Current affairs

Discrepancies in road accident death data highlight systemic governance failures, with constitutional fragmentation across Union and State lists impeding effect

The article critiques India's population-based delimitation process, arguing for incorporating fiscal contributions to ensure fair representation for economical

The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2026 expand government oversight of NGOs beyond financial regulation into operational control, raising co

India is increasingly using UAE ports like Fujairah and Khor Fakkan to bypass the risky Strait of Hormuz for energy imports, crucial for its energy security as

The article provides a firsthand account of Iran's resilience and cultural richness amidst US sanctions and geopolitical tensions, highlighting its strategic im

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is set to allot new seats to 20 rebel TMC MPs who merged with NCPI, raising constitutional questions about the anti-defection law's i

Maharashtra has become the first state to pass the Women Farmers Empowerment Act, 2026, recognizing women's agricultural labor without land ownership requiremen

The Meghalaya Pineapple Festival 2026 facilitated new retail and digital marketplace partnerships to enhance market access for pineapple growers, showcasing the

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's 18-day hunger strike demanding government dialogue on education reforms has gained political and public support, underscoring

Social activist Sonam Wangchuk's indefinite hunger strike demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over exam irregularities reflects

The recent US-Iran conflict highlights the failure of military coercion, with the US securing worse terms than the 2015 JCPOA, underscoring the geopolitical ris

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) proposed a five-point examination reform charter demanding dissolution of NTA, judicial accountability for paper leaks, and stru

India has significantly improved financial inclusion, with adult account ownership rising from 56% to 89% in a decade, but now faces the challenge of transition

Former Chief Election Commissioner SY Quraishi's forthcoming book reveals a 2012 confrontation between the Election Commission and UPA government over Congress

India has achieved over 99% registration of births and deaths in 2024 under the Civil Registration System (CRS), marking a significant improvement in vital stat

The India-Australia relationship has evolved from cultural ties to a strategic partnership anchored in economic complementarity, security cooperation, and insti

PM Modi's visit to Indonesia aims to secure India's access to critical minerals like nickel for its clean energy transition and strengthen maritime security coo

Despite $22 billion in defence purchases from the U.S. since 2002, India's co-production and technology transfer goals remain unmet due to export controls and I

The Joint Parliamentary Committee reviewing the 130th Constitution Amendment Bill recommends a sunset clause to allow reappointment of ministers if charges aren

Odisha CID arrested former SCERT director Manoj Padhi for alleged criminal negligence in approving error-ridden textbooks, causing ₹175 crore loss and raising s

A personal account of funeral rituals reveals systemic gender discrimination in Hindu death ceremonies, where women's identities are subsumed under patriarchal

Political and religious leaders in Punjab are demanding a 'truth commission' to document human rights violations during the 1981-1995 insurgency, highlighting u

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's 17-day hunger strike demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET-UG paper leak has

Student activists and social activist Sonam Wangchuk are on an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister D

The Supreme Court challenged CBSE's categorization of English as a 'non-native' language in its three-language scheme, highlighting constitutional language prov

The Supreme Court upheld the Centre's methodology for calculating mining royalty, ruling it as a valid fiscal policy measure to prevent tax evasion and under-in

A suspended employee of Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) was arrested for alleged theft of donations, exposing governance lapses in managing temple f

Former UIDAI chief highlights systemic failures in birth registration and citizenship documentation, exposing millions to exclusion due to lack of verifiable re

The Tamil Nadu legislative assembly witnesses political instability as the ruling TVK coalition secures majority through alleged horse-trading and defections fr

Popular vlogger Sourav Joshi's complaint about E20 petrol reducing his Mercedes' fuel efficiency to 5 kmpl highlights public concerns over India's ethanol blend

The Election Commission has introduced a mandatory declaration in Form 6 requiring new voters to provide their parents' electoral roll status from the last Spec

Recent allegations of donation theft at Ayodhya's Ram Temple have spotlighted the governance frameworks of India's major temples, revealing varying levels of in

India has initiated efforts to restore Indonesia's Prambanan Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, during PM Modi's visit, underscoring the historical and cultu

Justin Trudeau's resignation as Canadian Prime Minister marks the end of a significant political era, offering insights into leadership transitions, governance

23 Opposition parties raised concerns to the CJI about the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls being exclusionary, highlighting democratic strai

Punjab's decade-long struggle to enact a stringent anti-sacrilege law faces constitutional challenges regarding secularism, with recent AAP government amendment

The Supreme Court released draft regulations for AI use in courts, aiming to enhance judicial efficiency while safeguarding human adjudication and personal libe

The Supreme Court stayed a Madras High Court order imposing a state-wide ban on cow slaughter, upholding Tamil Nadu's legislative competence under the 1958 Stat

The Tamil Nadu government's White Papers reveal a precarious fiscal situation exacerbated by populist welfare schemes, raising concerns about sustainable govern

Below-normal monsoon rainfall and El Niño conditions may reduce paddy cultivation area in the kharif season, potentially impacting rice output and retail inflat

BJP replaced its candidate for Bihar's Bankipur bypoll due to familial links to the fodder scam, reflecting strategic adjustments in a high-stakes contest again

CJI Surya Kant emphasized the urgent need to strengthen India's arbitration framework to reduce the 50 million pending cases and enhance India's position as a g

Supporters of BJP leader Narottam Mishra clashed with police and blocked NH-44 for 12 hours after he was denied a ticket for the Datia assembly bypoll, raising

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has introduced a new online requirement for voter registration linking applicants to their parents' electoral roll status

The INDIA bloc plans to confront the government in the upcoming Parliament session over issues like electoral roll revisions, NEET paper leaks, and alleged cons

The Supreme Court's 1995 order directing a CBI probe into Jaswant Singh Khalra's custodial death and Punjab's extra-judicial killings highlights judicial interv

The Supreme Court and High Courts' summer vacations exacerbate India's 5.39 crore pending cases, highlighting systemic inefficiencies and colonial legacies in j

India's retail inflation likely rose to 4.2% in June 2026, breaching RBI's 4% target due to fuel price hikes and food inflation, marking the first breach under

Pakistan's recent bombing of Afghan provinces and domestic unrest highlight its deepening security crisis, with implications for regional stability and India-Pa

Punjab inaugurated six Methadone Maintenance Therapy (MMT) clinics to combat opioid addiction, marking a shift towards evidence-based treatment in a state grapp