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 flexibility
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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 initiatives
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 planning
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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 programme
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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.
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2 March, 2026
COCONUT PROMOTION SCHEME
The Coconut Promotion Scheme (Union Budget 2026–27) aims to boost India’s coconut productivity through rejuvenation, high-yield varieties, and climate-resilient, disease-tolerant cultivation to address rising temperature and root wilt challenges.
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2 March, 2026
CRITICAL MINERALS
India has prioritized critical mineral security through the National Critical Mineral Mission to strengthen exploration, processing, and supply chains while reducing import dependence and advancing technological sovereignty in EV, battery, and renewable sectors.
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2 March, 2026
CRITICAL MINERALS
India has prioritized critical mineral security through the National Critical Mineral Mission to strengthen exploration, processing, and supply chains while reducing import dependence and advancing technological sovereignty in EV, battery, and renewable sectors.
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