Current affairs

The Congress party has sought disqualification of three MLAs under the anti-defection law for alleged cross-voting in Rajya Sabha elections, while simultaneousl

India's gig workforce is projected to reach 23.5 million by 2029-30, reshaping employment structures and raising critical questions about labour rights, algorit

Recent West Asia conflict-induced oil price volatility and global trade realignments are testing India's economic stability, with potential cascading effects on

The Opposition's move to impeach Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar highlights concerns over electoral integrity and constitutional norms, raising

PM Modi outlined India's vision for ethical AI development at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, emphasizing human-centric applications, global cooperation to add

A nine-judge Supreme Court bench reserved judgment on petitions challenging the expansive 1978 definition of 'industry' under the Industrial Disputes Act, which

Tamil Nadu's political arena is witnessing a quadrangular contest with the entry of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK), disrupting the

The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026 proposes restrictive definitions and medical verification mechanisms that contradict Supreme

The West Asia war has disrupted India's fertiliser and energy supplies, highlighting 68-70% import dependence and necessitating sectoral reforms to safeguard fo

The upcoming WTO Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Cameroon presents a pivotal opportunity to address systemic challenges in global trade governance, including d

A new report projects India's population to reach 1.59 billion by 2051 with declining fertility rates, shifting focus from youth bulge to ageing population, req

India's foreign policy has historically oscillated between strategic alignments and non-alignment, with recent debates highlighting its nuanced stance in the Mi

Karnataka introduced a bill to combat honour crimes, protecting individuals' right to choose partners and imposing strict penalties, addressing social and econo

Karnataka government tabled a bill to prevent honour crimes by imposing strict penalties for coercive practices against inter-caste/religion marriages, reinforc

Government departments in four poll-bound states issued 1,334 tenders within 48 hours of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) coming into effect, raising concerns ab

A parliamentary committee has recommended increasing education spending to 6% of GDP by 2030, aligning with NEP 2020 goals, while highlighting critical gaps in

The Supreme Court raised constitutional concerns over potential legal vacuum when state leaders obstruct central investigative agencies, hearing ED's petition a

The Supreme Court ruled that denying maternity leave to women adopting children older than three months violates Article 14, emphasizing that caregiving respons

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) unveiled its candidate list for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, dropping 74 sitting MLAs and fielding fresh faces to comba

The West Asia conflict has disrupted India's gas and fertilizer supplies, exposing vulnerabilities in the supply chain and risking higher subsidy costs and food

The West Asia war-induced LPG supply disruption highlights India's persistent energy vulnerability, reviving scrutiny of the unimplemented 1950s national coal g

The West Bengal 2026 elections will see a direct contest between the ruling TMC and BJP, with TMC holding 215 seats and BJP 77 in the 294-member assembly, marki

The Belém climate summit introduced Brazil's Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF), a $5.5 billion fund to compensate countries for maintaining forests, with

BRICS nations are deepening science, technology, and innovation (STI) cooperation to reduce Western technological dependencies and establish a multipolar world

Congress faces a credibility crisis as opposition due to its failure to articulate a comprehensive governance vision, relying excessively on criticizing BJP, wh

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has deployed 1,111 central observers for the upcoming Assembly elections in five states, focusing on West Bengal, to ensu

The government has updated GDP calculation methodology to address outdated weights and methodological flaws, but concerns remain about data accuracy and its imp

The Union government has relaxed FDI norms for land-bordering countries (LBCs) to boost investment in key manufacturing sectors, addressing unintended adverse i

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla revoked the suspension of eight Opposition MPs after they pledged to uphold parliamentary decorum, highlighting ongoing tensions betw

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 proposes phasing out the college-university affiliation system over 15 years to grant autonomy to colleges, addressing

Congress leader Abhishek Singhvi defends Opposition's use of no-confidence motions against constitutional authorities, arguing their strategic value in parliame

The South Indian Film Artistes Association (SIAA) strongly condemned AIADMK MP CV Shanmugam's derogatory remarks against actor Nayanthara, highlighting issues o

The Supreme Court's nine-judge bench declined to examine the definition of 'industry' under the Industrial Relations Code 2020 while reviewing the 1978 Bangalor

A nine-judge Constitution bench is re-examining the definition of 'industry' under labour laws, which will determine statutory protections for workers across se

The US is restructuring its tariff policies following a Supreme Court ruling that struck down the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), imposing

The article critiques the collapse of the 'doux commerce' theory underpinning WTO-led globalization, highlighting how trade has shifted from mutual benefit to s

The Election Commission of India (ECI) ordered the transfer of 19 senior police officers in West Bengal and several officials in Kerala to ensure impartial admi

India issued a new Quality Control Order (QCO) for aluminium products to enforce BIS standards, aiming to reduce reliance on imports, particularly from China, w

India has eased FDI restrictions for Chinese investments under Press Note 3, aiming to reduce its $100 billion trade deficit with China while learning from glob

India's merchandise trade deficit narrowed to $27.1 billion in February 2025 due to moderated imports, though persistent high energy and gold imports continue t

A parliamentary committee has recommended institutionalizing a reserve panel system for CBI vacancies to address 15% staffing shortages and high attrition rates

Rajya Sabha discussed the Appropriation Bill, 2026, while Lok Sabha revoked the suspension of eight Opposition MPs, highlighting ongoing parliamentary dynamics

The NDA secured significant gains in Rajya Sabha elections across 10 states, benefiting from cross-voting and absenteeism among Opposition MLAs, which will stre

The government introduced amendments to the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, removing the right to gender self-identification recognized by

The geopolitical tensions in West Asia are causing anxiety over LPG supply and prices in India, impacting household budgets, food inflation, and energy security

The escalation of conflict in West Asia, marked by the sinking of Iranian warship IRIS Dena, has direct implications for India's regional diplomacy, energy secu

The BJP has released its first list of 144 candidates for the West Bengal Assembly elections, with former state president Dilip Ghosh contesting from Kharagpur

The TMC's dominance in West Bengal is built on a unique governance model combining welfare schemes, cultural nationalism, and informal power networks, setting t

The Election Commission announced assembly election schedules for West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry, with voting from April 9–29 and result

PM Modi referenced Nehru's 1951 speech linking the Korean War to inflation, drawing parallels to current LPG shortages caused by the Iran conflict, highlighting