Introduction Indian politics witnessed another major development on October 12, 2026, when Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, made a striking claim about officials working under the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Gandhi alleged that approximately 200 government officials were in…
New Delhi, October 3, 2026: An Indian commercial pilot has become the focus of international attention after a dramatic cockpit incident aboard a Flydubai passenger aircraft travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv on September 30. Captain Smit Machchhar, who was seriously injured during the incident, played a crucial role in preventing the situation from turning…
New Delhi, October 3, 2026: With the festive season approaching, food safety authorities across India have intensified inspections of food businesses, particularly those dealing with sweets, milk products, ghee, khoya, paneer and other high-demand items. The increased scrutiny comes at a time when demand for traditional festive foods is expected to rise sharply, creating additional…
India is at the centre of major international diplomacy this week as New Delhi hosts the 18th BRICS Summit, bringing together leaders from some of the world’s most influential emerging economies. The summit, being held on September 12–13, 2026, has emerged as one of the most significant diplomatic events in India this year, with discussions…
New Delhi, September 10, 2026: India is entering an important period in both domestic and international affairs, with the upcoming BRICS Leaders’ Summit, economic pressures caused by rising global oil prices, major government decisions and several significant developments before the public and the courts dominating the national news cycle. BRICS Summit puts India at the…
The Indian government has opened a new one-time disclosure window for taxpayers who have previously failed to report certain foreign assets or overseas income. The Foreign Assets of Small Taxpayers–Disclosure Scheme, 2026 (FAST-DS) came into effect on August 16, 2026, giving eligible taxpayers until December 31 to regularise specified overseas holdings. The scheme is particularly…
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…
India’s ambitious transition towards clean energy has reached an important crossroads. Despite becoming one of the world’s fastest-growing solar power markets, the country is currently unable to utilize nearly 7% of its installed solar power capacity during peak sunshine hours due to insufficient electricity transmission infrastructure. The development highlights that while renewable energy generation is…
India Begins Major Examination Reforms Following Paper Leak Controversy India is set to introduce one of the most significant overhauls of its public examination system after nationwide protests by students over alleged paper leaks and irregularities in competitive examinations. The issue has sparked widespread public debate about transparency, fairness, and accountability in the country’s education…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has concluded a significant three-nation diplomatic tour covering Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand, placing India’s growing role in the Indo-Pacific firmly in the national spotlight. The visit, held from July 6 to 11, 2026, focused on strengthening strategic partnerships, defence cooperation, trade, investment and people-to-people ties with three important countries in…
