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Shield or Safeguard? Supreme Court’s Split Verdict on Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act

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.

Beyond Megacities: How Small Towns Are Reshaping India’s Urbanisation Trajectory

14-Jan-2026

Recent analysis indicates that India’s urban growth is increasingly being driven by small towns rather than large metropolitan cities, marking a significant shift in the country’s urbanisation pattern.

National Environmental Benchmarking Gets a Boost with NESL

14-Jan-2026

Recently, the CSIR–National Physical Laboratory (NPL) established the National Environmental Standard Laboratory (NESL), a specialised national facility to test and recalibrate air pollution monitoring instruments and environmental sensors under Indian conditions.

PPP Model Medical Colleges

13-Jan-2026

Recently, the foundation stone for the country's first medical colleges based on the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model has been laid in the tribal-dominated areas of Madhya Pradesh, transforming India's health infrastructure. This initiative will not only make medical education accessible but also improve the quality of health services in remote areas.

Violence in Karbi Anglong: A Clash of Land Rights, Autonomy, and Identity

13-Jan-2026

The recent violence in Assam's West Karbi Anglong district has once again brought to the forefront the complex issues of land rights and self-governance in Northeast India. The violence has resulted in deaths and injuries, arson of shops and markets, suspension of mobile internet services, and the imposition of curfews.

When a Workhorse Stumbles: What Consecutive PSLV Failures Reveal About ISRO’s Launch Systems

13-Jan-2026

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) suffered a setback at the start of the year when the PSLV-C62 mission, carrying 16 satellites, failed to achieve its intended orbit. This marks the second consecutive failure of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)—ISRO’s most reliable launch vehicle for over three decades—following the PSLV-C61 failure in May 2025.

Streamlining Farm Support: The Role of PM-Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana in India’s Agricultural Reforms

13-Jan-2026

The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has proposed to merge three ongoing agricultural schemes with its flagship Pradhan Mantri–Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY).

Celebrating Wetland Biodiversity: Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary and Its Ecological Significance

13-Jan-2026

The Flamingo Festival recently drew large numbers of families and nature enthusiasts to the Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary near Sullurpeta in Andhra Pradesh, highlighting growing public interest in wetland conservation and avian biodiversity.

Gadgil Report

12-Jan-2026

Renowned ecologist Madhav Gadgil passed away in Pune at the age of 83. His contributions to environmental conservation have been profound and long-lasting. Among his achievements, his role as Chairman of the Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel (WGEEP) is considered most significant.

ITSAR for Smartphones: India’s Push for Device-Level Cyber Sovereignty

12-Jan-2026

The Union Government is considering legally enforcing the Indian Telecom Security Assurance Requirements (ITSAR) for smartphones, introducing 83 mandatory security standards covering source code disclosure, software controls, logging requirements, and user-permission restrictions.

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