1 May, 2026
INDIA’S NIGHT-TIME ENERGY CRISIS
India’s record power demand crisis (256 GW, April 2026) exposes a “solar paradox” where strong daytime renewable capacity contrasts with weak night-time supply due to lack of storage, thermal stress on coal plants, and grid management challenges.Read More...
30 April, 2026
POMPEII AI RECONSTRUCTION
AI reconstruction in Pompeii reveals a victim of the AD 79 eruption, showcasing how modern technology enhances understanding of ancient disasters and human behaviour.Read More...
28 April, 2026
COCOA PRODUCTION
A cocoa shortage in Ivory Coast and Ghana, which dominate global supply, highlights the vulnerability of cocoa production due to its heavy geographic concentration and climate sensitivity.Read More...
27 April, 2026
URANIUM
Amid 2026 negotiations, the United States has urged Iran to halt uranium enrichment, highlighting uranium’s strategic role as a key radioactive resource used in energy, defence, and medical applications, with production concentrated in a few countries globally.Read More...
25 April, 2026
INDIA’S 3D GLASS SEMICONDUCTOR PROJECT – A MAJOR STRATEGIC BET
India’s first 3D glass chip packaging facility under the India Semiconductor Mission marks a major step toward advanced semiconductor innovation, boosting performance, efficiency, and global competitiveness.Read More...
24 April, 2026
INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENTS
Industrial accidents in India, intensified by large-scale chemical manufacturing, are driven by weak enforcement, safety lapses, and environmental risks, necessitating stronger regulatory implementation and advanced disaster management systems.Read More...
23 April, 2026
SUNDARBANS MAY BE LESS ‘BLUE’ THAN IT SEEMS
Microplastics in the Sundarbans disrupt food webs and carbon cycling by acting as a novel carbon source, thereby reducing the carbon sequestration efficiency of mangrove (blue carbon) ecosystems.Read More...
22 April, 2026
FERTILIZER CHALLENGE
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid Iran tensions has exposed India’s heavy fertilizer and energy import dependence, causing supply shocks, price spikes, and highlighting the urgent need for diversification and sustainable agricultural inputs.Read More...
21 April, 2026
NUCLEAR PLANTS REQUIRE LIFETIME COMMITMENT
SHANTI Act, 2025: Enables private and foreign participation to expand India’s nuclear capacity to 100 GW by 2047, while requiring strict lifetime responsibility for safety, waste management, and regulatory compliance.Read More...
20 April, 2026
THE RIVER BASIN MANAGEMENT SCHEME
RBM Scheme (2026–31) promotes integrated, basin-level water management using advanced technology and coordination while addressing inter-state and ecological challenges.Read More...
16 April, 2026
RUPEE DEPRECIATION
Rupee depreciation has mixed effects—boosting exports and investment inflows but increasing inflation, import costs, and financial instability—prompting RBI and government measures to stabilise the currencyRead More...
14 April, 2026
NARI SHAKTI
India’s Nari Shakti shift marks a transition from welfare-driven inclusion to institutionalised, outcome-oriented women-led economic growth, but its success now depends on last-mile delivery, effective implementation, and real impact measurement.Read More...
13 April, 2026
MSMES – THE BACKBONE OF INDIA’S ECONOMY
MSMEs are the backbone of India’s economy, driving GDP growth, employment, exports, and inclusive development, but require stronger credit access, technology adoption, and policy support to realize the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.Read More...
10 April, 2026
MIGRANT LABOURERS
Rising LPG costs are driving migrant workers into economic distress and reverse migration, underscoring the need for portable welfare schemes, food security, and stronger labour protections.Read More...
8 April, 2026
CLIMATE CHANGE AS A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY
Climate change has evolved into a multidimensional public health emergency in India, intensifying diseases, heat stress, air pollution impacts, and food insecurity, thereby demanding urgent integration of climate action with health policy.Read More...
6 April, 2026
INDIA’S DEFENCE EXPORTS
India’s defence exports hit a record ₹38,424 crore in FY 2025–26, driven by policy reforms, rising global partnerships, and a shift toward high-value indigenous platforms like BrahMos, supported by initiatives such as OGEL, DICs, and iDEX.Read More...
5 April, 2026
PNG
India is promoting Piped Natural Gas (PNG) as a cleaner, cost-effective alternative to LPG to enhance energy security, reduce import dependence, and support a gradual transition to a more sustainable fuel ecosystemRead More...
2 April, 2026
NAXAL-FREE-INDIA
India has nearly eliminated Left Wing Extremism through a combination of security operations, infrastructure expansion, digital connectivity, and welfare-driven governance, though residual challenges persist in core areasRead More...
29 March, 2026
MICROPLASTICS
Microplastics—tiny, non-biodegradable plastic particles—are widespread pollutants that harm marine ecosystems, enter the food chain, and pose serious long-term health risks to humans.Read More...
25 March, 2026
INDIA’S STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVES
India’s Strategic Petroleum Reserves serve as a critical energy security buffer but remain underutilized and insufficient compared to global standards, necessitating expansion and full capacity utilization.Read More...
22 March, 2026
GREEN CREDIT PROGRAMME (GCP)
The Green Credit Programme is a market-based Central Sector scheme that incentivises eco-restoration and sustainable actions through tradable credits to enhance forest cover and environmental sustainabilityRead More...
21 March, 2026
INDIA’S WATER CHALLENGE & SOLUTIONS
India faces a growing water crisis due to limited freshwater, climate stress, and overuse, requiring sustainable solutions like efficient agriculture, wastewater reuse, and improved water governance.Read More...
19 March, 2026
INDIA MUST ELECTRIFY ITS KITCHENS
Electrifying kitchens in India can enhance energy security, reduce import dependence and costs, and support a cleaner, more efficient energy transition despite grid and infrastructure challenges.Read More...
18 March, 2026
ELECTRIFICATION IMPERATIVE
Rising West Asia tensions and gas import dependence are pushing India to accelerate electrification of industrial heat using renewable energy for efficiency, energy security and climate goalsRead More...
16 March, 2026
AI AND THE NATIONAL SECURITY
The reported use of Claude AI by the United States Armed Forces highlights how artificial intelligence is reshaping national security by enabling faster targeting, surveillance, and strategic decision-making while prompting new governance initiativesRead More...
15 March, 2026
INDIA’S LPG SUPPLY
India continues to rely on LPG imports as domestic production does not meet the requirement due to rising demand, compounded by limited strategic storage and supply vulnerabilities.Read More...
13 March, 2026
FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT (FDI)
The Union Cabinet has eased FDI rules by allowing up to 10% non-controlling beneficial ownership investment from neighbouring countries especially to boost priority electronics-related sectors.Read More...
12 March, 2026
NATURAL GAS & LPG SHORTAGE
India faced a short-term natural gas and LPG shortage due to rising global prices, import dependence, and longer shipping times, prompting the government to boost domestic production, diversify imports, and strengthen long-term energy security measures.Read More...
11 March, 2026
STATE OF THE ENVIRONMENT IN INDIA, 2026 REPORT
The State of India’s Environment 2026 report by Centre for Science and Environment highlights the sharp rise in extreme weather events in India and stresses the need to shift from post-disaster relief to climate-resilient, nature-based environmental planningRead More...
9 March, 2026
SOCIAL MEDIA BAN FOR CHILDREN
Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh plan to ban social media for children below certain ages to protect their mental health and reduce digital addiction.Read More...
