Recently, the Madras High Court restrained the Election Commission of India (EC) from notifying byelections in five assembly constituencies of Tamil Nadu (Tiruchi East, Perundurai, Ambasamudram, Viralimalai, and Karur) until July 31. This interim order was passed during the hearing of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the legality of conducting byelections while election petitions

Recently, India and Australia adopted a historic ‘Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation’ to deepen military engagement, defence industrial cooperation, and maritime security amid rising geopolitical uncertainty in the Indo-Pacific region. Alongside this, both nations have also signed significant agreements in the sectors of civil nuclear energy and critical minerals. Key Highlights Expansion of

The ceasefire between the United States and Iran has formally come to an end following a recent dispute over the control and status of the Strait of Hormuz. Recent strikes by both nations targeting each other’s military installations have further deepened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Key Points Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Its

The U.S. Senate recently passed a largely symbolic concurrent resolution (50-48 vote) directing the U.S. President to end hostilities with Iran unless Congress explicitly authorizes military action. More on the News Background of the Conflict Understanding the 1973 War Powers Act Prelims Question Q. With reference to the legislative mechanisms and the War Powers Act

The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) have launched a joint global appeal seeking $202 million. The objective is to proactively shield 8.8 million people across 22 high-risk countries from the devastating agricultural and humanitarian impacts of a forecasted strong El Niño weather pattern. Key Highlights of the

A leaked text of a 14-point framework memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the United States and Iran has emerged ahead of its expected signing in Geneva. The draft outlines a roadmap to de-escalate a major conflict that began on February 28, transitioning from a state of war to diplomatic negotiations for a final treaty. Key

Official data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry shows that India’s merchandise exports hit a record high of $45.2 billion in May 2026. However, despite this robust export performance, the overall trade deficit widened due to an even sharper increase in imports. Key Highlights of Trade Performance Sectoral Export Drivers The record highs

During recent bilateral talks in Nice (June 2026), Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron adopted the ‘Innovation Roadmap 2030’ and established a ‘Dialogue on Economic Security’. Earlier in 2026, the bilateral ties were officially elevated to the level of a ‘Special Global Strategic Partnership’. Key Outcomes of the Recent Bilateral Meet India-France

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) recently conducted consecutive flight tests off the Odisha coast, successfully demonstrating India’s multi-layered Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) system and the maiden flight of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile-Medium Range (NASM-MR). Key Highlights of the Tests Strategic Significance India’s Ballistic Missile Defence Programme India’s Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD)architecture is envisioned