Current affairs

The failure to pass the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill 2026, which aimed to accelerate the implementation of 33% women's reservation in Parliament and Stat

The article highlights how women's reservation in Panchayati Raj Institutions has transformed grassroots governance, serving as a model for the proposed Nari Sh

Seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs defected to BJP, exposing gaps in anti-defection law and underscoring the need for stronger internal party democracy mechanisms in Ind

Anthropic's unreleased AI model Claude Mythos has triggered global security concerns due to its unprecedented ability to autonomously exploit software vulnerabi

The defeat of the delimitation bill in Lok Sabha underscores federal tensions between North and South India over political representation, while exposing persis

India faces unprecedented early heatwaves with temperatures exceeding 40°C in multiple states, highlighting climate change impacts and exposing gaps in Heat Act

The Eighth Central Pay Commission faces the critical task of linking civil service pay to performance metrics, a longstanding challenge in administrative reform

Karnataka has approved internal reservation for Scheduled Castes, allocating 5.25% each to right-hand and left-hand Dalit groups and 4.5% to other SC communitie

Seven out of ten AAP Rajya Sabha MPs, including Raghav Chadha, defected to BJP, invoking the two-thirds merger clause under the Tenth Schedule to avoid disquali

The ongoing conflict between Pope Leo XIV and US President Donald Trump over the Iran war underscores the Vatican's unique diplomatic status and moral authority

The Supreme Court commended West Bengal's 92.25% voter turnout in assembly elections, highlighting active democratic participation and reduced electoral violenc

A new US Bill proposes sweeping reforms to the H-1B visa system, including a 3-year pause, reduced caps, and elimination of OPT, which could severely impact Ind

Iran and the US are engaging in indirect peace talks mediated by Pakistan, highlighting Pakistan's diplomatic role in West Asia and the ongoing tensions in the

The government has introduced three Bills to increase Lok Sabha seats from 550 to 850, base delimitation on the 2011 Census, and implement women's reservation p

Himachal Pradesh celebrates 79 years since its formation as a chief commissioner’s province in 1948, highlighting its journey from a Part C state to full stateh

India prepares to host the Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS-IV) in May 2024, focusing on innovation, resilience, and inclusive transformation, aiming to s

India has been ranked among the top three nations for doping violations, with WADA and AIU highlighting systemic failures in anti-doping mechanisms, jeopardizin

India's power demand surged to 240 GW due to an early heatwave, nearing last year's peak of 250 GW, with projections reaching 271 GW this year, highlighting cha

India has reopened wheat exports with a 5 million tonne quota to manage record surplus stocks, aiming to stabilize domestic prices and boost farmer incomes whil

Former Army Chief General Naravane's unpublished memoir detailing sensitive military operations during the 2020 India-China standoff has sparked parliamentary d

The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% due to supply-side inflation risks from the West Asia conflict, highlighting the

Tamil Nadu and West Bengal recorded historic voter turnouts of 85.11% and 92.35% respectively in the first phase of assembly elections, reflecting robust democr

Spain and Brazil signed 15 agreements to strengthen ties in critical minerals, AI, and telecommunications, while advocating for UN reforms to amplify Global Sou

The Supreme Court strongly criticized West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for allegedly obstructing ED raids, framing it as a threat to democratic norms and rule of

The US and Iran are negotiating a 'grand bargain' to comprehensively address nuclear constraints, regional security, and economic sanctions, marking a significa

US President Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran indefinitely, seeking diplomatic off-ramps amid economic warfare and regional tensions, with significant imp

The Uttarakhand High Court has directed the state government to address rampant illegal construction in Mussoorie, highlighting severe environmental risks and n

The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill seeking 33% women's reservation fell short in Lok Sabha, exposing systemic resistance from male MPs and raising question

High-decibel campaigns concluded for Tamil Nadu and West Bengal assembly elections, with the NDA attempting to breach opposition strongholds, while debates cent

India's Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has proposed market coupling for power exchanges to establish uniform pricing, aiming to reduce regiona

China publicly criticized the US naval blockade of Iranian ports, marking a departure from its usual strategic ambiguity, as the blockade threatens China's ener

The Constitution (131st) Amendment Bill, 2026, proposing to delink women's reservation from delimitation and expand Lok Sabha seats, was defeated in Lok Sabha d

The article argues that delimitation is essential for the effective implementation of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (Women's Reservation Act 2023), ensuring

The article argues for a renewed federal compact in India, addressing political representation, economic resource sharing, and cultural identity, beyond the del

India's economy is projected to grow at 7% in FY27, driven by strong domestic demand and investments, with inflation expected to remain within RBI's tolerance r

UNESCAP projects India's GDP growth to slow to 6.4% in FY27 from 7.4% in FY26 due to West Asia conflict impacts, with inflation rising to 4.4%, highlighting vul

Recent instances of government communication infrastructure being used for political messaging, including bulk WhatsApp campaigns and welfare feedback programme

The first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack highlights persistent security challenges, economic distress, and social alienation in Kashmir, despite Indi

The Centre and Travancore Devaswom Board argue against judicial review of religious practices using constitutional morality, potentially limiting courts' role i

The 2026 West Bengal elections highlight the state's unique political history of single-party dominance since 1977, marked by electoral violence and welfare pol

The defeat of the constitutional amendment linking women's reservation to delimitation highlights federal tensions and governance challenges, with the Oppositio

Nitish Kumar's era in Bihar politics is ending, with BJP's Samrat Chaudhary emerging as the new face, marking a shift from coalition politics to BJP's independe

CBSE launched a Computational Thinking and Artificial Intelligence (CT & AI) curriculum for Classes 3-8, aligning with National Education Policy 2020's emphasis

The proposed expansion of Lok Sabha seats to 850 with a 50% increase formula aims to protect southern states' representation while implementing women's reservat

The temporary ceasefire in West Asia, brokered by Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey, pauses hostilities but fails to address core structural issues like control over

Iran's Islamic Republic faces mounting crises due to ideological rigidity, economic decay, elite fractures, and external conflicts, offering insights into revol

Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) demonstrates successful tiger conservation with 100 tigers, but faces 10 annual human deaths from conflict, highlighting the

Telangana's expert committee has developed a Composite Backwardness Index (CBI) using 42 parameters to measure caste inequality, challenging traditional populat

The Telangana government's Composite Backwardness Index (CBI) provides an empirical framework to measure caste-based backwardness using 42 parameters, challengi

Mehli Mistry's potential reinstatement as a trustee of the Bai Hirabai Tata Charitable Institution underscores governance issues in trusts with religious criter