India and U.S. reach trade deal: U.S. reduces tariff to 18%, India to lower trade barriers.
India's wetlands face dire threats despite regulations; urgent action needed for conservation, restoration, and community-led management to secure water and resilience.
Finance Commission retains 41% vertical devolution, tweaks horizontal formula rewarding GDP contribution, but avoids structural fiscal federalism changes.
Supreme Court links menstrual health to fundamental rights, orders states to ensure hygiene facilities in schools, addressing 'menstrual poverty'.
Budget prioritizes infrastructure and MSME growth, but employment elasticity declines, creating a dual economy with jobless growth.
16th Finance Commission triples grants to ₹3.5 lakh crore for urban local governments over five years, boosting infrastructure.
Thousands of tribal farmers protest in Maharashtra demanding land rights, irrigation, employment, and proper implementation of Forest Rights Act, 2006.
IIT Council considers adaptive testing for JEE, aiming for fairer assessment, but legal and logistical challenges loom regarding equality and infrastructure.
Revamping DAY-NRLM: Empowering rural women through strengthened CLFs, innovative finance, and convergence for enhanced entrepreneurship and livelihoods by 2026-2031.
Supreme Court scrutinizes anti-conversion laws in 12 states amid concerns over vigilante violence against minorities, issuing notices to Centre and states.
ISRO's PSLV probe involves external team after consecutive failures; next launch targeted for June with 18 launches scheduled this year.
AYUSH Ministry to invite proposals from states for establishing three new All India Institutes of Ayurveda (AIIAs) by 2026-27.
US lowers tariffs on India to 18% signaling stronger alliance against China amidst trade negotiations and geopolitical tensions.
US tariff cut boosts FDI prospects as China+1 strategy revives; Rupee expected to strengthen amidst improved economic outlook.
Supreme Court mandates Centre to establish tribunal within a month to resolve Pennaiyar river water dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
16th Finance Commission flags states' rising unconditional cash transfers, warns of fiscal destabilization, and suggests exit clauses for schemes.
India strategically diversifies exports amidst US tariffs, forging new trade deals with EU, UK, and UAE, showcasing economic resilience.
India pivots from Russian oil, increasing US and potentially Venezuelan imports amid geopolitical shifts and trade negotiations.
Trump's trade policies impacted India-US relations, leading to tariff reductions and shifts in trade dynamics, especially in oil and LPG imports.
16th Finance Commission balances equity concerns by increasing southern states' share to 17% and recommending fiscal prudence for states.
India and EU sign FTA, Security & Defence Partnership, and Mobility agreement, boosting trade, defence cooperation, and strategic ties.
India, Arab League reaffirm commitment to regional stability, address conflicts in Yemen, Libya, Sudan, and reiterate support for Palestine's sovereignty.
WhatsApp faces US lawsuit alleging privacy breach; claims Meta accesses encrypted messages, impacting ongoing Indian legal battle over traceability.
AI data center boom drives up metal prices, squeezing auto industry margins; Maruti Suzuki flags concerns over rising costs.
Char Dham shrines propose banning non-Hindus, sparking constitutional debates over religious freedom and essential religious practices.
Centre pushes for private finance in infrastructure projects across sectors, aims to boost PPP model and reduce logistics costs.
16th Finance Commission advocates discom privatization and SPVs for debt resolution, aiming to modernize power distribution and alleviate financial strain.
Benchmark 10-year bond yields surge to 6.78% post-budget, fueled by record Rs 17.2 lakh crore government borrowing plan.
Finance Ministry contemplates increasing FDI limit in PSU banks to 49% to bolster capital reserves and spur economic growth.
