India GDP Growth Hits 7.8% as Economy Gains Momentum
India has begun FY2026-27 on a strong note, with real GDP growth reaching 7.8% in Q1, up from 6.9% a year earlier and above the earlier 7.0% estimate. The latest GDP figures put India among the fastest-growing major economies, but the headline number…
Indus Waters Treaty: Why India Rejects the Award
The Indus Waters Treaty has endured wars, diplomatic breakdowns and decades of hostility between India and Pakistan. Yet, the decades-old water pact now faces one of its most serious legal and geopolitical challenges. On August 31, 2026, the Court of…
iFMS Enters a New Era of Smarter Fertilizer Planning
India’s Fertilizer Network Is Moving Beyond Simple Tracking India’s fertilizer management system is entering a significant digital phase. The iFMS fertilizer network is increasingly being used to connect supply, stock, sales and subsidy data. This shift…
Malaria Elimination by 2030: India’s Critical Battle
India’s fight against malaria has reached a critical stage. The country has sharply reduced its malaria burden over the past decade, but eliminating the disease entirely is a much harder task. As the Union Health Ministry reviews progress towards…
Kanpur Training Aircraft Crash: What It Reveals About India’s Pilot Training Safety
A routine training flight turned fatal in Kanpur on Thursday after a Tecnam P2006T aircraft crashed near the Ganga Barrage, killing both people on board. The accident has once again brought the safety of India’s pilot-training ecosystem into focus,…
Inside India’s New Strategy Against Terror and Infiltration
India is reshaping its national security approach by bringing intelligence, technology, investigation and counter-terror measures closer together. The NSS Conference 2026, inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on August 24, has placed…
Census 2027: The Powerful Count That Could Change India
India is preparing for one of its most consequential statistical exercises in decades. Census 2027 will not simply count the country’s population; it could influence welfare planning, resource allocation, caste policy, electoral representation and…
The Hidden Route Behind CBN’s 18.6 Kg Heroin Bust
A major CBN heroin bust near Lucknow has exposed an inter-state trafficking network moving narcotics from the Northeast toward Uttar Pradesh. The operation resulted in 18.64 kg of crude heroin being seized and three suspected members of the network being…
India’s Population 2026: The Next Demographic Challenge
The India population 2026 story is no longer simply about being the world’s most populous country. India’s demographic structure is changing rapidly, with population growth slowing, fertility rates declining and life expectancy increasing. At the same…
UP Maternity Leave Twice: What Changes Now?
Uttar Pradesh’s decision to remove the two-year gap between two leave periods marks a significant change for women government employees. Eligible women can still avail themselves of 180 days of leave on two occasions, but they no longer need to wait two…