Money Bill route pending before SC, Govt chooses it to raise strength of judges, Pg1
Government uses controversial Money Bill route to increase Supreme Court judge strength, sparking constitutional challenge pending before a larger bench.
Government uses controversial Money Bill route to increase Supreme Court judge strength, sparking constitutional challenge pending before a larger bench.
Government signals readiness to soften controversial FCRA Amendment Bill 2026, addressing civil society concerns over retrospective asset vesting and parliamentary deadlock.
RBI's MPC maintains repo rate at 5.25% due to global uncertainties, marginally raising growth forecast while cutting inflation projection.
Lok Sabha passes Bankers' Books Evidence Bill, 2026, by voice vote amidst Opposition protests, updating legal use of digital bank records.
India and Sri Lanka boost bilateral ties with new Lines of Credit, FTA negotiations, and social security pact during Foreign Secretary Misri's visit.
RBI and Finance Ministry unveil strategic reforms, including FCNR/NRE deposit relaxation and G-Sec tax exemption, to attract foreign capital and strengthen the rupee.
AI companies are controversially destroying physical books through 'destructive scanning' for training data, raising significant copyright and ethical concerns among booksellers and authors.
RBI targets early 2027-28 for launching polymer banknotes, starting with Rs 10 and Rs 20, to boost durability and currency circulation capacity.
Government and Indian Statistical Institute faculty clash over new Bill, fearing loss of academic autonomy and governance control for the national importance institute.
India's foreign exchange reserves surged by $10.5 billion to $692.9 billion, reaching a three-month high, bolstering RBI's capacity to defend the rupee.
Meta apologizes for content errors, deepfakes, and PM's post removal after government summons, raising concerns over intermediary liability and cybercrime.
RBI's MPC unanimously holds repo rate at 5.25% amidst resilient domestic demand and global headwinds, projecting 6.7% GDP growth for 2026-27.
Researchers successfully use 'ghost particles' (neutrinos) to remotely detect spent nuclear fuel, significantly enhancing global nuclear non-proliferation efforts.
Private industry surpasses government, funding over 51% of India's national R&D for the first time, signaling a major economic and scientific shift.
Amidst increasing extreme weather events, India and China explore climate resilience cooperation, focusing on disaster mitigation, urban planning, and bridging the finance gap.
India's cancer strategy needs a fundamental shift towards early detection and prevention, leveraging technology and policy to combat rising cases and catastrophic healthcare costs.
India's prisons operate at 112.7% occupancy in 2024, with 609 jails exceeding capacity, and Delhi recording a staggering 194.6% overcrowding.
Proposed limestone mining threatens crucial Asiatic lion habitat and movement corridors in Gujarat, jeopardizing decades of conservation success and raising concerns about the species' future.
New Indian Statistical Institute Bill 2026 sparks controversy over proposed governance changes, centralizing control and raising concerns about institutional autonomy.
Centre informs Supreme Court about police modernization scheme awaiting Finance Ministry approval, focusing on CCTV implementation and comprehensive reforms.
Rajya Sabha clears Bill increasing Supreme Court judges to 38, aiming to boost judicial efficiency, despite opposition concerns over ordinance route.
Meghalaya launches ambitious 'Mission Clouded Leopard' to protect its state animal, focusing on habitat restoration, scientific research, and community participation.
DGMA issues advisory warning of escalating cyberthreats to maritime security and port operations due to increasing digital technology adoption and automation.
China retaliates against US restrictions with drone export controls and entity bans, escalating trade tensions over forced labor allegations.
Iran and Oman agree on new Strait of Hormuz shipping route, jointly managing the strategic global energy passage amidst US threats.
India's Gaganyaan mission progresses, targeting crewed flight by 2027; Bharatiya Antariksh Station operational by 2035 with ₹20,193Cr budget.
India's Gaganyaan mission progresses with successful tests; first crewed flight targeted 2027, Bharatiya Antariksh Station by 2035.
Government operationalizes new inventory-based cross-border e-commerce export framework under FTP 2023, boosting MSME access to global markets.
Government integrates Artificial Intelligence and computational thinking into school education through NEP 2020 and NCF SE 2023, launching new curricula and teacher training programs.
Centre deploys National Joint Outbreak Response Team to Gujarat, Rajasthan, intensifying multi-institutional probe into Chandipura Virus outbreak, integrating 'One Health' strategy.
Mission Karmayogi's iGOT platform rapidly expands, onboarding all states/UTs, integrating AI for civil services capacity building, linking training to annual appraisals.
Researchers develop light-activated nanobots for targeted breast cancer therapy, utilizing near-infrared light for precise movement and enhanced tumor destruction.
Government strengthens CPGRAMS and digital pension reforms, launching AI chatbot 'Samadhan Didi' for multilingual grievance redressal and streamlined pension services.