Context: As the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) completed 10 years of operation, Parliament passed the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026. The Bill amends Section 10A of the Payment and SettlementRead More
Anecdote:When Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth walked out of the Tactics and Air Combat Development Establishment (TACDE), Gwalior, wearing the coveted Fighter Combat Leader (FCL) badge, she was not merely celebrating another qualification—she was rewriting theRead More
Context: India and the European Union launched a €15.2 million joint initiative under the Trade and Technology Council (TTC) to boost EV battery recycling. India–EU Joint Initiative to Strengthen EV Battery RecyclingRead More
Context: The ongoing conflict in West Asia has highlighted India’s extreme vulnerability to geopolitical shocks, with Brent crude prices hitting $109.03 per barrel. This volatility is projected to slow India’s economic growth fromRead More
Context: The conflict in the Middle East has triggered a global supply chain crisis, causing printed circuit board (PCB) prices to surge by as much as 40% in April 2026 due to theRead More
Context: India’s Samriddh Gram initiative has been nominated for the prestigious WSIS Prizes 2026 in the Enabling Environment category. About Samriddh Gram Initiative: What it is? Samriddh Gram is an integrated physical service deliveryRead More
Context: Gorakhpur’s AI-based Urban Flood Management Cell (UFMC) has received appreciation from the Prime Minister’s Office and NITI Aayog for its data-driven and proactive flood management model. About Gorakhpur’s AI-based Flood Warning System: WhatRead More
Context: On World Tuberculosis Day, President of India highlighted India’s progress under the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, noting a 21% reduction in TB incidence. India is currently launching a new 100-day intensified campaign to deepen these gainsRead More
Context: The Ministry of Defence informed the Parliamentary Standing Committee that the Indian Air Force is exploring membership in either the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) or the Future Combat Air System (FCAS). About India Eyes 6th-GenRead More
Context: India has inaugurated a state-of-the-art pilot plant for manufacturing Nd-Fe-B (Neodymium-Iron-Boron) rare earth permanent magnets at the ARCI, Hyderabad. About Nd-Fe-B Rare Earth Permanent Magnets: What it is? A member of the rare-earth magnet family,Read More
