultancy Systemiq, p...
CSIR-IMMT-led consortium to develop India’s first 100 pc hydrogen DRI pilot plant
A national consortium led by the CSIR-Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (CSIR-IMMT), Bhubaneswar, will set up India's first pil...
Brics day 2: PM flags critical minerals, tech weaponisation amid global tensions
On the second day of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India's Prime Minister warned that the weaponisation of technology and critical minerals...
Building consensus: On the 18th BRICS Summit, the New Delhi Declaration
The 18th BRICS Summit, hosted in New Delhi, concluded with the unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Declaration by all member states The decl...
S-400 destroyed Pakistani aircraft at 314 km during Operation Sindoor: Defence Ministry report
The Ministry of Defence's annual report stated that India's S-400 air defence system engaged and destroyed a Pakistani aircraft at a range o...
India-Philippines look to deepen defence ties, even as South China Sea finds no mention in Indian readout
The Indian Prime Minister and the President of the Philippines met on the sidelines of the BRICS Leaders' Summit in New Delhi and agreed to ...
UCC in all 21 NDA-ruled States by 2029: Amit Shah
A timeline was announced for the introduction of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) across 21 state governments by 2029 The announcement cited the...
Arunachal Pradesh Frontier Highway: Clearing hurdles on road to 2029 target
The Arunachal Frontier Highway project has cleared major land acquisition and compensation hurdles and is now progressing toward constructio...
India, Vietnam agree to accelerate defence technology sharing, boost maritime ties
India and Vietnam held Prime-Minister-level talks agreeing to accelerate defence technology sharing and deepen maritime cooperation The talk...
EU to allow 2.5 lakh Indian cars at concessional duty under FTA; quota to reach 4 lakh in 10 years
Under the concluded India-EU Free Trade Agreement, the European Union will allow 2.5 lakh Indian-made passenger vehicles annually at a conce...
India, France boost space cooperation with 3 key agreements between their companies
Indian and French space companies signed three agreements expanding bilateral space cooperation, announced around a Paris Space Summit Safra...
‘Weaponisation of critical minerals, tech can hurt progress’: Modi warns amid China’s curbs at BRICS
At the concluding session of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, a warning was issued that the 'weaponisation' of technology and critical mi...
Almost half of migratory bird species now in decline: State of the World’s Birds
A new global assessment finds that 45% of migratory bird species are now in decline, with about 1 in 9 migratory species facing extinction r...
India-EU FTA gives Tata, Bajaj and JSW a foot on both sides of the tariff wall
The India-EU Free Trade Agreement's phased tariff schedule for automobiles and steel is expected to reshape sourcing, manufacturing and inve...
Iran war reshapes Brics ties but also exposes divisions
The 2026 Iran war placed strain on BRICS' internal cohesion at the 18th Summit in New Delhi, with member states Iran and the UAE positioned ...
India gets 6.94 lakh tonnes of steel quota annually for exports under India-EU free trade pact
India has been allotted a country-specific annual steel export quota to the European Union of 16,41,470 tonnes under the India-EU Free Trade...
Putin asks BRICS to consider SWIFT alternative, a grain exchange, own reinsurance firm
At the 18th BRICS Summit held in New Delhi, the Russian side put forward proposals for BRICS members to consider: a payment, depository and ...
Modi’s bilateral meetings on BRICS sidelines put defence, security cooperation in focus
On the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India held a series of separate bilateral meetings with the leaderships of Kazakhsta...
The Uranium rush: Inside India's scramble to fuel its nuclear ambitions
India is diversifying its uranium fuel imports, securing supply agreements with Uzbekistan, Australia, and Canada to feed its expanding nucl...
Next phase of India-UAE ties to focus on new areas related to advanced tech, digital economy: UAE BRICS Sherpa
India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are set to expand bilateral cooperation into advanced technology and the digital economy as the nex...
How Gujarat's villagers turned mangroves into a natural coastal shield
Gujarat's mangrove cover has grown from about 427 sq km in 1987 to over 1,177 sq km by 2026, one of India's largest recorded gains in mangro...
Kremlin says PM Modi, Xi offered Putin their 'good offices' to help end Ukraine war
On the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, the Indian and Chinese leadership separately conveyed to the Russian side their read...
BRICS Summit 2026 Day 2 Highlights: BRICS leaders voice concern over 'growing risks' of nuclear conflict
The 18th BRICS Summit concluded its two-day proceedings at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 13 September 2026, under India's 2026 BRICS chairs...
The Security Council is paralysed, but the UN is not broken, says UNSG Guterres
The 18th BRICS Summit was held on September 12–13, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, under India's presidency, with all 11 full BRICS memb...
Assam CM highlights ‘big comeback’ of ‘small hog’
The state government highlighted the recovery of the pygmy hog population in Assam, noting numbers have grown from six individuals captured ...
BRICS Summit: Weaponisation of tech, critical minerals could hinder shared progress, warns Modi
The 18th BRICS Summit was held on September 12–13, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, under India's presidency, with all 11 full BRICS memb...
BRICS Summit: PM Modi warns against weaponisation of technology, critical minerals
Addressing a BRICS session at Bharat Mandapam, the Prime Minister warned that weaponising technology and critical minerals threatens shared ...
Day two of BRICS Summit: PM Modi warns of ‘weaponisation’ of tech and critical minerals
The 18th BRICS Summit was held on September 12–13, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, under India's presidency, with all 11 full BRICS memb...
Prime Minister chaired the BRICS session on “Inclusive Global Governance and Strengthening Multilateralism” (September 12, 2026)
The Prime Minister chaired a dedicated BRICS session titled 'Inclusive Global Governance and Strengthening Multilateralism' on 12 September ...
Russia imports record fuel from India as Ukraine strikes hit refineries
Russia imported a record volume of refined oil products from India in August 2026, as sustained Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refinerie...
Dryland Congress 2026 Concludes with Delhi Declaration on Drylands
The three-day Dryland Congress 2026, held in New Delhi from 10-12 September 2026 and jointly organised by the Indian Council of Agricultural...
