The recent report of a Hantavirus outbreak aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius has triggered a global health alert. The cruise ship MV Hondius reported eight probable cases of Hantavirus, with five confirmed cases and three deaths. What is Hantavirus? Hantaviruses are a family of viruses spread mainly by rodents (rats, mice, and voles). They

A recent diplomatic document has revealed a significant stalemate between New Delhi and Dhaka regarding the repatriation of suspected illegal immigrants. While India has intensified its diplomatic outreach through Notes Verbale, Bangladesh has expressed concerns over “push-in” allegations following remarks by Indian political leadership. Key Statistics & Data Points Category Metric Notes Verbale Sent 1,137

On May 7, 2026, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) declared President Donald Trump’s 10% temporary global tariff “unauthorized by law.” This ruling follows a pattern of judicial pushback against the administration’s “Trade as a Weapon” policy, which previously saw the Supreme Court strike down tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).

Following a decisive mandate in the West Bengal Assembly Elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has elected Suvendu Adhikari as the leader of its Legislature Party. With 207 seats in the 294-member Assembly, the BJP has crossed the majority mark (148), leading to the formal staking of claim to form the government. Key Constitutional &

On April 25, 2026, India hit a record peak electricity demand of 256.1 GW. While solar plants contributed significantly during the afternoon, the 24-hour ledger highlighted a critical “yawning gap” between installed capacity and actual generation, primarily due to the lack of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). Current Status of Solar in India (2026) Key