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New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026-27 on February 1, 2026, in Parliament, marking her ninth consecutive budget presentation. Delivered in the newly inaugurated Kartavya Bhawan, the budget outlines a strategic roadmap centered on accelerating economic growth, fulfilling citizen aspirations, and ensuring inclusive development under the vision of Viksit Bharat (Developed India). With a…
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the report of the Sixteenth Finance Commission in the Lok Sabha on February 1, 2026, just ahead of presenting the Union Budget for 2026–27. The recommendations, which have been fully accepted by the Union Government, will govern the sharing of central taxes with states and the provision of grants-in-aid…
New Delhi: In a landmark recognition of creativity as a powerful economic driver, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the Orange Economy during her presentation of the Union Budget 2026-27 on February 1, 2026. This focus underscores the government’s commitment to harnessing India’s vast cultural and intellectual capital for job creation, innovation, exports, and enhanced global soft…
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New Delhi: In a major step toward addressing India’s mounting solid waste crisis, the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has officially notified the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026. These rules replace the decade-old Solid Waste Management Rules of 2016 and introduce stricter, more accountable measures for waste segregation, processing, and disposal…
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New Delhi: After nearly two decades of complex negotiations, India and the European Union have formally concluded a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA), hailed by leaders as the “mother of all deals.” The pact, announced on January 27, 2026, during the high-profile India-EU Summit in New Delhi, creates one of the world’s largest integrated economic…
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New Delhi: The World Economic Forum (WEF) has announced a major step forward in steering the responsible development of cutting-edge technologies by launching five new Centres for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR). Revealed amid high-level discussions at the 2026 Annual Meeting in Davos, this expansion brings fresh momentum to the global 4IR Network and positions…
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New Delhi: Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) continue to experience some of the world’s most severe seasonal air pollution, with winter smog becoming a recurring public health emergency. In response to mounting judicial pressure, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has released a detailed expert report that consolidates years of scientific findings…
New Delhi: India is making bold strides to establish itself as a sovereign powerhouse in artificial intelligence and advanced semiconductor manufacturing. Union Minister for Electronics & Information Technology, Railways, and Information & Broadcasting, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, laid out the country’s comprehensive strategy during key interactions at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos.…
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New Delhi: In a major development for India’s healthcare landscape, The Lancet has published a comprehensive Commission report that lays out a detailed, rights-based strategy to build a truly citizen-focused health system. Released following its public launch in New Delhi on January 21, 2026, the document titled “A Citizen-Centred Health System for India” provides a…
New Delhi: China’s population has shrunk for the fourth consecutive year, official data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) revealed on January 19, 2026. The total population stood at 1.405 billion by the end of 2025, reflecting a net decrease of 3.39 million people compared to the previous year. This marks an acceleration in…
New Delhi: In a short yet highly productive official visit, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, popularly known as MBZ, traveled to New Delhi on January 19, 2026, at the personal invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Lasting approximately three hours—or even less according to some…
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New Delhi: U.S. President Donald Trump has officially launched the Board of Peace, a new international body chaired by himself, as a central component of his Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict, commonly referred to as the 20-point Gaza peace proposal. The announcement marks the transition into Phase Two of the plan, which focuses…
New Delhi: In a strongly worded interim order, the Supreme Court of India has mandated urgent, enforceable reforms across every higher educational institution (HEI) in the country to arrest the alarming rise in student suicides. Delivered on January 15, 2026 by Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan in the matter of Amit Kumar & Ors.…
New Delhi: After nearly two decades of complex international negotiations, the United Nations Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction — widely known as the High Seas Treaty or BBNJ Agreement — officially became legally binding on January 17, 2026. The landmark accord, which crossed the…
New Delhi: In a landmark ruling that reinforces the balance between judicial independence and parliamentary accountability, the Supreme Court of India on January 16, 2026, dismissed a petition filed by Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma. The judge had challenged the constitutionality of an inquiry committee set up by the Lok Sabha Speaker to…
New Delhi: In one of the most symbolically charged diplomatic moments of recent years, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado personally handed her 2025 Nobel Peace Prize medal to the U.S. President Donald Trump during a private Oval Office meeting on Thursday afternoon. The gesture, which Machado described as recognition of Trump’s “unique commitment” to…
New Delhi: The 16th session of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Assembly concluded in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on January 12, 2026, delivering a clear and unified message: the global transition to renewable energy must happen faster to ensure long-term economic prosperity, energy security, and climate stability. Record Participation Underscores IRENA’s Growing Global…
New Delhi: During German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s maiden official visit to India on January 12–13, 2026, the two nations achieved an exceptionally comprehensive upgrade of their bilateral relationship. The summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chancellor Merz produced nineteen new memorandums of understanding and eight high-impact policy announcements, covering virtually every pillar of modern…
New Delhi: In a significant development for India’s anti-corruption framework, the Supreme Court of India on January 13, 2026, pronounced a split verdict on the constitutional validity of Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (PC Act). This provision, inserted via the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018, requires prior approval from a…
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New Delhi: As of January 13, 2026, Iran is gripped by one of the most widespread and intense waves of anti-government demonstrations since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. What began as spontaneous economic protests in late December has transformed into a nationwide call for the overthrow of the Islamic Republic’s theocratic regime. With reports of hundreds…
New Delhi: In a landmark observation highlighting the misuse of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, the Supreme Court of India has directed the Union Government to consider introducing a “Romeo-Juliet clause” to exempt genuine consensual relationships among adolescents from the stringent provisions of the law. The court’s January 9, 2026,…