Text of Prime Minister's opening address during the 18th BRICS Summit session: "Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, and Sustainability: Shaping the Future for Inclusive Global Development"
As chair of BRICS for 2026, India convened over 400 meetings and engagements across 30 Indian cities through the chairship year, culminating...
Thaw in ties deserves to be cherished, says Xi; border peace is essential: PM Modi
President Xi Jinping described the recent thaw in India-China relations as something that 'deserves to be cherished,' while Prime Minister M...
No proposal for BRICS currency as of now, says MEA
India's Ministry of External Affairs stated, on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit, that there is currently no proposal within BRICS for...
BRICS leaders voice concern over ‘growing risks’ of nuclear conflict
The New Delhi Declaration, adopted at the 18th BRICS Summit on 12 September 2026, states: 'We express concern about the growing risks of nuc...
BRICS Summit 2026 Day 2 Live Updates: BRICS leaders voice concern over 'growing risks' of nuclear conflict
On the concluding day of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, member leaders reiterated concern over the 'growing risks' of nuclear conflict,...
Insolvency regulator mulls tighter safeguards for personal guarantee insolvency
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) issued a discussion paper proposing amendments to strengthen safeguards in the insolvenc...
BRICS New Delhi Declaration: Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability
The XVIII BRICS Summit, held in New Delhi from 12 to 13 September 2026 under the theme 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and...
Prime Minister's bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping
The Prime Minister of India and the President of China, Xi Jinping, held a bilateral meeting on 12 September 2026 on the sidelines of the BR...
Consensus found for BRICS New Delhi Leaders’ declaration
Sherpas (senior government negotiators) from the 11 BRICS member states negotiated the text of the New Delhi Leaders' Declaration for more t...
‘Differences should not become disputes’: Modi, Xi welcome progress in India-China ties
At a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi on 12 September 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi...
BRICS leaders call for ‘maximum restraint’ in West Asia, condemn Pahalgam attack in joint declaration
The New Delhi Declaration, adopted at the 18th BRICS Summit on 12 September 2026, expressed 'deep concern' over escalating tensions in West ...
No mention of Ukraine conflict in New Delhi BRICS declaration, break from earlier joint statements
The New Delhi Declaration, adopted at the 18th BRICS Summit (12 September 2026), contains no reference to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, despi...
Border peace essential basis for India-China ties: PM Modi to President Xi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held bilateral talks on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit hosted in New Delhi ...
Modi: Global South must shape, not just follow, rules
In the opening address at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, the Prime Minister called for transforming the Global South from a 'rule-taker...
Brics opposes unilateral trade steps like EU carbon border tax
At the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, member states adopted a joint position opposing 'unilateral, punitive, discriminatory and protectioni...
Modi-Xi-Putin bonhomie, car diplomacy, gala dinner, Pahalgam condemnation and New Delhi Declaration: Brics Summit key takeaways
The 18th BRICS Summit was held in New Delhi on September 12, 2026, under India's BRICS chairship, with the theme 'Building for Resilience, I...
BRICS backs carbon market cooperation while opposing unilateral CBAM
The New Delhi Declaration 2026, adopted at the 18th BRICS Summit, endorsed a BRICS Carbon Markets Partnership to support national climate st...
BRICS leaders call for stronger international cooperation, wider access to AI resources
The New Delhi Declaration 2026 dedicates a significant section to artificial intelligence, describing it as an opportunity to stimulate econ...
BRICS issues New Delhi Declaration, as UAE and Iran back down from tough positions
The 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi adopted the New Delhi Declaration 2026 by consensus, after member states holding opposing positions on th...
BRICS finance chiefs push for deeper financial cooperation; IMF, World Bank reforms
BRICS finance ministers and central bank governors met in Jaipur (August 2026) and Mumbai (September 2026) ahead of the New Delhi Summit A j...
BRICS hammers out joint declaration after India bridges Iran-UAE chasm
The 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi concluded with the unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Declaration 2026, following extended negotiations ...
Modi-Xi talks: Border peace, trade imbalance key to India-China reset
A bilateral meeting was held between the Indian and Chinese heads of state on the sidelines of a multilateral summit in New Delhi, marking a...
‘Working on Iran’s NDB membership’: Araghchi reveals Brics bank push, calls Modi-Pezeshkian meet ‘strong’
At the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Iran's foreign ministry confirmed it is actively working toward membership of the New Development Ban...
India-China trade: Here’s a look at the numbers ahead of Xi-Modi meet at BRICS Summit in Delhi
India-China bilateral trade figures were widely discussed ahead of a bilateral meeting between the Indian and Chinese heads of state on the ...
Modi, Malaysian PM discuss cooperation in trade, defence, semiconductors
India and Malaysia held bilateral talks on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, covering trade, investment, defence, semicon...
BRICS leaders meet in India as wars and U.S. tensions test the bloc
The 18th BRICS Summit was held in New Delhi against the backdrop of the ongoing Ukraine conflict, tensions in West Asia, and strained US-BRI...
BRICS treads carefully on de-dollarisation: Finance track talks payments, not a common currency
The finance track of the BRICS Business Forum, held alongside the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, focused discussion on payment-system coope...
World’s biggest handshake at BRICS: Can it shake the world order?
The 18th BRICS Summit was held in New Delhi on September 12-13, 2026, under India's 2026 chairship, bringing together leaders of all 11 memb...
De-dollarisation: BRICS takes a measured route, focuses on payments and not on common currency
The BRICS summit outcome document contains no mention of a common BRICS currency or a formal call to replace the US dollar as the global res...
Xi Jinping in Delhi after 7 years: China talks 'fairness, justice', cites Brics' 'enormous potential'
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit (12-13 September 2026), his first visit to India in seven years....
India-China trade: The numbers behind the relationship as Xi visits Delhi
China's growing footprint in India's foreign trade was highlighted around President Xi Jinping's visit to New Delhi for the BRICS Summit. Bi...
