March 25, 2026
129 articles published on this date
West Asia war: Disruption hits chemicals, steel, aluminium, textile, breweries
The ongoing military conflict in West Asia — involving the US, Israel, and Iran — has caused severe disruptions to India's supply chains across multiple manu...
India unveils new UN climate target: 47% emissions intensity cut by 2035, 60% non-fossil power capacity
The Union Cabinet approved India's new Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for the period 2031–2035, to be submitted to the UNFCCC under the Paris Agree...
'It's not must': SC nixes plea against Vande Mataram circular
The Supreme Court declined to entertain a petition challenging the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) circular directing schools to begin the day with the singin...
West Asia war: how finding oil changed the Persian Gulf’s ecology
A feature article examines how the discovery of oil in the Persian Gulf region — and the subsequent industrial buildup — fundamentally altered one of the wor...
PG admission row: Petitioner contacts CJI kin amid SC heat
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant publicly rebuked a litigant's father on March 25, 2026, after the father telephoned the CJI's brother to question a S...
Amid oppn protest, FCRA amendment bill tabled in Lok Sabha
The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 was introduced in the Lok Sabha on March 25 by Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai, d...
EAM Jaishankar: Israel helped us during conflicts; key to defence tech
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, addressing the all-party meeting on the West Asia crisis, emphasised that Israel helped India during its military co...
All-party meet on West Asia crisis: Opposition flags Pakistan mediation, Govt says India not a ‘dalal’ nation
The government convened an all-party meeting to brief parliamentary leaders on the West Asia crisis, with Cabinet Committee on Security ministers presenting ...
FCRA Amendment Bill introduced in Lok Sabha, Opposition calls it ‘draconian’, ‘dangerous’
The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 was introduced in Lok Sabha on March 25, 2026 by Union Minister Nityanand Rai (on behalf of Home M...
Parliament passes Bill to amend law to protect transgenders
Parliament passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026 amid strong protests from Opposition parties who demanded its referral ...
India, US review priority areas for co-development and co-production of defence equipment
India and the US reviewed and identified priority areas for co-development and co-production of defence equipment at the 18th Defence Policy Group (DPG) meet...
Allahabad HC refuses to quash 1984 anti-Sikh riots cases in Kanpur
The Allahabad High Court (Justice Anish Kumar Gupta) dismissed 7 petitions filed by 9 accused persons seeking to quash criminal proceedings and charge-sheets...
Jaishankar defends India’s stand as Opposition targets govt. on ‘Pak. mediation’ in West Asia
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar told an all-party meeting on the West Asia crisis that India is not a "dalal" (broker) nation, sharply differentiatin...
India raises clean-energy ambition with 60% non-fossil fuel power goal by 2035
The Union Cabinet approved India's Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for the period 2031–2035 on March 25, 2026, to be communicated to the UNFCCC unde...
Iran rejects U.S. proposal, sets out conditions to end war
Iran formally rejected a U.S. 15-point peace proposal that offered a ceasefire and sanctions relief in exchange for Tehran dismantling its three main nuclear...
After GHADC amendment, Meghalaya groups seek curbs on non-tribal voters
Meghalaya Governor C.H. Vijayashankar approved the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC)'s amendment making it compulsory for candidates contesting ...
India–U.S. Defence Policy Group reaffirms commitment to expanding strategic cooperation
India and the US held the 18th India-US Defence Policy Group (DPG) meeting in New Delhi, reaffirming their commitment to expanding strategic defence cooperat...
Two members from National Council for Transgender Persons resign, citing ‘regressive’ Amendment Bill
Kalki Subramaniam (southern representative) and Rituparna Neog (northeast representative) resigned from the National Council for Transgender Persons, calling...
Parliament clears Transgender Bill amid an uproar
Parliament passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, amending the parent Act of 2019. Lok Sabha passed it on March 23 and R...
Climate study shows drying of Cauvery to persist until 2050, even as other rivers swell
A new climate study projects that the Cauvery river will face a "near-term decline" of approximately 3.5% of its total water flow between 2026 and 2050, even...
India’s ‘newest voters’ caught in SIR adjudication trap in West Bengal
Thousands of former Bangladesh enclave residents in Cooch Behar, West Bengal — who received Indian citizenship after the 2015 India-Bangladesh Land Boundary ...
