The future of the historic Delhi Gymkhana Club (DGC) faces significant uncertainty as its members and staff prepare to challenge a government directive to vacate the 27.3-acre premises by June 5. The Land and Development Office (L&. DO), operating under the ministry of housing and urban affairs, issued the order to prematurely terminate the club’s … Read more
The New Frontier of Prescription Safety: Why Pregabalin is Under the Microscope In a significant move to safeguard public health, the Indian government has officially moved the pain-management drug Pregabalin into the Schedule H1 category. This regulatory shift, finalized in May 2026, marks a turning point in how authorities are tackling the rising tide of … Read more
The Centre and representatives from Ladakh have reached a significant agreement aimed at granting the region greater administrative autonomy. Following a three-month hiatus in negotiations, both sides have moved toward the creation of an elected body at the Union Territory (UT) level, equipped with full legislative, executive, and financial powers. Similar elected bodies are also … Read more
A 23-year-old woman has leveled serious criminal allegations against a man and his associates, claiming she was kidnapped, gang-raped, and coerced into a religious conversion and subsequent marriage. The incidents reportedly took place in the Jamia Nagar area of southeast Delhi. Did You Know? The investigation into these claims involves a total of six accused … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Italy has marked a historic turning point in bilateral relations, as New Delhi and Rome elevated their partnership to a “Special Strategic Partnership.” The announcement, made during the visit, signals a comprehensive expansion of cooperation across defence, technology, healthcare, climate science, and cultural exchanges—reflecting both nations’ strategic priorities in … Read more
The newly formed BJP government in West Bengal, led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, has launched a sweeping series of administrative and welfare reforms intended to create a distinct policy break from the previous Trinamool Congress regime. Within days of taking office, the administration has implemented changes across healthcare, education, recruitment, and national security. Strategic … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Rome on Tuesday for the final stage of a five-nation diplomatic tour. He is scheduled to hold high-level meetings with Italian President Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni before returning to India on Wednesday. Strengthening India-Italy Ties The visit focuses on enhancing cooperation between the two nations, … Read more
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has signaled a potential shift in its political alignment, stating it may reconsider its support for the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government in Tamil Nadu. This warning comes amid concerns that the ruling party might accommodate a rebel faction of the AIADMK within its Cabinet. Ultimatum Over Cabinet Appointments … Read more
A Supreme Court bench has expressed “serious reservations” regarding a previous verdict that denied bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, citing a potential contradiction with established legal precedent. The bench indicated that recent division-bench decisions may be undermining the constitutional authority of larger bench judgments. Constitutional Hierarchy and Judicial Discipline Justices B V Nagarathna … Read more
India has established a strategic roadmap to become entirely drug-free by 2047, aiming to ensure that not a single gram of narcotics enters or transits through the nation’s land or sea borders. Home Minister Amit Shah announced the initiative during the R N Kao Memorial lecture, emphasizing the need to demolish drug syndicates. The minister … Read more