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RBI holds repo rate, sees GDP growth slowing to 6.9% in FY27
The [Reserve Bank of India] through its [Monetary Policy Committee] decided to retain the benchmark repo rate at 5.25%, citing heightened inflation and growth uncertainties. Geopolitical tensions in West Asia and a depreciating rupee have prompted the central bank to project a slower GDP growth of 6.9% for FY27 while monitoring severe upside risks to inflation.
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Must ReadFor India, a nuclear breakthrough amid energy concerns
On April 6, 2026, India's 500 MWe [Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor] (PFBR) at Kalpakkam achieved its first criticality, marking India's official entry into the second stage of its three-stage nuclear power program. This indigenous scientific milestone coincides with the recent enactment of the [SHANTI Act, 2025], which opens the domestic nuclear energy sector to private participation, aiming to help India reach its target of 100 GW of nuclear power by 2047.
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Must ReadCongress slams Centre over withdrawal of bid to host COP33
The Government of India has formally withdrawn its bid to host the 2028 COP33 climate summit, an offer originally made by the Prime Minister during the 2023 summit in Dubai. The sudden withdrawal, justified officially as a review of 2028 commitments, has drawn sharp criticism from the political opposition.
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Must ReadMore funds flowing to villages: How 15th Finance Commission set a record for rural fund releases
The [Ministry of Panchayati Raj] has reported a historic 94.94% release of allocated grants to rural local bodies under the [15th Finance Commission] (2020-2026). Building on this momentum, the newly implemented [16th Finance Commission] has recommended an 84% increase in rural allocations, providing ₹4.35 lakh crore for the 2026-2031 period to strengthen grassroots democracy and service delivery.
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Must ReadIndia’s first quantum computing test beds to be set up in Amaravati
India's first locally built quantum computing test beds are set to be inaugurated in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, coinciding with [World Quantum Day] on April 14, 2026. Housed at [SRM University-A.P.] and Medha Towers, these two quantum computers will serve as foundational benchmarks for testing various components of the domestic quantum ecosystem.
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Must Read315 successful space launches in 2025, finds Indian Space Situational Assessment Report
The [Indian Space Research Organisation] recently released the Indian Space Situational Assessment Report (ISSAR) for 2025, revealing a record-breaking year in global space activity. The report documented 315 successful space launches globally, placing an unprecedented 4,651 objects into orbit in just one year.
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Must ReadAt long last: On Kalpakkam reactor criticality, India’s regulatory regime
The [Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor] at Kalpakkam recently attained its first criticality, officially ushering India into the second stage of its three-stage nuclear programme. While this marks a monumental scientific achievement, the project suffered a 16-year delay and massive cost overruns.
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ImportantA respite: On the two-week U.S.-Iran ceasefire
Following a severe military escalation that resulted in the death of Iran's Supreme Leader and widespread regional disruptions, the U.S. and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire.
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Must ReadLogic may not be the right tool to examine faith and belief systems, says Supreme Court
A nine-judge Constitution Bench of the [Supreme Court] is hearing a broader legal reference stemming from the landmark 2018 verdict that permitted menstruating women to enter the [Sabarimala Temple]. The Chief Justice recently observed that secular logic may not be the appropriate metric to evaluate faith and that courts should avoid hollowing out religious practices in the pursuit of reform.
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Must ReadNarendra Modi writes: We owe it to nari shakti to come together to advance women’s representation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has authored an opinion piece urging consensus on implementing women's reservation ahead of the 2029 elections. He highlights the historic passage of the [Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam] in 2023, emphasizing that increased political representation of women is crucial for deepening democracy and fulfilling constitutional mandates.
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ImportantCBSE’s three-language formula: The controversy, and why some states are calling it ‘Hindi imposition’
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has rolled out a new curriculum mandating a three-language formula from Class 6 to 10. This move has triggered resistance from states like Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, reigniting the historical debate over federal autonomy and alleged 'Hindi imposition'.