What is at stake at the WTO’s MC14? | Explained
The 14th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC14) is being held from March 26-29, 2026 in Yaoundé, Cameroon — the first Ministerial Conference hosted on the African...
West Asia crisis: Shivraj Singh Chouhan sets up cell to track seed, fertiliser availability
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan chaired a high-level inter-departmental committee meeting to address the impact of the West Asia conflict on...
Iran War tests European unity amid German economic slowdown and fears over Ukraine support
The Iran war has exposed deep divisions within the European Union over how to respond to the U.S.-Israeli military campaign, which was launched with minimal ...
U.S. to deploy 1,000 elite troops to West Asia
The United States ordered approximately 1,000 elite paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division to deploy to the Middle East, with 2,000–3,000 troops in tot...
India gathers data to counter US claims of excess capacity
India's Commerce Ministry is compiling detailed industry data — covering production volumes, employment figures, and policy support — to counter allegations ...
Financial burden no excuse to deny fair dues for land buys: SC
A Supreme Court bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan ruled that the constitutional guarantee of "just compensation" for land acquisitio...
With Rs 1,800cr outlay, immigration scheme extended for 5 years
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the continuation of the Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration & Tracking (IVFRT) Sc...
Have PNG access but not switched? Govt will stop LPG refills
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas issued the Natural Gas and Petroleum Products Distribution Order, 2026 on March 24, 2026, mandating that households...
India, US take stock of bilateral defence ties
The 18th India-US Defence Policy Group (DPG) meeting was held in New Delhi, co-chaired by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and US Under Secretary of Defe...
Lok Sabha approves Finance Bill, tax rules eased
Lok Sabha passed the Finance Bill 2026-27 on March 25, 2026 with 32 amendments, completing a key step in the Union Budget 2026-27 legislative process. The Bi...
Rajnath Singh chairs parliamentary panel meeting on BRO, reviews border infrastructure push
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired a Parliamentary Consultative Committee meeting for the Ministry of Defence on March 25, 2026, focusing on the Border R...
India tightens digital security with strict rules
India has implemented a multi-layered digital security framework mandating stricter compliance for telecom equipment, CCTV surveillance systems, and data pro...
Rupee slide may fuel imported inflation risks, say experts
The Indian rupee hit a fresh record low of approximately ₹93.94 against the US dollar in March 2026, extending year-to-date depreciation to 3.6%. The primary...
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman moves Bill to amend IBC, speed up resolution
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in Lok Sabha on March 25, 2026, aiming to speed up b...
Par panel recommends ‘expeditious’ passage of AMASR Act amendment
A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture, headed by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, tabled its report on Demands for Grants (2026-27) ...
Parliament passes bill to amend transgender law; two members of council for TG persons quit in protest
Parliament passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026 — the Rajya Sabha approved it by voice vote after the Lok Sabha had alr...
India retains inflation target at 4% for next five years
The Government of India, in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), issued a gazette notification on March 25, 2026 retaining the retail inflation...
Government moves CAPF Bill in Rajya Sabha, Opposition alleges violation of separation of powers
The Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026 was introduced in Rajya Sabha by Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai on March 25, 20...
Households must switch to piped gas where available, else lose LPG supply: Govt order
A government order issued on March 24, 2026, mandates that households in areas where piped natural gas (PNG) connectivity is available must switch from LPG c...
As Lok Sabha passes Finance Bill, Finance Minister Sitharaman targets Congress, TMC, DMK on economy
Lok Sabha passed the Finance Bill 2026–27 amid opposition protests, giving legislative effect to the tax proposals and spending provisions of Union Budget 20...
Centre introduces FCRA Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha amid Opposition protest
The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 was formally introduced in the Lok Sabha by the Union Home Minister, triggering an immediate walko...
Need to formalise a comprehensive integrated roadmap based on lessons learnt in West Asia conflict: Rajnath
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh convened a high-level review meeting on 24 March 2026 with the Chief of Defence Staff, all three Service Chiefs, the Defence S...
Lok Sabha passes Finance Bill 2026 with 33 government amendments
The Lok Sabha passed the Finance Bill 2026 by voice vote, incorporating 32 government-proposed amendments (with some reports citing 33 amendments including p...
India targets 47% emission intensity cut, 60% electricity capacity from non-fossils by 2035
The Union Cabinet approved India's enhanced Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for the period 2031–2035, to be submitted to the UNFCCC under the Paris ...
