US sanctions on Russian oil majors trigger global price surge; Indian refiners poised to cut imports amid geopolitical pressure.
UN at 80: calls for UNSC reforms intensify amidst shifting global order, India's bid for permanent seat gains momentum.
Government mandates labeling of AI-generated content under IT Rules, 2021, aiming to combat disinformation and safeguard electoral integrity.
Experts advocate for India to assume climate leadership, emphasizing finance for adaptation and innovative green projects before COP30.
Punjab's stubble burning shows decline in fire incidents but rise in total scorched area due to satellite limitations.
The northeast monsoon arrived early over Tamil Nadu for the second consecutive year, with forecasters predicting another season of above-average rainfall. While typically seen as beneficial, policymakers are now being urged to reconsider the assumption that “excess rain is good,” given the mounting environmental and infrastructural challenges it brings.
As air pollution in Delhi worsens during winter, authorities have proposed cloud seeding as a potential fix to clear the smog. However, experts argue that this is a scientifically weak and ethically misplaced solution, offering only temporary relief while ignoring the root causes of pollution.
US sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil may force India to reduce Russian crude imports amid geopolitical pressure and trade considerations.
US sanctions Russia's top oil firms Rosneft and Lukoil, EU targets shadow fleet and crypto amid Ukraine war.
PM Modi to virtually attend ASEAN-India Summit, precluding Trump meeting amid trade tensions and domestic political demands.
India's oil import dependency hits record 88.4% amid rising demand and stagnant domestic production, impacting trade and forex reserves.
Delhi gears up for first artificial rain via cloud seeding from October 28-30 after successful trial to combat 'very poor' air quality.
Delhi HC halts FSSAI's ban on 'ORS' branding, protecting J&J arm's ₹155-180 crore product line amid regulatory dispute.
India likely to reduce Russian oil imports amidst US and EU's unilateral and secondary sanctions, balancing economic interests and strategic partnerships.
EPF withdrawal rule changes spark debate: Is it a retirement fund or flexible savings account?
Government defends Forest Rights Act in Supreme Court, asserting its validity and importance for tribal communities' rights and forest conservation.
India bolsters military might with ₹79,000 crore defense procurement, including Nag missiles, warships, and surveillance systems.
Railways to establish 'Yatri Suvidha Kendras' at 76 high-density stations for better crowd management and passenger facilitation nationwide.
DCGI mandates digital tracking of high-risk solvent supply chains via ONDLS after cough syrup tragedy, enhancing drug safety.
DAC approves ₹79,000 crore defence acquisition proposals boosting capabilities of Army, Navy, and Air Force through indigenous platforms.
India and Bhutan enhance border security cooperation, addressing cross-border movement and integrated check posts in Thimphu meet after 2019.
Government proposes mandatory AI content labelling to combat deepfakes, ensuring transparency and user awareness on social media platforms.
RBI flags geopolitical tensions impacting cross-border payments, promotes UPI integration and Project Nexus for efficient remittances, with India leading globally.
The Reserve Bank of India’s Payment Systems Report (CY 2024) highlights the exponential growth of digital payments in India over the past five years, with UPI transactions leading the surge. The report reflects India’s transformation into a digitally driven payments economy, even as debit card use declines.
China grapples with sluggish consumption despite policy shifts; demographic challenges and high savings rates hinder economic rebalancing efforts.
Supreme Court directs Jharkhand government to notify Saranda forests as wildlife sanctuary amidst mining concerns and tribal rights debate.
China's GDP growth slows to 4.8% amid trade tensions, weak consumption, and property slump, raising concerns about economic stability.
