Current affairs

A retired IAF officer's social media post comparing Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi to 26/11 terrorist Ajmal Kasab has triggered a legal complaint by Congress

The Centre reduced its FY27 borrowing estimate by ₹1.2 trillion to ₹15.995 trillion, reflecting stronger tax receipts and non-tax revenues, which could help mai

India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew by 8% in August 2023, driven by strong manufacturing and electricity sectors, indicating robust industrial rec

The INDIA opposition bloc has demanded a return to paper ballots and criticized the Election Commission over alleged voter roll manipulations during the Special

The INDIA bloc announced nationwide protests against the Election Commission, demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the

India's August economic indicators showed improvement in 8 out of 16 high-frequency metrics, but rising crude prices and geopolitical tensions pose renewed risk

NCERT's revised Class 9 Social Science textbook aligns with NEP 2020 by linking taxation to civic responsibility, showcasing Indian governance traditions, and f

West Bengal BJP chief's demand for Padma Bhushan to CEC Gyanesh Kumar amid opposition criticism highlights deepening political polarization around Election Comm

Punjab Police has begun extradition proceedings against 14 individuals from the UK involved in a human trafficking racket using forged e-visas, highlighting int

Global interest rates are rising due to mounting sovereign debt and AI-related corporate borrowing, narrowing India's risk premium over US bonds and increasing

India's household debt reached 45.5% of GDP in September 2025, up from 42% in June 2023, reflecting a shift from savings-based to credit-driven consumption with

India's over-reliance on a few elite institutions like IITs for quality higher education, coupled with funding challenges, necessitates systemic reforms in fina

The 1526 Foral de Goa, marking its 500th anniversary, codified indigenous village administrative systems under Portuguese rule, sparking contemporary debates on

Rahul Gandhi revealed PM Modi's private remarks about Congress returning to power post-BJP, while the CWC meeting focused on electoral governance reforms and ma

The Election Commission of India faces a constitutional crisis over its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, with allegations of autocratic decision-making

The Election Commission deleted 728 out of 729 voters from Bela Estate slum cluster due to demolished homes, sparking allegations of disenfranchisement and test

Former Union Minister RK Singh accused CEC Gyanesh Kumar of violating the Representation of the People Act during the SIR exercise, raising serious concerns abo

Shaktikanta Das highlighted the eastward shift in global economic gravity, urging Global South nations to strategize around food security, trade, energy, and jo

India's gems and jewellery sector aims for $100 billion exports by leveraging FTAs and artisan upskilling, with current exports at $27.72 billion in FY26, highl

The Supreme Court directed the West Bengal Assembly Speaker to decide by October 8 on disqualification petitions against 10 TMC MLAs, reinforcing its 2020 rulin

Recent Supreme Court actions on facial recognition, doxxing, and electoral roll revisions highlight systemic privacy challenges where state surveillance, privat

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami defended BJP's governance record while accusing Congress of fabricating narratives on Dalit issues and electoral malpractices

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) announced a 'Jail Bharo Andolan' demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation amid allegations of autocratic functioning in the Ele

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) announces 'Jail Bharo Andolan' in Mumbai after police denied permission for protest at Shivaji Park, highlighting tensions between p

The Delhi government plans to revise its excise policy by increasing excise duty and retail margins to boost revenue, potentially leading to higher liquor price

The Election Commission's use of Article 324 powers for nationwide Special Intensive Review (SIR) of electoral rolls, deleting 13 crore voters, has triggered a

Unprecedented rainfall in Uttar Pradesh (97.6 mm in 48 hours vs 4.5 mm average) caused 56 deaths and widespread damage, while Odisha faces flood risks from the

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal's US visit aims to finalize an interim bilateral trade agreement and strengthen India's position in multilateral trade discussion

India wastes ₹1.55 lakh crore worth of food annually, undermining food security and climate goals, despite pioneering national post-harvest loss surveys that po

Odisha and Chhattisgarh CMs will meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah to resolve the Mahanadi water sharing dispute, marking progress in inter-state river governa

India's private investment as % of GDP fell to 10.3% in FY25 despite record corporate profits and government incentives, reflecting sectoral shifts towards rene

Mumbai Police denied permission for CJP's protest against Election Commission at Shivaji Park citing HC orders and civic norms, intensifying debates on electora

The Supreme Court's directive to fill vacant teaching posts highlights systemic issues in higher education faculty recruitment, compounded by the challenges of

The Supreme Court took suo motu cognisance of rising sexual assaults in Delhi-NCR, directing immediate safety measures and highlighting systemic failures in law

The Tamil Nadu government withdrew a controversial order exempting its Public (Law and Order) Department from RTI Act provisions after political backlash, reinf

Assam Police detained over 30 Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) members, including central committee members, ahead of a scheduled meeting, sparking allegations of po

Election Commissioners Sandhu and Joshi raised concerns about a senior official's functioning in a classified letter to the Cabinet Secretary, sparking debates

The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced procedural changes to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, addressing concerns over voter l

India secured the top position in Mint's Emerging Markets Tracker due to strong GDP growth and export performance, but faces challenges from inflation, currency

The cooperative mechanism established by Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore for managing the Straits of Malacca and Singapore presents a viable model for resolv

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will now have CISF security at its Delhi office following NEET-UG paper leaks, reflecting systemic reforms to restore credibil

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis accused Rahul Gandhi of undermining constitutional institutions like ECI, while defending the Special Intensive Revision proces

The Supreme Court reiterated that police must register FIRs for all missing persons, not just children, potentially straining law enforcement resources and rais

The Supreme Court dismissed Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan's petition challenging her Rajya Sabha nomination rejection for non-disclosure of a pending crim

The Tamil Nadu government revoked its order exempting the Public (Law and Order) Department from the RTI Act after political backlash, underscoring ongoing deba

TRAI's new regulations require telecom operators to offer voice/SMS-only plans and 30-day recharge options, addressing consumer concerns raised in Parliament ab

Former Kerala chief secretary Jiji Thomson alleged that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar offered him BJP candidature in 2016, sparking demands for his

Public sector banks will operate on Sunday ahead of a 3-day strike by UFBU demanding a 5-day banking week, highlighting labor relations and financial service re

The BJP has launched a counter-offensive against Opposition allegations of rigged elections and EC bias, fearing mass protests akin to farm law and CAA agitatio

The removal process of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) is under scrutiny following opposition demands, highlighting constitutional protections under Article 3