18 April, 2026
INDIA–ZAMBIA CRITICAL MINERALS TALKS
Talks between India and Zambia on critical minerals have stalled due to lack of assured mining rights, highlighting challenges in securing strategic resources for energy transition and supply chain security.Read More...
17 April, 2026
LABOUR REFORMS
Operational gaps in India’s Labour Codes highlights the need for stronger, inclusive, and accountable labour reforms.Read More...
15 April, 2026
TRIBAL ECOLOGICAL COMMUNITARIANISM
Tribal Ecological Communitarianism promotes sustainable, community-based resource management through collective ownership, traditional knowledge, and equitable distribution, supported by policies like FRA and PESA but facing challenges from modern economic pressures.Read More...
11 April, 2026
U.S AND IRAN ANNOUNCED TWO-WEEK CEASEFIRE
The U.S.–Iran two-week ceasefire is a conditional truce marked by sharp disagreements over sanctions relief, nuclear program limits, regional conflicts, and control of the Strait of Hormuz.Read More...
9 April, 2026
SATTANKULAM CASE VERDICT
Custodial deaths in India reflect systemic policing and prison failures despite constitutional safeguards, with low conviction rates highlighting weak accountability and urgent need for police and legal reformsRead More...
7 April, 2026
THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION IS FLAILING
World Trade Organization is weakening due to rising unilateralism, failure of consensus at MC14, and emergence of parallel trade frameworks, highlighting an urgent need for reforms to revive multilateralism.Read More...
4 April, 2026
INTERNET SHUTDOWNS
The Access Now report highlights a record surge in global internet shutdowns, with India recording the highest number among democracies, raising concerns over rights, governance, and economic impact.Read More...
3 April, 2026
FCRA AMENDMENT BILL 2026
The proposed amendment to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 strengthens government control over foreign funds and assets, ensuring stricter regulation in the interest of national security and public order.Read More...
30 March, 2026
PATERNITY LEAVE AS SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFIT
Recognising paternity leave as a social security benefit aims to promote shared parenting and child welfare in India, but faces challenges due to social stigma, workplace constraints, and limited coverage of the informal sector.Read More...
28 March, 2026
WTO’S 14TH MINISTERIAL CONFERENCE (MC14)
The WTO 14th Ministerial Conference will address rising global trade tensions and challenges to multilateralism, with key debates on e-commerce rules, SDT, and plurilateral agreements, where India aims to protect developing country interests.Read More...
26 March, 2026
DELIMITATION & WOMEN’S RESERVATION
Early delimitation linked to the Women’s Reservation Act, 2023 aims to expand Lok Sabha seats and reserve 33% for women while balancing population-based representation with regional equity concerns.Read More...
24 March, 2026
EVM-VVPATS
EVM-VVPAT randomization is a two-stage, software-driven process that ensures unbiased, transparent allocation of voting machines, strengthening electoral integrity and public confidenceRead More...
23 March, 2026
PRISON OUTBREAK
Overcrowded prisons in India have emerged as a serious public health crisis due to high disease burden, inadequate infrastructure, and systemic issues like undertrial delays, necessitating urgent reforms in healthcare, governance, and prison management.Read More...
17 March, 2026
PAID MENSTRUAL LEAVE MAY HURT WOMEN’S CAREERS
The Supreme Court of India cautioned that making paid menstrual leave a compulsory statutory right could unintentionally affect women’s hiring and career prospects, highlighting the need to balance gender equality and workplace flexibilityRead More...
14 March, 2026
CRITERION FOR OBC STATUS
The Supreme Court held that parental income alone cannot decide OBC creamy layer status, emphasising the need for uniform and fair criteria such as social rank and position to uphold equality in reservation benefits.Read More...
10 March, 2026
CANADA’S URANIUM DEAL HELPS INDIA
India’s uranium deal with Cameco strengthens fuel supply for civilian nuclear reactors while supporting the long-term goals of India’s three-stage nuclear power programmeRead More...
1 March, 2026
INDIA-ISRAEL RELATION
India and Israel have strengthened their ties into a “Special Strategic Partnership” with expanded cooperation in defence, technology, agriculture and trade, despite recent declines in bilateral trade due to regional instability.Read More...
25 February, 2026
INDIA–BRAZIL RELATIONSHIP
India–Brazil relations have evolved into a strategic partnership marked by strong trade ties, cooperation in energy, minerals, digital technology and biofuels, and a shared goal to expand bilateral tradeRead More...
23 February, 2026
INDIA JOINS PAX SILICA
India has joined the U.S.-led Pax Silica alliance to secure semiconductor and critical mineral supply chains, reduce dependence on China, and strengthen its strategic position in emerging tech geopolitics.Read More...
22 February, 2026
PRIVACY, TRANSPARENCY
The DPDP Act’s amendment to Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI ActRead More...
7 February, 2026
PRESIDENT’S RULE
President’s Rule in Manipur, imposed under Article 356 due to a breakdown of constitutional machinery, has been lifted after nearly a yearRead More...
6 February, 2026
MPLADS
The MPLADS scheme, though facing issues like uneven utilisation and political misuse, remains a vital tool for MPs to create local development assets, highlighting the need for stronger monitoring, transparency, and capacity-building reforms.Read More...
30 January, 2026
INDIA–EU FREE TRADE AGREEMENT CONCLUDED
The India–EU Free Trade Agreement, concluded at the 16th India–EU Summit, is a comprehensive “mother of all deals” that liberalises trade in goods and services, enhances mobility and investment, boosts Make in India exports, and strengthens India–EU strategic and economic partnershipRead More...
28 January, 2026
U.S. EXIT AFFECT THE INTERNATIONAL SOLAR ALLIANCE (ISA)
The U.S. withdrawal from the International Solar Alliance shifts greater leadership and diplomatic responsibility onto India, with potential financing challenges for developing countries.Read More...
22 January, 2026
ARBITRATION COUNCIL
Delays in setting up the Arbitration Council of India and concerns over its proposed government-heavy structure highlight gaps between India’s arbitration reform ambitions and institutional preparedness.Read More...
21 January, 2026
ADR CRUCIAL FOR INDIA’S COURTS
ADR is emerging as a key judicial reform in India to tackle massive case pendency by promoting quicker, cost-effective, and cooperative dispute resolution outside traditional courts.Read More...
18 January, 2026
FTA WITH EU TO HELP BOOST INDIA’S EXPORTS
The India–EU FTA, nearing finalisation, is a strategic trade agreement aimed at boosting India’s exports, attracting investment, and integrating India into European supply chains through tariff reduction and regulatory alignment with the world’s largest trading bloc.Read More...
17 January, 2026
CENTRAL VIGILANCE COMMISSION (CVC)
Shri Praveen Vashista’s appointment as Vigilance Commissioner highlights the role of the Central Vigilance Commission as India’s apex statutory body for promoting integrity, transparency and corruption-free governance in Central government institutions.Read More...
13 January, 2026
NANOTECHNOLOGY AND HEALTHCARE
The IISc-developed magnetic nanorobots highlight nanotechnology’s potential to revolutionize precision medicine through targeted, minimally invasive therapies, while underscoring the need for strong safety, ethical, and regulatory frameworks for sustainable adoption.Read More...
29 December, 2025
REIMAGINING INDIA’S INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM BEYOND FUNDING MECHANISMS
India stands at a decisive moment. If ANRF becomes merely another bureaucratic department, India will miss a historic innovation leap. But if it embraces risk, autonomy, and visionary leadership like DARPA, it can transform India into a global innovation leader. The success of ANRF will not just determine research outcomes—it will shape India’s future as a knowledge superpower.Read More...
