22 Jul 26 Is Yashwant Varma Still a Judge?
Why in the News? The report of the committee constituted under the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968 to investigate allegations of misconduct against former Allahabad High Court Judge Justice Yashwant Varma is...
Author: Ayush Ranjan
22 Jul 26 Building an Atmanirbhar Philanthropy Ecosystem
Why in the News? A recent opinion article in The Hindu argues that India has reached a turning point in its philanthropic journey. With domestic philanthropy now significantly exceeding foreign charitable...
21 Jul 26 Anti-defection law needs a fundamental rethink
Why in the News? The issue of the Anti-Defection Law has resurfaced during the Monsoon Session of Parliament 2026, following several defections and political realignments that altered the strength of parties...
21 Jul 26 Reclaiming footpaths, taking cities back from cars
Why in the News? In June 2026, the Supreme Court of India, in Maniyar Iliyaz & Shaik Riyaz vs P. Ayyappan (2026), held that safe and encroachment-free footpaths are an integral...
21 Jul 26 How magnetic levitation lifts and propels high-speed maglev trains
Why in the News? Magnetic Levitation (Maglev) technology has once again come into focus as countries such as China, Japan, and South Korea continue expanding high-speed rail networks. India is also...
20 Jul 26 India–U.K. Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA): From Market Access to Market Share
Why in the News? The India–U.K. Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) marks a significant shift in India's free trade strategy, aiming to balance market liberalisation with protection of sensitive domestic...
20 Jul 26 The Stark Reality of the Missing Jobs for India’s Gen Z
Why in the News? India's demographic dividend is under scrutiny as recent Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) 2023–24 data reveal rising unemployment, poor-quality employment, low labour force participation, and limited social...
20 Jul 26 Making Sense of Embodied AI: The Next Frontier in Robotics
Why in the News? Boston Dynamics and Google DeepMind have demonstrated a major breakthrough in Embodied Artificial Intelligence (Embodied AI) by integrating Gemini Robotics AI into the Spot robot. Unlike traditional...
18 Jul 26 A trade deal that tests India’s competitive confidence
Why in the News? The India–United Kingdom Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) came into force in July 2026, marking one of India's most significant free trade agreements. The pact is...
18 Jul 26 India’s Parliament must not stage its Cadaver Synod
Why in the News? The issue is in the news because the Lok Sabha Speaker has decided to table the report of the Judges (Inquiry) Committee on allegations against former Delhi...
