The Supreme Court of India has ruled that persons forced to consume acid and suffering internal injuries will also be treated as acid attack victims under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act.
India and Vietnam elevated their bilateral ties to an “Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership” during the visit of Vietnamese President to Lam to India. The discussions focused on defence cooperation, maritime security, trade expansion, and freedom of navigation in the South China Sea amid growing Chinese assertiveness.
The latest National Crime Records Bureau Crime in India Report 2024 shows that Delhi recorded the highest number of crimes among metropolitan cities, including crimes against women, senior citizens, theft, and offences committed by juveniles.
The Government of India, through the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, has introduced a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to streamline Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) approvals with a 12-week timeline and fully digital processing.
The Allahabad High Court clarified who is entitled to be addressed with honorifics like “Hon’ble” and “Mr”, while hearing a case related to omission of such titles in an FIR involving Anurag Thakur.
A new air quality dashboard based on Central Pollution Control Board data highlights a shift in pollution trends—decline in NO₂ and CO but a rise in ground-level ozone across Delhi-NCR.
The 2026 Assembly election outcomes in states like Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal highlight the role of economic performance—growth, jobs, and fiscal management—in shaping voter behaviour.
With the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) securing a major electoral victory in West Bengal, the political map of India is undergoing significant changes, affecting federal dynamics and party dominance.
A suspected outbreak of Hantavirus Infection on a cruise ship near Cape Verde has led to deaths and quarantine measures, raising concerns about emerging infectious diseases and global health preparedness.
India has enacted the SHANTI Act to allow private sector participation in civil nuclear energy, raising governance questions between the Department of Atomic Energy and the Ministry of Power.
An Indian startup, GalaxEye, has launched its first satellite “Drishti” using SpaceX rocket, marking a breakthrough in Earth observation technology.
India is witnessing a rising dengue burden amid climate change, while new scientific tools, AI-driven research, and vaccine developments are offering hope for better prevention and treatment.
The National Highways Authority of India has launched India’s first Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) barrier-less tolling system at Choryasi toll plaza in Gujarat, marking a major step in digital highway infrastructure.
The Indian rupee has depreciated sharply to an all-time low of around ₹95 per US dollar, raising concerns about whether India is returning to the “fragile five” type external vulnerability seen in 2013.
The Allahabad High Court dismissed a plea seeking FIR against Rahul Gandhi, stating that criticism of the government is essential in a parliamentary democracy.
The Supreme Court of India is examining whether advanced tests like EEG and angiography should be mandatory for declaring brain death, amid concerns about misuse in organ donation practices.
Rapid increase in tiger population in Madhya Pradesh has raised concerns about ecological limits, leading to discussions on carrying capacity and rising human-wildlife conflict.
The India Meteorological Department has forecast a below-normal monsoon (92% of LPA) amid a developing El Niño Southern Oscillation, raising concerns about water stress, heatwaves, and climate variability in India.
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