The Raisina Science Diplomacy Initiative (SDI) held its first edition on 5 March 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Launched by the Principal Scientific Adviser’s Office and the...
India recently signed a major uranium supply agreement with Canada’s Cameco company. This deal will provide 22 million pounds (around 10,000 tonnes) of uranium from 2027 to 2035....
The Government of India has recently decided to temporarily suspend the fortification of rice distributed under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) and other welfare schemes....
Recent tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have escalated into what Pakistan’s defence minister terms an "open war". The conflict intensified after cross-border strikes by Afghan forces and retaliatory...
Recent developments in February 2026 saw India and Bhutan strengthen their partnership on managing shared river resources. Shri V. L. Kantha Rao, Secretary of the Department of Water...
India’s economy is showing strong growth with real GDP estimated at 7.6% for the financial year 2025–26. This is higher than the 7.1% growth recorded in 2024–25. The...
India’s 13th MILAN naval exercise held from 15 to 25 February 2026 marks a very important moment in Indo-Pacific maritime diplomacy. With 72 countries participating, the event demonstrates...
The Government of India has revamped its approach to implementing the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006. A year after launching district-level Forest Rights Act Cells (FRA cells) to...
Recent studies in the Atacama Desert of Chile have brought into light the potential of gypsum rocks to harbour and preserve life under extreme conditions. The Salar de...
India began a historic step in 2026 by launching a free Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme. This initiative targets 1.15 crore girls aged 14 years across the country....
