Current affairs

Over 150 students in Bihar's Saharsa district fell ill after consuming contaminated midday meals, highlighting systemic failures in the Pradhan Mantri Poshan Sh

India's proliferation of non-Act/non-Rule administrative instruments violates constitutional principles of transparency and rule of law, creating compliance con

Netherlands repatriated 11th-century Chola copper plates to India, marking a significant step in reclaiming India's cultural heritage and strengthening bilatera

Amruta Fadnavis, wife of Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, declined an invitation to Cannes Film Festival citing PM Modi's call for austerity, highlighting broa

The BJP aims to capitalize on recent electoral successes in Bihar and West Bengal to secure victories in seven upcoming state assembly elections, focusing on ca

Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) are leveraging Income Tax data to identify and remove ineligible beneficiaries earning above ₹10 lakh annually from the Direct Be

India faces multiple economic challenges including strained US relations, stagnant foreign investment, and high inflation, necessitating urgent governance refor

India raised import duties on gold, silver, and platinum from 9.18% to 18.45% to conserve forex reserves amid rising oil prices and a widening current account d

PM Modi's Europe visit, including the third India-Nordic Summit, aims to deepen strategic and economic ties with Nordic countries and the Netherlands, focusing

PM Modi's visit to Sweden aims to strengthen bilateral ties, focusing on trade, innovation, AI, and green technologies, with discussions also covering the India

Prime Minister Modi's appeal for reduced fuel consumption and smarter spending highlights how individual choices can collectively impact India's current account

CBI arrests a second key accused, a biology lecturer from NTA's paper-setting committee, in the NEET-UG 2026 leak case, exposing systemic vulnerabilities in Ind

The United Doctors Front has petitioned the Supreme Court to convert the National Testing Agency (NTA) into a statutory body under Parliament to address systemi

The Trump-Xi summit highlights the shift from partnership to adversarial coexistence between the US and China, with significant implications for global trade, t

Drone strikes targeting UAE oil infrastructure injured 3 Indians, escalating Iran-UAE tensions amid US-led 'Project Freedom' in Strait of Hormuz, testing India'

US President Donald Trump signaled potential withholding of a $14 billion arms package to Taiwan post-meeting with Xi Jinping, raising concerns about US commitm

VD Satheesan, a six-time MLA and former student leader, was named Kerala Chief Minister after leading the UDF coalition to a decisive victory with 102 out of 14

VD Satheesan, the newly appointed Kerala Chief Minister-designate, met outgoing CM Pinarayi Vijayan, signaling continuity in governance and emphasizing seculari

The recent split in AIADMK underscores the enduring influence of Dravidian ideology in Tamil Nadu, tracing back to the Justice Party and Self-Respect Movement,

C Raja Mohan outlines five guiding principles for India's diplomacy—reciprocity, diversification, strategic flexibility, strategic expansion, and domestic renew

Foreign equity portfolio investors have withdrawn Rs 2 lakh crore in 2026 amid global geopolitical tensions, highlighting the urgent need for tax reforms and po

Public sector oil marketing companies (OMCs) increased petrol and diesel prices by Rs 3 per litre, marking the first hike in four years due to rising internatio

The Rs 72,000-crore Great Nicobar development project raises critical questions about balancing strategic infrastructure needs with ecological preservation and

India's hyper-competitive exam system (NEET, JEE, CUET, UPSC) is causing severe psychological distress among Gen Z students, with rising suicides and institutio

The Union government announced a shift to computer-based NEET-UG from 2027 to prevent leaks, while scheduling a re-exam on June 21, 2026 for affected candidates

State-run oil marketing companies raised petrol and diesel prices by ₹3/litre after state elections, marking the first hike in four years, which will impact inf

The Hindu EducationPlus Career Counselling event in Hubballi and Kalaburagi provides guidance on UPSC exam preparation and diverse career paths, highlighting in

The GST Council is reviewing taxation policies for ride-hailing apps to ensure uniformity, addressing disputes between commission-based and subscription-based m

The GST Council is set to meet before mid-July to simplify tax procedures and clarify the taxation of ride-hailing apps, addressing ambiguities in the current G

Human-wildlife conflicts are intensifying globally due to habitat fragmentation and land-use changes, requiring integrated policy solutions that balance conserv

The NIA has filed a chargesheet linking the Red Fort car bomb blast to 'Operation Heavenly Hind' by Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH), an al-Qaeda affiliate, highlig

The Supreme Court raised concerns over the independence of Election Commissioners' appointments, while the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak exposes systemic examination

The Supreme Court raised concerns over the 2023 Act giving the Executive undue influence in appointing Election Commissioners, emphasizing that free and fair el

The Supreme Court raised concerns over the 'executive veto' in appointing Election Commissioners under the 2023 Act, highlighting threats to institutional indep

A nine-judge Supreme Court bench questioned the 'essential religious practices' doctrine's validity in faith-based disputes, reserving judgment on its constitut

The Supreme Court summoned senior bureaucrats from Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh for persistent inaction against illegal sand mining in the National Chambal Sanc

The Supreme Court directed Rajasthan to frame a policy for education in Rajasthani, ruling that instruction in an incomprehensible language violates constitutio

VD Satheesan, a six-time MLA and former student leader, was named Kerala Chief Minister after leading the UDF coalition to a decisive victory with 102 out of 14

The BJP's third consecutive victory in Assam, winning 102 out of 126 seats, underscores its successful blend of Hindutva ideology, targeted welfare schemes, and

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered an energy supply crisis in Asia, highlighting the urgent need for a regional energy security alliance to safeg

India's gold imports surged to $71.97 billion in FY26 due to the UAE trade deal's tariff structure, exacerbating Current Account Deficit (CAD) concerns amid Wes

The upcoming India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS IV) highlights the need for sustained, structured engagement beyond periodic summits to counter China's influence a

India increased import duties on gold, silver, and platinum to 15% to curb non-essential imports, conserve forex reserves, and manage CAD pressures amid global

The article critiques India's deep-rooted cultural preference for obedience over critical thinking, examining its manifestations in education, family structures

The Indian higher education system's mandatory integration of teaching and research roles is causing systemic inefficiencies, promoting predatory publishing, an

The Trump-Xi summit addresses critical geopolitical issues including Iran war mediation, trade tensions, and Taiwan, with China gaining strategic leverage in US

The prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the West Asia war has severely disrupted global oil supplies, posing significant economic risks for India w

The West Asia war has caused unprecedented disruptions in global oil and gas supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, forcing countries to reconsider energy secur

IMD introduces an AI-driven system to predict monsoon onset at block level across 16 states, addressing India's rain-dependent agriculture challenges amid a for

India's economic policymakers are addressing the macroeconomic stress from the West Asia conflict, focusing on fiscal discipline, deregulation, and energy conse