Infrastructure refers to the fundamental facilities and systems serving a country. It includes transportation networks, utilities, and communication systems. Good infrastructure supports economic growth and improves quality of life. In India, it plays a crucial role in connecting diverse regions. Investments in infrastructure can enhance trade and accessibility. Effective infrastructure is vital for sustainable development and urban planning.
Launched in June 2015 under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), the Smart Cities Mission (SCM) is a centrally sponsored scheme designed to transform 100 chosen...
During the 59th Asian Development Bank Annual Meetings held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, India urged the multilateral lender to expand its lending capacity and implement deep institutional reforms to...
India has recently enacted the SHANTI Act 2025, a landmark legislation modernising its nuclear energy sector. This follows India’s announcement of the Nuclear Energy Mission in 2025 and...
Recent global events have brought into light coal’s continued importance in India’s energy landscape. Geopolitical conflicts, particularly in the Middle East, and disruptions in gas and LPG supplies...
India faces growing macroeconomic stress due to rising geopolitical instability in West Asia as of early 2026. The rupee has depreciated to ₹95 per US dollar, while crude...
Recent reports reveal a near shutdown of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. This has caused severe disruptions in global fertiliser supplies. Fertiliser prices are rising sharply. This...
The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025 by Transparency International reveals a worsening global corruption scenario. The average global score dropped to 42 out of 100, the lowest in...
India faces a serious threat to its food security as global temperatures rise. A 2026 study by the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) marks India’s worsening...
The Kalinjar Fort region in Banda was declared a National Geo-Heritage Site by the Geological Survey of India (GSI) on 16 March 2026. This recognition marks the area's...
The 2026 visit of Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney to India marked improvement in bilateral ties. The focus was on pragmatic deliverables, moving past earlier political tensions. This...
