The ongoing Iran war in 2026 shows no signs of early peace despite reports of secret diplomacy. The conflict has spread to Gulf states, with Iran attacking US...
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently imposed a cap on banks’ net open foreign exchange exposure to $100 million daily. This step aims to curb the rupee’s...
Agray, the fourth of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, has been delivered to the Indian Navy at Kolkata. Built indigenously by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, the...
The European Union’s carbon market is set to become a key tool in removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. A 2026 study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate...
Civil society groups and climate experts from South and Southeast Asia have urged a faster transition away from fossil fuels. This call was made through the Kuala Lumpur...
Recent geopolitical tensions in early 2026, notably the joint Israeli-US attack on Iran, led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This event disrupted roughly one-fifth of...
The global energy system faces disruption due to conflict in West Asia. Attacks on Iran have affected the Strait of Hormuz, a vital channel carrying 20% of global...
Recent developments in India have brought into light critical challenges in managing Minor Forest Produce (MFP), a key resource for millions of tribal and forest-dependent communities. The decline...
Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana–Gramin (PMAY-G) has emerged as a major rural housing programme in India since its launch on 1 April 2016. It aims to provide permanent houses...
The Government has released 15th Finance Commission tied and untied grants for Panchayati Raj Institutions and local bodies in several states during 2025-26. The funds are meant to...