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India Unveils Responsible Nations Index to Redefine Global Performance Metrics

23-Jan-2026

India has launched the Responsible Nations Index (RNI) at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, marking the country’s first globally anchored index focused on ethical governance and responsible national conduct.

Bombay HC Affirms Liberty of Adult Trafficking Survivors, Limits ‘Protective’ Custody

23-Jan-2026

The Bombay High Court set aside an order placing an adult trafficking survivor in a protective home for one year, holding that such custody without legal justification violates constitutional liberty.

Supreme Court Reconsiders Prior Approval in Corruption Investigations

23-Jan-2026

The Supreme Court has delivered a split verdict on the constitutional validity of Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, which mandates prior government approval before investigating certain corruption allegations against public servants.

Government Enhances Financial Autonomy of Central Silk Board 

22-Jan-2026

The government has increased the financial approval limit of the Central Silk Board (CSB) from ₹50 lakh to ₹1 crore by amending Rule 22 of the Central Silk Board Rules, 1955.

Punjab Border Fence Realignment: Balancing Security Needs and Farmers’ Livelihoods

22-Jan-2026

The Punjab Chief Minister has stated that the Central government has agreed in principle to move the security fence closer to the India–Pakistan International Border, a step that could restore farmers’ access to farmland currently lying beyond the fence.

U.S. Protectionism and China’s Ascendancy: How Trump’s Policies Are Reordering Global Trade

22-Jan-2026

U.S. President Donald Trump’s second term has triggered sweeping geopolitical and economic disruptions, with his aggressive trade and foreign policies paradoxically strengthening China’s global economic position.

Himachal’s Call for Higher Apple Import Duties: Protecting Domestic Orchardists

22-Jan-2026

The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh has urged the Centre to raise import duty on foreign apples from 50% to 100% and impose a seasonal ban on imports from July to November to protect nearly 2.5 lakh apple farmers. Apples account for about 80% of the state’s fruit output.

ECOSOC at 80: United Nations’ Central Platform for Global Development Coordination

21-Jan-2026

The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) will commemorate its 80th anniversary with a special event on 23 January 2026, marking eight decades of its role as the UN’s principal body for coordinating global economic, social, humanitarian, and development cooperation.

India and Pax Silica: Aligning with a New Global Technology Security Framework

21-Jan-2026

India is likely to be invited to join the U.S.-led Pax Silica initiative, a multilateral framework aimed at securing global supply chains of semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), and critical minerals.

The development reflects growing international efforts to reduce strategic vulnerabilities arising from over-concentration of key technology inputs and to build resilient, trusted, and diversified technology ecosystems.

Kerala HC Clarifies Celebrity Endorser Liability in Consumer Disputes

21-Jan-2026

The Kerala High Court has set aside consumer proceedings against actor Mohanlal, holding that a brand ambassador cannot be held liable for a company’s alleged unfair trade practices unless there is a clear, direct link between the endorsement and the consumer’s transaction.