Current affairs

Counting begins for Assam's 126-member Assembly with focus on Guwahati's newly delimited urban constituencies, reflecting generational shifts and high-stakes po

China's PLA unveiled the Atlas drone swarm system, capable of launching and controlling 96 drones simultaneously, marking a significant advancement in autonomou

IMD forecasts prolonged heatwaves in 2024 linked to El Niño, highlighting India's core heatwave zones and the need for robust heat action plans to mitigate publ

India and Turkey held their 12th round of foreign office consultations after a four-year hiatus, highlighting persistent tensions over Turkey's support for Paki

Counting of votes for the Kerala Assembly elections began with postal ballots first, amid tight security arrangements involving 32,300 police personnel, reflect

Sarah Moin, a visually and hearing-impaired student, scored 98% in her exams with institutional support, exposing systemic gaps in India's inclusive education d

India's nominal GDP rankings mask structural economic issues including rising income inequality, low employment elasticity, and regional disparities, raising co

The Supreme Court seeks expert opinion from AIIMS on revising brain death certification protocols, addressing concerns about potential malpractices in organ don

The West Asia war has triggered a global energy crisis, disrupting supply chains and impacting 30 Indian sectors, including fertilizers, ceramics, and airlines,

The 1993 constitutional crisis involving Manipur Assembly Speaker Dr H Borobabu Singh's defiance of Supreme Court orders highlights the tension between judicial

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered a complete repoll in West Bengal's Falta assembly constituency due to severe electoral malpractices, highligh

India and New Zealand signed a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with a $20 billion investment commitment from New Zealand, providing duty-free access fo

The Supreme Court's recent refusal to register an FIR against Union Minister Anurag Thakur for alleged hate speech highlights judicial inconsistencies in applyi

West Bengal's political landscape is witnessing a unique transformation where political consultancies like I-PAC are supplanting traditional party structures in

India's fertilizer subsidy is projected to rise 20% due to global price surges from the Strait of Hormuz blockade, impacting fiscal management while ensuring st

The Supreme Court's nine-judge bench is re-examining the Essential Religious Practices (ERP) doctrine in the Sabarimala review case, questioning its alignment w

The Supreme Court dismissed TMC's plea challenging the Election Commission's circular on counting personnel, affirming ECI's authority to appoint officials from

The ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict has strained India's traditional ties with Iran and disrupted global supply chains, affecting India's economy and geopolitic

The Election Commission has assured a free and fair vote counting process in West Bengal with robust security arrangements, addressing allegations of potential

IMD predicts a below-normal monsoon due to El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO), highlighting urgent need for water conservation and management strategies to mit

India's Buddhist heritage sites hold immense untapped potential for spiritual tourism, with foreign tourists contributing significantly to GDP, yet infrastructu

The Election Commission of India (ECI) may conduct repolling in select West Bengal booths on May 2-3 following scrutiny of 3,500 complaints, including 77 EVM ta

Commercial LPG and ATF price hikes by 50% and 5% respectively due to West Asia war supply constraints will increase costs for restaurants and international trav

The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court quashed the detention of AAP MLA Mehraj Malik under the Public Safety Act, ruling that preventive detention powers wer

Maharashtra Transport Department has initiated a 100-day verification drive requiring auto and taxi drivers to demonstrate working knowledge of Marathi, raising

Meghalaya's integrated Early Childhood Development (ECD) Mission addresses literacy gaps by combining health, nutrition, and early learning interventions, demon

The third assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump highlights deepening political polarization and gun violence in the US, raising concerns about

India's scientific research ecosystem prioritizes visibility over genuine discovery, hindering global leadership in advanced technologies despite abundant talen

The Supreme Court ruled that existing IPC provisions adequately address hate speech, emphasizing enforcement gaps rather than legislative silence, which has imp

The Election Commission announced repolling at 15 polling stations in West Bengal amid BJP allegations of unauthorized strongroom openings, raising concerns abo

Anthropic's Mythos AI poses unprecedented cybersecurity threats, prompting CERT-In to issue advisories and RBI to engage with banks, highlighting the need for s

B.R. Ambedkar's tenure as Labour Member in the Viceroy’s Executive Council (1942-46) laid the groundwork for India's modern labour legislation, influencing cons

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's demand to recall AAP Rajya Sabha MPs who defected to BJP faces constitutional hurdles as India lacks provisions for MP recall, testing

Generative AI tools like ChatGPT are rapidly transforming academic workflows in India's premier technical institutions, raising concerns about their impact on d

India plans to procure 62 ships worth ₹51,000 crore to enhance domestic shipping capacity and reduce reliance on foreign carriers, addressing vulnerabilities ex

India's hybrid fuel pricing system, oscillating between market-based pricing and government control, lacks transparency and sustainability, necessitating a clea

The government will launch PAI 3.0 in May 2026 to evaluate gram panchayat performance through socio-economic indicators, aiming to strengthen decentralized plan

The US-Iran standoff in the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted maritime transit norms, threatening global trade and energy security, with significant implications f

The Supreme Court directed the Centre to regularize ISRO's daily wage workers within four weeks, emphasizing their indispensable role in India's space missions

The Supreme Court suspended a Look-Out Circular (LOC) issued by the CBI against a businessman, questioning the lack of transparency in its issuance and seeking

The Supreme Court refused to reopen a 15-year-old's abortion case, emphasizing that reproductive choice rests with the individual and not the state, reinforcing

Tamil Nadu's historical focus on women-centric welfare schemes, from the noon-meal programme to the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam, demonstrates how targeted

Multiple petitions challenge the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026 for violating the NALSA judgment's self-identification principle

The US-Iran ceasefire negotiations are at an impasse due to disagreements over Iran's nuclear programme and the dual blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, impacting

The US-Iran negotiations remain deadlocked over nuclear program demands and control of the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global oil supply chains and regional sta

The BJP's attempt to amend the Constitution for 33% women's reservation in legislatures faces opposition, revealing historical resistance to women's rights refo

Seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs joined BJP, invoking the two-thirds merger clause under the Tenth Schedule to avoid disqualification, raising critical questions about

Anthropic's AI model, Claude Mythos, has demonstrated unprecedented capability in identifying software vulnerabilities, prompting India to reassess its cybersec

Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to Ladakh focuses on Buddhist relics exposition while bypassing local groups demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule protec

The Delhi High Court questioned the Sentencing Review Board's rejection of Santosh Kumar Singh's premature release plea, emphasizing the need for reformative ju