Polity & Governance
Economics
4 min
Why are Finance Commission grants to cities still so limited? | Explained
Despite a historic 230% increase in urban local body (ULB) grants by the 16th Finance Commission, analysts argue that fiscal transfers to cities remain struc...
Environment & Ecology
4 min
Cheetahs’ shift backs corridor plan: NTCA
The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has stated that the natural movement of cheetahs from Kuno National Park (Madhya Pradesh) into Rajasthan sup...
Polity & Governance
6 min
End of chapter: On Governors and reshuffle
President Droupadi Murmu approved a major reshuffle of Governors and Lieutenant Governors across nine states and Union Territories, including West Bengal, Ta...
Environment & Ecology
4 min
Cheetahs moving from Kuno to Rajasthan show ‘natural territorial behaviour’: NTCA
Two cheetahs — designated KP-2 and KP-3 — from Kuno National Park (KNP) in Madhya Pradesh have moved approximately 60–70 km into the Baran district of Rajast...
International Relations
5 min
Who is Mojtaba Khamenei? Iran’s new Supreme Leader set to succeed his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Iran's Assembly of Experts named Mojtaba Khamenei as the country's third Supreme Leader following his father Ali Khamenei's death on February 28, 2026, raisi...
Polity & Governance
5 min
One Nation, One Election — remedy worse than disease
Analysis by constitutional scholars and political commentators argues that the One Nation, One Election (ONOE) proposal — which seeks to synchronise all Lok ...
International Relations
4 min
With an eye on Trump visit, China weighs Iran response
China is carefully managing its response to the ongoing US-led conflict against Iran while simultaneously preparing for a planned visit by President Donald T...
International Relations
5 min
Iran names Khamenei's son, Mojtaba, as new supreme leader: state media
Iranian state media announced that the Assembly of Experts had formally named Mojtaba Khamenei — son of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei — as Iran's new ...
Science & Technology
International Relations
5 min
ISRO and ESA sign agreement for Earth Observation missions
On March 4, 2026, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the European Space Agency (ESA) signed a formal arrangement for joint calibration, valida...
International Relations
5 min
Iran Elevates Khamenei Son as Increased Strikes Shake Region
Iran's Assembly of Experts formally named Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the Islamic Republic's new Supreme Lead...
Polity & Governance
Economics
5 min
Rules not ready for new rural jobs Act
The Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act — the successor legislation to MGNREGA — was passed by the Lok Sabha on December 1...
International Relations
Polity & Governance
4 min
Jaishankar to speak on West Asia conflict in Parliament on March 9
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar announced he would make a formal statement in Parliament on March 9, 2026, on India's position regarding the ongoing ...
International Relations
Polity & Governance
Economics
6 min
Why did the U.S. Supreme Court reject Trump’s tariffs? | Explained
On February 20, 2026, the United States Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorise the President...
Economics
Geography
3 min
Last leg of Western Freight Corridor likely to be operational by month end
The last remaining section of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC), connecting Gholvad to Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT) in Maharashtra, is on track t...
Polity & Governance
Social Issues
5 min
Refugees who came to protect their religion deserve citizenship: Amit Shah on CAA
The Union Home Minister held a citizenship certificate distribution ceremony at which 188 individuals from Pakistan and Afghanistan were granted Indian citiz...
Polity & Governance
5 min
Oppn move to unseat Speaker Om Birla sets stage for stormy start to Budget session’s second leg
The Opposition submitted a no-confidence motion notice against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on February 10, 2026 — signed by 118 Members of Parliament — allegi...
Social Issues
Polity & Governance
4 min
Andhra Pradesh’s draft population policy: How a shift from ‘population control’ tries to address decline in fertility rates
Andhra Pradesh has released a draft Population Management Policy, the first state-level policy explicitly designed to reverse falling fertility rates rather ...
Economics
Social Issues
4 min
Explained: Maharashtra’s new farm loan waiver, despite past warnings of impact on credit culture — and farmers themselves
Maharashtra's Mahayuti government announced the Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Shetkari Karjmafi Yojana in its Budget 2026-27, under which crop loans of up to ...
International Relations
5 min
Israeli Military says it will pursue every successor of Iran’s Khamenei
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) issued a formal warning — posted in Persian on social media — declaring that Israel would "pursue every successor" to Iran's...
Centre approves credit target of ₹2 lakh core for AIF; to be completed by mid-April
The Centre has approved a credit disbursement target of ₹2 lakh crore under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF), effectively doubling the original ₹1 l...
Environment & Ecology
5 min
Global warming picking up pace, study says
A new study projects that the Earth could breach the 1.5°C warming limit set by the Paris Agreement as early as 2030, earlier than previous estimates that pl...
International Relations
4 min
Majority consensus reached on Iran's next Supreme Leader
A senior Iranian cleric announced that the Assembly of Experts — Iran's 88-member clerical body — would convene within one day to formally select a new Supre...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
India's 250 million barrel buffer and supply diversification ensure fuel stability: Report
A government report confirms India holds a combined energy buffer of over 250 million barrels of crude oil and refined petroleum products — equivalent to app...
Economics
Polity & Governance
5 min
Karnataka Budget 2026-27: Share of Central funds decreasing by the year adds to fiscal pressure
Karnataka's Medium Term Fiscal Plan shows the share of central transfers in the state's total resource envelope has fallen from 32.1% in 2017-18 to 25.1% in ...
