The 16th Finance Commission (FC) of India has increased financial allocations for urban local governments. Its recent report, tabled in Parliament in February 2026, marks a sharp rise...
India has revealed PRAHAAR, its first comprehensive national counter-terrorism policy. This marks a decisive shift in the country’s approach to combating terrorism. The policy adopts a ‘whole-of-government’ strategy...
Recent research marks the severe impact of climate change on the Nilgiri Wood Pigeon (Columba elphinstonii), an endemic bird of the Western Ghats. The study reveals that by...
Recent reforms in government banking have introduced two key initiatives to improve transparency and efficiency. Launched by the Controller General of Accounts (CGA), Ms T.C.A. Kalyani, these tools...
Recent developments in 2026 show the evolving India-Israel relationship amid regional tensions. Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation despite recent...
Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have seen India emerge as player in developing Large Language Models (LLMs). At the 2026 AI Impact Summit in Bengaluru, Sarvam AI...
Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) has gained attention in India as a key technology to reduce carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions. With India being the third-largest emitter globally, CCU...
The Union Budget 2026-27 has marked a historic rise in India’s defence spending. Allocated Rs 7.85 lakh crore ($86.7 billion), it reflects a 15.19 per cent increase from...
The Indian Air Force’s Southern Air Command has conducted a high-tempo joint maritime exercise, ‘Kalari Leap’, in the Lakshadweep and Minicoy archipelago. Designed to test rapid force projection...
A programme in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, to promote the National Action for Mechanized Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) Scheme marks another step in India’s effort to end hazardous manual sanitation...
