International Relations
3Data show India yielded to U.S. curbs on oil imports
Though the government says that energy sourcing is based on “national interest”, India slashed oil imports from Venezuela, Iran, and Russia in the past following U.S. pressure, but immediately resumed sourcing crude from these sources after the curbs eased
India, Bhutan commend progress in bilateral development cooperation
CSL lays keel for Navy’s next-gen missile vessels
Polity & Governance
3Telangana HC sets aside Speaker’s order, declares Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender disqualified as member of Legislative Assembly
Danam Nagender contested as a Congress candidate from the Secunderabad Lok Sabha seat in 2024 even while he was continuing to be Khairatabad MLA, elected on a BRS ticket the previous year
Tamil Nadu govt. firm on two-language policy, not to provide land for Navodaya schools: Minister Rajmohan
CBFC’s new film certification guidelines: Statutory warning for scenes on drug use
Environment & Ecology
3As Project Cheetah completes 4 years, big cat population in India rises to 52
The next phase of the cheetah restoration programme involves expanding suitable habitat for cheetahs and establishing a comprehensive, long term cheetah meta population in India.
India-born cheetah gives birth to four cubs at Kuno
Denmark inaugurates CO2 storage facility in North Sea
Economy
9EU waste proposal would ban India from importing bloc's metal scrap
India will face import restrictions on EU metal waste starting May 2027. The European Commission proposed this new law, affecting aluminium scrap shipments. This move follows the Commission abandoning a previous export duty plan on aluminium scrap. Thirty-two non-OECD nations applied for exemptions for non-hazardous waste categories. Exemptions require proof of environmentally sound treatment of the waste materials.