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The Centre plans to introduce dedicated FASTags for toll-exempt vehicles like defence and government agencies to prevent wrongful penalties under the AI-based M

PM Modi's visit to Norway elevated bilateral ties to a Green Strategic Partnership, focusing on trade, clean energy, and maritime security, while also addressin

India's justice system budgets reveal disproportionate spending on policing (80% of allocations) versus judiciary, prisons, and legal aid, raising constitutiona

A Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) is examining the 'One Nation One Election' proposal, which claims potential savings of ₹7 lakh crore and GDP growth boost,

The escalating US-Iran conflict poses unprecedented challenges to India's strategic autonomy, testing its ability to balance energy security (Iranian oil), geop

The Supreme Court urged Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh to attach properties of illegal sand miners in the National Chambal Sanctuary, emphasizing the need to targ

The Tamil Nadu government expanded its cabinet with 23 new ministers, including two Congress MLAs, reflecting coalition dynamics and strategic political allianc

Tamil Nadu has emerged as a leader in sub-national climate governance through institutional innovations like the Tamil Nadu Green Climate Company and strategic

The UAE announced its withdrawal from OPEC and OPEC+ effective May 1, 2024, marking a significant shift in global oil geopolitics and potentially weakening OPEC

The new BJP-led West Bengal government has prioritized handing over land to BSF for completing border fencing with Bangladesh, citing national security concerns

Recent elections in West Bengal and Assam demonstrate a systemic decline in electoral integrity, marked by allegations of voter list manipulation and partisan d

The article highlights the chronic underperformance of India's local governments (third tier) due to financial and administrative dependence on state government

Indian automakers are advocating for lower prices on high-ethanol fuels (E85/E100) and GST reductions on flex-fuel vehicles to accelerate ethanol blending, addr

Former Uttarakhand CM and Union minister Bhuwan Chandra Khanduri passed away at 91, leaving behind a legacy of military discipline in governance and pioneering

India and Italy have elevated their bilateral ties to a special strategic partnership, focusing on trade, technology, energy transition, and defence cooperation

India and Nordic countries launched a Green Technology and Innovation Strategic Partnership at the 3rd India-Nordic Summit, focusing on renewable energy, digita

The article traces the evolution of India-Pakistan relations from the Composite Dialogue (1998) to the current stalemate, highlighting Pakistan's use of terrori

India and Sweden reinforced their climate partnership through LeadIT, showcasing how industrial decarbonization can align with development goals, offering a tem

India's electric vehicle (EV) adoption, particularly in freight transport, necessitates massive grid upgrades and clean energy integration to avoid shifting fro

China's deepening partnership with Russia and US-China stabilisation efforts challenge India's foreign policy calculus, necessitating a reassessment of strategi

The NEET-UG paper leak exposes systemic flaws in the National Testing Agency (NTA), highlighting the need for structural reforms to transform it into a robust d

PM Modi concluded his five-nation tour by strengthening bilateral ties with Nordic countries through a Green Technology and Innovation Strategic Partnership and

PM Modi's Netherlands visit focused on semiconductor collaboration with ASML, highlighting India's strategic push for technological self-reliance amid US-China

Tamil Nadu's School Education Minister Rajmohan reiterated the state's commitment to the two-language policy (Tamil and English), resisting the Centre's three-l

India's unorganized sector, comprising 79.2 million enterprises, faces declining economic influence with stagnant productivity and real wages, exacerbating empl

Rating agencies Ind-Ra and Icra have downgraded India's FY27 GDP growth projections to 6.7% and 6.2% respectively due to the West Asia conflict driving oil pric

The Central Information Commission (CIC) ruled that the BCCI does not qualify as a 'public authority' under the RTI Act, 2005, reaffirming its status as a priva

The Cockroach Janta Party, a satirical political movement, emerged as a response to CJI Surya Kant's controversial remarks, channeling youth frustration and cri

The Centre defended its 30-year delay in enforcing the Delhi Rent Act (1995) before the Supreme Court, citing policy discretion under separation of powers, whil

India's federal structure faces growing challenges due to democratic deficit in political representation and rising fiscal transfers, stemming from divergent st

India's research funding policies inadequately address gender disparities, particularly for women balancing academic careers with caregiving, despite constituti

Norwegian businesses urged India to streamline regulatory frameworks and address ground-level challenges during the India-Norway Business and Research Summit, h

PM Modi inaugurated the India-Norway Business and Research Summit, elevating bilateral ties to a Green Strategic Partnership with a focus on clean energy, fishe

The Union Cabinet approved two new semiconductor plants, bringing the total to 12 under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), a Rs 76,000 crore initiative to e

India's merchandise exports rose 14% to $43.56 billion in April 2026, but the trade deficit widened to $28.38 billion due to higher imports, posing challenges f

India's judicial system faces severe delays with over 5 crore pending cases, costing 1.5-2% of GDP, highlighting the urgent need for professional court managers

The National Testing Agency (NTA) cancelled the NEET-UG 2024 exam due to confirmed paper leaks, marking the first complete cancellation in its history, exposing

The Supreme Court dismissed a PIL seeking wage revisions for priests and temple staff in state-controlled temples, citing improper invocation of Article 32 and

Chinese President Xi Jinping invoked the 'Thucydides Trap' during his summit with US President Donald Trump, highlighting Taiwan as the most critical flashpoint

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces internal party revolt and potential leadership challenge amid growing resignations and electoral setbacks, continuing a dec

The BJP won 3 seats in Kerala's 140-member assembly, focusing on Hindutva consolidation and opposing religion-based OBC reservations, marking a strategic shift

CBSE defends its new On-Screen Marking (OSM) system as Class 12 pass rates drop to 85.20%, the lowest in seven years, highlighting shifts in assessment patterns

China emphasized Taiwan as the most critical issue in its relations with the US during the Trump-Xi meeting, highlighting the potential for bilateral instabilit

India remains among the top global arms importers due to technological gaps and bureaucratic delays in defence procurement, highlighting critical governance ref

The article critiques the lack of electoral competition in India, highlighting unopposed wins under Section 53(3) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951,

Recent drone attacks, ceasefire violations, and US-Iran negotiations highlight escalating tensions in West Asia, with direct implications for India's energy sec

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has raised concerns about the ₹81,000 crore Great Nicobar Island Development Project, citing ecological damage and violations of t

Recent high-level climate talks between India and China signal a diplomatic thaw, creating opportunities for cooperation in renewable energy and sustainable dev

India and Sweden elevated their bilateral relations to a Strategic Partnership during PM Modi's visit, focusing on trade, technology, defence, and green energy

India and Sweden elevated their bilateral relations to a Strategic Partnership during PM Modi's visit, focusing on trade, defense, AI, and climate change, with