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The recent launch of Fable 5, an advanced AI model by American artificial intelligence company Anthropic, triggered a sharp 1.6% drop in the Nifty IT index. The development has sparked concerns regarding a structural existential crisis for the Indian IT services sector, which has traditionally relied on linear headcount growth and software maintenance. Key Highlights […]

The Health Department in Kerala is on high alert following a confirmed case of the Nipah virus outbreak in Kozhikode. Maximum vigilance and preventive protocols have been activated to contain the outbreak and prevent any human-to-human or nosocomial (hospital-acquired) transmission. Key Highlights of the Recent Outbreak What is Nipah Virus (NiV)? History of the Disease

The Ministry of Education, through the University Grants Commission (UGC), recently issued Letters of Approval (LoAs) to three globally ranked Foreign Higher Education Institutions (FHEIs) — the University of Bristol, the University of York, and the University of New South Wales (UNSW) — to establish campuses in India. Key Highlights of the Development Importance of

Recently, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the West Bengal Police conducted a search operation at the residence-cum-party office of the former Chief Minister of West Bengal. The investigation pertains to an alleged case of forgery involving the signatures of two MLAs on a letter nominating the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the State

A severe industrial disaster occurred at the Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL) steel plant in Visakhapatnam, resulting in multiple casualties and critical injuries among workers. Key Details of the Incident Disaster Response and Mitigation Measures Key Governance and Safety Issues Highlighted Government Directives for Industrial Disasters The regulatory framework for industrial safety in India is

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and his Indonesian counterpart, Sugiono, co-chaired the 8th India-Indonesia Joint Commission meeting in New Delhi. Key Highlights of the Meeting The dialogue was described as “substantive,” featuring a “full spectrum” review of the bilateral relationship. Major Areas of Cooperation Discussed: Regional and Global Alignment Diplomatic Significance India-Indonesia Relation: History to

The Kaziranga Tiger Reserve (KTR) authority, in collaboration with researchers from Gauhati University, released the findings of a rapid avian survey focusing on two critical ecological groups: Raptors (birds of prey) and Storks. Geographical and Ecological Significance Assam’s rich, diverse wetlands and the Himalayan foothills act as vital ecosystems for avian biodiversity. Zonal Distribution inside

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released the provisional estimates of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the financial year 2025-26. Key Highlights of the Data Sector-wise Performance Analysis Sector FY 2024-25 Growth FY 2025-26 Growth Key Observations / Dynamics Manufacturing 9.3% 10.7% Hit double-digit growth annually, driven by structural reforms. However, a

The Supreme Court AI Committee, chaired by Justice P.S. Narasimha, has released the preliminary draft of the ‘Regulations for Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Courts, 2026’. The committee has invited public and stakeholder comments on the draft related to use of Artificial Intelligence in Courts till June 20, 2026. This move comes in the

The Union Cabinet has approved a one-time budgetary support of ₹10,000 crore to create a Price Stabilisation Fund for Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF). This initiative aims to cushion scheduled Indian airlines and passengers from escalating jet fuel prices triggered by the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Key Features of the Stabilisation Fund Why is this