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President Murmu, PM Modi, leaders pay tribute to Mahatma Jyotirao Phule on 200th birth anniversary
The President and Prime Minister of India paid official tributes to Mahatma Jyotirao Phule on the occasion of his 200th birth anniversary. Born in Maharashtra in 1827, Phule was a pioneering 19th-century social reformer whose lifelong campaign against the caste system and advocacy for women's education laid the groundwork for modern India's social justice movements.
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Must ReadArtemis II astronauts complete milestone voyage around the moon
NASA's Artemis II mission successfully concluded with the splashdown of its capsule in the Pacific Ocean, marking humanity's first crewed lunar voyage in over fifty years. Carrying four astronauts, the 10-day mission validated critical technologies for deep space travel and re-entry, paving the way for upcoming lunar surface landings and long-term space exploration.
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Must ReadArtemis II spotlights engineering of human spaceflight and ISRO’s progress
On April 10, NASA's [Artemis II] mission successfully concluded as the Orion crew capsule splashed down in the Pacific Ocean after a historic 10-day lunar flyby, sending humans farther into space than ever before. Simultaneously, the [Indian Space Research Organisation] announced the imminent launch date for G1, the first uncrewed test flight for India's indigenous human spaceflight program, [Gaganyaan].
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ImportantReiterated demand for Hasina extradition with India: Bangladesh Foreign Minister Rahman
Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman formally reiterated the demand for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's extradition during diplomatic talks in New Delhi. The request is being actively pursued by the newly sworn-in BNP government under PM Tarique Rahman.
Important‘A perfect mission’: Artemis II astronauts return to Earth
On April 10, 2026, the Artemis II mission successfully splashed down in the Pacific Ocean, completing a historic 10-day crewed lunar flyby. This mission marks a monumental milestone, as it is the first time humans have traveled beyond low Earth orbit and reached the Moon's vicinity since the Apollo 17 mission in 1972.
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ImportantGap between rich and poor nations growing even wider: U.N. report
A recent [United Nations] report reveals a widening wealth gap between rich and poor nations, highlighting the failure of advanced economies to fulfill promises made at the 2025 Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development. The report underscores that commitments to overhaul global financial institutions remain stalled, exacerbating a $4 trillion annual financing shortfall needed for sustainable growth.
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Must ReadWhy UK’s plan to cede the Chagos islands appears to be coming apart
The UK's planned transfer of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius is currently stalled because the US refused to amend a key 1966 treaty, effectively halting the handover. The dispute centers around the highly strategic US-UK military base on Diego Garcia, which has become a flashpoint amid escalating US-Iran tensions and rifts between Washington and its European allies.
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ImportantCentre nudges States to view farm solarisation as a route to wiping off ₹2.4 lakh crore subsidy bill
The [Ministry of New and Renewable Energy] has highlighted that aggressive farm and rooftop solarisation can help Indian States eliminate their massive ₹2.4 lakh crore annual electricity subsidy bill. This dual-purpose strategy aims to accelerate India's green energy transition while simultaneously rescuing state exchequers from unsustainable recurring expenditures.
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ImportantPratap Bhanu Mehta writes: A modest plea for constitutional morality
Eminent political scientist Pratap Bhanu Mehta defends the concept of 'constitutional morality' against recent criticism by government law officers. The editorial argues that while the term may seem indeterminate, it is a crucial diagnostic tool to protect liberty and equality against majoritarian 'societal morality.' Furthermore, it serves as a yardstick to evaluate the [Supreme Court of India], warning against a recent drift towards judicial arbitrariness and procedural inconsistency.
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ImportantWatch: Global oil crisis: Why is India’s transport sector far more exposed than China’s?
Global crude oil prices have surged by nearly 67% within a month due to escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia, exposing the severe vulnerability of India's transport sector. While China has successfully insulated its economy through massive adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and charging infrastructure, India's transport ecosystem remains overwhelmingly reliant on imported petrol and diesel.
