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RBI Flags Strong Domestic Growth Amid Rising Global Uncertainties

23-Jan-2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in its State of the Economy article, has assessed India’s macroeconomic conditions using high-frequency indicators for December 2025.

AMOC Collapse Threatens National Security

22-Jan-2026

Recently, Iceland declared the potential collapse of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) a direct threat to its national security and existence.

New Ganga Basin Initiative to Safeguard the Endangered Indian Skimmer

22-Jan-2026

Environmental Penalty Fund Rules: Channelising Fines into Ecological Restoration

21-Jan-2026

The Union government has notified detailed rules governing the utilisation of the Environmental (Protection) Fund, created from penalties imposed under key environmental laws. The rules aim to ensure that monetary penalties collected for environmental violations are systematically channelled into environmental restoration, pollution control, and sustainability-related initiatives.

What is Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)? Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Precautions

21-Jan-2026

Recently, several cases of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) have been reported in Mansa town of Neemuch district, Madhya Pradesh.

Bio-Safety Level-4 (BSL-4)

20-Jan-2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah laid the foundation stone of the country's first state-funded Bio-Safety Level-4 (BSL-4) containment laboratory in Gandhinagar. Describing it as a "health shield" for the nation, he said that this initiative will usher in a new chapter in India's health safety and biotechnology sectors.

Comprehensive Salary Account Package

20-Jan-2026

Recently, the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, launched a comprehensive salary account package for central government employees in public sector banks.

India’s Maritime Outreach: ICGS Sankalp Strengthens Indian Ocean Engagement

20-Jan-2026

The Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sankalp recently visited Port Louis, Mauritius, as part of its overseas deployment in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), reflecting India’s continued commitment to maritime cooperation and regional security.

Arctic Ambitions: How a U.S. Move on Greenland Could Disrupt Global Power Balance

20-Jan-2026

Reports suggesting the possibility of a U.S. military takeover or acquisition of Greenland have triggered global concern, as such a move could undermine international law, fracture NATO unity, alarm allies, and hand strategic advantage to rival powers in the Arctic.

Apex Court Verdict on Tiger Global–Flipkart Exit and Its Ripple Effects on Startup Investments

20-Jan-2026

The Supreme Court of India has ruled that venture capital firm Tiger Global’s $1.6-billion stake sale in Flipkart to Walmart is taxable in India.