Friday, April 17, 2026

Constitution Amendment Bill, part of delimitation package, defeated

The Bill falls short of the two-thirds mark of 352 votes, with 298 in favour and 230 against in the House where 528 members were present at the time of voting

India not to host COP 33 in 2028, Government confirms

Says move after review of its commitments for 2028; remains fully committed to meeting its responsibilities towards mitigating climate change

Faster insolvency process proposed with creditor-led resolution framework

A new Creditor-initiated Insolvency Resolution Process (CIIRP) aims to expedite debt resolution, allowing financial creditors with 51% debt share to initiate proceedings. This bypasses the NCLT admission process, with the tribunal's role limited to moratorium and plan approval. The entire process is targeted for completion within 150 days, a significant reduction from the current 330 days.

Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open after Lebanon truce; Trump says blockade to continue

While welcoming Iran’s decision to reopen the Strait, Trump says the naval blockade against Iran will remain in force till a deal is reached.

Get HPV vaccine to prevent cervical cancer: Reproductive and Child Health Officer

How AI companies are quietly becoming the world’s cybersecurity gatekeepers

Anthropic’s Project Glasswing looks noble on the surface. But it is essentially a cartel of the most powerful technology companies cartel that gets to decide who can access the most capable cybersecurity tools ever built

Cyber labs to be set up in every district to combat cybercrime

Karnataka’s Yana Caves gets geo-heritage site of national importance tag

Living with the Mughals: a legacy that endures despite erasure

April 21, 2026 marks five centuries since the decisive Battle of Panipat which led to the founding of the Mughal empire in the Indian subcontinent. Memory, monument and everyday language carry forward a contested inheritance that refuses to fade