Union government and banks to finalize UPI subsidy post-MDR implementation, ensuring merchants don't pass charges to customers from October 15.
UNGA's 81st session highlights a weakened, unrepresentative UN amidst global crises, conflicts, and superpower polarization, urging urgent reforms and a new UNSG.
India's two-decade-old nuclear doctrine, with NFU and credible minimum deterrence, faces scrutiny amid evolving security challenges and disruptive technologies.
Haryana villages launch fierce community-led 'thekri pehra' vigil against escalating drug menace, exposing state policy gaps and rehabilitation challenges.
Bihar's voter registration Form 6 declaration modified, requiring specific birth documents and parental details, raising questions on Election Commission's amendment powers.
Union government yet to finalize methodology for sorting and tabulating open-field caste data collected in the 2027 Census, raising concerns among experts.
Union Home Ministry extends controversial AFSPA for six months in parts of Manipur, Arunachal, and Nagaland amid persistent security concerns.
French Rafale fighters and A400M aircraft arrive in Jodhpur for the multinational 'Tarang Shakti' air exercise, enhancing India-France operational cooperation.
UN Security Council, in rare unity, strongly condemns escalating Houthi militant attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, demanding immediate cessation of hostilities.
India eyes December for PM's multi-nation visit to seal major trade pacts, simultaneously revamping its Bilateral Investment Treaty to boost FDI.
Iran proposes a 7-day plan to US to end war, reopen Strait of Hormuz, lift sanctions, and revive nuclear talks.
India and Liberia launch 'Group of Friends' at UNGA to counter rising attacks on seafarers and shipping, safeguarding global trade.
Expert panel recommends environmental clearance for Arunachal's Subansiri Upper Hydel Project, despite concerns over felling 1.35 lakh trees and requiring compensatory afforestation.
US-China summit shows superficial bonhomie masking deep tensions over trade, AI, and Taiwan, prompting India to build indigenous tech capabilities.
A declining UN challenges India's rising global aspirations, necessitating stronger multilateral engagement and UN reforms for effective global governance.
Global agencies upgrade India's growth forecasts to 7%, but rising inflation and potential RBI rate hikes cloud the economic outlook.
Supreme Court refers petitions challenging 2023 ECI appointment law to Constitution Bench amid judicial disagreement over executive control and electoral independence.
NHAI issues detailed guidelines for designing and constructing 50,000 km of high-speed corridors by 2047, ensuring uniformity and efficiency in India's infrastructure push.
Taiwan remains a critical flashpoint in US-China relations, with US policy shifts and arms sales impacting regional stability and global semiconductor supply chains.
Scrutiny intensifies over Election Commission's internal dissent and decision-making process, raising questions about its unanimous claims.
Yuan's bid to challenge dollar's global dominance falters, highlighting trust in US economic stability and rule of law over China's opaque systems.
Union Minister launches 6th Management Effectiveness Evaluation cycle for all 58 Tiger Reserves, enhancing conservation with new criteria like solid waste management.
Ministry of MSME rolls out CGTMSE guarantee cover on TReDS platforms, boosting working capital access for micro and small enterprises and mitigating financier risk.
TDB-DST grants ₹200 crore to Agnikul Cosmos for developing India's fully reusable Agnibaan launch vehicle, aiming for high-frequency, cost-effective space access.
PLI schemes for Pharma, Bulk Drugs, and Medical Devices exceed investment targets, boosting domestic manufacturing, exports, and self-reliance in critical sectors.
Astronomers uncover new X-ray clues from blazars, revealing insights into how supermassive black holes power active galaxies.