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Must ReadExplained: Why the new trans persons law is being challenged in court
The constitutionality of the [Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019] is facing severe legal challenges in the Delhi and Kerala High Courts. Petitioners argue that the new amendment essentially erases the internationally accepted principle of 'self-identification' by enforcing rigid, medically determinative criteria controlled by the State.
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ImportantThese ‘Soil Sakhis’ in Maharashtra’s drought prone region are bringing about a quiet revolution
In the severely drought-prone regions of Maharashtra, rural women are leading a quiet agrarian revolution by serving as 'Soil Sakhis' or trained soil testers. Spearheaded by grassroots organizations, this initiative trains marginalized women, including widows and school dropouts, to collect and analyze soil samples for local farmers.
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ImportantPakistan’s return: Mediator or West Asia asset?
An editorial reflects on Pakistan’s evolving geopolitical role, exploring whether it will act as a mediator or a strategic asset for Western and Arab interests amidst the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict in West Asia. The author introduces this complex geopolitical analysis by recalling the profound cultural influence and soft power Pakistani television historically wielded in India's border regions.
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ImportantThe thermal cost of India’s textile surge
As political instability in Bangladesh disrupts global supply chains, international textile orders are surging into Indian manufacturing hubs like Tiruppur and Bengaluru. However, severe heatwaves and workplace temperatures exceeding 40°C are causing significant drops in worker productivity and daily wages, highlighting the profound human and economic costs of climate change on industrial labor.
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Explained: Supreme Court holds Sajjadanashin, Mutawalli are distinct offices under Waqf
The [Supreme Court] has issued a landmark ruling distinguishing between the roles of a 'Sajjadanashin' (spiritual head) and a 'Mutawalli' (property manager) in Islamic shrines. The Court clarified that while the administration of waqf properties falls under statutory regulation, matters of spiritual succession are customary and fall outside the jurisdiction of Waqf Boards.
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Must ReadPuducherry goes to the polls: Its status as a Union Territory, how this varies from Delhi, J&K
With the commencement of assembly elections in Puducherry, the unique constitutional architecture governing India's Union Territories (UTs) has come into focus. Out of the eight UTs in India, only Puducherry, Delhi, and Jammu & Kashmir possess legislative assemblies, though the scope of their elected governments' powers and the discretionary authority of their respective Lieutenant Governors (LGs) vary significantly.
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Must ReadIran maps out alternative shipping lanes as mine fears persist: What is happening in Strait of Hormuz?
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Navy has reportedly laid sea mines in the [Strait of Hormuz], forcing commercial vessels to navigate alternative routes near [Larak Island]. This aggressive posture comes amid escalating geopolitical conflicts involving Israel, Lebanon, and the US.
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ImportantIn granting wide relief to Patanjali’s Balakrishna, the court restricts free expression in India
The Delhi High Court recently granted a sweeping ex parte relief to Patanjali's Acharya Balkrishna, ordering the removal of satirical content and memes about him across social media, AI platforms, and the Metaverse. This order was issued on the grounds of protecting his personality rights.
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ImportantIslamabad channel: India must stand for peace, whoever the broker may be
In the context of a severe 2026 US-Iran conflict, an unexpected back-channel for peace has emerged via Pakistan, termed the 'Islamabad channel'. This editorial argues that India must abandon reactionary foreign policy and support this mediation, prioritizing regional stability and its own geoeconomic interests over historical bilateral rivalries.
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ImportantShaktikanta Das reveals how India broke a ‘Chakravyuh’ and 7 steps for businesses to navigate war storm
Speaking at the AIMA's 11th National Leadership Conclave, Shaktikanta Das highlighted India's successful economic navigation through global crises like the COVID-19 pandemic and recent geopolitical conflicts. He outlined 10 structural pillars—including macroeconomic stability, digital infrastructure, and fiscal discipline—that have transformed the Indian economy into a resilient global anchor.
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