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State-organised lotteries are legally permitted subject to statutory conditions, but the policy debate centres on whether strict regulation can protect consumers more effectively than blanket prohibition.
The National Digital Tourism Stack seeks to create interoperable digital infrastructure for tourism services, while Dekho Apna Desh 2.0 aims to promote lesser-known, tourism-ready destinations and distribute visitor footfall more evenly.
The Lalit Kala Akademi has awarded 20 artists at the 65th National Exhibition of Art.
The Supreme Court has delivered a split verdict on the challenge to the 2023 law governing the appointment of the CEC and Election Commissioners.
Recent underwater archaeological exploration at Poompuhar has provided new evidence of its maritime trade links and the extent of the ancient settlement.
The UN General Assembly approved the Declaration on Sea Level Rise by consensus. It affirms the continued statehood, sovereign rights and UN membership of vulnerable low-lying island states and addresses maritime zones under UNCLOS.
Researchers identified a new Begonia species, Begonia rajvikramanii, from Rosemala in Kollam district, Kerala. It grows on wet rocky cliffs at elevations of 200–350 metres.
The MMDR Amendment Act, 2026 seeks to restrict specified State levies on mineral rights and mineral-bearing land, triggering concerns among mineral-rich States over revenue autonomy and federal balance.
India’s political-finance framework combines registration, recognition, donations, taxation and disclosure rules, but RUPPs and large political contributions continue to expose significant accountability gaps.
B.R. Ambedkar's conversion to Buddhism was not merely a religious change but an important step towards challenging caste-based inequality and social exclusion through a social order based on equality, dignity and fraternity.
The Enemy State Clauses are provisions in the UN Charter rooted in the context of World War II. References to enemy states appear in Articles 53, 77 and 107 and remain relevant to discussions on UN Charter reform.
Saudi Arabia has confirmed its withdrawal from the China-led mBridge project after completing its proof of concept. The project seeks to make cross-border payments faster and cheaper using central bank digital currencies.
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