US House passes Russia sanctions bill, authorizing 100% tariffs on India for Russian oil, impacting energy security and bilateral trade relations.
Experts advocate comprehensive patient safety beyond checklists, emphasizing multi-layered checks, quality medical education, drug regulation, and stakeholder involvement for safe healthcare delivery.
Amid rising global sanctions and economic coercion, India needs a dedicated "war room" to protect its trade, energy, and financial interests.
Experts debate if the New Delhi Declaration and BRICS engagement signal a shift in India's foreign policy towards strategic autonomy and a multipolar world.
Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci sentenced to 25 years for war crimes by EU-backed Hague court, sparking mixed international reactions.
NPCI introduces Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on certain UPI transactions above ₹2,000, impacting specific merchants and benefiting payment ecosystem players.
Prime Minister Modi pitches India as a global semiconductor manufacturing hub, backed by the ₹1.27 lakh crore India Semiconductor Mission 2.0.
Union Health Ministry restricts stem cell therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder to approved clinical trials, citing lack of evidence and Supreme Court directives.
Canadian PM Mark Carney advocates for a 'new alliance' with the EU, defying US President Trump's threats amid escalating trade tensions.
China rejects US 'long-arm jurisdiction' sanctions bill targeting Russian oil trade, while Russia warns it complicates Ukraine peace efforts.
Pakistan and China activate joint border commission in Islamabad, prompting India's strong rejection over arrangements concerning illegally occupied Indian territory.
China urges Iran to curb Houthi aggression near Red Sea after Saudi appeal, fearing disruption to vital global energy routes and shipping.
A diminutive wild cat, Leopardus tilcayo, discovered in Bolivia's cloud forest, marks the first new cat species identified in over a century.
Unrelated male cheetahs form rare coalition at Kuno National Park, boosting India's ambitious reintroduction project.
Addressing Delhi's student housing crisis, article advocates private sector involvement, land pooling, and increased FAR to meet demand, easing state burden.
New report warns melting Himalayan glaciers jeopardize 21.5% of India's GDP, highlighting economic dependence and black carbon's accelerating impact on ice loss.
Odisha Forest Department rescues five critically endangered baby orangutans, highlighting India's role in illegal exotic pet trade and challenges of CITES-mandated repatriation.
Government will monitor merchants passing UPI MDR on transactions above Rs 2,000 from October 15, ensuring consumer protection and fostering digital payment innovation.
Government reintroduces 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate on UPI transactions exceeding Rs 2,000, aiming to generate Rs 15,000 crore for payment infrastructure.
US Fed hikes rates, triggering global central bank actions; RBI likely to raise repo rate in October to combat persistent domestic inflation.
Union Minister outlines Semicon 2.0, securing ₹1 lakh crore investment to establish a comprehensive semiconductor ecosystem, fostering design, manufacturing, and talent.
Health Ministry proposes amendments to Drugs Rules, 1945, mandating CCTV surveillance for Schedule H, H1, X drugs to curb unauthorized sales.
India's Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) boosts domestic production, aiming for self-reliance and a $500 billion ecosystem by 2030.
Principal Scientific Adviser launches digital platform and LCA framework to optimize urban waste management, reduce GHG emissions, and support climate-resilient cities.
PMKKKY scheme channels over ₹1 lakh crore from mining revenue via District Mineral Foundations for welfare and sustainable development in affected regions.
