India and the European Union have agreed on a new trilateral framework for global development cooperation during the first meeting of the Joint Steering Committee held in New Delhi. The meeting marked a key step in deepening the India–EU strategic partnership by jointly addressing development challenges in partner countries through shared values and priorities. BulletsIn
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India and the European Union have agreed on a new trilateral framework for global development cooperation during the first meeting of the Joint Steering Committee held in New Delhi. The meeting marked a key step in deepening the India–EU strategic partnership by jointly addressing development challenges in partner countries through shared values and priorities. BulletsIn
NASA has successfully reconnected with its Mars missions after a planned solar conjunction blackout disrupted communications between Earth and Mars. The blackout, which lasted from late December 2025 to mid-January 2026, temporarily paused mission commands to protect spacecraft systems. With signals now restored, rovers and orbiters have resumed full scientific operations, marking a strong start
NASA has successfully reconnected with its Mars missions after a planned solar conjunction blackout disrupted communications between Earth and Mars. The blackout, which lasted from late December 2025 to mid-January 2026, temporarily paused mission commands to protect spacecraft systems. With signals now restored, rovers and orbiters have resumed full scientific operations, marking a strong start
India showcased its leadership in clean energy transition and global collaboration during high-level engagements at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos. BulletsIn Union Minister Pralhad Joshi led India’s clean energy engagements, emphasising inclusive, affordable and just global energy transition Discussions with WEF leadership stressed multilateral cooperation to address shared economic, energy and
India showcased its leadership in clean energy transition and global collaboration during high-level engagements at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos. BulletsIn Union Minister Pralhad Joshi led India’s clean energy engagements, emphasising inclusive, affordable and just global energy transition Discussions with WEF leadership stressed multilateral cooperation to address shared economic, energy and
The Government of India has notified Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity targets for 208 additional high-emitting industrial units under the Indian Carbon Market framework in January 2026. BulletsIn Government extends Indian Carbon Market coverage by notifying emission targets for 208 additional carbon-intensive industrial units Newly covered sectors include petroleum refineries, petrochemicals, textiles, and secondary aluminium industries
The Government of India has notified Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity targets for 208 additional high-emitting industrial units under the Indian Carbon Market framework in January 2026. BulletsIn Government extends Indian Carbon Market coverage by notifying emission targets for 208 additional carbon-intensive industrial units Newly covered sectors include petroleum refineries, petrochemicals, textiles, and secondary aluminium industries
U.S. President Donald Trump revoked Canada’s invitation to join his proposed Board of Peace in January 2026, following sharp criticism by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the World Economic Forum in Davos. BulletsIn Trump withdrew Canada’s invitation after PM Mark Carney criticised use of trade and tariffs as geopolitical weapons Carney’s Davos speech questioned
U.S. President Donald Trump revoked Canada’s invitation to join his proposed Board of Peace in January 2026, following sharp criticism by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the World Economic Forum in Davos. BulletsIn Trump withdrew Canada’s invitation after PM Mark Carney criticised use of trade and tariffs as geopolitical weapons Carney’s Davos speech questioned
The Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act, enacted in 2003 by Parliament of India, aims to ensure fiscal discipline by setting targets for deficits, debt, and transparency in budgetary processes. BulletsIn FRBM Act introduced to control rising fiscal deficit, revenue deficit, and debt levels affecting India’s macroeconomic stability Act mandates medium-term fiscal planning with
The Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act, enacted in 2003 by Parliament of India, aims to ensure fiscal discipline by setting targets for deficits, debt, and transparency in budgetary processes. BulletsIn FRBM Act introduced to control rising fiscal deficit, revenue deficit, and debt levels affecting India’s macroeconomic stability Act mandates medium-term fiscal planning with
Steel slag–based road construction technology has been recommended for faster adoption in hilly and Himalayan states of India. Proposed in January 2026, the initiative aims to improve road durability, enable faster repairs, and promote circular economy practices in regions facing harsh weather and frequent road damage. BulletsIn Government recommends steel slag roads to improve durability
Steel slag–based road construction technology has been recommended for faster adoption in hilly and Himalayan states of India. Proposed in January 2026, the initiative aims to improve road durability, enable faster repairs, and promote circular economy practices in regions facing harsh weather and frequent road damage. BulletsIn Government recommends steel slag roads to improve durability
Article 143 of the Constitution of India empowers the President of India to refer questions of law or fact that are of public importance to the Supreme Court of India for its advisory opinion. This provision allows the President to seek legal guidance before taking action on complex constitutional or legal issues. The Supreme Court
Article 143 of the Constitution of India empowers the President of India to refer questions of law or fact that are of public importance to the Supreme Court of India for its advisory opinion. This provision allows the President to seek legal guidance before taking action on complex constitutional or legal issues. The Supreme Court
Data from Rajasthan show that districts falling within the Aravalli Hills face a disproportionate burden of illegal mining. Although these districts hold fewer legal mining leases and contribute a smaller share to mineral production, they account for most illegal mining cases. More than three-fourths of all FIRs related to illegal mining are registered from the
Data from Rajasthan show that districts falling within the Aravalli Hills face a disproportionate burden of illegal mining. Although these districts hold fewer legal mining leases and contribute a smaller share to mineral production, they account for most illegal mining cases. More than three-fourths of all FIRs related to illegal mining are registered from the
India–UAE relations have evolved into a comprehensive strategic partnership marked by expanding trade, defence cooperation, energy security, and digital connectivity. As highlighted in an editorial published on 20 January 2026, bilateral trade crossed USD 100 billion in FY 2024–25 under CEPA, with a target of USD 200 billion by 2032. Recent developments include a defence
India–UAE relations have evolved into a comprehensive strategic partnership marked by expanding trade, defence cooperation, energy security, and digital connectivity. As highlighted in an editorial published on 20 January 2026, bilateral trade crossed USD 100 billion in FY 2024–25 under CEPA, with a target of USD 200 billion by 2032. Recent developments include a defence
