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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,...

January 19, 2026

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...

January 19, 2026

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...

January 19, 2026

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....

January 19, 2026

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...

January 19, 2026

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...

January 19, 2026

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...

January 19, 2026

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...

January 19, 2026

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....

January 19, 2026

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...

January 19, 2026

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