Recent GST reforms in India have focused on advancing environmental sustainability. The government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has lowered tax rates on waste management, biodegradable products,...
The Assam government has proposed a new Reserved Forest adjacent to Burhachapori Wildlife Sanctuary in Sonitpur district to support compensatory afforestation linked to multiple infrastructure and industrial projects....
Agriculture remains a vital sector in India’s economy. In 2026, the United Nations declared it the International Year of the Woman Farmer (IYWF 2026). This recognises women’s crucial...
On the occasion of the International Day of Forests, Manipur renewed its focus on forest protection, prevention of deforestation, and action against illegal activities, including poppy cultivation. A...
India’s 2026-27 Union Budget and the new Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) mark a major step for Ayurveda. The AYUSH Ministry’s budget has nearly...
The 2026 West Asia conflict has caused major disruptions in global energy trade. This has led to shortages of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and a rise in crude...
India is exploring agri-photovoltaics, or agriPV, as a dual-use model that combines solar power generation with farming on the same land. The idea has gained attention as the...
India's life insurance sector is often described as "underinsured" based on two key indicators - insurance penetration and insurance density. These terms, widely used in official and media...
Delhi has begun a science-based study to assess whether smog-eating photocatalytic coatings can help reduce air pollution on roads, pavements, tiles, buildings and other urban surfaces. The six-month...
India's Union cabinet recently approved the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF), a Rs 4 lakh crore initiative to boost urban development. The Centre will contribute Rs 1 lakh crore,...