‘New & ambitious agenda’: PM Modi proposes Brics continuity mechanism with Troika system, digital repository
At the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, a continuity and implementation mechanism anchored in the bloc's existing 'Troika' arrangement was pr...
Malaysia, Ethiopia for stronger defence cooperation with India as PM meets leaders
On the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, bilateral talks were held between India and the leaders of Malaysia and Ethiopia. Th...
BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE updates: BRICS leaders set to meet, as wars and U.S. tensions test the bloc
The 18th BRICS Summit was held on 12–13 September 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, with India as the chairing member for the year. Ten ...
BRICS Summit 2026 Live Updates: Xi Jinping leaves for New Delhi, to hold talks with Modi
The 18th BRICS Summit convened in New Delhi against a backdrop of escalating conflict in West Asia, disruption to shipping and energy market...
SC seeks clear timeline for FSSAI’s food warning label rollout, calls for nutritional literacy in schools
The Supreme Court directed the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and the Union government to provide a clear, fixed timel...
BRICS Finance Ministers & central bank chiefs voice concern about 'unilateral imposition' of tariffs
BRICS finance ministers and central bank governors met under India's BRICS chairship — first in Jaipur (August 12, 2026) and then in Mumbai ...
BRICS 2026: PM Modi sits down with Putin, talks $100 bn trade by 2030; Plan to deepen defence, energy, nuclear ties
India and Russia held bilateral talks in New Delhi on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit, setting a target of $100 billion in bilateral ...
BRICS calls for bigger emerging-market voice in IMF, World Bank; criticises unilateral tariffs
BRICS finance ministers and central bank governors, in a joint statement issued after meeting in Mumbai on 11 September 2026, called for gre...
BRICS finance chiefs call for greater say for emerging economies in IMF, World Bank
BRICS finance ministers and central bank governors, meeting during India's 2026 BRICS chairship, issued a joint statement calling for urgent...
At bilateral with Iran’s Pezeshkian, Modi calls for ‘freedom of navigation’ in West Asia
A bilateral meeting was held between India and Iran on the margins of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, with the discussion centred on regional...
India-EU FTA progress: European Commission moves to get it signed
The European Commission formally proposed the India-EU Free Trade Agreement to the Council of the European Union for signature, moving the p...
BRICS finance chiefs flag tariff risks, push cross-border payments
BRICS finance ministers and central bank governors, meeting in Mumbai on 11 September 2026 under India's 2026 BRICS chairship, issued a join...
FM Sitharaman pushes RBI to sharpen digital rupee as tokenisation takes off
At the Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai, the Finance Minister urged the Reserve Bank of India to advance its wholesale and retail Central ...
Border tensions in Arunachal, economic issues set to dominate Modi-Xi bilateral
The Indian Prime Minister and the Chinese President were set to hold their first bilateral meeting since the June 2020 Galwan Valley clash, ...
India in talks to acquire lithium blocks in Australia, Chile; eyes five more in Argentina: Kishan Reddy
The Union Ministry of Mines confirmed that India is in talks to acquire lithium blocks in Australia and Chile, while separately pursuing fiv...
JPC on FCRA Amendment Bill to hold first meeting on September 18
The Joint Committee of Parliament (JPC) constituted to examine the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill will hold its first meet...
FM urges RBI to advance CBDC, sharpen digital Rupee capabilities amid tokenisation push
At a fintech industry event, the Finance Ministry urged the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to advance both the wholesale and retail pilots of t...
India-EU FTA moves one step closer to reality as European Commission moves to get it signed
The European Commission forwarded the text of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement to the Council of the European Union, formally proposing tha...
BRICS finance ministers discuss possibility of efficient cross-border payment mechanisms
BRICS finance ministers and central bank governors discussed the possibility of developing efficient cross-border payment mechanisms, drawin...
India’s 7.8% Q1 GDP growth ‘above our expectations’, says IMF amid energy price shock
India's real GDP grew 7.8% year-on-year in the April-June quarter (Q1) of FY2026-27, a figure the International Monetary Fund (IMF) describe...
EU-India FTA: European Commission sends landmark trade deal to council for signature, paving way for ratification
The European Commission asked EU member states, through the Council of the European Union, for authorisation to sign and conclude the India-...
India's forex reserves surge $44.9 billion to record $785.7 billion, fourth largest globally
India's foreign exchange reserves rose by $44.90 billion in a single week to a record $785.71 billion, for the week ended 4 September 2026, ...
Gaganyaan Episode 6: Life support: Living in space | The Scope
A recent explainer segment examined the Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS) being built for Gaganyaan, India's first crewe...
India hosts BRICS | What’s on the agenda?
India is hosting the 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, over two days, September 12-13, 2026, under India's current B...
Trump shadow looms large over Brics as Modi hosts Putin and Xi in Delhi
India hosted the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi over two days, bringing together leaders of the now 11-member grouping along with partner co...
West Asia conflict LIVE: Houthis take over key Red Sea island to control Bab al-Mandeb strait
Yemen's Houthi movement (Ansar Allah) has completed its takeover of the Bab al-Mandab strait area, seizing Mayyun Island (also called Perim ...
Detailed mapping of agro-processing clusters to augment export, investment potential
Detailed crop-and-district level mapping is underway in Rajasthan to identify locations for 10 proposed agro-processing clusters, aimed at b...
India’s retail inflation likely rose to 20-month high of 4.9% in August: Mint poll
Retail inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), is estimated to have climbed to around a 20-month high for August 2026, with p...
DFCs: The backbone of India’s logistics push
The Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) became fully operational after the final three sections — covering 326 route km — were dedicate...
Major scope for India-Russia CBDC trade settlements, says Russia’s Sberbank
A major Russian bank stated there is significant scope for using Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) to settle India-Russia bilateral tr...
Russian President Vladimir Putin begins 3-day India visit
The Russian President began a three-day visit to India, accompanied by a high-level delegation, to attend the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi...
BRICS nations should link payment systems, trade in local currencies: Piyush Goyal at BRICS Business Forum
At the inaugural session of the BRICS Business Forum 2026, held alongside the BRICS Summit, the Union Commerce and Industry Ministry called ...
