The Iran-Israel conflict intensified sharply in early 2026. After decades of covert cooperation turned bitter rivalry, Israel and the United States launched major air strikes against Iran’s nuclear...
The Government of India has recently decided to temporarily suspend the fortification of rice distributed under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) and other welfare schemes....
Recent tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have escalated into what Pakistan’s defence minister terms an "open war". The conflict intensified after cross-border strikes by Afghan forces and retaliatory...
The Supreme Court’s recent suo motu intervention over a controversial NCERT textbook passage has brought into light the importance of protecting the dignity of public institutions and communities...
Recent developments in February 2026 saw India and Bhutan strengthen their partnership on managing shared river resources. Shri V. L. Kantha Rao, Secretary of the Department of Water...
The Indian higher education system is undergoing transformation aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. This reform aims to link education with economic growth and socio-cultural development...
The 16th Finance Commission (FC) of India has increased financial allocations for urban local governments. Its recent report, tabled in Parliament in February 2026, marks a sharp rise...
India’s economy is showing strong growth with real GDP estimated at 7.6% for the financial year 2025–26. This is higher than the 7.1% growth recorded in 2024–25. The...
India’s 13th MILAN naval exercise held from 15 to 25 February 2026 marks a very important moment in Indo-Pacific maritime diplomacy. With 72 countries participating, the event demonstrates...
India has revealed PRAHAAR, its first comprehensive national counter-terrorism policy. This marks a decisive shift in the country’s approach to combating terrorism. The policy adopts a ‘whole-of-government’ strategy...