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Sat, 4 July 2026 Read as newspaper →
- Ayodhya Development Authority serves notice for illegal construction linked to Ram Temple donation case accused
The Ayodhya Development Authority issued a notice for unauthorized construction by the wife of Lavkush Mishra, a key accused in the Ram Temple donation scam, hi
- Bombay HC Upholds Right to Protest, Criticizes Political 'Horse-Trading' in Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court affirmed citizens' constitutional right to protest against government policies and condemned political 'horse-trading' in Maharashtra, dra
- CBSE's Three-Language Policy Under NEP 2020 Sparks Debate on Linguistic Diversity and Education
The CBSE's implementation of the three-language formula under NEP 2020, mandating two native Indian languages, has disrupted foreign language education in schoo
- Geopolitical Implications of Ayatollah Khamenei's Funeral Amid West Asia Tensions
The funeral of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has drawn international dignitaries including Indian representatives, highlighting diplomatic engage
- India's Diplomatic Resilience in Global Energy and Security Crises
India's proactive diplomacy during the West Asia conflict ensured energy security and smooth Haj pilgrimage, highlighting the strategic importance of foreign po
- Indo-Pacific Strategic Framework: India-Japan Cooperation Amid US Policy Shifts
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's visit reinforces the Indo-Pacific as a critical geopolitical construct for India, highlighting strategic autonomy and regional part
- Madras HC Cow Slaughter Ban: Judicial Overreach vs State Regulation Debate
Tamil Nadu challenges Madras HC's blanket ban on cow slaughter, arguing it exceeds judicial mandate and contradicts state laws permitting regulated slaughter, r
- NIPUN Bharat and Foundational Learning: Key to Viksit Bharat 2047 Human Capital Development
India's NIPUN Bharat mission under NEP 2020 focuses on achieving foundational literacy and numeracy by Grade III, critical for realizing the Viksit Bharat 2047
- Ram Temple Trust Donation Scandal: Governance and Accountability Issues in Religious Institutions
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) questioned key Ram Temple Trust functionaries over alleged irregularities in donation collections, highlighting governance ch
- Record ₹80,000 cr dividend from CPSEs to bolster fiscal deficit management in FY27
The Centre expects ₹80,000 crore dividend receipts from non-financial CPSEs in FY27, exceeding budget estimates and providing fiscal cushion amid rising expendi
- Soil Health Crisis in Indian Cotton Farming: Need for Regenerative Agriculture Over GM Seeds
Experts critique overemphasis on GM seeds for cotton productivity, highlighting severe soil degradation (32% land degraded, 25% facing desertification) as the r
- US Retreat from Indo-Pacific: Strategic Opportunity for India-Japan-Australia Trilateral Cooperation
The US's declining engagement in the Indo-Pacific, evidenced by reluctance to convene Quad summits and potential G2 with China, presents an opportunity for Indi
- US Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship: Implications for Constitutional Interpretation and Immigration Policy
The US Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship under the Fourteenth Amendment, rejecting Trump's challenge, which has significant implications for immigrati
Fri, 3 July 2026 Read as newspaper →
- Coal Chemistry for Energy Security: India's Path to Reducing LPG Import Dependence
India's ability to adapt to energy shocks through refinery flexibility highlights the need for similar investments in coal chemistry to reduce LPG import depend
- Datia By-election Scheduled After MLA Disqualification Under Article 191(1)(c)
The Election Commission has announced a by-election for Datia assembly seat on July 30 following disqualification of Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti under Article
- Democratic Socialists' Sweep in NY Primaries Signals US Political Realignment
Progressive Democratic Socialists endorsed by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani unseated establishment Democrats in June 2026 primaries, marking a significant leftward s
- Eighth Pay Commission Preparations Highlight Underreporting of Public Sector Compensation
India's public sector compensation is significantly underreported due to exclusion of contract workers, scheme workers, and autonomous institutions, with actual
- India-China Strategic Economic Dialogue: Need for Resumption Amid Trade Deficit Concerns
India and China are considering resuming their Strategic Economic Dialogue to address bilateral trade imbalances and enhance cooperation in energy, infrastructu
- India-Japan Strategic Partnership: Economic and Defence Cooperation in Indo-Pacific
India and Japan unveiled an economic partnership framework and military hardware co-development pact during PM Takaichi's visit, strengthening their strategic a
- Odisha secures ₹1 lakh crore FDI for integrated aluminium project: Boost to mineral-based industrialization
Odisha signed an $11.5 billion MoU with Adani Group and UAE's IHC for an integrated aluminium project, marking the state's largest FDI inflow that will enhance
- UK Political Instability: Parallels with French Revolution and Lessons for Parliamentary Governance
The UK's rapid turnover of prime ministers reflects deep systemic instability in its parliamentary democracy, drawing historical parallels with the French Revol
- US Court Strikes Down Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee: Implications for Indian Professionals and Immigration Policy
A US federal court invalidated the Trump administration's $100,000 fee on H-1B visas, ruling it an unconstitutional tax that violated the Administrative Procedu
- US Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship: Implications for Constitutional Interpretation and Immigration Policy
The US Supreme Court struck down President Trump's executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship, reaffirming the Fourteenth Amendment's Citizenship
- West Bengal OBC Reservation Rollback: Judicial Oversight and Social Justice Implications
West Bengal Assembly passed Bills to reduce OBC reservation from 17% to 7% following Calcutta HC's 2024 order, highlighting judicial scrutiny of caste-based aff
- West Bengal's New Public Safety and Property Damage Laws: Implications for State Polity and Governance
West Bengal Assembly passed two controversial laws—Public Safety Bill and Maintenance of Public Order (Amendment) Bill—modeled after UP's stringent recovery and
