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Digital India Programme 11 Years Digital Transformation

The Digital India Programme completed 11 years on 1 July 2026, transforming digital governance, connectivity and service delivery across India. Structure and Pillars Core pillars: Nine pillars including...

 June 29, 2026

DIKSHA Platform Transforming Digital Education in India

On 28 June 2026 the government declared DIKSHA as the country's "One Nation, One Digital Platform" for school education. Launched in 2017 by NCERT–CIET under the Ministry of...

 June 29, 2026

India Ranks 94th in 2026 UN SDG Index Challenges

India has reached its highest-ever position in the UN SDG Index — ranked 94th with a score of 68.3 in the 2026 Sustainable Development Report. The result signals...

 June 28, 2026

India’s Economic Vulnerabilities Amid Energy and Tech Dependence

India faces rising vulnerabilities as energy and technology import dependence collides with external shocks. Crude oil reliance above 90%, limited strategic reserves and concentrated tech supply chains are...

 June 28, 2026

West Bengal Uniform Civil Code Bill 2024

West Bengal will table a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in the State Legislative Assembly on 29 June 2026. The government proposes a common civil law for marriage,...

 June 28, 2026

EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism Impact on Indian MSMEs

The Government of India is drafting a scheme to cover 90% of MSMEs' compliance costs under the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). CBAM became operational in January...

 June 28, 2026

Fake Patent Sales Undermining Indian Academic Integrity

Recent reports show education firms selling thousands of UK design registrations to Indian academics. The practice lets faculty claim “international patents” for promotion and ranking points. The trend...

 June 28, 2026

India Semiconductor Mission Critical Minerals Dependence

India’s semiconductor fabrication ambitions face an immediate input risk: critical minerals for fabs — notably gallium, germanium and rare earths — are largely imported, mainly from China. Recent...

 June 28, 2026

UNFCCC Climate Action Deadlock and Fossil Fuel Transition

Recently, UN officials warned that climate change and a global energy crisis are driven by continued dependence on fossil fuels. UNFCCC talks have stalled on finance for loss...

 June 28, 2026

Golden Langur Rescue and Release in Sikhna Jwhwlao Park

Seven endangered golden langurs rescued from wildlife traffickers in Chirang district were released into Sikhna Jwhwlao National Park on 25 June 2026 after veterinary treatment and monitored rehabilitation....

 June 27, 2026

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