Top Five States Account for 54% of India’s Forest Land Diversion Since 2008
TL;DR India has diverted over 3.5 lakh hectares of forest land for non-forestry purposes since 2008–09, with a sharp rise…
PM Modi’s statement that “Israel is fatherland and India is motherland” was made in reference to Indian-origin Jews living in Israel
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Israel on 25-26 February 2026 on a two-day state visit aimed at strengthening the India–Israel…
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Close to 250 Tesla Cars Registered in India; About Half of them in Mumbai
TL;DR Tesla officially entered India in July 2025 and registered 243 cars in the country…
New Tax Regime Shrinks Deductions, Shifts Relief to Rebates
TL; DR After becoming the default in FY 2023–24, the new tax regime significantly reduced…
Metallic Minerals Fuel India’s Mining Value Surge, While Non-Metallics Grow Steadily
TL;DR India’s mineral production has seen consistent growth over the past six years, led by…
Review: Madras HC Rules That Public Utility and Pedestrian Rights Take Precedence Over Unauthorised Religious Encroachments
In this edition of court judgements review, we look into the Supreme Court’s judgement that…
India’s CPSEs: Declining Employment, Rising Fiscal Contribution
TL;DR: Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) continue to play a dual role in India’s economy—supporting…
How the Padma Awards Have Changed Since 1954
TL;DR Since their inception in 1954, India’s Civilian Awards have evolved from recognising bureaucratic and…
