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Uniform Civil Code Becomes Key Issue in West Bengal Elections 2026

The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) has become a central issue in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections scheduled for April 23 and 29. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)...

 April 12, 2026

What is the SIR controversy related to electoral rolls in West Bengal?

The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal began on November 4, 2025, with 7.66 crore voters. The Election Commission of India (ECI) deleted over...

 April 12, 2026

Delhi Government Releases Draft Electric Vehicle Policy 2026

The Delhi Government released the draft Electric Vehicle Policy 2026 on 4 April 2026, proposing tax exemptions and incentives for electric and hybrid vehicles. The policy offers a...

 April 12, 2026

US-Iran Talks in Islamabad End Without Agreement

The US-Iran negotiations held in Islamabad concluded on 12 April 2026 after 21 hours of talks without an agreement. The delegation was led by US Vice President JD...

 April 12, 2026

India-GCC Reaffirm Economic Cooperation

India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have reiterated their commitment to regional stability, resilient supply chains and stronger economic ties amid continuing geopolitical uncertainty in West Asia....

 April 11, 2026

EESL to Supply 5 Lakh Induction Cooktops Amid LPG Concerns

The Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) announced a plan to supply 500,000 induction cooktops in two phases across India. This initiative responds to rising LPG supply disruptions and...

 April 11, 2026

RBI Proposes New Digital Fraud Safeguards

In a move to curb rising digital fraud, the Reserve Bank of India has released a discussion paper proposing additional safeguards for digital payments and bank accounts. The...

 April 11, 2026

France to Replace Windows with Linux to Reduce US Tech Dependence

France announced plans to transition key government systems from Microsoft Windows to Linux to reduce reliance on US technology. The move begins with the French digital agency DINUM,...

 April 11, 2026

UK Halts Chagos Islands Handover After US Withdrawal

The United Kingdom has put the planned transfer of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius on indefinite hold after the US administration under President Donald Trump withdrew its support....

 April 11, 2026

India-Bhutan Hydropower Projects in Punatsangchhu

India’s Power and Housing and Urban Affairs Minister visited the Punatsangchhu-I and Punatsangchhu-II hydropower project sites in Bhutan during an official trip. The visit underlined the strategic importance...

 April 11, 2026

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