Suspension of Sentence in Child Protection Cases: The Supreme Court (SC) stayed the Delhi High Court’s (HC) order suspending the life sentence and granting bail to a former MLA from Unnao (Uttar Pradesh) in the 2017 Unnao rape case, raising critical questions on suspension of sentence, and interpretation of the POCSO Act, 2012. The MLA […]
Tag: 1st Jan 2026
AI ecosystem
AI ecosystem: India is expanding its AI ecosystem through the IndiaAI Mission with over ₹10,300 crore outlay and 38,000 Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) deployed, strengthening indigenous computing infrastructure, startups, skilling, datasets and responsible AI governance. IndiaAI mission marks a defining step to position India as a global leader in Artificial Intelligence under the vision ‘Making […]
India Signs Major Defence Contracts
India Signs Major Defence Contracts: India signed defence procurement contracts worth ₹4,666 crore for the induction of modern infantry weapons and advanced naval torpedoes, reinforcing operational preparedness and indigenisation.Over 4.25 lakh Close Quarter Battle Carbines will be procured for the Indian Army and Navy from Bharat Forge Ltd & PLR Systems Pvt Ltd (India) to […]
HAL Launches Dhruv NG for Civil Aviation
HAL Launches Dhruv NG for Civil Aviation: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) conducted the maiden flight of the Dhruv–New Generation (NG) in Bengaluru, marking its formal push into the civil and export helicopter markets.The Dhruv Civil NG is being projected as a cost-effective indigenous alternative to imported twin-engine helicopters, with lifecycle support spanning manufacturing, maintenance, and […]
Ban on 10-minute deliveries
Ban on 10-minute deliveries: Gig workers from platforms like Swiggy, Zomato, Blinkit and Zepto went on nationwide strikes on Christmas and New Year’s Eve, demanding a ban on 10-minute delivery models.The 10-minute delivery model promises ultra-fast doorstep delivery of food and groceries through algorithm-driven task allocation.It relies on dense dark-store networks, real-time tracking, and high-speed […]
Market Access Support (MAS) Intervention
Market Access Support (MAS) Intervention: The Government of India has launched the Market Access Support (MAS) Intervention under the Export Promotion Mission to strengthen global market access for Indian exporters, especially MSMEs and first-time exporters.The Market Access Support (MAS) Intervention is a government-backed programme that provides financial and institutional assistance to Indian exporters for accessing […]
Nimesulide
Nimesulide: The Union Government has banned the manufacture, sale and distribution of oral formulations of Nimesulide above 100 mg with immediate effect under Section 26A of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.Nimesulide is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for the treatment of acute pain and fever. It acts by inhibiting chemical mediators responsible for […]
Amazon’s Stingless Bees
Amazon’s Stingless Bees: Amazonian stingless bees have become the first insects in the world to be granted legal rights after Peruvian municipalities passed a landmark ordinance recognising their right to exist and flourish.Stingless bees are a group of bees that either lack stingers or have non-functional stingers, making them harmless to humans. They are crucial […]
Finance Ministry Notifies 100% FDI Rules For Insurance Sector
Finance Ministry Notifies 100% FDI Rules For Insurance Sector: India has taken a major reform step in the insurance sector by formally notifying rules to allow 100% foreign direct investment (FDI). The move aims to attract global capital, improve competition and deepen insurance penetration. While easing several governance restrictions for foreign invested insurers, the government […]
Credit Growth Nears 12%
Credit Growth Nears 12%: As per revised RBI data up to December 15, 2025, bank credit growth rose to nearly 12% year-on-year, while deposit growth slowed to 9.35%. This widened the credit–deposit gap to 263 basis points, highlighting pressure on banking system liquidity.In the previous fortnight (ended November 28), credit growth was 11.5%, while deposit […]
