Current Affairs Archive
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← Back to DashboardTrump calls off Iran strikes, claims progress in talks towards a deal
President Donald Trump called off planned US military strikes on Iran at the last minute, citing progress in negotiations with Tehran. This developmen...
Third ship hit by US near Oman, all 20 Indians rescued; Govt confirms three Indian seafarers killed in US strike
A Guinea-Bissau-flagged tanker, MT Jalveer, was attacked near the Oman coast by the US military, the third such incident in four days. All 20 Indian s...
PM calls for district GDP estimates, CMs press for affordable energy at NITI Aayog Governing Council Meeting
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged states to pursue investments from partner countries and develop district-level GDP estimates to address grassroots ...
Indian Navy removes unexploded missile warhead from Kochi-bound oil tanker
The Indian Navy successfully completed a complex operation to recover and safely dispose of an unexploded missile warhead from the crude oil tanker MT...
Smoke detectors, fire extinguishers could soon be mandatory at homes in Delhi
Citing that 90% of Delhi's buildings lack fire NOC or safety compliance, the Delhi government is planning to make smoke detectors and extinguishers ma...
Gurgaon plans Rs 5-crore project for cool roofs, weather alerts to tackle urban warming
The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has signed an MoU with the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) for a Rs 5-crore pilot project to ta...
Delhi government plans rehabilitation for 5 lakh people in Yamuna floodplains, 18,000 flats identified
The Delhi government is preparing a rehabilitation plan for approximately 5 lakh people residing in the Yamuna floodplains (O-Zone). So far, 18,000 fl...
Delhi High Court quashes Police, ED move against NewsClick
The Delhi High Court quashed the police and ED's move against NewsClick, rejecting five key allegations. This judicial decision underscores the import...
NITI Aayog meet: Vijay suggests MBBS admissions based on Class 12 marks
During the NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting, Chief Minister Vijay proposed that MBBS admissions be based on Class 12 marks. This suggestion aims t...
BJP secures two of three Rajya Sabha seats in Gujarat, three BJP leaders from MP enter Upper House
The BJP won two out of three Rajya Sabha seats in Gujarat, consolidating its position in the upper house. Additionally, three BJP leaders from Madhya ...
Madhya Pradesh's Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan promotes water conservation
Madhya Pradesh has launched the 'Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan' to promote water conservation and rejuvenation of water bodies. This statewide public m...
SC: Homemakers' income to be considered Rs 30,000/month for motor accident claims
The Supreme Court ruled that homemakers' income should be considered at Rs 30,000 per month for motor accident claims. This landmark judgment aims to ...
SC emphasizes strict enforcement of PCPNDT Act to curb patriarchal preference for male child
The Supreme Court highlighted the need for strict enforcement of the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act to combat the pat...
UGC mandates NAAC accreditation for all universities and colleges in UP
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has mandated NAAC accreditation for all universities and colleges in Uttar Pradesh. This directive aims to enha...
Chhattisgarh's 'Modi's Guarantee' schemes: Health, water, housing, women empowerment, farmer support, financial inclusion, Naxal-free status
Chhattisgarh highlights progress under 'Modi's Guarantee' with schemes benefiting 2.46 crore people with health coverage, 41 lakh families with tap wa...
Odisha's 'Vikash ki Lahar, Gaon se Sahar' schemes: Women empowerment, nutrition, education, infrastructure, farmer support, irrigation, employment
Odisha showcases progress under 'Vikash ki Lahar, Gaon se Sahar' with 1 crore women financially empowered, 23.46 lakh women gaining new identity, stre...
R&D underspending in India is systemic and cultural, not singular
An editorial highlights that India's R&D underspending is a complex issue rooted in systemic and cultural factors, rather than a single cause. It sugg...
Regional parties deepen democracy, new generation not bound by regionalism
Two related editorials discuss the evolving landscape of Indian politics. One argues that regional parties play a crucial role in deepening democracy ...
India-Myanmar ties to remain limited due to internal dynamics
An editorial suggests that India-Myanmar ties will remain limited due to Myanmar's internal political and security dynamics. Despite shared borders an...
How NRIs can make equity-like returns from bank deposits
NRIs can potentially achieve equity-like returns from bank deposits by leveraging specific financial instruments and strategies. This analysis provide...
In PoK protests, weight of history and woes of present are evident
Protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) reflect a complex interplay of historical grievances and contemporary socio-economic woes. The unrest high...
Why Khurram Parvez got bail despite stringent UAPA conditions
Human rights activist Khurram Parvez was granted bail despite facing stringent UAPA conditions, raising questions about the application of anti-terror...
Local cell manufacturing may hit PM Surya Ghar Yojana
The PM Surya Ghar Yojana, aimed at promoting rooftop solar installations, faces potential challenges from the lack of robust local cell manufacturing....
TCS ties up with Anthropic to help clients on enterprise AI adoption
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has partnered with Anthropic to assist its clients in adopting enterprise-level AI solutions. This collaboration aims ...
World Bank raises India's FY27 growth forecast to 6.6%
The World Bank has revised India's growth forecast for FY27 upwards to 6.6%, citing strong domestic demand and robust economic activity. This optimist...
FM strengthens cooperation to tackle global challenges
The Finance Minister emphasized the importance of strengthening international cooperation to address global challenges, including economic volatility ...
India sees $3bn inflow in 2nd half after RBI move on gold
India experienced a significant $3 billion inflow in the second half of the fiscal year, attributed partly to the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) polici...
Protecting industry from unfair trade practices of certain countries: Goyal
Union Minister Piyush Goyal reiterated the government's commitment to protecting domestic industries from unfair trade practices by certain countries....
UK Defence Secretary resigns over military spending dispute
British Defence Secretary John Healey resigned, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer of failing to commit adequate resources for military spending. Th...
US plans to deport Iranians and other migrants to Central African Republic
The Trump administration plans to deport Iranians and other migrants, including two women facing potential torture, to the Central African Republic. T...