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Supreme Court Flags ‘Romeo-Juliet’ Clause in POCSO: Why the Age of Consent Debate Is Back
The Supreme Court has once again reopened a long-simmering debate around the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. While hearing a bail matter last week,...
Trump’s Mixed Signals on Iran Explained: Protests, Threats, and the Limits of US Power
Even as Iran’s government claims it has brought recent unrest under control, uncertainty now centres on Washington’s next move. Over two volatile weeks, US President “Donald Trump” has...
India’s Export Momentum After Trump’s 50% Tariffs: What the December Trade Data Reveals
India’s merchandise exports rose marginally to 38.5 billion in December 2025, a modest 1.8% increase over December 2024. Imports, however, surged to 63.55 billion, pushing the monthly trade...
Paracetamol Use in Pregnancy Explained: What the New Lancet Study Says About Autism and ADHD Risk
A major new scientific review has found no evidence that taking paracetamol during pregnancy increases the risk of autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or intellectual disability in children....
Kaziranga Elevated Corridor Explained: How Assam’s New Highway Project Aims to Save Wildlife
Prime Minister “Narendra Modi” is set to flag off a 34.5-km elevated corridor cutting through Assam’s Kaziranga landscape — a ₹6,950-crore infrastructure project that officials and conservationists say...
Saudi Arabia, Iran Protests and the Surprise Break from Rivalry: Why Riyadh Opposed a US Strike
For decades, rivalry between Saudi Arabia and Iran shaped West Asian geopolitics, fuelling proxy wars from Yemen to Lebanon. Yet, when Iran was shaken by mass protests and...
Budget 2026-27: How India Can Deepen Domestic Growth Engines Amid Global Headwinds
India’s economic performance in 2025 surprised many. Despite slowing global growth and fears that steep US tariffs would dent exports, the Indian economy remained resilient. The government attributes...
India’s Strategic Silence Amid Trump’s New Geopolitical Shockwaves
The new year has begun with little respite from the geopolitical upheaval triggered by the Trump administration, as Washington rolls out a series of aggressive and unilateral actions...
IndiaSkills 2025–26: Why the North East’s First Regional Skill Competition Matters
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) is set to organise the North East Regional Competition of IndiaSkills 2025–26 from January 19 to 22 at Gauhati University....
Jan Shikshan Sansthan Zonal Conference in Pune: Why MSDE’s Review Meet Matters for Grassroots Skilling
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) is set to convene a two-day Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS) Zonal Conference-cum-Stakeholder Consultation in Pune on January 19–20, bringing together...
How India’s Cooperative Movement Is Being Recast for Inclusive Growth in the International Year of Cooperatives 2025
India’s cooperative movement, rooted in the civilisational idea of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”—the world as one family—has long viewed economic activity through the lens of collective welfare. In 2025, as...
