Current affairs

The suicide of an IIT-Bombay student and subsequent allegations against a professor under the SC/ST Act have ignited debates about caste discrimination in acade

A 23-member ITBP team scaled the 7,355-meter Mt Abi Gamin near the India-Tibet border, demonstrating the force's mountaineering prowess and strategic presence i

The Supreme Court declined to adjudicate on Vande Mataram's status as National Song, stating it's a policy matter, but agreed to examine penal consequences unde

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh credited 'Modinomics' for India's economic growth, citing reforms like UPI, defense exports, and startup ecosystem expansion, whi

Delhi's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has flagged 33.13 lakh voters including prominent leaders like S Jaishankar and Arvind Kejriwal for

Former CEC OP Rawat criticized the Election Commission's opaque 'logical discrepancy' notices issued to 3.31 million Delhi voters, highlighting systemic flaws i

The Election Commission of India (ECI) issued notices to 3.31 million voters in Delhi during Special Intensive Revision (SIR) due to discrepancies like name mis

The Election Commission of India issued notices to 3.3 million voters in Delhi during Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, primarily for non-map

Ganesh Utsav, traditionally confined to Maharashtra, is gaining popularity in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh due to migrant social remittance, reflecting cultural inte

Japan's Air Chief flew India's indigenous Tejas fighter during the Veer Guardian exercise, marking the first deployment of Japanese fighters to India and streng

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk leads a 20-km march demanding Sixth Schedule protections for Ladakh, marking the anniversary of violent 2025 protests that left

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is replacing 600 personnel after NEET-UG leaks, exposing systemic flaws in India's high-stakes exam governance that require ar

Odisha's Choudwar jail superintendent was arrested for forging records to conceal his absence during a prisoner escape, exposing systemic flaws in prison admini

Congress accused the Election Commission of large-scale voter deletions during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, terming it 'Shah Instiga

Delhi's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls flagged 33.1 lakh voters including prominent leaders for discrepancies, raising concerns about elect

The Election Commission clarified that notices issued during Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Delhi's electoral rolls do not imply name deletion, following c

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has proposed establishing 42 election tribunals in West Bengal to expedite disposal of 3.7 million pending appeals relate

The proposed FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 seeks stricter control over foreign funding to NGOs, sparking debates on civil society autonomy, religious neutrality, and

Deepanshu Shokeen won as an independent candidate in DUSU elections with record votes, signaling a shift in student political engagement and challenging traditi

India's lack of a comprehensive framework for rare earth magnet value chains exposes strategic vulnerabilities in advanced manufacturing and energy transition s

The Madras High Court ruled that physical attributes like fair skin or curly hair cannot determine caste or religion, setting aside a District Level Vigilance C

Rahul Gandhi criticized government spending on PM Modi's birthday diya-lighting events while female students lack hostel facilities, raising questions about edu

Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) announced candidates for 5 of 8 Bihar Legislative Council seats, marking its electoral debut in upper house polls that

A suspect in the murder of Punjab ASI Harjit Singh was killed in a police encounter, with investigations revealing a Pakistani handler's involvement in luring l

Banks in Assam and Kerala will remain closed on September 21 for Janmotsav of Srimanta Sankardeva and Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi Day respectively, demonstrating

Tamil Nadu's appointment of two advisers alongside the Chief Secretary raises questions about administrative efficiency and power dynamics, reflecting recurring

ABVP swept the Delhi University Students' Union elections, winning the presidential post while an independent candidate secured vice-presidency, exposing opposi

ABVP candidate Yash Dabas won the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) presidential election, underscoring the role of student unions in university governanc

Delhi's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise flagged 33.1 lakh voters including prominent leaders for discrepancies, raising questions about electoral roll

Delhi's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls flagged 3.31 million voters including Arvind Kejriwal for discrepancies, underscoring procedural gap

Fifteenth Finance Commission chairman NK Singh stressed the need for cooperative federalism, higher savings, and private investments to finance India's developm

India's expanding deep-sea exploration capabilities under the Deep Ocean Mission raise critical questions about the ecological costs of seabed mining, highlight

India's innovation ecosystem is advancing with growing domestic R&D in strategic sectors like semiconductors and biotech, though challenges remain in patent com

PM Modi's tenure since 2014 has witnessed major economic reforms including demonetisation, GST implementation, PLI scheme and Jan Dhan Yojana, which have transf

Tamil Nadu government plans to introduce non-vegetarian options like chicken biryani in its Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme, expanding coverage to 15.

The arrest of Congress candidate Milan Pradhan in Nandigram bypoll, shortly after TMC's support, has sparked allegations of political vendetta by BJP, highlight

Congress accused Madhya Pradesh authorities of pressuring coaching centers to prevent students from attending Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event, highligh

The Congress party mocked PM Modi's upcoming 'Chintan Baithak' cabinet meeting as 'Chinta Baithak', citing unprecedented criticism against him, while highlighti

The Election Commission of India allocated new symbols and names to rival TMC factions for West Bengal bypolls, triggering criticism from political leaders and

International Equal Pay Day highlights persistent gender wage gaps in India's labor market, with women earning 75% of men's wages in regular employment, compoun

Revenue secretary recommends states raise capital expenditure to 3% of GSDP by 2031-32 to boost infrastructure and productive capacity, critical for India's dev

Former Finance Commission Chairman N.K. Singh emphasized the need for increased savings, private capital mobilization, and efficient investment allocation to ac

The Supreme Court suggested delaying CBSE's mandatory three-language requirement for Class 6 to 2027, while CBSE argued against exemptions citing NEP 2020's pro

Tamil Nadu CM launches 'Thaaimaman Thanga Mothiram' scheme providing 1-gram gold rings to newborns in government hospitals, aiming to boost institutional delive

BJP and Congress clash over the imposition of Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions above ₹2,000, revealing tensions in parliamentary committee proce

The 18th BRICS Summit's New Delhi Declaration showcased India's nuanced foreign policy approach, balancing criticism of Western unilateralism with strategic aut

Senior Congress leader and former Union Minister E.M. Sudarsana Natchiappan passed away at 78, leaving behind a legacy of contributions to Tamil Nadu politics,

Recent US sanctions on Indian entities over Iran trade and Iran's maritime threats highlight vulnerabilities in India's fragmented response system, necessitatin

India's GDP grew by 7.8% in Q1 FY27, continuing strong growth trends, but the data reveals uneven sectoral performance and persistent employment quality issues

Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump extended birthday wishes to PM Modi, underscoring India's delicate diplomatic balancing between t