1,000 dead, a million displaced: Expert explains the latest Israeli offensive in Lebanon, and what is next
A renewed war in Lebanon began on 2 March 2026 after Hezbollah launched projectiles into northern Israel for the first time since the November 2024 ceasefire...
Explained: Trump’s 15-point Iran peace plan, and the questions it raises
The United States transmitted a 15-point peace proposal to Iran through Pakistan as intermediary, calling for a ceasefire and comprehensive settlement of the...
Amid war in West Asia, why Europe-bound LNG cargoes are now headed to Asia and India
The 2026 West Asia conflict — triggered by US-Israeli strikes on Iran in late February — has severely disrupted LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) shipping routes t...
Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill: What it changes, what are the objections
The Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introduced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, proposes 107 amendments to the Companies Act, 2013 and the Limi...
Modified UDAN scheme gets Cabinet nod; over ₹28,000 crore outlay approved
The Union Cabinet approved the Regional Connectivity Scheme — Modified UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) with a total outlay of ₹28,840 crore, for a ten-year per...
China’s GMO rejection of Indian rice: trade dispute, quality issue, or something else?
China has rejected three shipments of non-basmati rice from India, citing the presence of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), raising concerns among India...
Lok Sabha gives nod to two retrospective amendments in I-T Act
The Lok Sabha approved two significant retrospective amendments to the Income Tax Act as part of the Finance Bill 2026, with the explicit policy intent of de...
Lok Sabha clears Finance Bill with buyback tax clarity tweaks
The Lok Sabha passed the Finance Bill 2026 on 25 March 2026, incorporating 32 government amendments. A key amendment clarified that the additional tax on sha...
SEBI calls-on tech players to fight finfluencers
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) launched a "tick mark" verification system in collaboration with Google, which will appear next to applicat...
Excommunicating members for marrying outside Church violates their constitutional rights: Kerala HC
The Kerala High Court ruled that excommunicating members of the Knanaya Catholic Church for marrying outside the community violates their constitutional righ...
Next phase of demand-led growth of ethanol to focus on higher blending target, flex-fuel vehicles and E-100
India is entering the next phase of its ethanol demand-side strategy, focusing on higher blending targets beyond E20, promotion of flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs),...
Reforms driven by conviction, not compulsion; Budget backs middle class, MSMEs: FM
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, speaking in the context of the Finance Bill 2026 passage, asserted that the government's economic reforms are "driven by...
PNG push gathers pace as LPG risks mount
India has sharply accelerated its push to expand piped natural gas (PNG) adoption across households, driven by mounting risks to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG...
Inflation targeting range to be unchanged for 5-year period starting April 1
Following a mandatory five-year review, the Central Government has formally notified that the inflation target of 4% with a ±2% tolerance band remains unchan...
The South at the centre
With the United States disengaging from multilateral climate commitments under the Trump administration and Europe grappling with energy crises and geopoliti...
How corporate amendment Bill trades prosecution for penalties & why critics say the math isn’t adding up
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in Lok Sabha on March 25, 2026, amending both the Companies Act, 201...
India’s first repository of major psychiatric disorders, CALM-Brain, launched in Bengaluru
CALM-Brain, India's first repository of major psychiatric disorders built on Indian patient data, was formally launched in Bengaluru. The database incorporat...
India buys first Iran LPG cargo in years after U.S. eases sanctions, sources say
India purchased its first cargo of Iranian liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in several years, as the US temporarily eased sanctions on Iran's oil and refined fu...
Civil society warns of ‘WTO reform capture’ as MC14 opens in Yaoundé
The 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) opened in Yaoundé, Cameroon, on March 26, 2026 — the first MC held on the Africa...
WTO MC14: India to prioritise food security, policy space, development concerns
At WTO MC14 (Yaoundé, Cameroon, March 26–29, 2026), India entered negotiations with a clear set of priorities: a permanent solution on public stockholding fo...
TB Tales: journey to slay bacteria
On World TB Day (March 24), health observers assessed India's progress toward tuberculosis elimination, noting a 21% reduction in new TB cases between 2015 a...
Antibiotic resistance fuels 87% of India's typhoid economic burden: Study
A modelling study published in The Lancet Regional Health — Southeast Asia found that antibiotic-resistant typhoid infections account for 87% of India's tota...
Iranian strikes pose ‘existential threat’, Gulf states tell UN
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states addressed the 47-member UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, describing Iranian drone and missile strikes on thei...
