India Signs Deal for 60 US Javelin Anti-Tank Missiles: India has signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) with the US for a ₹292-crore government-to-government deal to acquire around 60 Javelin anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) for the Indian Army through the US Foreign Military Sales (FMS) route. The acquisition will provide an immediate operational […]
Tag: 1st Aug 2026
Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026
Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026: The Department of Consumer Affairs has notified the Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026, establishing Indian Standard Time (IST) as the mandatory, single time reference for all legal, administrative, commercial, and official purposes across India. The rules will formally take effect 180 days from publication in the […]
Lake Ontario
Lake Ontario: The US President signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America”, citing its significance as a US asset and part of American heritage. Canada opposed the move, stating that the name Ontario has Indigenous Wendat origins and is over 400 years old, predating both the Canadian Confederation and the US […]
Nathu La Pass
Nathu La Pass: Border trade via Nathu La Pass, which had remained suspended for six years due to Covid-19 pandemic and India-China border tensions, resumed recently. Nathu La Pass is a mountain pass in the Himalayas in Sikkim. It connects the Indian state of Sikkim with China’s Tibet Autonomous Region. The pass forms a part […]
Clean Slate Doctrine under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC)
Clean Slate Doctrine under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC): The Supreme Court’s recent judgment in Ujaas Energy reminds us that the Clean Slate Doctrine is directed at extinguishing claims and not necessarily every legal consequence that may flow from the facts underlying those claims. It is a key legal principle embedded in the Insolvency […]
Lohagad Fort
Lohagad Fort: A video showing a local resident confronting a group of tourists for allegedly smoking cigarettes at Maharashtra’s historic Lohagad Fort has gone viral on social media, triggering a wider discussion on responsible tourism and the need to protect heritage monuments. Lohagad, also known as Iron Fort, is a hill fort located near Lonavala […]
Exercise ROTOR CLAP III
Exercise ROTOR CLAP III: The Indian Air Force (IAF) recently concluded the week-long Exercise ROTOR CLAP III at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district. Exercise ROTOR CLAP III is a specialised helicopter exercise themed “Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (Counter-UAS)” conducted by the Indian Air Force (IAF). Pokhran Field Firing Range in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer […]
Environmental Performance Index 2026
Environmental Performance Index 2026: Experts have called India’s ranking in global Environmental Performance Index (EPI) as a wake-up call that cannot be ignored any longer. Highlights of Environmental Performance Index 2026: Top 5 countries: Estonia, Luxembourg, United Kingdom, Finland and Netherlands Laos ranked the lowest in the Index. India ranked the 176th position out of […]
Suspension Polyvinyl Chloride
Suspension Polyvinyl Chloride: The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) imposed a six-month restriction on imports of a Suspension Polyvinyl Chloride (S-PVC) resin which is a key input used for manufacturing of pipes. Suspension Polyvinyl Chloride is a polymer manufactured from vinyl chloride monomer. It is produced through polymerisation of Vinyl Chloride Monomer (VCM) in […]
Pampa River
Pampa River: The Pampa River breached its banks at several locations due to orrential overnight rain triggered widespread flooding across Pathanamthitta district. Pampa River is the third longest river in Kerala after the Periyar River and the Bharathappuzha River. It is also called as Pamba River. It is known as the ‘Dakshina Bhageerathi’ or the […]
