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Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam (Rural) has signed knowledge partnerships with IIM Indore and IIT Kanpur to integrate AI, modern management practices, and robust monito

The 16th Finance Commission's recommendations retain 41% vertical devolution but reduce grants-in-aid, prioritizing fiscal efficiency over equity, raising const

The 22nd Law Commission has initiated public consultations on implementing a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), reigniting debates on gender equality in personal laws an

The Andhra Pradesh cabinet withdrew the Disha Bill, 2019, which aimed for speedy trials in crimes against women and children, as its provisions are now covered

The Chhattisgarh High Court denied bail to a retired IAS officer in the CGPSC paper leak case, calling it 'more heinous than murder' due to its societal impact,

Recent electoral defeats in Bankipur and Datia challenge BJP's assumptions about stable Hindu voting blocs, complicating the party's push for delimitation to ma

The Union government has passed multiple key bills during the ongoing monsoon session of Parliament, including the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Mea

The Centre told the Supreme Court that the 'creamy layer' concept cannot be extended to SC/ST reservations as it is based on historical and social criteria, not

India's industrial production grew at its fastest pace in two years at 7.3% in June 2026, while macroeconomic indicators show uneven expansion and a sharp rise

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla criticized Opposition members for disrupting House proceedings over NEET paper leak and Ram Temple donation allegations, stressing th

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju dismissed reports of a special Parliament session to discuss the Delimitation Bill and Women's Reservation Bill, while the Monsoon S

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's dialogue with Gen Z students addressed key concerns including education reforms, reservation policies, and LGBTQIA+ rights, highlighti

Recent student protests over NEET-UG irregularities echo historical patterns of state suppression, from colonial-era civil service age limits to Emergency-era c

The Supreme Court's May 29, 2026 judgment recognizes sex workers' constitutional rights, distinguishes between trafficking and voluntary sex work, and mandates

Air India has appointed Tewolde Gebremariam, former CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, as its new CEO to lead the airline's expansion, leveraging his 37 years of aviati

India's closure of the Attari-Wagah land trade route with Pakistan demonstrates how national security priorities override economic considerations, impacting bil

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju met Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi to discuss the delimitation Bill and FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026, as Parliament fac

Extreme weather events in India and China highlight the need for bilateral climate resilience cooperation, particularly in urban planning, disaster mitigation,

Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto's hunger strike against alleged irregularities in Jharkhand's JPSC and JSSC exams underscores systemic governance failures in

Student leader Devendra Mahto ended his water-only hunger strike after intervention by activist Sonam Wangchuk, amid ongoing protests demanding CBI probe into a

The Parliament monsoon session witnessed continued disruptions as the Opposition demanded answers from Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding police action aga

A parliamentary committee warned Meta could lose its 'safe harbour' protection under Section 79 of the IT Act unless CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologizes for removing

Youth Congress and ABVP protests in Chandigarh against alleged exam paper leaks in Punjab led to police using water cannons and lathi-charge, raising concerns a

The Tamil Nadu government presented its 2026-27 budget with significant allocations for education, women's welfare, and minority communities, while introducing

The Tamil Nadu government presented its 2026 Budget with a focus on fiscal consolidation, temple restoration, and new welfare schemes, drawing criticism from op

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the Taxation and Other Laws Amendment Bill, 2026 to attract global capital and strengthen domestic manufacturing

The BJP lost key assembly bypolls in Bankipur (Bihar) and Datia (Madhya Pradesh), signaling voter dissatisfaction over issues like exam paper leaks and internal

Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran warned that free public services lead to economic inefficiencies and infrastructure underinvestment, advocating for

DY Patil, former governor of West Bengal, Tripura, and Bihar, and Padma Shri awardee, passed away at 92, leaving behind a significant legacy in education and pu

FSSAI prohibited Dabur India from selling products with false '100%' claims, citing violations of food safety regulations, highlighting regulatory enforcement c

Seven years after the revocation of Article 370 and downgrading Jammu & Kashmir to a Union Territory, the region faces persistent violence, economic stagnation,

Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned amid Opposition protests over alleged police excesses during student demonstrations and donation mismanagement at Ayodh

Opposition protests over alleged Ram Temple donation embezzlement and demands for anti-defection law reforms led to repeated adjournments in Parliament, undersc

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized PM Modi's 'forgive students' remark amid nationwide protests over NEET-UG cancellation, highlighting tensions between go

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor clarified his participation in a student-led event where RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat will address Gen Z students, highlighting tensions b

Political strategist Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) won the Bankipur assembly bypoll, breaking BJP's 30-year stronghold, signaling potential shifts in

UP CM Yogi Adityanath cited SIT findings clearing sadhus in Ram Temple donation embezzlement case, triggering opposition protests in Parliament and highlighting

Parliament passed amendments to the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969, requiring judicial magistrate approval for registrations delayed beyond 2 years

The BJP faced setbacks in Bihar and Madhya Pradesh bypolls, winning only Gujarat's Manjalpur seat, reflecting growing public dissatisfaction with issues like pa

Critical minerals like lithium, cobalt, and rare earths are becoming central to India's energy transition and strategic autonomy, with global supply chains domi

Delhi Police has not filed an FIR against a 15-year-old girl for allegedly abusing PM Modi at Jantar Mantar, despite a Zero FIR from Noida Police, raising quest

New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's opaque communication strategy has caused market volatility, raising concerns about central bank independence and crisis

The Centre has allocated 50,000 tonnes of wheat and 300,000 tonnes of rice under the Bharat Atta and Rice scheme to curb rising staple food prices, utilizing th

Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen draws parallels between recent protests in India and the 2024 Bangladesh student uprising that led to PM Sheikh Hasina

Political strategist Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party won the Bankipur assembly by-election with 50% vote share, denting both BJP and RJD, marking a potential

Political strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor won the Bankipur Assembly bypoll, marking his electoral debut and establishing his Jan Suraaj Party in Bi

Election strategist Prashant Kishor won the Bankipur assembly bypoll in Bihar, marking his Jan Suraaj Party's first legislative seat and breaking BJP's 30-year

The Supreme Court clarified that states can withdraw FIRs against student protesters except those involved in grave offences, narrowing its earlier order on 'cr

The Supreme Court agreed to hear a PIL challenging Jantar Mantar's viability as a protest site due to public inconvenience, highlighting tensions between democr

India's Income Tax Department has processed over 73 million ITR filings for AY 2025-26, leveraging AI and data analytics to simplify compliance, reduce errors,