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New Delhi: On January 7, 2026, India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar participated in a groundbreaking diplomatic event by joining the Weimar Triangle format for the first time. This meeting, held in Paris, brought together the foreign ministers of France, Germany, and Poland alongside India’s top diplomat, signaling a new chapter in India’s strategic…
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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently led the 50th meeting of PRAGATI, the Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation platform, marking a decade of revolutionary changes in how India monitors and executes major infrastructure projects, flagship schemes, and public grievance redressal. Launched in 2015, PRAGATI has emerged as a cornerstone of cooperative federalism, fostering direct…
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New Delhi: In a groundbreaking development for public finance in India’s capital, the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi has formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). This agreement positions the RBI as the official banker, debt manager, and financial agent for the Delhi government, integrating the…
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New Delhi: In an unprecedented military operation, United States elite forces seized former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, from Caracas in the early hours of January 3, 2026. The couple was flown to New York, arriving on January 4, and are now held at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center ahead of a…
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New Delhi: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), under the leadership of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for capital procurement proposals valued at approximately ₹79,000 crore. The decision, taken on December 29, 2025, covers a wide spectrum of advanced systems aimed at modernising the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force while promoting…
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New Delhi: India is gearing up for a historic achievement in disaster management as it prepares to cross the landmark of more than 100 tsunami-ready villages across its coastal regions. This development will establish India as the pioneering country in the Indian Ocean basin to reach this scale of community-level tsunami preparedness, setting a new…
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New Delhi: Ties between India and Bangladesh have sunk to their lowest ebb in years, triggered by brutal attacks on religious minorities, heated anti-India protests, and a surge in political activity ahead of Bangladesh’s February 2026 elections. The rapid deterioration has seen visa services halted, envoys summoned, and sharp exchanges over security and accountability. Trigger…
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New Delhi: India and New Zealand have achieved a major breakthrough in bilateral relations by finalizing negotiations for a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA). This forward-thinking deal emphasizes human development alongside economic growth, creating pathways for increased trade, job creation, skill enhancement, and stronger ties in the Indo-Pacific region. The successful conclusion was revealed after…
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New Delhi: The Second World Health Organization (WHO) Global Summit on Traditional Medicine concluded on December 19, 2025, with unanimous adoption of the Delhi Declaration and a series of high-impact initiatives that signal a decisive shift toward integrating traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine into mainstream global healthcare systems. Held at Bharat Mandapam under the theme…
New Delhi: India and Oman have taken a decisive step to deepen their economic relationship by signing the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on December 18, 2025. The agreement, concluded during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Muscat, is being viewed as one of the most ambitious trade pacts India has signed in recent years and marks…
New Delhi: In a stark assessment delivered to the Lok Sabha, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs has characterized the current state of India-Bangladesh relations as the most formidable strategic test for New Delhi since India’s decisive role in Bangladesh’s 1971 independence struggle. The committee’s report, titled “Future of India-Bangladesh Relationship,” warns that the…
New Delhi: Indian Parliament has marked a productive phase in its current session by addressing two distinct yet vital areas of national concern. A dedicated committee has shed light on the safety struggles of women in informal employment, while another panel has offered precise suggestions to improve the country’s insolvency resolution system. These initiatives demonstrate…
New Delhi: In a development that underscores ongoing concerns about integrity in competitive sports, India has once again recorded the highest number of Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs) globally for the third consecutive year, according to the latest revelations from the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) 2024 Testing Figures Report. This marks a continued trend where Indian…
New Delhi: In a major step toward transforming India’s higher education landscape, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan introduced the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha on December 15, 2025. The legislation, aimed at empowering higher educational institutions (HEIs) to achieve global excellence, proposes a unified regulatory framework aligned with the National…
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New Delhi: The Union Cabinet has given its nod to a transformative piece of legislation that will redefine India’s approach to atomic power generation. Known as the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill 2025, this new law allows controlled entry of private companies into a field that has remained…
New Delhi: In a major step toward updating the country’s demographic profile after a long hiatus, the Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given the go-ahead for the next national census, scheduled for 2027. The government has sanctioned a total outlay of ₹11,718.24 crore for this massive undertaking, which will become the…
New Delhi: In a landmark moment for India’s green mobility revolution, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, flagged off the country’s first completely indigenous hydrogen fuel cell passenger vessel at Namo Ghat on the banks of the sacred River Ganga. Christened FCV Pilot-01, the 24-meter catamaran marks the beginning of commercial hydrogen-powered…
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New Delhi: In a powerful diplomatic push for global wildlife conservation, India has issued a clarion call to every nation that shares its territory with tigers, lions, leopards, snow leopards, cheetahs, jaguars, or pumas to immediately join the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) and participate in the landmark Global Big Cats Summit scheduled to be…
New Delhi: In a bold move to restore the soul of Indian parliamentary democracy, senior Congress MP Manish Tewari has, for the third time, introduced a Private Member’s Bill in the Lok Sabha that seeks to fundamentally overhaul the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution (the Anti-Defection Law) and free Members of Parliament from what he…
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New Delhi: In a powerful reaffirmation of one of the world’s most enduring strategic partnerships, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit on Friday, marking the 25th anniversary of the 2000 Declaration on Strategic Partnership and celebrating the elevation to a “Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership” in…
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