Mohsina Kidwai: A Life Dedicated to Public Service Veteran Congress leader and former Union Minister Mohsina Kidwai passed away in Noida at the age of 94 in April 2026. A stalwart of the Indian National Congress, her political career spanned over six decades, during which she held several critical portfolios at both the state and central levels.
Odisha's Tech Leap: India’s First 3D Chip Stacking Facility In a historic move for India's electronics mission, Odisha will host the ground-breaking of the nation’s first Advanced 3D semiconductor chip packaging unit in Bhubaneswar. This facility marks India's entry into high-end 3D heterogeneous integration technology.
A Constitutional Right: Menstrual Leave as Right to Life The Karnataka High Court has issued a landmark directive in April 2026, ordering the State to strictly implement menstrual leave for women in all registered establishments.
The Great Shift: Clean Energy Halts Fossil Fuel Growth The Ember Global Electricity Review 2026 reveals a historic turning point in the world's energy landscape. For the first time in over a century, renewable energy's share (33.8%) has surpassed that of coal (33.0%) in the global electricity mix during 2025.
Rural Land Inequality: A Deep Dive into India’s Distribution Gaps A recent research paper published by the World Inequality Database (WID) has highlighted severe land inequality in rural India. Using data from the Socio-Economic and Caste Census (SECC) 2011, covering over 2.7 lakh villages, the study reveals that land distribution remains highly concentrated despite decades of land reforms.
Mitigating AI Vulnerabilities: The C. S. Setty Panel on Mythos AI The Government of India has constituted a high-level expert panel to assess the potential risks posed by advanced Artificial Intelligence platforms, specifically focusing on the 'Mythos' AI platform, to the nation's banking and financial security. The panel is chaired by C. S.
India’s Economic Shift: Analyzing the IMF WEO 2026 Rankings According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) World Economic Outlook (WEO) report released in May 2026, India is now ranked as the 6th largest economy in the world by nominal GDP. With a GDP of approximately $4.15 trillion, India sits behind Japan (~$4.38 trillion) and the United Kingdom (~$4.27 trillion).
India’s Position in the Global Economy: IMF Report 2025 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stated that India became the 6th largest economy in the world in 2025 based on nominal GDP rankings. With a GDP of approximately $3.92 trillion, India currently sits behind the United States, China, Germany, Japan, and the United Kingdom.
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