When we think about India’s freedom struggle, we often remember protests, revolutionary movements, the Indian National Army, and the sacrifices of countless freedom fighters. But one lesser-known chapter of this struggle reveals something even more remarkable: an attempt to create the financial institutions of a free India while the country was still under British rule….
Transfers are often seen as a setback in a government officer’s career. A new place means leaving behind familiar surroundings, rebuilding a team, understanding a new department and starting again from the beginning. But for IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe, transfers appear to represent something very different — a fresh opportunity to serve people, take on…
The news is not always about politics, markets or conflicts. Some of the most fascinating stories happening around the world are hidden inside science, nature, space and technology. From an extraordinary solar image to a rare combination of astronomical events and scientific discoveries made possible by ordinary people’s photographs, recent developments are revealing surprising things…
India has reiterated that peace and stability along its disputed border with China remain essential to the broader relationship between the two countries, as fresh reports of tensions in the Himalayas emerge ahead of a major diplomatic meeting in New Delhi. The development comes as India prepares to host the 2026 BRICS summit, which is…
India’s corporate landscape is facing a major leadership transition after N. Chandrasekaran announced that he will step down as chairman of Tata Sons, the holding company of the Tata Group. Chandrasekaran, who has led the conglomerate since 2017, is expected to remain in the position until the end of his current term in February 2027….
India’s Parliament is witnessing an increasingly intense political debate over a proposed Delimitation Bill, with the issue bringing questions of representation, federal balance and the future distribution of Lok Sabha seats to the centre of national politics. Opposition parties, particularly the Congress and several southern parties, have expressed serious reservations about the proposed exercise, while…
FCRA Amendment Bill Sparks Nationwide Debate in Parliament The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 (FCRA Amendment Bill) has emerged as one of the most debated pieces of legislation during the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament. The proposed amendments seek to strengthen the government’s oversight of foreign-funded organisations, particularly non-governmental organisations (NGOs), charities, trusts, educational…
Cabinet Gives Major Push to India’s Green Energy Mission In a significant step towards strengthening India’s clean energy ecosystem, the Union Cabinet has approved the National Unified Scheme for Compressed Biogas (CBG) under the GOBARdhan (Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan) initiative. The ambitious programme comes with a financial outlay of ₹23,731 crore and aims to…
India is taking another giant leap in space exploration with its ambitious plan to build the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS), the country’s first independent space station. After remarkable achievements such as Chandrayaan-3, Aditya-L1, and the upcoming Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is now working towards establishing a permanent presence in…
Indian cricket witnessed the end of an important chapter as Team India’s fielding coach T. Dilip officially bid farewell following the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) deciding not to renew his contract. Since joining the Indian team in 2021, Dilip played a significant role in transforming India’s fielding standards and introducing innovative…
