India’s Rising NCD Mortality Contrasts Global Declines: Lancet
Lancet study (2025) assessed global progress in reducing deaths from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) across 185 countries (2010–2019). While global NCD mortality declined, India recorded a
Pakistan to Host SCO Summit 2027
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that Pakistan will host the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in 2027. Preparations will begin in Islamabad. The next
Albania Appoints ‘Diella’: World’s First AI Minister
In a global first, Albania has introduced ‘Diella’, an AI-powered virtual minister responsible for overseeing public procurement and promoting transparency in government spending. Diella is
RBI Mandates New Digital Payments Authentication from April 2026
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued new authentication guidelines to strengthen security in India’s digital payment ecosystem. These will come into effect from April
False Smut Disease Damages Paddy Crop in Punjab & Haryana
The paddy crop in Punjab and Haryana, currently at maturing and harvest stage, has been severely affected by false smut disease (haldi rog). Experts estimate
Crime in India 2023 Report: NCRB
Key Findings Overall Crime Statistics (2023) Offences Against Vulnerable Sections Cybercrime Trends State-wise cybercrime (2023) Economic Offences Total: 2,04,973 cases (↑6% from 2022). Crime Against
Mukhi: First India-Born Adult Cheetah at Kuno
Mukhi, a female cheetah born in Kuno National Park on 29 March 2023, has turned 2.5 years old (2025), becoming the first India-born cheetah under
Environmental Accounting on Forest 2025
Background SEEA Framework: Primary Data Sources: Key Highlights Volume I – National-Level Accounts 1. Physical Asset Accounts 2. Extent Account 3. Condition Account 4. Services
India, Bhutan Approve First Rail Links Projects
India and Bhutan have approved the first cross-border railway connectivity projects with Bhutan, costing over ₹4,000 crore. Key Highlights Two rail projects announced: Background Project
Children in India 2025 Report: MoSPI
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the 4th issue of Children in India 2025 report. Key Highlights of Report Health Indicators Infant Mortality
India’s Rising NCD Mortality Contrasts Global Declines: Lancet
Lancet study (2025) assessed global progress in reducing deaths from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) across 185 countries (2010–2019). While global NCD mortality declined, India recorded a
Pakistan to Host SCO Summit 2027
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that Pakistan will host the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in 2027. Preparations will begin in Islamabad. The next
Albania Appoints ‘Diella’: World’s First AI Minister
In a global first, Albania has introduced ‘Diella’, an AI-powered virtual minister responsible for overseeing public procurement and promoting transparency in government spending. Diella is
RBI Mandates New Digital Payments Authentication from April 2026
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued new authentication guidelines to strengthen security in India’s digital payment ecosystem. These will come into effect from April
False Smut Disease Damages Paddy Crop in Punjab & Haryana
The paddy crop in Punjab and Haryana, currently at maturing and harvest stage, has been severely affected by false smut disease (haldi rog). Experts estimate
Crime in India 2023 Report: NCRB
Key Findings Overall Crime Statistics (2023) Offences Against Vulnerable Sections Cybercrime Trends State-wise cybercrime (2023) Economic Offences Total: 2,04,973 cases (↑6% from 2022). Crime Against
Mukhi: First India-Born Adult Cheetah at Kuno
Mukhi, a female cheetah born in Kuno National Park on 29 March 2023, has turned 2.5 years old (2025), becoming the first India-born cheetah under
Environmental Accounting on Forest 2025
Background SEEA Framework: Primary Data Sources: Key Highlights Volume I – National-Level Accounts 1. Physical Asset Accounts 2. Extent Account 3. Condition Account 4. Services
India, Bhutan Approve First Rail Links Projects
India and Bhutan have approved the first cross-border railway connectivity projects with Bhutan, costing over ₹4,000 crore. Key Highlights Two rail projects announced: Background Project
Children in India 2025 Report: MoSPI
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the 4th issue of Children in India 2025 report. Key Highlights of Report Health Indicators Infant Mortality