News Analysis

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS 3: Internal Security GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

West Asia war escalates, spikes oil, strands flyers, Pg1

West Asia war escalates as Iran, allies attack Israel, US targets; oil prices surge amid regional conflict and rising casualties.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS 3: Internal Security GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

West Asia war escalates, spikes oil, strands flyers, Pg1

West Asia war escalates as Iran, allies attack Israel, US targets; oil prices surge amid regional conflict and rising casualties.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS 3: Science & Technology GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India, Canada ink uranium deal as Carney meets Modi, Pg1

India and Canada reset strained ties with uranium deal, CEPA talks, and security cooperation despite Nijjar case tensions.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS 3: Science & Technology GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India, Canada ink uranium deal as Carney meets Modi, Pg1

India and Canada reset strained ties with uranium deal, CEPA talks, and security cooperation despite Nijjar case tensions.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Internal Security GS 1: World History GS1: Distribution of Key Natural Resources GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Israel, the U.S. and a war to build a unipolar West Asia, Pg6

U.S.-Israeli strikes ignite regional war with Iran following assassination of Supreme Leader, threatening global energy security and geopolitical stability.

Israel, the U.S. and a war to build a unipolar West Asia, Pg6

U.S.-Israeli strikes ignite regional war with Iran following assassination of Supreme Leader, threatening global energy security and geopolitical stability.

GS 1: Indian Society GS 2: Polity GS 2: Social Justice GS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism GS2: Vulnerable Sections

UGC reform debate, faultlines in politics of social justice, Pg6

UGC reform faces backlash, exposing faultlines in BJP's social justice politics and DBA groups' vulnerabilities within Hindutva.

GS 1: Indian Society GS 2: Polity GS 2: Social Justice GS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism GS2: Vulnerable Sections

UGC reform debate, faultlines in politics of social justice, Pg6

UGC reform faces backlash, exposing faultlines in BJP's social justice politics and DBA groups' vulnerabilities within Hindutva.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Government Budgeting GS3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

The waning sheen, Pg6

GST collections surge 8.1% in February, import IGST spikes 17%, rupee depreciation and rising input costs threaten price stability.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Government Budgeting GS3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

The waning sheen, Pg6

GST collections surge 8.1% in February, import IGST spikes 17%, rupee depreciation and rising input costs threaten price stability.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Government Budgeting

New reality, Pg6

New GDP series (base year 2022-23) projects 7.6% growth for FY26, revises economic size downwards by 3.3%.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Government Budgeting

New reality, Pg6

New GDP series (base year 2022-23) projects 7.6% growth for FY26, revises economic size downwards by 3.3%.

GS 2: Polity GS 3: EconomyEthicsGS2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms GS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Rethinking tax searches for the digital age, Pg7

Supreme Court examines the legality of income tax searches in the digital age, balancing state power and informational privacy.

GS 2: Polity GS 3: EconomyEthicsGS2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms GS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Rethinking tax searches for the digital age, Pg7

Supreme Court examines the legality of income tax searches in the digital age, balancing state power and informational privacy.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Internal Security GS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS3: Role of External State and Non State Actors GS3: Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

Rupture across the Durand Line, Pg8

Pakistan-Afghanistan ties worsen as military clashes escalate; experts analyze the ruptures and future implications along the Durand Line.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Internal Security GS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS3: Role of External State and Non State Actors GS3: Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

Rupture across the Durand Line, Pg8

Pakistan-Afghanistan ties worsen as military clashes escalate; experts analyze the ruptures and future implications along the Durand Line.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Internal Security GS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS2: Indian Diaspora

Modi speaks to Saudi Crown Prince, Jordan, Bahrain Kings, Pg10

PM Modi engages Saudi Crown Prince, Jordan & Bahrain Kings amid West Asia conflict, addressing regional stability and Indian community's safety.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Internal Security GS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS2: Indian Diaspora

Modi speaks to Saudi Crown Prince, Jordan, Bahrain Kings, Pg10

PM Modi engages Saudi Crown Prince, Jordan & Bahrain Kings amid West Asia conflict, addressing regional stability and Indian community's safety.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Disaster Management GS 3: Internal Security GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Disaster and Disaster Management

Indian warships on standby for humanitarian operations, Pg10

Indian Navy enhances readiness in West Asia; Operation Sankalp warships on standby for humanitarian aid amidst escalating tensions and maritime security.

Indian warships on standby for humanitarian operations, Pg10

Indian Navy enhances readiness in West Asia; Operation Sankalp warships on standby for humanitarian aid amidst escalating tensions and maritime security.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 2: Polity GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

SC to look into feasibility of NAT for blood transfusion, Pg12

Supreme Court examines mandatory Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT) in blood banks to ensure safer transfusions and protect fundamental right to life.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 2: Polity GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

SC to look into feasibility of NAT for blood transfusion, Pg12

Supreme Court examines mandatory Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT) in blood banks to ensure safer transfusions and protect fundamental right to life.