Piyush Goyal urges BRICS nations to link payment systems, pitches UPI; calls for cross-border trade in local currencies
At a BRICS forum held ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit, the Commerce and Industry Ministry urged member nations to link their national payment...
New report on climate ‘overshoot’: What it means for Africa and how faster action can limit the damage
A new UN report on climate 'overshoot' — temporarily exceeding the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C warming limit before temperatures are brought bac...
Xi Jinping in India after 7 years: When will PM Modi meet Chinese President? What is on the agenda
The Chinese President arrived in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit, his first visit to India in seven years since an informal summit held ...
The world has started regulating microplastics. Here is what the rulebook looks like
Governments worldwide are building a regulatory 'rulebook' for microplastics — particles smaller than 5 millimetres — moving away from end-o...
BRICS can boost local-currency trade with deeper financial markets, stronger banking links: Experts
Experts discussed how BRICS nations can boost trade and investment by deepening domestic financial markets and using local currencies more o...
BRICS flags unilateral tariffs, trade barriers as global risks
BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG), meeting in Mumbai on 10 September 2026 under India's 2026 BRICS chairship, issue...
India has shown ‘quite a lot of resilience’ to oil price shock, says IMF as it welcomes stronger statistical framework
The IMF acknowledged India's economic resilience to an energy/oil price shock, noting that real GDP growth for the April-June 2026 quarter e...
Brics summit: What’s on agenda as world leaders gather in Delhi amid global tensions
The 18th BRICS Summit is being held in New Delhi on September 12-13, 2026, at the Bharat Mandapam convention centre, under India's chairship...
BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE updates: PM Modi hopes for 'positive discussions with aspiration for global welfare' as world leaders gather
World leaders arrived in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit, hosted at Bharat Mandapam under India's 2026 chairship. Bilateral meetings wer...
18th BRICS Summit 2026: Who are the world leaders attending in New Delhi, India’s role, and more
World leaders converged in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit, held on 12-13 September 2026 at Bharat Mandapam. India assumed the BRICS cha...
BRICS trade in numbers: What exports, imports and the $226 billion deficit reveal
India's total goods trade with the other BRICS members rose about 11.5% year-on-year to roughly $226 billion in the first half of calendar y...
How should RUPPs be regulated? | Explained
Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs) continue to remain active on Election Commission of India (ECI) rolls despite poor complia...
IMF backs India's new GDP data, says updated IIP, PPI will improve accuracy
India's Q1 FY2026-27 GDP growth figure of 7.8% prompted questions from some economists and former officials about the underlying data method...
BRICS Summit 2026 Live: Putin in New Delhi for the BRICS summit, to meet PM Modi
Heads of state and government of BRICS member countries — including Russia, China, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and Indonesia — arrived in New Del...
Jaishankar calls for resilient supply chains, predictable business environment across BRICS countries
At the BRICS Business Forum 2026 in New Delhi, the External Affairs Ministry called for more predictable business environments, resilient su...
BRICS Business Forum 2026: Piyush Goyal urges nations to open markets, cut trade barriers and link payment systems
At the BRICS Business Forum 2026 in New Delhi, held ahead of the leaders' summit, the Commerce and Industry Ministry called on BRICS countri...
States are using a roundabout way to borrow. And that's raising concerns
State governments have been using special purpose vehicles (SPVs) and state-owned corporations to raise borrowings outside the regular state...
Vladimir Putin lands in New Delhi: What's on the Russian President's agenda ahead of BRICS Summit?
The President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, arrived in New Delhi ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit, on a visit that will include b...
Modi-Xi meet: Trade, border on agenda during Xi's 24-hour blitz
A short bilateral engagement between the Indian and Chinese heads of government/state was scheduled on the sidelines of a multilateral summi...
Modi to meet Xi, Putin in back-to-back diplomacy at BRICS sidelines
Back-to-back bilateral engagements with the Chinese and Russian leaderships were scheduled on the sidelines of a multilateral summit hosted ...
Amid global crisis, top leaders to attend BRICS summit this weekend
Heads of state and government from BRICS member and partner countries, along with the United Nations Secretary-General, were confirmed to at...
India-Azerbaijan ties could accelerate key INSTC missing link: Expert
A meeting between India's Prime Minister and Azerbaijan's President has renewed discussion on accelerating a key missing rail link in the In...
China confirms Xi to visit India after 7 year gap; trade, normalisation on agenda
China confirmed that its President would visit India for the 18th BRICS Summit, marking his first visit to the country in seven years and th...
Campaign for Survival and Dignity condemns tribal ministry’s latest stand on removing forest dwellers’ consent for diversion of forests
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) issued a memorandum stating there is no provision requiring Gram Sabha consent for Stage-II forest cle...
Chinese President Xi Jinping to arrive Saturday for BRICS, meet PM Modi before leaving Sunday
Chinese President Xi Jinping is arriving in New Delhi to attend the BRICS Leaders' Summit and hold a bilateral meeting with the Prime Minist...
Not just Su-57: What is on President Putin’s defence agenda as he visits India
Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting India for bilateral talks with the Prime Minister and to attend the BRICS Leaders' Summit in Ne...
BRICS Summit: Xi Jinping, Putin, Pezeshkian among global leaders attending New Delhi meet – Full list
Global leaders, including the President of the Russian Federation, the President of the People's Republic of China, and the President of Ira...
PM Narendra Modi asks space-faring nations to choose co-operation over confrontation
The Prime Minister addressed the first International Space Summit in Paris on 10 September 2026 via video conference, at the invitation of t...
India-Canada trade deal by the end of the year, Canadian High Commissioner Cooter says
Canada's High Commissioner to India confirmed that the India-Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) negotiations are on ...
India's new industrial revolution takes shape across space, chips, data centres and solar
India's industrial policy has converged on four strategic sectors — space, semiconductors, data centres, and solar manufacturing — through a...
