Current affairs

The SHANTI Act 2025 reforms India's nuclear energy sector by allowing private participation, repealing the 1962 Atomic Energy Act and 2010 CLNDA, to achieve 100

A former LTTE member reflects on the failed armed struggle in Sri Lanka, emphasizing the need for peaceful negotiations and reconciliation, offering insights re

Indian cities are restoring historic stepwells and water systems to address urban water crises, with projects like Bansilalpet in Telangana demonstrating their

The US-Israel attacks on Iran exacerbate tensions in West Asia, threatening India's energy security and foreign policy interests in the region.

AAP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha released videos defending his parliamentary interventions on middle-class issues after being removed as deputy leader, highligh

The article critiques ministerial extravagance (convoy usage, Lutyens bungalows) during economic fragility, highlighting governance reforms needed for fiscal pr

Iran's political economy and interlocking institutions demonstrate state resilience against external pressures, offering insights into governance structures and

The Jan Vishwas Bill decriminalizes over 12,500 minor offenses across 950+ laws, marking India's largest decriminalization effort to reduce regulatory cholester

Recent LPG shortages underscore India's vulnerability to global supply disruptions, necessitating a strategic shift towards electric cooking to enhance energy s

AAP MP Raghav Chadha defended his decision not to sign the Opposition's impeachment motion against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, marking the first

AAP MP Raghav Chadha raised several 'soft' governance issues in Parliament, including urban traffic congestion, telecom practices, and menstrual health infrastr

A special three-day Parliament session from April 16-18 will prioritize amendments to implement 33% women's reservation in Lok Sabha and state assemblies, along

The Supreme Court permitted withdrawal of life support for Harish Rana, reaffirming that the right to die with dignity is integral to Article 21, while highligh

The Supreme Court's recent observations on Uniform Civil Code (UCC) highlight potential drawbacks for Muslim women's inheritance rights, challenging the assumpt

The West Asia conflict has caused India's manufacturing PMI to hit a 45-month low, triggered record FPI outflows, and escalated jet fuel prices, highlighting vu

Congress signals conditional support for amendments to the Women's Reservation Bill but opposes rushed delimitation during elections, citing potential unfair ad

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) removed Raghav Chadha as its Rajya Sabha deputy leader, citing internal restructuring, amid allegations of divergence from party lines

The Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 proposes significant amendments to the Companies Act, 2013 and Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 to decriminaliz

The proposed FCRA amendments empower the government to seize assets of organizations losing FCRA licenses without judicial oversight, raising concerns about tra

Kerala has achieved rapid economic growth and social development from 2016-2026 through innovative governance models like KIIFB and Kudumbashree, while maintain

Pakistan has emerged as a central theme in Assam's electoral discourse, with BJP leaders targeting opposition candidates over alleged anti-national links and fi

The Budget Session of Parliament is likely to be extended to introduce a bill increasing Lok Sabha seats to 816 and implementing 33% women's reservation, markin

The increasing deployment of AI-powered surveillance systems like CCTV and facial recognition in India raises significant privacy concerns, highlighting the lac

The Trump administration imposed 100% tariffs on patented pharmaceutical imports citing national security concerns, exempting generics—a move that temporarily s

The Election Commission of India (ECI) transferred 483 officials in West Bengal compared to just 23 in other poll-going states, citing intelligence reports and

The Election Commission of India (ECI) transferred senior state officials in election-bound states citing Article 324 powers, sparking debates on constitutional

The TMC has accused the BJP of attempting to manipulate West Bengal's electoral rolls by submitting thousands of Form 6 applications for voters from Bihar and U

India's anti-discrimination laws face structural challenges due to over-reliance on identity-based recognition, excluding Dalit Christians from SC status and cr

Himachal Pradesh partially rolled back steep vehicle entry tax hikes for non-state vehicles after border protests, highlighting tensions between state revenue n

The government outlined measures to reduce India's dependence on Gulf LPG imports by boosting domestic production, securing US supplies, and promoting PNG and r

India is implementing measures to reduce LPG import dependence by boosting domestic production, diversifying import sources, and promoting renewable energy, add

Recent political transitions in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka present India with an opportunity to recalibrate its neighbourhood policy through enhanced trad

Karnataka government's decision to grade rather than mark third language subjects in SSLC exams sparks political debate, with 93% of students opting for Hindi,

Kerala is projected to have 20% elderly population by 2026, creating urgent needs for geriatric healthcare and economic restructuring, serving as a model for In

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 emphasizes foundational literacy, numeracy, and holistic development through initiatives like Balvatika and NIPUN Bhara

Parliament will adjourn and reconvene in 2-3 weeks to discuss the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam', a bill proposing 33% reservation for women in Lok Sabha and st

Parliament passed six bills, including designating Amaravati as Andhra Pradesh's sole capital and reforms in CAPF officer appointments, amid significant politic

The Budget Session of Parliament has been extended by two days to April 18, 2026, specifically to discuss amendments to the Women's Reservation Act 2023, which

India's smartphone PLI scheme has driven $64 billion in production and created 1.5-2 lakh jobs since 2020, offering key lessons for industrial policy design foc

The US-Israeli strikes targeting Iran's nuclear program have escalated into a region-wide conflict, disrupting global energy supplies through the Strait of Horm

West Bengal's political landscape is increasingly dominated by TMC and BJP's religion-based identity politics, marginalizing substantive socio-economic issues f

The Supreme Court has stayed its November 2025 judgment on defining the Aravalli range based on 100m elevation criteria, forming a new expert committee to re-ex

Nitish Kumar's resignation marks a significant shift in Bihar's political landscape, ending his 20-year rule and raising questions about governance continuity,

The Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) elections underscore ongoing tensions over Bodo identity preservation and demands for greater autonomy under the Sixth Sch

CPI(M) State Secretary P. Shanmugam condemned demands for alliance partners to contest under the principal party's symbol, emphasizing party identity, while ana

The Union government's efforts have significantly reduced Maoist violence by 90% over 15 years, with 2,337 surrenders in 2025, but challenges remain in achievin

March 2026 witnessed severe economic disruptions in India due to the West Asia conflict, marked by record crude oil price surges, FPI outflows, and currency dep

The Iran war-induced oil supply disruptions highlight India's critical energy import dependence (85% crude, 40% gas), necessitating accelerated electrification

Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared India 'Naxal-free' in Lok Sabha, citing significant reductions in Maoist activity through coordinated security operations

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has introduced new Income-tax Rules, 2026, simplifying compliance and revising thresholds for PAN quoting, TDS, and all