Gen Z, comprising 25.8% of India's population, holds only 26 legislative seats (6 MPs, 20 MLAs), raising concerns about youth representation in Parliament and Assemblies.
Amid opposition protests, Rajya Sabha passes Registration of Births and Deaths Bill, 2026, mandating judicial magistrate order for registrations delayed over two years.
India clarifies non-involvement in Sheikh Hasina's Delhi event, navigating diplomatic tensions with Bangladesh over media warnings and bilateral ties.
NBWL panel approves Panna-Ranipur hydropower project in critical tiger corridor despite DFO's red flags, with conditions for mitigation measures.
Indian vessel MSV Faize Noore Oliya sinks near Yemeni waters after projectile hit; 13 Indian seafarers rescued, raising concerns over Red Sea maritime security.
Parliamentary report reveals only 30% urban households under AMRUT have sewerage connections, highlighting slow project progress and significant inter-state disparities.
Supreme Court, shocked by 56% uninsured vehicles, directs Centre to pilot linking fuel purchase with valid insurance status for road safety.
ED cases under PMLA hit four-year high in FY26, but conviction rate remains below 1%; Income Tax prosecutions also show low convictions.
Despite $49 billion foreign inflows in two months, the rupee shows minimal strengthening, unlike 2013, due to RBI intervention and hedging.
UNSC conducts first straw poll for next Secretary-General, with P5 consensus crucial for candidates like Grynspan, Birkett, and Grossi.
RBI's Monetary Policy Committee evaluates inflation, crude oil, monsoon, and global factors to determine interest rate adjustments for economic stability.
Supreme Court expands domestic cruelty law (Section 498A/BNS Section 85) to women in live-in relationships, provided there is an “intent to marry”.
New study confirms global warming is accelerating, projecting Earth to breach 1.5°C by 2030, partly due to reduced aerosol pollution.
Astronomers track a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage on collision course with the moon, offering unique scientific insights and highlighting space debris challenges.
US rebalances global strategy, pushing Europe to shoulder greater defence burden as NATO transforms for a new era.
India repatriated 274 fugitives from 36 nations since 2019, attaching ₹17,874 crore assets under PMLA, significantly boosting anti-crime efforts.
Amidst NEET/UGC-NET controversies, article redefines 'paper leak' beyond printed papers, urging NTA and government for systemic accountability and reform.
Rajya Sabha passes Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, making delayed registrations more stringent for comprehensive data collection and improved governance.
WHO's IARC classifies three widely used essential medicines, including hypertension and transplant drugs, as carcinogenic to humans, raising global health concerns.
Supreme Court mandates 10-km mining buffer zone for all wetland conservation reserves nationwide, citing environmental parity and protection.
Indian-flagged ship MSV Faize Noore Oliya sinks in Red Sea after attack; 13 Indian crew rescued, prompting India to condemn targeting of commercial shipping.
PMFBY now covers crop damage by wild animals as an add-on, with states bearing costs, and includes inundation for notified crops.
Government outlines comprehensive MSP framework for 22 crops, ensuring 1.5 times cost of production and direct farmer benefits through schemes like PM-AASHA.
ICAR-NIHSAD develops India's first indigenous MA-104 cell line-based live attenuated African Swine Fever vaccine, bolstering biosecurity and protecting pig farmers' livelihoods.
India launches comprehensive Clouded Leopard Conservation Action Plan, integrating scientific monitoring, community participation, and technology for habitat protection in Northeast India.
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 introduces stringent provisions, including death penalty for gang rape of minors, prioritizing crimes against women and children.
Ministry of Panchayati Raj launches Panchayat Development Index (PAI) to assess Gram Panchayat performance against localized Sustainable Development Goals, boosting rural governance.
Government launches 'Seafarer-First' initiative with real-time tracking, advisories, and welfare measures to ensure safety of Indian seafarers in volatile Gulf region.
Government approves Rs 5,659 crore KAPAS KANTI Mission to boost cotton productivity and production across 14 states by 2031.
Government's 'One Nation, One Fertilizer' initiative ensures timely, transparent, and equitable distribution of subsidized fertilizers under the 'BHARAT' brand, strengthening agricultural supply chains nationwide.