Thu, 2 July 2026 Read as newspaper →
- ATF Price Cut Amid Global Oil Volatility: Implications for India's Aviation Sector and Energy Security
Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices were reduced by ₹5 per litre to ₹110 in Delhi due to easing global crude prices, following government intervention to moderat
- Centre Seeks Eviction of Delhi Gymkhana Club Under Public Premises Act: Governance and Land Use Conflict
The Union government has initiated eviction proceedings against Delhi Gymkhana Club under the Public Premises Act, citing illegal occupation of strategic land n
- Deficient Monsoon Threatens Kharif Crops: Implications for Rural Economy and Food Inflation
India faces a 40% rainfall deficit in June, severely impacting Kharif crop planting and threatening rural incomes, food security, and inflation management, part
- Delhi HC orders takedown of defamatory content against Raghav Chadha: Balancing free speech and reputation rights
The Delhi High Court directed the removal of defamatory social media content against Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha, setting a precedent on balancing free speech
- Delhi mandates permanent winter work-from-home policy to combat air pollution
Delhi Government has institutionalized a permanent winter pollution control plan mandating 50% work-from-home for government and private offices from November 1
- Global Debate on Social Media Bans for Minors: Implications for Digital Governance and Child Rights
UK PM Keir Starmer's proposal to ban social media for under-16s has sparked international debate, with India considering similar measures, highlighting challeng
- High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes to Study Population Shifts Post-2011 Census
The HLCDC, led by a retired Supreme Court judge, is preparing detailed questionnaires for States to analyze demographic changes since 2011, focusing on illegal
- India-Japan Annual Summit 2026: Strengthening Strategic and Economic Ties
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's visit to India for the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit aims to deepen bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, and strategic doma
- INSA Proposes Unified Energy Policy Framework for India's Energy Transition
The Indian National Science Academy (INSA) has proposed a unified national energy policy framework to align India's diverse energy resources and institutions to
- MeitY Issues Notice to WhatsApp Over Username Feature: Digital Security and Governance Concerns
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) issued a notice to WhatsApp, directing it to halt the rollout of its username feature due to conc
- Policy Updates from July 1: Passport Fee Hike, Free Aadhaar Updates, and EPFO Services
Multiple government services including passport fees, Aadhaar updates, and EPFO services undergo significant changes from July 1, impacting citizens and governa
- Private fuel retailer Nayara cuts petrol, diesel prices amid easing global oil tensions
Nayara Energy, India's largest private fuel retailer, reduced petrol prices by ₹5/litre and diesel by ₹3/litre, marking the first such reduction in over two yea
- Private vs Public Fuel Retailers: Price Dynamics and Geopolitical Impact on India's Energy Market
Nayara Energy, India's largest private fuel retailer, reduced petrol and diesel prices by ₹5 and ₹3 per litre respectively, reflecting easing global oil prices
- Sharp Decline in 5kg LPG Cylinder Demand Among Migrant Workers Due to Price Surge
Demand for 5kg Free Trade LPG (FTL) cylinders, crucial for migrant workers and students, has plummeted by up to 80% following a price surge from ₹323 to ₹821.50
- Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls Raises Concerns Over Denial of Services and Citizenship Rights
The case of R Rajagopal, whose passport renewal was stalled due to deletion from electoral rolls during SIR, highlights broader concerns about the denial of bas
- Urban Affairs Ministry to Measure City Economic Product (CEP) for Evidence-Based Urban Planning
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has formed an inter-ministerial committee to develop India's first standardized methodology for calculating City Econo
- VB-G RAM G Act Revises Rural Wage Rates: Implications for Rural Livelihoods and Social Justice
The Centre has notified revised wage rates under the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025 (VB-G RAM G), raising the nati
Wed, 1 July 2026 Read as newspaper →
- Deficient Monsoon and Economic Resilience: Dual Challenges for India's Growth Strategy
India's economy grew at 7.7% in 2025-26 despite global headwinds, but faces risks from deficient monsoon and rising adult non-communicable diseases, necessitati
- ECI Adjudicates TMC Factional Dispute: Implications for Party Symbols and Anti-Defection Law
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has initiated formal adjudication between rival TMC factions over party name, symbol, and ₹876 crore assets, testing the
- Governance Lapses in Ayodhya Ram Temple Donation Management Highlight Institutional Accountability Issues
Investigations reveal procedural irregularities in cash donation handling at Ayodhya's Ram Temple Trust, contrasting with stricter financial controls at other m
- INDIA Bloc Challenges Election Commission's Conduct in Supreme Court: Constitutional and Governance Implications
23 Opposition parties, including DMK and AAP, have petitioned the CJI alleging biased conduct by the Election Commission during Special Intensive Revision (SIR)
- India's Strategic Advantages in AI: Talent, Regulation, Infrastructure, and Renewable Energy
India possesses four unique advantages in the AI revolution—talent, regulatory openness, infrastructure, and renewable energy—positioning it to capture signific
- Kerala's Fiscal Crisis: Debt Management and Governance Challenges
Kerala faces severe fiscal stress with high debt and revenue deficits, exacerbated by underutilization of central schemes and poor tax buoyancy, threatening its
- Owaisi Criticizes 'Track 2' Diplomacy with Pakistan: Implications for India's Foreign Policy and Minority Rights
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi criticized BJP's Ram Madhav for participating in 'Track 2' talks with Pakistan, highlighting perceived double standards in how Indi
- Pakistan's Threats Over Indus Waters Treaty: Implications for Bilateral Relations and Water Security
Pakistan's climate change minister threatened India over the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), framing water as a national security issue, while India maintains the tr