India faces a severe energy security crisis due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East disrupting oil and gas supplies. The war near the Strait of Hormuz, a...
UNESCO has responded to a representation opposing the proposed Aghanashini-Vedavathi river-linking project in Karnataka and advised that any such development must comply with World Heritage Conservation norms. The...
The VBSA Bill of 2026 has stirred debate in India’s higher education sector. Proposed to replace the University Grants Commission (UGC), the bill aims to create a new...
India’s strategic petroleum reserves (SPRs) currently hold about two-thirds of their total capacity. This comes amid ongoing disruptions in oil supply due to the West Asia conflict. The...
In 2026, Brazil remains a global leader in ethanol fuel use, with alcohol powering over half of its light vehicle fleet. India is increasingly looking to replicate Brazil’s...
Recent tensions in West Asia have spotlighted the critical role of water desalination plants in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Following threats by Iran to target desalination...
Agriculture remains vital to India’s economy and rural livelihoods. In 2026, the United Nations declared it the International Year of the Woman Farmer (IYWF 2026). This recognises the...
The Lok Sabha has passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, to amend the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019. The Bill changes the...
The 2025 State of the Climate Report by the World Meteorological Organization reveals alarming trends. The past 11 years rank as the hottest on record, with 2025 being...
India has approved the Namo Drone Didi Scheme as a Central Sector Scheme to provide drones to selected Women Self Help Groups for agricultural rental services. The scheme...
