Nepal is witnessing political upheaval led by its Gen-Z population. This youth-driven movement demands greater democracy, transparency and inclusion. It reflects widespread frustration with entrenched elites and governance...
India faces a rapid increase in overweight and obesity rates across all age groups. Recent data show alarming rises among children, adolescents, and adults. This trend poses serious...
The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), launched by the Government of India in August 2014, has become a landmark initiative in expanding financial inclusion. By mid-2025, it...
India is intensifying efforts to prepare for human spaceflight through a series of analog experiments. These simulate conditions astronauts face in space to develop protocols for psychological selection,...
India’s recent condemnation of Israel’s bombing in Doha marks a notable change in its West Asia stance. The strong statement against the violation of Qatar’s sovereignty contrasts with...
Recent developments in India-China relations have marked a cautious but shift towards normalisation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit and talks...
The Supreme Court of India has recently raised the issue of prosecuting farmers who burn crop residue to prepare fields for the rabi season. This practice, known as...
India achieved its best-ever rank of 99 out of 167 countries in the 2025 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Index. This reflects steady progress since 2021, especially in access...
Since September 2025, thousands of farmers in Maharashtra have been protesting over the sharp fall in onion prices. Maharashtra is India’s largest onion-producing state. The current distress stems...
Recent data from India’s 2024 Household Consumption Survey and the World Bank’s 2025 report reveal contrasting pictures of poverty. While extreme poverty appears to have declined sharply, food...
