The Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting is being hosted in New Delhi, bringing together the foreign ministers of India, Japan, the US, and Australia. The meeting aims to revitalise the grouping, address regional geopolitical shocks—specifically the West Asia conflict and the Strait of Hormuz blockade—and set the agenda for the upcoming Quad Summit (which has been […]
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The U.S. Secretary of State recently concluded a four-day visit to India, holding high-level bilateral dialogues with India’s External Affairs Minister (EAM). The visit took place against the backdrop of the U.S.–Israel conflict with Iran and major supply chain disruptions in the Middle East. Key Highlights of the Discussions India’s Stance and Imperatives India’s Strategic
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The Centre has recently notified the draft rules for the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (VB-G RAM G). The new legislation is set to come into effect from July 1, officially replacing the 20-year-old Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). Key Features of the Draft Rules Shift in Allocation Strategy Introduction
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Recently, experts from the Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR) highlighted the transformative impact of technological advancements in the field of Agri-Tech on India’s agricultural sector. The discussion underscored how farming has transitioned from a traditional practice to a multi-disciplinary, technology-driven industry. Key Highlights of the Agri-Tech Revolution Current Status of Farm Mechanization Emerging Technological
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The World Health Assembly (WHA) recently passed the first-ever global resolution on strokes, establishing the condition as a critical public health priority. Submitted by Egypt and adopted by the assembly, the resolution creates a historic political mandate to combat one of the leading causes of global mortality and disability. About the WHA Resolution on Strokes
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The Ministry of Power recently reported that India’s peak electricity demand reached an all-time high of nearly 271 GW amid intense heatwaves. While the government highlighted this as a testament to the strength and preparedness of India’s electricity system, reports of extensive localized power cuts and load shedding continue to emerge across various states. Key
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The recent release of the Sample Registration System (SRS) 2024 bulletin highlights significant shifts in India’s vital statistics over the last decade (2014–2024), indicating that the country is undergoing a distinct demographic transition. Key Highlights of the SRS 2024 Bulletin The data reveals a steady decline in fertility and infant mortality, alongside a marginal drop
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The Union Home Ministry has recently outlined a major technological and operational push to secure India’s international boundaries. Addressing the Border Security Force (BSF) Investiture Ceremony and the annual Rustamji Memorial Lecture, the Union Home Minister announced the Smart Border Project and a high-powered Demography Mission aimed at sealing the frontiers with Pakistan and Bangladesh
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During the recent visit of Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides to New Delhi, India and Cyprus elevated their bilateral ties to a “Strategic Partnership”. The discussions laid out an ambitious roadmap, prominently featuring defence cooperation, maritime security, the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC), and leveraging Cyprus as an “investment gateway” to the European Union (EU). Key
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India is scheduled to host the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi on 26 May 2026. About the Quad (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue) Key Highlights of the 2026 Meeting Key Agenda & Areas of Cooperation The 2026 meeting will review existing initiatives and focus on contemporary regional and global developments. The broader areas of Quad
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