Sweeping govt order to speed up PNG switch—faster approvals, stricter timelines, nudge to households
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas notified the Natural Gas and Petroleum Products Distribution (Through Laying, Building, Operation and Expansion of ...
India eyes end to popcorn imports by 2030, targets Rs 810 crore forex savings: ICAR’s Jat
India is targeting an end to popcorn imports by 2030, aiming to save approximately ₹810 crore in foreign exchange annually, according to a statement by an IC...
With eyes on trade deals and reform in global governance, Lula heads to India with 260 firms
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva visited India (February 18–22, 2026) with the largest-ever Brazilian delegation to India: 260 leading companies...
Trump’s boycott and Europe’s backslide may make BRICS lead climate debate and action at COP30
COP30, the 30th Conference of Parties to the UNFCCC, was held in Belém, Brazil, in November 2025 — the first COP hosted in the Amazon region. The United Stat...
UDAN revamp: Centre extends subsidy to five years, shifts funding to exchequer
The government cleared a revamped UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) regional air connectivity scheme with an outlay of ₹28,840 crore — a nearly six-fold jump fro...
China border patrols went up significantly post Galwan clash, data shows
Data published in the Union Home Ministry's Annual Report 2024–25 shows that the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) significantly ramped up patrols along the ...
'India belongs to its people, not a select few': Rahul meets tribal leaders opposing Great Nicobar project
Tribal leaders of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands met with Rahul Gandhi to express opposition to the Great Nicobar Island Holistic Development Project, alleg...
Govt eyes more control of foreign-funded assets under FCRA amendment Bill
The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 was introduced in the Lok Sabha, proposing a new 'designated authority' with civil court powers to...
Constitution makers knew what they were doing: FM Sitharaman defends Centre’s cess collections
During a Lok Sabha discussion on central finances, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman defended the Centre's practice of levying cess and surcharges, asserti...
Rural job scheme demand falls to a six-year low as work rises in farms, urban centres
Demand for work under the rural employment guarantee scheme has fallen to its lowest level in six years, according to official data tracked by experts. The d...
Govt asks RBI to maintain retail inflation at 4 pc till Mar 2031
The Government of India formally directed the Reserve Bank of India to maintain retail (CPI) inflation at 4%, with a margin of 2% on either side, for another...
BRICS shifts gears as Brazil passes the gavel to India amid global tensions and ambitious goals
Brazil formally transferred the BRICS presidency to India on December 12, 2025, at the 4th BRICS Sherpas Meeting, when Ambassador Mauricio Lyrio (Brazil) han...
Hotter world, hungrier futures: India among most vulnerable large economies to food insecurity as global temperatures rise
A study by the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) assessed food security across 162 countries using a climate-sensitive Food Secu...
Turbulent South America builds up resistance to U.S.’s ‘Donroe doctrine’
Following the US military capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on 3 January 2026, Latin America — a continent of more than 450 million people — is ...
Trump’s ‘Spear of the South’ sparks regional alarm as Venezuela braces for U.S. moves
Operation Southern Spear — formally named on 13 November 2025 by the Trump administration — is a US military and surveillance campaign in the Caribbean Sea t...
Govt says no shortage of petrol, diesel, urges public to avoid panic buying
Government officials clarified that there is no shortage of petrol, diesel, LPG, kerosene, aviation turbine fuel (ATF), or fuel oil in India, urging citizens...
LPG supply to be cut off if households refuse PNG switch where available: Govt order
A government order dated March 24, 2026, states that LPG supply "shall cease after three months" to any household that does not opt for PNG despite having pi...
'Historic step': After Uttarakhand, Gujarat passes Uniform Civil Code Bill
The Gujarat Legislative Assembly passed the Uniform Civil Code Bill, 2026, following a debate lasting more than seven hours, making Gujarat the second Indian...
Delhi among worst performers in single-use plastic ban compliance: Study
A study by an environmental group found that Delhi is among the worst-performing cities in complying with India's ban on single-use plastic (SUP), with banne...
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code has failed to serve purpose: Opposition members in Lok Sabha
Opposition members in the Lok Sabha raised pointed criticism of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016, arguing it has failed to fulfil its core purp...
India retains headline inflation target at 4% following review
The Government of India formally retained the retail inflation target at 4%, with a tolerance band of ±2% (i.e., a range of 2% to 6%), effective April 1, 202...
