Current affairs

The Union Cabinet approved easing FDI restrictions for investments from land-bordering countries (LBCs), allowing up to 10% non-controlling ownership under the

India's LPG imports have surged to 60% of total consumption, driven by rising demand and stagnant domestic production, exposing vulnerabilities in energy securi

Maharashtra introduced the Dharma Swatantrya Bill, 2026 to regulate religious conversions through prior notice requirements and punitive measures, joining nine

Union Home Minister Amit Shah defended Speaker Om Birla against an Opposition-led no-confidence motion, emphasizing the Speaker's constitutional role as a neutr

PM Narendra Modi defended Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla against Opposition's no-confidence motion, emphasizing the distinction between disagreement and disrespect

SpiceJet launched special flights from Fujairah (UAE) to Indian cities to evacuate stranded passengers amid West Asia airspace disruptions, underscoring the str

Jammu and Kashmir faces a severe unemployment crisis with a 6.1% rate, higher than the national average, driven by over-reliance on government jobs, delayed rec

The Supreme Court permitted withdrawal of life support for a patient in Persistent Vegetative State (PVS), marking the first application of its passive euthanas

The Supreme Court directed the Centre to establish a no-fault compensation policy for Covid vaccine injuries, ruling that constitutional obligations under Artic

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) successfully prompted 5 million taxpayers to revise incorrect returns through informational nudges, reducing fraudulent

LPG refill bookings in India declined to 77 lakh from 88.8 lakh, indicating reduced panic buying, while an Indian crude tanker safely exited UAE's Fujairah amid

COP 30 in Belém established water-centric adaptation indicators under the UAE Framework for Global Climate Resilience, shifting water from infrastructure planni

The Election Commission of India announced assembly elections for West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry, marking a critical test for regional p

India faces a critical juncture in transitioning from LPG to electric cooking, with significant implications for energy security, grid stability, and public hea

Crude oil prices surged to $118/barrel due to West Asia conflicts, highlighting how geopolitical risks now fundamentally alter oil market dynamics beyond tradit

Kerala's 2026 assembly elections, scheduled for April 9, will see a high-stakes contest between the incumbent LDF and opposition UDF, with significant implicati

Lok Sabha rejected a resolution under Article 94(C) to remove Speaker Om Birla, highlighting deepening government-Opposition rift and declining parliamentary st

The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha conducted Question Hour and Zero Hour discussions, focusing on issues like Sansad Khel Mahotsav exclusion, Right to Education impl

The Rajasthan Assembly passed a Bill regulating property transfers in 'disturbed areas', raising concerns about constitutional validity, potential misuse, and c

Biennial elections for 37 Rajya Sabha seats across 10 states highlight political strategies and constitutional procedures, with significant implications for Upp

The Supreme Court permitted withdrawal of life support for Harish Rana in Persistent Vegetative State (PVS), reinforcing the right to die with dignity under Art

The Supreme Court is examining a petition challenging the Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Act, 1937, arguing that Uttarakhand's Uniform Civil Code (UCC) renders i

The Election Commission of India announced a two-phase schedule for West Bengal's 294-seat Assembly elections on April 23 and 29, with results on May 4, amidst

China's measured response to US-Israel strikes on Iran reflects strategic priorities to protect Belt and Road investments and diversified energy imports, highli

The Election Commission of India (ECI) is considering external identity verification counters for veiled voters in West Bengal, marking a departure from existin

The Election Commission announced the schedule for Assembly elections in West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Assam, and Puducherry, ensuring constitutional complia

Congress leader Bhupinder Hooda expressed confidence in winning the Rajya Sabha seat in Haryana, while criticizing the BJP government's fiscal mismanagement and

India faces diplomatic challenges in West Asia as its strategic ties with Israel and Iran come under strain due to the US-Iran conflict, impacting energy securi

The article argues that India's ambitious public investments require strong institutions to translate into sustained growth, drawing parallels with EU cohesion

India's ambition to become a global education hub through foreign branch campuses faces stiff competition from established players like Malaysia and UAE, while

The Centre revoked Sonam Wangchuk's NSA detention amid ongoing protests in Ladakh seeking Sixth Schedule protections, highlighting governance gaps and tribal ri

The NCERT textbook controversy reveals systemic gaps in the three-stage approval process for NEP-aligned books, highlighting governance failures in the National

The Rashtriya Swatantra Party (RSP) secured 182 seats in Nepal's snap elections, marking a seismic shift from traditional parties and testing the country's fede

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was released after six months of detention under the National Security Act (NSA), highlighting tensions between state security p

The MHA revoked Sonam Wangchuk's detention under the National Security Act (NSA) after six months, citing the need to facilitate dialogue in Ladakh, where prote

Pakistan faces simultaneous crises with Iran and Afghanistan, straining its economy and internal security while testing its diplomatic balancing act between Sau

The Washington Consensus, a set of neoliberal economic policies dominant in late 20th century, has lost relevance due to systemic flaws and global crises, promp

The Indian government has barred PNG users from retaining or refilling LPG connections to prioritize domestic supply amid West Asia tensions, while schools face

The West Asia conflict caused crude oil prices to surge above $100 per barrel, impacting global markets, while India's economic indicators like e-way bills show

A BARC study deems HALEU-Th fuel unsuitable for India's reactors, sparking controversy with industry experts and highlighting tensions in India's nuclear energy

India has diversified its LPG imports to include US, Norway, Canada, Algeria, and Russia, reducing dependence on Gulf suppliers amid disruptions in the Strait o

Despite increased R&D funding and improved Global Innovation Index ranking (38th), India's innovation ecosystem faces structural issues like low private-sector

Karnataka has established a Responsible AI Committee to create a policy framework ensuring safe, transparent, and accountable AI use in government systems, addr

India's new labour codes aim to boost formalisation and job creation, but structural informality and regulatory loopholes may undermine these goals, raising con

India faces severe LPG shortages due to geopolitical disruptions in West Asia, prompting panic buying and theft incidents, while global oil markets reel under U

A notice signed by 130 Lok Sabha and 63 Rajya Sabha MPs seeks the removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, marking the first such attempt against a CEC and testing constit

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla reaffirmed his impartiality post a failed no-confidence motion, while debates on India's energy security and supplementary demands fo

Rajya Sabha MPs raised critical issues including media bias, women's safety in Tamil Nadu, LPG shortages due to West Asia tensions, and wildlife-farmer conflict

India employs a multi-layered approach including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and POCSO Act to safeguard children online, but enforcement gap

The Supreme Court permitted withdrawal of life support for a patient in Persistent Vegetative State (PVS), reinforcing the right to die with dignity under Artic