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ImportantBharat cannot become $10 trillion economy by capital or policy alone: CJI Surya Kant
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant emphasized that India's goal of becoming a $10 trillion economy requires a fundamental overhaul of its legal architecture. He highlighted that capital and policy initiatives are insufficient without a predictable, specialized legal system that ensures contract enforcement and investor confidence.
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ImportantNew measure for heat stress reframes climate challenge
A new study published in Nature Communications has revealed that the theoretical upper limit of human endurance against heat stress is much lower than previously thought, dropping the critical wet-bulb temperature threshold from 35°C to 31°C. This necessitates an urgent review of India's [Heat Action Plans], which predominantly rely on dry-heat metrics, leaving citizens dangerously vulnerable to the fatal combination of extreme heat and high humidity.
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Must ReadBolstering deterrence through submarine dominance
Following indications from the Defence Minister, India is understood to have quietly commissioned [INS Aridhaman], its third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN). Launched under the Arihant-class series alongside its predecessor [INS Arihant], this 7000-tonne vessel carries an upgraded payload, including up to 24 [K-15 Sagarika] missiles.
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ImportantKarnataka’s Gruha Jyothi scheme dimmed the scope of PM’s Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana: KRESMA
The Karnataka Renewable Energy System Manufacturers Association (KRESMA) highlighted that the state's [Gruha Jyothi Scheme], which provides up to 200 units of free electricity, is severely slowing down the adoption of the Centre's [PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana]. Consumers lack the financial incentive to invest in rooftop solar panels when they are already receiving grid electricity at no cost.
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ImportantAt ICA conference, CJI Surya Kant underscores arbitration’s role in global economy
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant recently addressed the 5th [Indian Council of Arbitration] International Conference in New Delhi, focusing on the theme of arbitration in the era of globalization. He strongly emphasized that the credibility and efficiency of India’s dispute resolution mechanisms are foundational to how foreign and domestic investors assess the country as a viable destination for sustained investment.
ImportantThe Iran War has been paused — it is not over. Islamabad talks can deliver a fragile adjustment
A fragile ceasefire has temporarily halted direct hostilities in the recent Iran conflict, paving the way for multilateral negotiations in Islamabad mediated by Pakistan, Turkey, and Egypt. The underlying structural disputes—ranging from control of the strategic maritime chokepoints to Iran's nuclear ambitions and the weakening US security umbrella in the Gulf—remain critically unresolved.
ImportantFor India, war shrinks political and economic space for easy solutions
The editorial highlights how the era of hyper-globalization is fracturing due to overlapping geopolitical conflicts and protectionism, stalling India's expected demographic dividend. It argues that global supply chain shocks and energy crises have shrunk the space for easy economic fixes, demanding urgent structural reforms in India's subsidy and power sectors.
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Must ReadOn women’s representation, India’s overdue correction
The Union Cabinet has recently approved draft amendment bills to operationalize the [Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam] ahead of schedule for the 2029 general elections. A special session of Parliament has been convened starting April 16, 2026, to pass legislation that will conduct [Delimitation] based on the 2011 Census, bypassing the wait for the 2027 Census.
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ImportantRebuilding ties: On India engaging with Turkiye and Azerbaijan
In a significant foreign policy shift, India is resuming diplomatic engagement with Turkiye and Azerbaijan through Foreign Office Consultations, ending a freeze that began after the May 2025 [Operation Sindoor]. The diplomatic isolation initially resulted from these nations' perceived support for Pakistan, leading India to briefly isolate them and lean towards a counter-alliance with Armenia and Greece.
ImportantHormuz is a strait of high stakes, where law and leverage collide
Recent geopolitical conflict between Iran, Israel, and the US has turned the Strait of Hormuz into a war zone, heavily disrupting global oil and LNG trade. The crisis highlights the tension between Iran's strategic leverage over this vital maritime choke point and international maritime laws that guarantee freedom of navigation.
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