02-Feb-2026
The Union Budget 2026 has reduced central allocations for urban development by 11.6%, triggering debate over the government’s commitment to India’s cities at a time of rapid urbanisation, infrastructure stress, and climate vulnerability.
02-Feb-2026
As the Finance Minister prepares to present her ninth consecutive Union Budget, India’s fiscal framework is set for a structural shift. From FY 2026–27, the Centre will transition its fiscal consolidation anchor from the annual fiscal deficit to the debt-to-GDP ratio, aligning India’s fiscal strategy with global best practices.
02-Feb-2026
Recently, 22 States and Union Territories that responded to the Ministry of Education’s call for feedback on the PM-POSHAN scheme have urged the Centre to increase the honorarium for cooks and helpers, highlighting concerns over low remuneration and workforce sustainability in one of India’s largest school nutrition programmes.
02-Feb-2026
Recently, Bengaluru-based defence equipment manufacturer Alpha Design Technologies Limited (ADTL) has successfully completed a major modernisation (upgrade) program of the Indian Air Force’s Pechora Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) system.
31-Jan-2026
Assam Petrochemicals Limited (APL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) to establish a 150-tonne-per-day (TPD) e-methanol plant at Kandla Port in Gujarat, marking a significant step towards India's transition to clean energy and green transformation.
31-Jan-2026
Recently, the Supreme Court declared in a judgment that menstrual health and access to menstrual hygiene management (MHM) in educational institutions are integral to the fundamental right to life and dignity guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution.
31-Jan-2026
According to documents released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), India’s revised Consumer Price Index (CPI) series with 2024 as the base year will significantly reduce the weight of food and beverages from 45.86% to 36.75%.
31-Jan-2026
A 2024 government-commissioned survey has revealed that although nearly 98% of rural households now have tap connections under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), only about three-fourths actually receive a regular, safe, and adequate water supply, exposing a gap between coverage and functionality.
31-Jan-2026
Bengaluru-based defence manufacturer Alpha Design Technologies Ltd (ADTL) has completed a major upgrade of the Indian Air Force’s Pechora surface-to-air missile (SAM) system, aligning with the government’s push to modernise ageing military platforms through indigenous capability and self-reliance.
31-Jan-2026
A 29-year-old man in Karnataka recently lost his life after contracting Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD), commonly known as monkey fever. The incident has brought renewed attention to a disease that often remains underreported until outbreaks turn fatal.
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