Economics
International Relations
4 min
India’s strategic oil reserves tell a tale of structural constraints & stalled expansion. Here’s why
India's combined petroleum reserves cover approximately 74–75 days of consumption — far below the 90-day benchmark required of International Energy Agency (I...
Economics
Science & Technology
6 min
The judicial push for environmental CSR
In a landmark judgment delivered on December 19, 2025, the Supreme Court of India held that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) under the Companies Act, 20...
International Relations
Economics
5 min
Nipah virus could turn into something “far more severe”, scientists warn
Scientists have issued fresh warnings that the Nipah virus — already among the world's most lethal zoonotic pathogens — could mutate into a form that is "far...
Science & Technology
Economics
4 min
Chinese Envoy assures Pakistan of 'continued support' in meeting with PM Shehbaz Sharif
Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, Jiang Zaidong, met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on March 26, 2026. The ambassador reaffirmed China's "continued...
Economics
Polity & Governance
5 min
India eyes local currency payments for West Asian oil amid price surge; rupee fall hurts finances
India is exploring local currency payment arrangements for crude oil imports from West Asian suppliers, as the surge in oil prices and the rupee's depreciati...
Science & Technology
Economics
Polity & Governance
7 min
Over 8,000 complaints on MCC violations received through cVIGIL app in Kozhikode
The Election Commission of India (ECI) reported that over 8,000 complaints about Model Code of Conduct (MCC) violations have been received through its cVIGIL...
Economics
Environment & Ecology
5 min
ICICI Bank projects India’s FY27 growth at 6.9% amid energy supply strain
ICICI Bank's Economic Research Desk released a report on March 26, 2026 revising India's FY27 GDP growth forecast downward to 6.9%, from its earlier projecti...
Environment & Ecology
Economics
5 min
‘Giving sectarian colour to support from India’—Iran embassy’s selective tweets play on ‘Kashmir angle’
The Iranian Embassy in New Delhi posted, then deleted, messages on X (formerly Twitter) thanking the "kind people of Kashmir" and India for humanitarian supp...
Environment & Ecology
Economics
6 min
‘Designated authority’, takeover clause: What FCRA Amendment Bill means for NGOs under govt lens
Following the introduction of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha, a detailed analysis of its two most consequential ...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
Fertiliser production to dip 10-15% if Middle East issues persist: Crisil Ratings
Crisil Ratings released a report warning that if Middle East supply disruptions persist, India's domestic fertiliser production could fall 10–15%, with both ...
Internal Security
Economics
Science & Technology
4 min
Cabinet to promote use of PNG, targets to give 10 lakh connections in Andhra Pradesh
The Union Cabinet approved a push to promote Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connectivity for households, setting a target of 10 lakh (1 million) new domestic connec...
International Relations
Economics
Internal Security
5 min
Updates on Key Sectors in View of Developments in West Asia
The Indian government issued a comprehensive update on key sectors — energy, trade, and the welfare of the Indian diaspora — in light of the escalating West ...
Blue-collar salaries outpace white-collar entry-level jobs: Report
A recent industry report on India's labour market found that blue-collar wages grew by approximately 8.6% in 2025, outpacing salary growth for entry-level wh...
Economics
Geography
4 min
India to scale up critical mineral exploration and build strong domestic value chains to reduce import dependence and meet strategic needs: Dr. Jitendra Singh
Union Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh announced that India is scaling up exploration of critical minerals, creating a startup-driven mining ecosystem, a...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
West Asia war may hit fertilizer output by 10-15%, raise subsidy burden, says Crisil report
Escalating conflict in West Asia — centred on Iran — has disrupted global fertilizer supply chains, with analysts warning of a 10–15% decline in output from ...
OECD lowers India’s FY27 growth outlook to 6.1% amid global uncertainty
The OECD's Interim Economic Outlook (March 2026) projected India's GDP growth at 7.6% for FY2025–26 and 6.1% for FY2026–27 — a notable downward revision from...
Economics
International Relations
5 min
Consensus key to include plurilaterals, careful reconsideration of ecomm moratorium: India at WTO MC14
At WTO's 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Yaoundé, Cameroon, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal articulated India's position on two critical and contested a...
International Relations
Economics
5 min
India holds bilateral meetings with EU, Russia, NZ, others on MC14 sidelines
On the sidelines of the WTO's 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Yaoundé, Cameroon, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal conducted a series of bilateral meet...
Economics
Social Issues
4 min
Health insurance sector records Strong growth momentum with premiums exceeding ?1.2 lakh crore in 2024-25
India's health insurance sector recorded strong growth momentum in FY2024–25, with total health insurance premiums crossing ₹1.2 lakh crore — an approximatel...
Science & Technology
Economics
4 min
Parliament panel flags funding gap in uranium hunt, seeks priority boost for AMDER
A parliamentary standing committee has flagged a significant funding gap for the Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMDER), the body r...