Context: The Karnataka Cabinet has decided to accord Tulu the status of a second additional administrative language in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts.The decision was announced at a special Cabinet meeting held in Mangaluru and seeks to strengt...

Context: Women are playing an increasingly significant role in Indian agriculture, but agricultural databases and welfare systems often identify farmers through land ownership rather than actual cultivation.Maharashtra’s Women Farmers’ Empowerment Bi...

Context: Punjab’s drug crisis has become a major public health, social and governance challenge, with over 10 lakh people reportedly registering at government de-addiction clinics since their establishment.The article argues that the crisis should no...

Context: Three years after the May 2023 ethnic conflict deepened the Meitei–Kuki-Zo divide, Manipur has seen a gradual reduction in everyday violence and tentative efforts towards normalcy.Political Transition: After nearly a year of President’s Rule...

Context: Tamil Nadu announced 365 days of maternity leave for women government employees for the birth of a third child, compared with the earlier 12-week provision.The measure was presented as women’s empowerment, social welfare and a response to de...

Context: A 2026 study by the ICMR–National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research found nicotine pouches entering Indian cities through online platforms, hookah shops and delivery services. A World Health Organization (WHO) warning has also high...

Context: The Union Government has deferred the 2027 Census in Manipur following discussions over the demand to conduct the National Register of Citizens (NRC) before the Census.The issue reflects three interconnected concerns: citizenship and demogra...

Context: Gloria Steinem, a prominent 20th-century feminist activist, died at the age of 92, leaving a major legacy in the evolution of modern feminism.She was a leading figure of the Second Wave of Feminism, which expanded the feminist agenda beyond...

Context: Youth have become a major political focus, with parties, governments, think tanks and media increasingly engaging with education, skills, employment and digital participation.Political leaders are adapting communication strategies to Generat...

Context: Wetlands, including urban lakes, cover nearly 6% of the Earth's surface and are among the most productive ecosystems, supporting carbon sequestration, biodiversity, climate regulation and human well-being.●Despite their ecological importance...