India Union Budget 2026 27
A page on budgets in our government & policy coverage, part of our politics reporting, alongside the 25 reports filed on it so far.
India's 7.8% GDP growth sparks political
India's GDP grew 7.8% in the April-June quarter. PM Modi called it a herculean feat, while opposition leaders questioned its impact on jobs and...
Karnataka tells SC it complies with CWMA
The Karnataka government informed the Supreme Court on August 31, 2026, that it is complying with a Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) order to
BRICS split on child online safety tests
India's BRICS chairship confronts divergent national approaches to child online safety, from Brazil's guardian-linked accounts to China's service...
India's New IST Rules Create Compliance
India's Department of Consumer Affairs has notified the Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026, mandating IST for all purposes.
Punjab government delays Justice Mishra's HC
The Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab government has not yet responded to the Supreme Court collegium's recommendation to appoint Justice Ashwani Kumar...
Ahn Gyu-back Steps Down as Defense Minister
Outgoing Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back expressed mixed feelings about his tenure as South Korea's first civilian defense chief in over 60 years. He...
FIR registered against Rahul Gandhi over
An FIR was registered against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on August 30, 2026, over remarks he made about a 'purification' ritual in Haldwani.
Japan's Updated FOIP Initiative Focuses on
Japan's updated 2026 Indo-Pacific plan shifts from philosophy to practical cooperation with ASEAN on maritime security, critical minerals, and energy...
Supreme Court orders FIR copy for journalist
The Supreme Court ordered Ghaziabad Police to provide a copy of an FIR to journalist Abhishek Upadhyay on August 25, 2026.
RSS Chief Rejects Exclusion of Muslims
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat stated on August 29, 2026, that Hindutva does not envision an India without Muslims, asserting that Hindus who believe...
Singapore to auction forfeited assets from
Over 1,000 luxury items and 80 properties seized in Singapore's S$3 billion money laundering case will be auctioned from September 2026.
India's Navy to Equip All Warships with
The Indian Navy plans to integrate BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles across its entire frontline fleet by 2030, following their combat use in the...
MeitY issues AI agent tender for DigiLocker
India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) issued a tender on August 7, 2026 to recruit AI/ML professionals for a Unified AI...
4000 Scammed in Ballia Job Recruitment FIR
Over 4,000 people were allegedly scammed by a fake government job recruitment scheme in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, with an FIR lodged on August 26, 2026.
India, China add two new LAC hotlines
India and China agreed to add two new border military hotlines in the eastern and middle sectors of the Line of Actual Control and to push forward an...
Japan Faces AI-Driven Chinese Disinformation
Japan’s Ministry of Defense released its 2026 Defense White Paper, highlighting Chinese AI-powered information operations targeting Japanese society...
Parandur Airport Project Scrapped
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay formally cancelled the ₹27,400-crore Parandur greenfield airport project on August 26, 2026, ending years...
Implications of the Mecca Pact for India
The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkiye has sparked concern in India's strategic circles, with the government...
India-Japan Defense Technology Cooperation Hinges on Industrial Endurance
Japanese Defense Minister Koizumi Shinjiro's visit to India highlights the importance of industrial endurance in defense technology cooperation...
India's Rotor Clap III and Mission Sudarshan Chakra: Implications for Pakistan
The Indian Air Force's recent Exercise Rotor Clap III highlights efforts to counter drone threats, with potential implications for Pakistan. The...
India's Collapsing Roads and Highways Dent Modi Government's Image
India's rapidly expanding road infrastructure has been touted as one of the great success stories of the Narendra Modi era. However, the country's...
South Asia's Hidden Territorial Disputes
India's territorial disputes in the Himalayas go beyond the well-known Kashmir Valley, with three other contentious regions that could spark conflict.
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkiye Forge Collective Defense Pact in Mecca
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkiye signed the Mecca Joint Deterrence Agreement to enhance collective security against aggression, raising questions...
India's FCRA Amendment Bill Sparks Diplomatic Tension with the United States
The introduction of a new amendment to India's Foreign Contribution Regulation Act has drawn criticism from opposition parties and U.S. lawmakers...