JD(U)'s Sanjay Jha flags Bihar's water concerns, opposes renewal of Ganga water treaty with B'desh
The 1996 India-Bangladesh Ganga Waters Treaty, which governs dry-season sharing of Ganga water at the Farakka Barrage, is set to expire on 1...
Brics turns 25: How a Goldman Sachs acronym became a global power bloc
The 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi coincides with 25 years since the term 'BRIC' was first coined, marking the grouping's evolution from an....
Xi Jinping's India visit to help diplomatic thaw, but business ties bound by suspicion
China's President arrived in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit (September 12-13, 2026), his first visit to India in seven years, ...
Brics Summit 2026: PM Modi says 'all set'; Putin to arrive in few hours - top developments
The 18th BRICS Summit convened in New Delhi on September 12-13, 2026, with India holding the rotating BRICS Chairmanship for the year Heads ...
China confirms Xi Jinping's India visit for Brics summit on September 12-13, first trip in 7 years
China confirmed that President Xi Jinping will visit India for the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13, 2026 — his first visit...
August 2026 joint hottest month on record: Copernicus
The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) reported that August 2026 tied with July 2023 as the hottest month globally on record, with a gl...
UN chief to stress multipolarity, UNSC reforms at BRICS Summit in India
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has been invited to address the Open Session of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on the theme 'Resil...
Bamboo mass flowering and die-off can trigger ecological crisis and wildlife conflict, study warns
A study by the Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI), Peechi, Thrissur, published in Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, warns that synchr...
BRICS
BRICS has grown from an informal four-country grouping into an 11-member bloc with standing financial institutions and a structured annual c...
Fueling the Blue Economy
The Union Budget allocated a record ₹2,500 crore for the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) in the Budget Estimates for 2026–27, u...
Petrochemical industry emissions could rise 50% by 2050: Study
A study published in Nature Sustainability projects global petrochemical industry emissions could rise about 50% by 2050 under a business-as...
Centre tells SC it is open to tougher labels on packaged foods high in sugar, salt or fat
The Centre informed the Supreme Court that it is open to introducing tougher front-of-pack warning labels on packaged foods that are high in...
BRICS 2026: From bigger to better? The New Delhi summit may put trade, tech and energy in focus
India is hosting the BRICS Summit in New Delhi under its 2026 chairmanship, with the expanded 11-member grouping on the agenda. The summit's...
BRICS Summit in New Delhi: The grand finale is India's moment to navigate a bigger, and more divided bloc
India is hosting the 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on September 12-13, 2026, preceded by a BRICS Business Forum ...
The BRICS trade boom has a $226 billion hole for India
India's trade deficit with BRICS countries widened to $226.1 billion in FY2026, according to a trade research report, up from $74.5 billion ...
Bilats, brush-bys, pull-asides: The secret art of summitry at BRICS
The 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi is expected to feature a mix of formal bilateral meetings, informal 'pull-asides,' and corridor conversat...
9th ASEAN–India Ministerial Meeting Reaffirms Commitment to Food Security, Sustainable Agriculture and Resilient Value Chains
The 9th ASEAN-India Ministerial Meeting on Agriculture and Forestry (AIMMAF) was held in New Delhi, co-chaired by the Philippines' Secretary...
Can husband be tried for marital rape if law says not offence: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court is hearing a batch of petitions on the constitutional validity of the marital rape exception, and posed the specific quest...
Diplomacy tightrope, economic heft test await India at Brics summit
India is hosting the 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit on September 12–13, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, under its 2026 BRICS...
Cabinet approves eight railway multi-tracking projects costing ₹20,804 crore
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved eight railway multi-tracking projects at a combined estimated cost of ₹20,804 cror...
UN nuclear watchdog board reports Iran to UN Security Council for the first time in 20 years
The International Atomic Energy Agency's 35-member Board of Governors adopted a resolution reporting Iran's nuclear non-compliance to the UN...
Ex-officials say Census data must be confidential amid concerns over potential NPR, NRC links
Former census and administrative officials have called for strict confidentiality safeguards around upcoming Census data, citing concerns ov...
BRICS Summit: How it started, expanded and grew into an 11-nation bloc with 40% of global GDP
India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13, 2026, marking India's fourth term as BRICS chair (after 2012, 2016 a...
Ministry by ministry, India’s forest rights regime is fraying
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has stated that the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006 and its implementing rules contain 'no provision for obtain...
US-Iran War shadow over BRICS Summit? Can host India bridge divisions in the Middle East?
An ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, and its effects on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, formed a backdr...
Department of Land Resources to Launch Operational Guidelines for DILRMP 3.0; Set to Announce ?565.50 Crore Digital Overhaul of Land Records
The Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development, is set to launch the Operational Guidelines for the Digital India Land Reco...
Common payments system on BRICS agenda. How would it work in tandem with India’s data protection norms
A common cross-border payments system is on the agenda of the 18th BRICS Summit, to be hosted by India on 12–13 September 2026 at Bharat Man...
PM-KUSUM 2.0 announcement likely soon; agrivoltaics to get dedicated component
The government indicated that PM-KUSUM 2.0, the next phase of the flagship solar-agriculture scheme launched in 2019, could be announced soo...
Cabinet clears 8 railway multitracking projects worth ₹ 20,804 crore
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved eight railway multitracking projects worth ₹20,804 crore. The projects span 31 dis...
MHA proposes new Chapter K under Article 371 for Ladakh
The Ministry of Home Affairs has proposed a new 'Chapter K' drawing on the framework of Article 371 as a customised (sui generis) self-gover...
Next phase of PM-KUSUM may be OKed soon: Pralhad Joshi
The Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) indicated that approval of the next phase of the PM-KUSUM scheme — referred to as PM-K...
El Nino effect: Monsoon deficit hits 15%; Key pulses and oilseeds at risk
India's cumulative southwest monsoon rainfall deficit stands at 15%, with nearly half of the country's districts affected The shortfall thre...
Govt to talk to farmer groups before proceeding with proposed new seed bill
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare is set to hold a consultation with farmer organisations on a proposed new Seeds Bill before ...
