The Global MPI 2026 reports a 16.4% multidimensional poverty rate for India based on 2019–21 data. Here is a detailed analysis of India's progress, remaining deprivation and the differences between global and national poverty estimates.

Is the Game Over for Modi and Shah? Is the Modi Government Crossing the Constitutional Line? If This Was Possible in Delhi, Why Not in Manipur? India witnessed extraordinary scenes on October 10, 2026. Thousands of citizens were detained, opposition leaders were taken into police custody, public transport was disrupted, and large parts of the national capital came under sweeping security restrictions. The immediate trigger was a protest organised by the Cockroach Janta Party

As political protests and civic movements increasingly invoke Mahatma Gandhi, his philosophy of non-violent resistance and democratic accountability is once again shaping India's public discourse. An opinion by Daksha Jain.

The ₹44,605 crore Ken-Betwa River Linking Project is India's first inter-basin river transfer project, designed to bring irrigation, drinking water and hydropower to Bundelkhand. While the mega project promises major development benefits, it also involves the displacement of nearly 2,000 families, environmental challenges and a complex rehabilitation process. Here's everything you need to know.

A 30-Second Operation That Raises Bigger Questions Than Answers Barely a day after taking charge as the Delhi Police Commissioner, Anurag Kumar found himself at the centre of one of the most politically sensitive police actions in recent months—the removal of activist Sonam Wangchuk from Jantar Mantar during his indefinite hunger strike against repeated examination paper leaks. According to multiple media reports, the operation was meticulously planned. Police personnel were

India's fight against narcotics has entered a new phase with the release of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Annual Report 2025 and the Vision Document on Drug Control 2026–2029. The documents were unveiled by Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah during the 10th NCORD Apex Meeting. The report highlights a sharp rise in anti-drug enforcement, emerging threats from synthetic opioids, increasing use of encrypted messaging apps by traffickers, and India's s

Ministry of Home Affairs Tightens Foreign Contribution Regulations; New Rules Require NGOs to Disclose Social Media Presence, Operational Areas, Publications, and Specific Activities Quick Summary The Ministry of Home Affairs has notified the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2026, introducing stricter compliance requirements for NGOs receiving foreign funds. NGOs must now disclose social media accounts, websites, publications, operational states, specific ac

Government Invokes IT Act Section 69A as NTA Flags Telegram Channels Allegedly Used by Cheating Rackets and Fake Paper Leak Networks In a major move aimed at protecting the integrity of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, the Government of India has temporarily blocked access to Telegram across the country until June 22. The decision comes after recommendations from the National Testing Agency (NTA), which raised concerns over the growing misuse of the messaging platform by orga

A recent controversy involving Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng, India’s global press freedom ranking, and the blocking of a controversial social media account has reignited a national debate over media freedom, democratic values, government overreach, and international perceptions of India’s democracy. The issue gained attention after Helle Lyng questioned India’s press freedom record by referring to the 2026 Press Freedom Index published by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), w

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is set to introduce a two Board examination system for Class 10 students starting in 2026 , a major reform aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 . This move aims to reduce exam pressure and give students a second opportunity to improve their performance. With students, parents, and schools seeking clarity, CBSE Controller of Examinations Sanyam Bharadwaj has addressed the most frequently asked questions. Here’s

45-Day Care Leave for Elderly Parents Raised in Rajya Sabha During Zero Hour India’s rapidly ageing population entered the centre of parliamentary debate on Friday, February 6, 2026 , when Sumitra Balmik raised a demand in the Rajya Sabha for mandatory 45-day care leave for elderly parents in both government and private sectors . Raising the issue during Zero Hour , Ms. Balmik framed the demand not as a welfare concession, but as a structural necessity for a country underg

India’s counter-intelligence agencies have arrested a 28-year-old man from Pokhran in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district for allegedly spying for Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) , and transmitting sensitive and strategically important information related to the Indian Army to handlers across the border. The arrest was made by the Intelligence Wing of the Rajasthan Police , amid heightened vigilance along Rajasthan’s western border, where in

Asia’s largest civil aviation event to bring together global policymakers, CEOs, investors and innovators at Begumpet Airport India’s rapidly expanding civil aviation sector will take centre stage as Wings India 2026 , Asia’s largest civil aviation event , commences on January 28, 2026 , at Begumpet Airport . The four-day mega event, running until January 31 , is being organised by the Ministry of Civil Aviation and will showcase the rise of Indian aviation and the future of

Blinkit Revises Branding as Zepto, Zomato and Swiggy Agree to End Ultra-Fast Delivery Timelines Following Government Push to Protect Gig Workers’ Safety In a significant development for gig and platform workers, major quick commerce and food delivery platforms — Blinkit , Zepto , Zomato and Swiggy — have agreed to discontinue the 10-minute delivery branding and practice following an intervention by Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya , according to government sources.

With 152 Million Tonnes of Rice, 28% Global Share, 184 New Seed Varieties and Exports to 172 Countries, India Emerges as the World’s Largest Rice Producer in 2025 India has achieved a historic milestone by surpassing China to become the world’s largest rice producer . In 2025, India’s rice production crossed 150 million tonnes , placing the country at the number one global position for the first time . This achievement has been recognised internationally and is being seen as

The second edition of the India–UAE Joint Military Exercise Desert Cyclone II concluded on December 30, 2025 , at Al-Hamra Training City in Abu Dhabi , marking the successful culmination of nearly two weeks of intensive bilateral military training between the Indian Army and the UAE Land Forces . Conducted from December 18 to 30, 2025 , the exercise reaffirmed the deepening defence partnership between India and the United Arab Emirates and underscored their shared commitm

Historic flag hoisting in Andaman and Nicobar Islands symbolised India’s first liberation from colonial rule; PM Modi recalls Netaji’s courage on 82nd anniversary One of the most defining moments of India’s freedom struggle unfolded on this day 82 years ago, when Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose hoisted the Indian National Flag at Port Blair on December 30, 1943 , declaring the Andaman and Nicobar Islands as the first Indian territory freed from British colonial rule . The historic

India celebrates 150 years of Vande Mataram , the timeless national song penned by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay that united freedom fighters and still ignites patriotism and pride. In 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah lead nationwide celebrations honoring this eternal anthem of freedom and unity. India is commemorating 150 years of Vande Mataram — the eternal anthem that once ignited the nation’s freedom struggle and continues to inspire patrioti

Nearly 97% of Ladakh’s population belongs to Scheduled Tribes, yet since its 2019 Union Territory status, the region has had no...

Health Ministry Warns Against Use of Cough Syrups for Children Below 5; DEG Contamination and Improper Prescriptions Under Investigation...