Recent research from V.O. Chidambaram College reveals the presence of microplastics, especially nylon fibres, in Chennai’s beach sediments. Though the abundance is low compared to global beaches, the...
The Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, was introduced in the Lok Sabha on 23 March 2026 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The Bill aims to amend the Companies...
The Government of India in 2026 has proposed increasing Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 816. This is to implement the Women’s Reservation Act, 2023, which reserves 33%...
India’s presidency of BRICS in 2026 comes at a time of geopolitical tension. The Iran crisis, involving direct conflict with the US and Israel, tests the unity of...
India presented its rural drinking water and sanitation model to a visiting Sri Lankan parliamentary delegation, denoting the scale, design and outcomes of the Jal Jeevan Mission and...
The international order in 2026 faces serious fragmentation. Armed conflicts have reached levels unseen since World War II. Trade tensions and economic imbalances among major global regions weaken...
India has renewed its commitment to fight tuberculosis (TB) in 2026 after missing the 2025 elimination deadline. The COVID-19 pandemic had disrupted TB control programmes. To counter this,...
The Centre introduced the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha amid Opposition protests. The Bill seeks to strengthen control over foreign-funded non-profits by creating...
The Government of India plans to introduce the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026, in the Rajya Sabha. The Bill aims to maintain the dominance of...
The ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia, especially the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict, have brought into light the risks of heavy reliance on fossil fuels. The closure of the Strait...