Centre to challenge Allahabad HC order quashing student activist's NSA detention
A Division Bench of the Allahabad High Court quashed a detention order passed under the National Security Act (NSA), 1980 against a student ...
Supreme Court to examine marital rape exception under IPC, BNS
The Supreme Court agreed to examine the constitutional validity of the 'marital rape exception' — the provision under Section 375 of the Ind...
Brics summit in Delhi on September 12-13: Agenda, schedule and other details
The 18th BRICS Summit will be held over two days, September 12-13, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The summit conclud...
BRICS Summit: India reaches out to regional blocs to build wider Global South network
India, hosting the 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit in New Delhi (September 12–13, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam), has invited major regional groupings...
China accounts for at least 80% of India’s imports across 71 tariff lines in 2025-26: Report
A report by the Koan Advisory Group, in partnership with the Institute of Chinese Studies, found that China accounted for at least 80% of In...
India welcomes the UK’s decision on carbon levy
India has welcomed the United Kingdom's decision to recognise India's domestic carbon pricing mechanism for the purposes of the UK's forthco...
Government working to allow ethanol blending beyond E20 via flexi-fuel vehicles: Tarun Kapoor
India's ethanol production capacity has exceeded the requirement for the current E20 blending target, prompting the government to look for a...
On marital rape, Supreme Court asks if courts can prosecute what State does not define as ‘rape’
The Supreme Court has begun hearing a batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the marital rape exception under Section...
Cabinet clears ₹10,783 crore rail expansion as key corridors near capacity
The Union Cabinet (Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs) approved three railway multi-tracking projects worth approximately ₹10,783 crore, ...
Brent crosses $100 as West Asia war raises pressure on India’s economy
Brent crude crossed the $100-per-barrel mark, its highest level in several weeks, driven by escalating conflict in West Asia. India's crude ...
UK recognises India's CCTS; carbon price to be accepted under CBAM regime: Comm Secy
The United Kingdom has recognised India's Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) as a qualifying overseas carbon pricing mechanism under the UK...
RBI explores tokenising gold amid push to expand Unified Markets Interface
The Reserve Bank of India is examining gold tokenisation as a possible new asset class for its Unified Markets Interface (UMI), a platform t...
What are CBRN reconnaissance vehicles that the Indian armed forces are planning to acquire? | Explained
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by the Defence Minister, cleared capital acquisition proposals worth approximately ₹1.10 lakh...
Why Nicaragua is suing Germany at the World Court, invoking the Genocide Convention | Explained
Nicaragua filed a case against Germany at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in March 2024, invoking the 1948 Genocide Convention over...
Rajnath Singh holds bilateral meeting with Sri Lankan President Dissanayake in Colombo
The Defence Minister held a bilateral meeting with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo on 9 September 2026, as part of ...
Germany violating international law by selling weapons to Israel, says Nicaragua at ICJ
At hearings before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) from 7–10 September 2026, Nicaragua argued that Germany is violating internation...
India’s protein demand set to triple by 2070: Emissions could soar, but the transition won’t look like West’s
A new report, 'Charting India's Protein Transition,' released by Asia Research & Engagement (ARE) and the Federation of Indian Chambers of C...
India-US trade deal ‘more or less’ finalised, framework for preferential access being worked out: Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal
The Commerce Secretary stated that the India-US trade deal is 'more or less' finalised, with a framework for preferential market access stil...
‘Civilisational twins’: Rajnath Singh meets Sri Lankan president, steps up India’s defence ties with Colombo
The Union Defence Minister visited Sri Lanka and met the Sri Lankan President, the first visit by an Indian Defence Minister to the island n...
India's new supply-chain wonder is set to shift the gears of growth
The Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) was formally completed and dedicated to the nation on 8 September 2026, after commissioning of ...
Putin meeting PM Modi on Friday; energy, defence high on agenda
The Russian President is scheduled to visit India and hold a bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister on Friday, September 11, 2026, in New...
ESA to explore cooperation with ISRO in human space flight, lunar and Venus missions
The European Space Agency (ESA) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) held discussions in Paris on expanding cooperation in huma...
A bigger BRICS, a heavier economy but a harder consensus, explained in charts
Ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit (September 12-13, 2026, New Delhi), an economic analysis highlighted that the enlarged BRICS bloc now account...
Modi-Putin meeting ahead of BRICS Summit: Su-57, nuclear energy, trade top agenda
A bilateral meeting between the Prime Minister of India and the President of Russia is scheduled for September 11, 2026 in New Delhi, a day ...
Amid Taksing tensions, India and China hold 2 Corps Commander-level talks in Eastern Sector
India and China held their first-ever Corps Commander-level talks in the Eastern Sector of the Line of Actual Control (LAC), at the Vacha-Da...
From moon’s far side, a satellite to look for the first radio signal
Scientists are developing small lunar-orbiting satellites, including the proposed CosmoCube mission, to detect the faint 21-cm radio signal ...
PM-SETU Steering Committee approves Rs 735.7 cr investment to transform ITIs
The 5th National Steering Committee meeting of PM-SETU (Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs) appr...
1st Corps Commander-level India-China talks in eastern sector held over 2 days: MEA; says ties gradually moving in positive direction
The first Corps Commander-level military talks between India and China in the Eastern Sector of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) were held o...
Perilous retreat: On gram sabhas, tribal land issues
A Parliamentary Committee on Public Undertakings has proposed replacing the requirement of unanimous (100%) gram sabha consent for projects ...
BRICS Summit may consider invoice-discounting mechanism to ease MSME funding crunch
BRICS trade ministers, meeting ahead of the main summit, have agreed to study a bloc-wide invoice-discounting mechanism aimed at bridging th...
India-Japan defence cooperation breaks new ground
India and Japan have broadened defence cooperation to cover maritime security, naval shipbuilding, defence technology, and intelligence shar...
Putin, Modi to discuss trade, defence deals, local currency payments on Friday: Kremlin
A bilateral meeting between the Indian and Russian heads of state/government is scheduled ahead of the BRICS Summit being hosted in New Delh...
