Current affairs

The Union Cabinet approved ₹84,000 crore for the Samudra Manthan scheme to boost deep-sea oil and gas exploration, aiming to reduce India's energy import depend

Political activist Tehseen Poonawalla's house arrest ahead of an E20 petrol protest march underscores growing public opposition to the ethanol blending policy,

India climbed 25 places in Competere Foundation's Market Distortions Performance Index (57th in 2023 from 82nd in 2010) due to structural reforms like GST and I

West Bengal STF arrested a Jaish-e-Mohammed operative planning to target CM Suvendu Adhikari and infiltrate Jantar Mantar protests, exposing Pakistan-based terr

Assam activist Pranab Doley was detained under the National Security Act (NSA) after receiving bail in a protest case, sparking criticism over misuse of prevent

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval urged youth to prioritize national interest over personal gains during the Lokmanya Tilak National Award ceremony, highligh

Odisha Cabinet approved the Odisha Development Authorities (Amendment) Bill, 2026 to establish Economic Region Development Authorities, enabling seamless creati

An RTI activist has demanded an inquiry into the finances of Abhijeet Dipke's father, a retired government employee, questioning how he funded his son's US educ

A scuffle erupted during Independent MP Pappu Yadav's press conference in Delhi after an object was thrown at him, with allegations of a plot to kill him, highl

An intruder hurled a slipper at Independent MP Pappu Yadav during a press conference at his residence, sparking debates on parliamentarian security and politica

The US has imposed Section 301 tariffs of 10-12.5% on 60 trading partners including India, citing failure to enforce forced labour prohibitions, impacting globa

West Bengal STF arrested a Jaish-e-Mohammed operative planning to target CM Suvendu Adhikari and disrupt student protests, exposing Pakistan-based handler conne

Government data shows E20 petrol saved consumers ₹30/litre during global crude price spikes, highlighting its role in energy security and price stabilization wh

Meghalaya's Sohra (Cherrapunji), despite receiving over 11,000 mm annual rainfall, faces acute water scarcity due to climate change impacts, geological factors,

BJP MP Anurag Thakur moved a privilege motion against Rahul Gandhi for alleged use of unparliamentary language during Lok Sabha debates, highlighting tensions o

Former BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla's sarcastic remarks comparing PM Modi's governance style to historical Emergency-era practices spark debate on democr

A live donor heart was transported 250 km from Surat to Ahmedabad in 2.5 hours using Vande Bharat Express and a green corridor, marking India's first such rail-

The Union housing ministry has advised state real estate regulators to grant builders a four-month extension due to rising construction costs linked to the West

The ongoing debate over declaring Ecologically Sensitive Areas (ESA) in the Western Ghats highlights the conflict between biodiversity conservation and local li

Allahabad High Court accounts for 67% of India's 30+ year pending cases, exposing systemic judicial delays with 1.22 million total pending cases, raising urgent

Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai met PM Modi to seek central support for key Bastar projects including a ₹10,500 crore urea plant, permanent power connectivity fo

Delhi University's Executive Council approved amendments allowing direct PhD admissions for four-year undergraduate students with CGPA ≥7.5 and published resear

Fuel dealers demand government compensation for E20 quality testing losses, exposing operational hurdles in India's ethanol blending program aimed at reducing e

The establishment of fast-track courts for paper leak cases has reignited debates on their effectiveness, as data reveals a backlog of 2.45 lakh cases and syste

The July 31 deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITRs) has passed, with belated filings allowed until December 31, albeit with penalties, interest on unpaid

The deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) for Assessment Year 2026-27 ends on July 31, with no extension announced, highlighting the importance of tax co

Opposition MPs, including Rahul Gandhi, staged a symbolic protest in Parliament alleging embezzlement of Ram Temple donations, leading to BJP accusations of rel

Families of injured Delhi Police personnel highlighted the violence faced during student protests at Jantar Mantar, raising concerns about balancing protest rig

Rajya Sabha passed the Public Examinations (Amendment) Bill, 2026 to strengthen exam security and prevent paper leaks, following nationwide protests over NEET i

Tribal communities in Dindori, Madhya Pradesh, earned ₹42 lakh by collecting 2.1 million sal borer beetles to combat a forest infestation, showcasing a successf

The Lok Sabha passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, increasing penalties for paper leaks to 10 years imprisonment an

The resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan amid youth protests highlights systemic failures in BJP's political feedback mechanisms and the Sangh P

CRPF Director General Gyanedra Pratap Singh assured personnel of full support for actions taken in 'bona fide discharge of duties', following allegations of exc

The Delhi government has decided to close legal cases against NEET protest participants, excluding those with criminal records, following Supreme Court guidelin

Delhi Police officially confirmed Jantar Mantar remains an authorized protest site under Supreme Court guidelines, dispelling rumors of closure following recent

Annual Kanwar Yatra commenced with over 4 crore devotees expected in Haridwar, prompting extensive traffic restrictions and security deployments across Delhi an

Trinamool Congress MP Sagarika Ghose condemned the Centre for student suicides following NEET-UG exam cancellation, highlighting systemic governance failures in

The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 has been passed by Parliament, introducing harsher punishments for exam malpractices,

Parliament passed the anti-paper leak bill with stricter penalties, while opposition groups like CJP criticized its focus on punitive measures over systemic ref

The article defends street protests as a legitimate form of democratic engagement in India, countering claims that they undermine constitutional order, while hi

Tamil Nadu's economic growth has not translated into proportional revenue growth, prompting formation of a Revenue Augmentation Committee to address structural

Bypoll campaigning concluded in Bihar's Bankipur, MP's Datia, and Gujarat's Manjalpur, with contests highlighting political realignments, constitutional disqual

The CBSE's On-Screen Marking (OSM) controversy affecting 18 lakh Class XII students reveals systemic flaws in digital evaluation transparency and equal opportun

Recent student protests, Sonam Wangchuk's fast, and the Monsoon Parliament session highlight growing public demand for democratic participation and governance r

The 1996 Ganga Water Treaty between India and Bangladesh is set to expire, requiring renewal with expanded scope to address climate change, domestic politics, a

Lok Sabha proceedings were disrupted after Rahul Gandhi's remarks were deemed 'unparliamentary' by the ruling party, leading to expungement of words and raising

The Mint Sustainability Impact Summit 2026 focuses on the economic viability of sustainability investments amid climate risks, energy security concerns, and AI'

The Supreme Court urged the Centre to define digital arrest frauds as a standalone offence with stringent penalties, while the government informed that a draft

West Bengal government partners with ISKCON to provide 'satvik' mid-day meals in Kolkata schools while supplementing with eggs through SHGs, addressing nutritio

India's AI adoption must address gender disparities in informal sectors to ensure inclusive growth, with 82% of working women in informal employment facing uniq