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Grassroots Excellence: Decentralized Governance and Rural Transformation The Union Ministry of Panchayati Raj officially declared the winners of the National Panchayat Awards 2025, celebrating exceptional local bodies th...
A Major Clean Energy Milestone: Over half of India's Power Mix is Non-Fossil Fuel Reflecting rapid progress in its clean energy transition and global climate commitments, India has officially emerged as the world’s 3rd l...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a set of advisories asking people to save fuel and take economic precautions as oil prices rise and supply chains face global stress. India meets about 85-90% of its crude oil needs th...
The IIT Madras Global Research Foundation has set up its first centre outside India at Menlo Park in California, United States. The new centre is meant to back deep-tech research and help startups linked to the institute...
Stability and Neutrality: The Governor's Mandate In the complex landscape of a hung Assembly, where no single party holds an absolute majority, the Governor’s role becomes pivotal. Under Article 164 of the Constitution,...
Invisible Barriers: The Shifting Economics of Global TradeA recent report by UN Trade and Development titled “Invisible Barriers: The Costs of Non-Tariff Measures” reveals a critical shift in international trade costs. T...
The Constitutional Bridge: What is a Pro-tem Speaker?The term 'Pro-tem' is derived from Latin, meaning 'for the time being'. In the legislative process, the Pro-tem Speaker serves as a temporary presiding officer who bri...
The Supreme Court has widened the meaning of ‘acid attack victims’ under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, so that people forced to swallow acid are also covered. Invoking Article 142, the Court s...
World Hand Hygiene Day is observed on May 5 every year to raise awareness about how clean hands help prevent infections and improve patient safety, especially in healthcare settings. The theme for 2026 is “Action saves l...
Southern Railway, headquartered in Chennai, has recorded its best-ever performance in managing Traction Distribution (TRD) assets during 2025-26. TRD assets include the overhead equipment and power supply systems that fe...
NEET UG 2026 Under Scanner: NTA Escalates Probe to Central AgenciesThe National Testing Agency (NTA) announced on May 7-8, 2026, that it is working with central agencies to investigate alleged malpractices in the NEET UG...
Political Shift in Tamil Nadu: TVK Moves to Form GovernmentOn May 7, 2026, C. Joseph Vijay, president of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), officially met the Governor to stake a claim to form the next government in Tamil N...