Strategic autonomy in motion as India hosts Brics summit
India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi in 2026, marking the grouping's 20th anniversary since its first formal summit in 2009 T...
Public Accounts Committee flags failure to transfer ₹9,222 crore in cess collections to designated reserve funds
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament examined an audit finding that about ₹9,222 crore collected through cess, levies, and surc...
Modi hits out at critics as he opens freight corridor
Key sections of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) were formally dedicated to the nation, completing the 2,800-plus km Dedicated ...
India takes up ‘anomalies’ in new UN world map with ‘concerned persons’
India has taken up 'anomalies' in a new UN world map with concerned officials, after the map depicted Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin as re...
West Asia conflict LIVE: Iran to target oil tankers in Kuwait and Bahrain in response to U.S. attack, IRGC says
Tit-for-tat strikes on oil tankers have intensified in and around the Strait of Hormuz, the Persian Gulf, and the Gulf of Oman, in a conflic...
Rural job demand rises 23.8% in August under new VB-G RAM G scheme
Demand for work under the new rural employment guarantee framework rose 23.8% in August compared to the previous month Millions of rural hou...
India may restart bilateral investment treaty talks with UK as model text nears finalisation
India's internal review of a revised Model Text for the Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) is nearing completion, with Cabinet approval expec...
Modi pits 'roar of truth' against Rahul Gandhi's 'echo of lies'; PM dedicates Rs 35,000-crore projects in Vadodara, talks of 2,800-km freight corridor & double-stack trains
Key sections of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) were formally dedicated to the nation, completing the 2,800-plus km Dedicated ...
1.5°C warming breach is unavoidable. What do we do next?
Global average temperature crossed the 1.5°C threshold above pre-industrial levels for a full calendar year in 2024, a benchmark set by the ...
Nepal’s flood is a warning about the missing architecture of Himalayan cooperation
On 26 August 2026, a catastrophic surge of water, ice, rock, and sediment swept through Nepal's Bhote Koshi and Trishuli river corridors, li...
Britain bans trade with illegal Israeli settlements
The United Kingdom announced a ban on trade with, and imports from, Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, alongside a package of sa...
Russia will welcome India’s efforts toward peaceful resolution of Ukraine conflict: Peskov
A Kremlin spokesperson stated that India's position on the Ukraine conflict 'to a great extent' corresponds with Russia's, since both favour...
India, China hold first high-level military flag talks in Arunachal amid LAC tensions
India and China held their first senior military commander-level flag meeting along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Arunachal Prades...
TN Assembly passes resolution urging Centre to use official OBC names in 2027 Census
The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly unanimously passed a resolution urging the Union government to collect caste details of Backward Classes...
PM Modi-Putin talks: 5th gen Su-57s, nuclear power plants & US sanctions on agenda
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin are scheduled to hold bilateral talks in New Delhi on September 11, 2026, ...
BRICS weighs law-enforcement network to track economic fugitives
India has proposed a new BRICS mechanism to enable faster, informal information-sharing among law-enforcement investigators across member co...
Strategic Autonomy in motion as India hosts 18th BRICS Summit
India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi at Bharat Mandapam from 11 to 13 September 2026, under its 2026 BRICS chairship (assumed...
What is the role of State government in appointment of High Court Chief Justice? | Explained
A state government raised objections after the Union notified the appointment of a High Court judge as Chief Justice of that High Court, con...
Why India’s 7.8% GDP growth isn’t enough to celebrate
India's real GDP grew 7.8% year-on-year in Q1 FY27 (April-June 2026), beating the Reserve Bank of India's own projection of 7% and market co...
US-Iran war impact: India adds new suppliers amid crude supply disruption, but only 5 nations control imports — Check
Amid supply disruptions linked to the prolonged conflict between the United States and Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz route si...
Why are the Sarkaria Commission Report and Veeranam project back in focus? | Explained
A one-man inquiry commission report from the 1970s, along with an old irrigation and drinking-water project, has resurfaced in current polit...
What prompted India’s return to the ‘A’ rating after 35 years?
Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) upgraded India's Foreign Currency and Local Currency Long-Term Issuer Ratings from BBB+ to A- (A minus), wi...
What is the significance of AfD’s win in Germany? | Explained
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party won the state (Landtag) election in Saxony-Anhalt held on September 6, securing 43.8% of the vote — ...
Yes, passing 1.5 C of global warming is cause for alarm, but not despair
A United Nations report has confirmed that global average temperature rise will exceed the 1.5°C threshold set by the Paris Agreement, descr...
Russia reveals India's big asks ahead of Modi-Putin meet: Su-57 tech, nuclear plants and more
A bilateral meeting between India and Russia is scheduled ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit being hosted by India in New Delhi. The discussion ...
Balance needed between scientific probe and right to privacy, says SC
The Supreme Court, hearing a plea concerning the use of digital-footprint tracing by an investigating agency during a criminal investigation...
Freight corridors to be finally operational fully after 2 decades
India's Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) network became fully operational with the inauguration of the three remaining sections of the Weste...
Parliament panel questions delay in response to Baiga child deaths in Madhya Pradesh
A Parliamentary Standing Committee examined the delayed institutional response to child deaths reported among the Baiga community, a Particu...
UK recognises India’s carbon credit scheme for carbon tax relief
The United Kingdom has added India's Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) to its list of qualifying carbon pricing mechanisms recognised unde...
Chinese researchers see climate change link to glacial collapse, warn of rising disaster risks
A study by researchers in China has linked climate change to glacial collapse on the Tibetan Plateau, warning of rising associated disaster ...
PM Modi in Vadodara, Mumbai today: WDFC projects, new trains, Global Fintech Fest on agenda
New freight train services were flagged off from New Sanand (North), New Makarpura, New Umbergaon, and New JNPT (Mumbai) as the final stretc...
Pezeshkian's India visit: Iran eyes deeper trade ties, Chabahar cooperation at BRICS Summit
Iran's Foreign Ministry reaffirmed plans to use the upcoming BRICS Leaders' Summit in New Delhi to advance bilateral engagement with India, ...
