Despite being legally prohibited for decades , child marriage remains one of the most persistent and damaging social practices in India, with serious consequences for health outcomes, education levels, poverty alleviation, gender equality, and long-term economic growth . Child marriage disproportionately affects young girls , exposing them to early and high-risk pregnancies , increasing vulnerability to domestic violence , curtailing access to education, and reinforcing inter

The United States has announced its withdrawal from 66 international organisations , including 31 United Nations–linked bodies and 35 non-United Nations organisations , marking one of the largest rollbacks of US participation in multilateral institutions in modern history . US President Donald Trump  signed a presidential memorandum on Wednesday (January 7, 2026)  titled: “Withdrawing the United States from International Organisations, Conventions, and Treaties that Are Cont

Marking the 42nd Foundation Day of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR)  under the Ministry of Science & Technology (MoST) , Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Dr. Jitendra Singh  announced a major policy reform  aimed at accelerating India’s deep-tech startup ecosystem. The government has removed the mandatory three-year existence condition  for deep-tech startups seeking recognition under DSIR’s Industrial Research and Development Promotion