Distribution of Legislative Powers over Water in India
Water governance in India reflects a constitutional balance between state authority over water resources and Union powers concerning inter-state rivers. The framework combines legislative provisions, tribunals and judicial...
Major Types of Vaccines and How They Work
Vaccines train the immune system to recognise a pathogen or one of its components before a person encounters the infection. Different platforms present antigens or genetic instructions in...
Sea Vigil-26 Coastal Defence Exercise Begins
The fifth edition of the pan-India coastal defence exercise Sea Vigil-26 began on 11 November 2026. Coordinated by the Indian Navy as lead agency, it is scheduled to...
NCDEX Launches India’s First PRA-Based Steel Scrap Futures
The National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) launched India’s first Price Reporting Agency (PRA)-based steel scrap futures contract on 11 November 2026. The contract uses HMS 80:20, an...
Defence Ministry Signs ₹498.58-Crore INS Betwa Refit Contract
On 11 November 2026, the Ministry of Defence signed a ₹498.58-crore contract with Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) in New Delhi for the normal refit and re-powering of the...
India Prohibits Exports of Lithium-Ion Battery Black Mass
India has prohibited exports of lithium-ion battery black mass to support domestic recycling and critical mineral recovery. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) issued the notification on...
Supreme Court Seeks Action Plan on Delhi-NCR Vehicle Pollution
On 6 November 2026, the Supreme Court of India directed Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and Delhi Police to detail measures...
Cabinet Approves ₹77,101-Crore Package
On 11 November 2026, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved projects and schemes estimated at ₹77,101 crore. The package includes a Noida-Greater Noida Metro...
Data Protection and Cybersecurity in Artificial Intelligence
AI data protection covers the lawful and secure handling of information used by AI systems, while cybersecurity protects the systems and models themselves. Both require safeguards throughout the...
Stand-Up India Scheme Extended Until 2031
On 11 November 2026, the Union Cabinet approved a five-year extension of the Stand-Up India Scheme, until 31 March 2031. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to...
Cabinet Approves ₹3,230 Crore for Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved ₹3,230 crore on 11 November 2026 for the Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum in New Delhi. The museum...
