The US government introduced a $100,000 entry fee for new H-1B visa applicants outside the country from 21 September 2025. This move has caused concern among Indian tech...
The Government of India is exploring isobutanol as a new biofuel blended with diesel. This follows unsuccessful attempts to blend ethanol with diesel. The Automotive Research Association of...
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has launched the Impact of Research and Innovation Scale (IRIS). This new scale aims to quantify the impact of biomedical, public...
The Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SMDA) signed in Riyadh on 17 September 2025 marks a new chapter in Saudi-Pakistani military relations. The pact was endorsed by Saudi Crown...
The 2025 Global Conference on Climate and Health held in Brazil brought together delegates from 90 countries to develop the Belém Health Action Plan. This plan will guide...
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has recently leveraged artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to detect widespread fraud in beneficiary schemes across several states....
The issue of electoral roll deletions has gained attention recently due to allegations of mass attempts to remove voter names in Karnataka’s Aland constituency in 2023. Concerns have...
Recent breakthroughs in artificial intelligence (AI) have shown that machines can develop reasoning skills without relying on human-provided examples. A new AI model called R1, developed by DeepSeek-AI,...
India’s GST Council raised tax rates on ultra-processed and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) in 2025. The tax on aerated waters with sugar, fruit-based carbonated drinks, and caffeinated beverages increased...
Recent discussions on India-China relations show the need to overcome deep-rooted mistrust and adopt flexible diplomatic strategies. Historical misunderstandings dating back to the Gupta period have shaped divergent...