GS 1: Indian Geography GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS1: Urbanization, Problems and Remedies

How landscapes’ ‘memories’ shape the way Indian cities flood, PgII

Indian cities flood due to landscape's 'memory' of rain, hydrological hysteresis, and altered drainage systems, exacerbating flood risks.

GS 1: Indian Geography GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS1: Urbanization, Problems and Remedies

How landscapes’ ‘memories’ shape the way Indian cities flood, PgII

Indian cities flood due to landscape's 'memory' of rain, hydrological hysteresis, and altered drainage systems, exacerbating flood risks.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS1: Art Forms GS2: Education Sector

India-Canada CEPA by year-end, defence dialogue established, Pg1

India and Canada reset relations, targeting CEPA by year-end, enhanced defence cooperation, and $50 billion bilateral trade by 2030.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS1: Art Forms GS2: Education Sector

India-Canada CEPA by year-end, defence dialogue established, Pg1

India and Canada reset relations, targeting CEPA by year-end, enhanced defence cooperation, and $50 billion bilateral trade by 2030.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations GS3: Government Budgeting

EPFO trustees for 8.25% rate, its investment panel had suggested 8.1%, Pg1

EPFO retains 8.25% interest rate for 2025-26 despite internal panel suggesting 8.1%, projecting a deficit of ₹944.06 crore.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations GS3: Government Budgeting

EPFO trustees for 8.25% rate, its investment panel had suggested 8.1%, Pg1

EPFO retains 8.25% interest rate for 2025-26 despite internal panel suggesting 8.1%, projecting a deficit of ₹944.06 crore.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS1: Women and Women's Organizations GS2: Health Sector

Breast cancer cases to rise by one-third globally, says Lancet study, Pg8

Lancet study projects 3.5 million breast cancer cases by 2050, disproportionately impacting low-income countries due to limited access.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS1: Women and Women's Organizations GS2: Health Sector

Breast cancer cases to rise by one-third globally, says Lancet study, Pg8

Lancet study projects 3.5 million breast cancer cases by 2050, disproportionately impacting low-income countries due to limited access.

GS 2: Polity GS 3: Science & TechnologyEthicsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary GS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

AI 'hallucination' again in a trial court order, SC talks of 'institutional concern', Pg9

Supreme Court flags 'misconduct' over AI-fabricated judgments, raising concerns about judicial process and accountability in Andhra Pradesh case.

GS 2: Polity GS 3: Science & TechnologyEthicsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary GS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

AI 'hallucination' again in a trial court order, SC talks of 'institutional concern', Pg9

Supreme Court flags 'misconduct' over AI-fabricated judgments, raising concerns about judicial process and accountability in Andhra Pradesh case.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: International Relations GS2: Indian Diaspora GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

As conflict roils markets, pain will be felt widely, Pg10

West Asia conflict triggers market turmoil; Sensex plunges 1.29%, oil prices surge, impacting Indian economy and diaspora remittances.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: International Relations GS2: Indian Diaspora GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

As conflict roils markets, pain will be felt widely, Pg10

West Asia conflict triggers market turmoil; Sensex plunges 1.29%, oil prices surge, impacting Indian economy and diaspora remittances.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Internal Security GS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS3: Role of External State and Non State Actors

Navigating volatile Af-Pak belt requires Delhi to be nimble, Pg10

Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions escalate amid terror attacks, border disputes, and accusations, impacting regional stability and requiring India's strategic response.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Internal Security GS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS3: Role of External State and Non State Actors

Navigating volatile Af-Pak belt requires Delhi to be nimble, Pg10

Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions escalate amid terror attacks, border disputes, and accusations, impacting regional stability and requiring India's strategic response.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Internal Security GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS2: Indian Diaspora GS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

US and Israel may not be prepared for Iran's resilience, Pg11

US-Israel offensive against Iran escalates tensions, risking regional war and impacting India's interests and diaspora security.

US and Israel may not be prepared for Iran's resilience, Pg11

US-Israel offensive against Iran escalates tensions, risking regional war and impacting India's interests and diaspora security.

GS 2: International Relations GS 2: Polity GS 1: World History GS1: Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and Socialism GS2: Comparison of Indian Constitution with Other Countries

Iran's power pyramid, with Supreme Leader at the top, Pg13

Iran grapples with leadership transition after Supreme Leader's assassination, triggering constitutional procedures and power struggles amidst regional tensions.

GS 2: International Relations GS 2: Polity GS 1: World History GS1: Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and Socialism GS2: Comparison of Indian Constitution with Other Countries

Iran's power pyramid, with Supreme Leader at the top, Pg13

Iran grapples with leadership transition after Supreme Leader's assassination, triggering constitutional procedures and power struggles amidst regional tensions.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Internal Security GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

France to boost nuclear arsenal amid emerging security threats, Pg14

France to modernize nuclear arsenal and offer European partners nuclear deterrence cooperation amid rising geopolitical tensions and security concerns.

France to boost nuclear arsenal amid emerging security threats, Pg14

France to modernize nuclear arsenal and offer European partners nuclear deterrence cooperation amid rising geopolitical tensions and security concerns.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.