'In the Chair, but have a query': A rare moment when presiding officer participated in LS Question Hour
In an unusual parliamentary occurrence, the presiding officer of the Lok Sabha — TDP leader Krishna Prasad Tenneti, who was in the Chair during Question Hour...
Lok Sabha passes Finance Bill 2026–27, advancing government’s fiscal plans
The Lok Sabha passed the Finance Bill 2026 on March 25, 2026 by voice vote, incorporating 32 government-proposed amendments. Finance Minister Nirmala Sithara...
With NavIC setback, India unable to use satellite system for security purposes: experts
The last functioning atomic clock aboard IRNSS-1F stopped working on March 10, 2026, just days after the satellite completed its 10-year design life (launche...
TB remains India’s biggest infectious killer, but mass screening push shows results
Tuberculosis (TB) remains India's largest single infectious disease killer, even as the country's mass screening programme under the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan i...
Women’s quota: Why govt may run into hurdles in bid to expand Lok Sabha with same states’ heft
The Union government is exploring amendments to delink women's reservation from the census and delimitation processes, potentially fast-tracking implementati...
Not just Jammu, Kashmir: Proposed legislation seeks 2 new divisions in J-K — Chenab and Pir Panjal
PDP (Peoples Democratic Party) MLA and youth wing president Waheed-ur-Rehman Para (representing Pulwama constituency) introduced the Jammu and Kashmir Territ...
SC ruling on conversion puts spotlight on Punjab’s ‘faith without conversion’ phenomenon
The Supreme Court of India, in a ruling delivered on March 24, 2026, held that conversion from Hinduism, Sikhism, or Buddhism to any other religion results i...
West Asia conflict: Why Centre ordered coal plants to full capacity during summer
The Central government directed all coal-based power plants to operate at full capacity to meet summer peak power demand, amid a severe supply disruption to ...
After Supreme Court allows withdrawal of medical treatment, Harish Rana passed away at AIIMS
Harish Rana, 31, an engineering student from Ghaziabad, died at AIIMS Delhi's palliative care unit on March 24–25, 2026 — becoming the first person in India ...
Beavers can turn riverbeds into powerful carbon sinks: Study
An international study published in the journal *Communications Earth & Environment* has found that beaver-engineered wetlands can store carbon at rates up t...
India delays coal flexibility plan by one year as solar power curbs rise
India has delayed its coal flexibility plan by one year, pushing back the timeline for requiring thermal power plants to operate at lower minimum loads to ac...
Trump’s use of Pakistan as possible mediator with Iran sparks memories of Nixon’s China talks and Bangladesh liberation
Pakistan is emerging as the primary backchannel intermediary between the US and Iran in 2026, with senior Pakistani officials — reportedly including back-cha...
Petroleum Ministry issues directions to strengthen natural gas infra, address present complexities and delays
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas issued directions to strengthen natural gas pipeline infrastructure, remove bottlenecks in PNG (Piped Natural Gas) ...
Anduril, Palantir developing Golden Dome missile shield's software, source says
Anduril Industries and Palantir Technologies are developing the command-and-control software backbone for the United States' Golden Dome antimissile shield —...
Indian man whose life support was removed after court go-ahead dies
Harish Rana, a 31-year-old man from Ghaziabad who had been in a comatose/vegetative state since 2013 after falling from a fourth-floor balcony, died at AIIMS...
Supreme Court-appointed panel asks Centre to withdraw Transgender Bill that removes right to gender self-determination
A Supreme Court-appointed committee has recommended that the Central Government withdraw the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026,...
S&P Global raises India growth forecast to 7.1% for FY27, flags risks
S&P Global Ratings raised India's GDP growth forecast for FY27 (2026-27) to 7.1%, citing strong private consumption, investment, and export performance as ke...
Trans Amendment Bill 2026: Don’t impose changes without consensus, T.N. CM Stalin tells Centre
The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026 was introduced in Lok Sabha on March 13, 2026, and was passed by the Lok Sabha amid stron...
Assam floats tender for satellites to monitor floods, borders
Assam has floated a tender for procurement of at least five satellites in low-Earth orbit (LEO) to provide real-time monitoring of floods and borders — a pro...