Iran values long-standing, civilisational ties with India: Foreign Ministry
Iran's Foreign Ministry described its relationship with India as rooted in long-standing historical and civilisational links, ahead of the B...
Nepal floods raise warning for Himalaya as expert calls for urgent review of disaster policy and dam safety
A sudden flash flood struck Nepal's Rasuwa district in late August 2026, triggered by a suspected glacial or moraine-related failure high in...
India plans to pool factory energy demand to power a green switch
The government is exploring pooling of energy demand from factories, including MSMEs, to make bulk purchases of green power on their behalf ...
We have complete trust in our Indian partners: French National Space Agency
France's national space agency reaffirmed confidence in its Indian partners ahead of the joint TRISHNA Earth-observation mission. TRISHNA (T...
India can cut steel emissions before new coal plants lock them in
India's steel sector, which contributes roughly 12% of the country's total carbon emissions, is projected to nearly triple output from aroun...
SC rejects panel's plea for 6 more months to define Aravali hills & ranges
The Supreme Court rejected a request by the High-Powered Committee tasked with scientifically defining the Aravalli hills and ranges for a s...
U.K. recognises India's carbon credit scheme under its carbon tax mechanism: official
The United Kingdom has included India's Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) in its indicative list of qualifying carbon pricing mechanisms u...
Civil Services foundation course on hold as candidates wait for word from Centre
The Foundation Course for the Civil Services Examination 2025 batch, to be held at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administratio...
Overhaul of Sukhois, software defined radios, new helicopters among Rs 1.1 lakh cr projects cleared
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by the Defence Minister, cleared capital acquisition proposals worth approximately Rs 1.10 la...
DAC clears tri-services defence proposals worth ₹1.10 lakh crore
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) — in-principle approval — to capital acquisition proposals wort...
Authorities must show leniency while asking members of SC/ST communities to prove their caste status: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court held that authorities scrutinising the caste claims of Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) members cannot demand t...
Rise of ‘digital hawala’ aiding money laundering, terror financing, global watchdog says
A global financial crime watchdog published a report on underground banking, hawala, and other similar service providers (collectively terme...
UK recognises India’s carbon credit trading scheme, relief for Indian exporters
The United Kingdom included India's Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) in its indicative list of qualifying carbon pricing mechanisms under...
FM Nirmala Sitharaman reviews BRICS Finance Track outcomes ahead of Mumbai meet
The Union Finance Ministry reviewed the outcomes of the BRICS Finance Track and preparations ahead of the BRICS Finance Ministers and Centra...
What is the Cell Broadcast System, and how does it help in emergencies? | Explained
India's Cell Broadcast System (part of the SACHET integrated alert platform) sends location-targeted emergency warnings directly to mobile h...
India may tie further FDI relief for China to movement on LAC disputes
India is reportedly considering making any further relaxation of investment curbs on Chinese firms contingent on progress in Line of Actual ...
Supreme Court refuses extension for Aravalli panel, sets November 30 deadline for final report
The Supreme Court declined the High-Powered Committee's (HPC) request for a six-month extension, until February 2027, to submit its final re...
US envoy launches TRUST Fellowship in Bengaluru
A new fellowship under the India-US TRUST framework was launched in Bengaluru, timed with the US mission's National Day reception marking 25...
From 0 contracts to 400 Apache fuselages, the two-decade journey of Tata’s defence arm TASL
Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited (TBAL), a joint venture between Boeing and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), rolled out the 400th fuselage...
Orthodox church seeks exclusion of inhabited areas from Western Ghats ESA
A representative body of a Kerala-based Christian denomination has demanded that inhabited areas and agricultural/plantation land be exclude...
Only registered 'qazis' can solemnise marriage under new nikahnama in Uttarakhand
The Uttarakhand Waqf Board is drafting a new nikahnama (marriage contract format) aligned with the state's Uniform Civil Code (UCC), which c...
‘Work day and night’: SC rejects Aravalli panel's extension plea; CJI says it's waiting for his retirement
The Supreme Court declined the High-Powered Committee's (HPC) request for a six-month extension, until February 2027, to submit its final re...
Supreme Court to fix marital rape hearing date after Centre’s response
A three-judge Supreme Court bench headed by the Chief Justice of India is set to hear the Union government's stand before fixing a schedule ...
New UN map depicts Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin as territories caught between “Indian line” and “Chinese line”
A new United Nations world map, dated July 1, 2026, has been found to depict the boundary around Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin using two ...
South Asia’s air pollution burden equals 10% of GDP, 25 solutions offer 21:1 returns: UNEP
A new UN Environment Programme (UNEP) report finds South Asia bears the world's highest regional economic burden from air pollution, equival...
From dialogue to delivery: Turning 3 decades of ASEAN-India agri-cooperation into farmers’ prosperity
Officials and ministers from India and ASEAN member states gathered in New Delhi for a two-day meeting to review agricultural cooperation Th...
Why is MoTA distancing itself from Gram Sabha consent for forest clearance? | Explained
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) has communicated to the Ministry of Power's nodal desk for NHPC Limited that the Forest Rights Act, 20...
Sea-level rise is a threat to fundamental human rights, says UN report
A UN Secretary-General special report, titled on the challenges of sea-level rise and approaches to address it, was presented in late August...
Permafrost melt in the Arctic could cost $261 billion in infrastructure damages: Study
A new study projects that thawing permafrost across the Arctic could cause $261 billion in infrastructure damage by the mid-21st century (ar...
West Asia conflict LIVE: Israel army orders evacuation of zone in south Lebanon ahead of strikes
Israel's military issued an evacuation order for a zone in south Lebanon ahead of planned strikes, citing activity attributed to Hezbollah S...
UN warns wildfires, heatwaves threaten air quality and health
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) released its latest annual Air Quality and Climate Bulletin, warning that wildfires and heatwave...
Does ‘inflation targeting’ work in India?
A decade into India's Flexible Inflation Targeting (FIT) framework, research finds that the country's Phillips curve — the theorised relatio...