Union government orders WhatsApp to halt its new username feature, citing grave concerns over potential spam and impersonation risks.
India's GST revenue surges 14% to ₹1.95 lakh crore in June 2026, driven by 35% import growth, raising concerns over domestic manufacturing reliance.
India leverages indigenous R&D to counter energy shocks, approving a ₹37,500 crore coal gasification scheme to produce DME, slashing LPG import dependence.
UK's proposed social media ban for under-16s sparks global debate on efficacy, data privacy, and urgent need for robust platform governance.
Government notifies new Telecommunications Act 2023 rules, replacing colonial-era laws, granting sweeping powers over messaging apps and infrastructure, impacting operators and users.
Army Chief General Seth unveils 'VIJAY' roadmap, transforming Indian Army into a technology-enabled, future-ready force emphasizing jointness, indigenization, and soldier welfare.
India achieves near-universal birth and death registration (over 99%) in 2024, revealing a national sex ratio at birth of 917, with significant state disparities.
Iran firmly draws red lines in Strait of Hormuz, asserting sovereignty over the critical global chokepoint despite US pressure and ongoing negotiations.
China's new ethnic unity law, aiming for "shared identity," sparks international outcry from UN and rights groups over potential threats to minority freedoms.
Israel's Defence Minister declares indefinite military presence in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza 'security zones,' defying withdrawal calls and warning Iran.
UN panel issues dire warning: AI's unchecked progress risks catastrophic harm, as policy and understanding lag behind rapid technological evolution.
US and Iran begin indirect technical talks in Qatar on Strait of Hormuz and nuclear program, with VP Vance noting progress despite recent military strikes.
Japan's Takaichi visits India for 16th Annual Summit, boosting economic security, Indo-Pacific strategy, and critical supply chains amid global uncertainties.
Delhi government signals readiness for 'One Nation One Election' despite tenure adjustments, as high-level committee consults stakeholders on electoral synchronisation.
Expert advocates 'PPP 2.0' with circular finance, matching capital to risk, to fund India's $20 trillion infrastructure and green transition by 2047.
AI and high-resolution X-rays virtually 'unwrap' carbonized Herculaneum scrolls, revealing lost ancient texts, including a treatise on ethics by Chrysippus.
Expert warns India's cotton productivity collapse stems from degraded soils, urging focus on regenerative agriculture and varietal development over new GM seeds.
US Supreme Court delivers major judicial setback to Trump, scrapping his executive order and reaffirming birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment, upholding 150-year precedent.
IRDAI launches major crackdown on 'dark patterns' and mis-selling in insurance, commissioning a nine-month study to boost consumer trust.
India records first positive net FPI in four months, driven by debt, as FDI surges to $15.29 billion in April, signaling a potential investment tide turn.