International Relations
4 min
‘Working with UK, handover soon’: Mauritian foreign minister on Chagos, islands housing Diego Garcia
Mauritius's Foreign Minister Dhananjay Ramful confirmed that the UK-Mauritius Chagos Islands agreement signed on May 22, 2025, is still on track, describing ...
International Relations
Economics
4 min
WTO ministerial in Cameroon may discuss reforms, agriculture, e-commerce moratorium
The 14th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC14) is scheduled from March 26–29, 2026, in Yaoundé, Cameroon — the first such conference hosted on African soil. Trad...
Polity & Governance
5 min
State Information Commission slaps ₹1 lakh penalty on BDA official for failing to provide information under RTI
The Karnataka Information Commission has levied total fines of ₹1,25,000 on Bengaluru Development Authority (BDA) officials for violating the Right to Inform...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
Exporters withdraw cargo from Customs area amid West Asia security situation
Indian exporters began withdrawing pre-loaded cargo from customs bonded areas at Nhava Sheva (Jawaharlal Nehru Port, Mumbai) and Mundra Port (Gujarat) as Wes...
Polity & Governance
4 min
PM Modi inaugurates two new Delhi Metro corridors
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated two new Delhi Metro corridors on March 8, 2026, completing India's first fully operational "Ring Metro" network. The...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
India taps alternative crude supplies as Iran conflict drags on
Indian refiners have begun negotiating additional crude oil cargoes from the United States, Russia, and West Africa to buffer against potential supply disrup...
Kolkata Port signs agreement with East Horizon for Rs 260 cr FSRU project at Haldia
Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (SMPK) has signed a licence agreement with East Horizon Pvt Limited for setting up a Floating Storage and Regasification...
Environment & Ecology
5 min
Cheetahs moving from Kuno to Rajasthan show natural territorial behaviour: NTCA
Two cheetahs — designated KP-2 and KP-3 — from Kuno National Park (KNP) in Madhya Pradesh have dispersed approximately 60–70 km into Baran district of Rajast...
Economics
Polity & Governance
4 min
Government sets up 17-member committee for larger reforms in SEZ policy
The government has constituted a 17-member advisory committee to design comprehensive reforms for India's Special Economic Zone (SEZ) policy, branding the ex...
Polity & Governance
Science & Technology
4 min
Bridging Digital Divide
India's Digital India programme, launched in 2015, has completed over a decade of implementation, and a recent assessment highlights the country's three-pill...
Social Issues
Economics
4 min
Rs 54k out-of-pocket expenditure per hospitalisation in pvt facilities under PMJAY: Study commissioned by Niti Aayog
A study commissioned by Niti Aayog found that PMJAY (Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana) beneficiaries incur an average out-of-pocket expenditure of Rs 54,000 ...
International Relations
Social Issues
6 min
Over 52,000 Indian nationals brought back from Gulf to India in a week, says MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that over 52,000 Indian nationals returned from the Gulf region between March 1 and 7, 2026 — one week after...
Environment & Ecology
Social Issues
5 min
What is the state of the environment in India? | Explained
The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) released its annual *State of India's Environment in Figures 2025* report, presenting a comprehensive data-drive...
Environment & Ecology
Geography
4 min
European forecaster projects El Niño to form by May, doesn’t rule out super El Niño
The European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF), one of the world's most authoritative seasonal forecasters, projects the formation of El Niño...
International Relations
6 min
Trump downplays importance of Russia reportedly sharing intel with Iran to help it hit U.S. targets
Multiple US officials confirmed that Russia is providing Iran with intelligence — primarily satellite imagery from Russia's overhead constellation — on the l...
International Relations
Internal Security
6 min
Australia Weighs Request From Gulf Nations for Military Support
Australia confirmed it is assessing a request from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations for defensive military support against Iranian drone and missile at...
International Relations
6 min
Balendra Shah's RSP makes history, registers landmark victory in Nepal election
Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah's Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) won a landslide majority in Nepal's 2026 general elections, defeating legacy parties ...
International Relations
Internal Security
6 min
Israelis head to shelters after Iran fires missiles
Iran launched multiple waves of ballistic missiles at Israeli territory, prompting Israelis to seek shelter as air raid sirens sounded across the country; Is...
Polity & Governance
Social Issues
5 min
Women’s Day: How many women MPs does Indian Parliament have? How it compares globally
As of 2026, women comprise approximately 13-14% of the Lok Sabha membership — 74 out of 543 seats — placing India well below the global average of 26.9% for ...
Geography
Economics
International Relations
5 min
Why does the Strait of Hormuz’s closure matter?
The Strait of Hormuz — the world's most critical oil and gas chokepoint — has been severely disrupted by the escalating conflict among Iran, the United State...
International Relations
5 min
Peaceful Nepal elections historic, ready to work with new government: PM Modi
Nepal's Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), led by Balendra Shah, secured a decisive parliamentary majority in the 2026 general elections, described by observers...
Economics
International Relations
Geography
5 min
Energy imports into the country are in full flow from all Non-Hormuz routes: Union Minister Hardeep Puri
The Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas confirmed that India's energy imports are flowing smoothly via all non-Hormuz routes, with no shortage of oi...
Economics
Social Issues
5 min
India's economy is booming, but uneven growth clouds ascent
India's economy expanded at approximately 7.6% in FY26, cementing its position as the world's fastest-growing major economy, driven primarily by the services...
Government to hire 1,000 professionals to help exporters
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry is set to recruit 1,000 young trade professionals to strengthen India's export ecosystem by improving awareness and uti...