15-Jan-2026
Recently, particularly in the context of Venezuela, unilateral military actions by the United States have reignited global debates about violations of international law and the weakening of the UN-led multilateral order.
14-Jan-2026
The United States has indicated that India will be invited to join the US-led Pax Silica initiative next month.
14-Jan-2026
The Supreme Court of India delivered a split verdict on the constitutional validity of Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, a provision introduced through the 2018 Amendment. Section 17A mandates prior approval/sanction before initiating any inquiry or investigation against public servants for decisions taken in the discharge of official duties.
12-Jan-2026
The Supreme Court of India has recently flagged the misuse of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, particularly in cases involving consensual adolescent relationships, thereby reopening the debate on India’s age of consent.
12-Jan-2026
The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) has projected that India will grow by 7.4% in the current financial year, driven primarily by strong domestic consumption and sustained public investment.
10-Jan-2026
The Union Government has initiated nationwide consultations with States, Union Territories, and key stakeholders to prepare a roadmap for Samagra Shiksha 3.0, scheduled to be rolled out from the 2026–27 academic cycle.
10-Jan-2026
India’s External Affairs Minister recently participated in India’s first-ever engagement with the Weimar Triangle, holding discussions with counterparts from France and Poland, along with representatives from Germany.
09-Jan-2026
India has crossed a major public health milestone, with 50,373 public health facilities across all States and Union Territories certified under the National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS). This marks a significant leap in institutionalising quality, safety, and patient-centric care across the public healthcare system.
08-Jan-2026
The acquittal of the accused in the 2009 Shaheen Malik acid attack case, after a prolonged 16-year legal battle, has reignited concerns over India’s response to acid violence. The case exposed systemic failures in police investigation, prosecution, judicial sensitivity, and survivor rehabilitation, despite the existence of strong laws and Supreme Court directives.
08-Jan-2026
At the 79th Foundation Day of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the Union Minister for Consumer Affairs launched the SHINE Scheme (Standards Help Inform & Nurture Empowered Women) in New Delhi. The initiative marks a strategic shift towards placing women at the centre of India’s quality and standardisation ecosystem.
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