Iran-Israel war LIVE: Iran military spokesperson says U.S. is negotiating with itself, state media reports
Iran's military spokesperson stated on March 25, 2026 that the US is "negotiating with itself," rejecting Trump's claims that direct US-Iran talks are underw...
Parliament Budget Session LIVE updates: Nirmala Sitharaman replies to discussion on Finance Bill 2026 in Lok Sabha
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman replied to the discussion on the Finance Bill, 2026 in Lok Sabha on March 25, 2026, a key legislative step in completing ...
10 lakh litres a day: Women SHGs lead dairy push in 31 UP districts
Women-led Self Help Groups (SHGs) in Uttar Pradesh are collectively collecting 10 lakh litres (1 million litres) of milk daily across 31 districts, generatin...
New Income Tax Rules 2026: All you need to know about the new tax regime
The Income Tax Act 2025 comes into force on April 1, 2026, replacing the Income Tax Act, 1961, which had undergone over 4,000 amendments across six decades T...
Iran-Israel war highlights: Trump sends peace plan as Iran opens to 'non-hostile' oil vessels
US President Trump stated on March 24, 2026 that negotiations with Iran to end the West Asia war were underway, asserting that Tehran "wants to make a deal s...
Explained | The Scheduled Caste classification and the religion bar: What has the Supreme Court ruled?
A Supreme Court bench (Justices P.K. Mishra and N.V. Anjaria) ruled on March 24, 2026 that conversion from Hinduism, Sikhism, or Buddhism to any other religi...
India notifies new gas pipeline order to fast-track infrastructure amid West Asia concerns
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas issued the Natural Gas and Petroleum Products Distribution (Through Laying, Building, Operation and Expansion of Pi...
When an explosion was triggered on the map of India to protest imposition of Hindi
In a report recalling a historical incident, cadres of the Tamil Viduthalai Padai triggered a bomb blast targeting the map of India at the Government Botanic...
Tough for women, tougher for men: The grim reality of India's youth jobs
Recent analysis of India's labour market data reveals a deeply fractured employment landscape for youth, with distinct patterns for men and women Women — des...
Agnikul test-fires first-of-its-kind 3D-printed booster engine
Agnikul Cosmos, an IIT Madras-incubated private space startup, successfully test-fired its Agnite engine — the world's largest single-piece 3D-printed rocket...
Oil prices drop 5% amid hopes of ceasefire in the war in West Asia, Brent below $100
Brent crude oil prices dropped approximately 5–6% to around $98–100 per barrel on ceasefire hopes after the US indicated willingness to pursue talks with Ira...
Bird flu kills 4,400 chickens in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur; surveillance intensified
Around 4,400 chickens died due to avian influenza (bird flu) at a government poultry farm in the Koni area of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh, between March ...
Allahabad HC issues notices to U.P. Government, Central Ministries, ASI over dilapidated heritage structures
The Allahabad High Court issued notices to the Uttar Pradesh government, the Ministry of Culture, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, and the Archaeol...
Centre intensifies regulatory surveillance over GLP-1 weight loss drugs
The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI), in collaboration with State Drug Controllers, has launched targeted enforcement actions across the pharmaceutic...
'U-turn Ustad': Congress slams PM bid for 'special session' to pass women quota law amendments
The central government has indicated it may convene a special session of Parliament to pass amendments that would allow the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (Wom...
Falling emissions intensity masks India’s rising absolute output
India has achieved a ~33% reduction in emissions intensity of GDP from 2005 levels (as of 2023), putting it on track to meet its NDC target of 45% reduction ...
When the Chief Justice steps away
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant recused himself on March 20, 2026 from hearing petitions challenging the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Electi...
Four queer voices explain the impact of the Trans Amendment Bill 2026
Gender-diverse individuals and activists who participated in nationwide protests against the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026 ...
Watch: Trump should end the war and ask Israel to leave Iran alone | The Hindu Editorial
The US administration has signalled a shift from military escalation to diplomacy, with President Trump indicating negotiations with Iran are "underway right...
US-Iran conflict to hit Q4FY26 earnings, supply chain restoration may take 1-2 months: Report
The ongoing US-Iran conflict is expected to dent Indian corporate earnings in Q4FY26 (January–March 2026), with the impact likely extending into FY27. Supply...
GLP-1 gold rush under scanner: Raids across India expose easy access to weight-loss drugs
The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) conducted inspections and audits at 49 entities — including online pharmacy warehouses, drug wholesalers, retail...