RBI Flags Conflict, Monsoon Risks. These May Already Be Pushing Inflation

The RBI has already revised its inflation outlook upward. In its June monetary policy, the central bank raised its FY27 CPI inflation forecast to 5.1 per cent from 4.6 per cent projected earlier.

Fear Of Rising Disasters Push Uttarakhand To Revive Chipko Movement

The chainsaws have gone silent in the Uttarakhand hills after the government cracked under pressure from a fierce, citizen-led eco-rebellion.

Sonam Wangchuk Protest Fuels Petition Drive, Social Media Buzz

Sonam Wangchuk, a Ladakhi educator and innovator, had been on a hunger strike at Delhi's Jantar Mantar since June 28.

Hotter Nights Stealing Sleep Across World, India Among Hardest Hit

Cities across the Middle East recorded the highest heat-related sleep losses, while parts of South Asia, Southeast Asia and West Africa also showed significant impacts.

El Nino May Make History This Year: What It Means For India

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has already estimated this year's southwest monsoon rainfall at just 90 per cent of the Long Period Average (LPA).

Why Delhi Is Spending Rs 9,585 Crore To Replace Old Commercial Vehicles

Delhi approves Rs 9,585 crore scheme to replace 2.07 lakh old commercial vehicles with cleaner alternatives.

Audit Report Exposes Rs 3,544 Crore Overspend On Ladki Bahin Yojana

A recent audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) found that the government spent Rs 33,237.24 crore on the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana against an authorised budget of Rs 29,693.09 crore, resulting in an excess expenditure of Rs 3,541.16 crore.

More Young Indians Are Entering College, With Women Leading The Way

According to the latest All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2023-24 report, GER has increased steadily from 23.7 per cent in 2014-15 to 30 per cent in 2023-24, an increase of 6.3 percentage points in a decade.

NATO Wants Members To Spend 5% Of GDP On Defence, Only Two Already Do

At the NATO Summit in Ankara, alliance leaders endorsed a new defence spending benchmark of 5% of GDP, significantly higher than NATO's long-standing 2% target.

Wayanad A Warning. Many Districts Share Similar Exposure To Landslide Hazards

India is among the four countries with the highest landslide risk in the world, with an estimated annual loss of more than one life per 100 sq km due to landslides.

India Jumps 2 Ranks As Foreign Investment Inflows Rise By 44%

The jump helped India move up, from 13th position in 2024 to 11th position in 2025, among the world's largest recipients of FDI.

Why PM Modi's Indonesia-Australia Tour Is Crucial For India's EV Ambitions

Lithium and nickel have thus become even more important to make India self-reliant in pushing out indigenous EV vehicles.

Ukraine Drone Blitz Is Crippling Russian Refineries. What It Means For India

Since the beginning of 2026, Ukrainian drones have struck Russian oil and gas facilities at least 194 times, an 11-fold increase compared to the same period last year.

Tech Layoffs In 1st Half Of 2026 Outpace Entire 2025, India Second-Worst Hit

AI-related tech layoffs worldwide touched 1.28 lakh employees by July 1, 2026, higher than the 1.25 lakh layoffs recorded during the whole of 2025.

Europe's Deadly Heatwave: Why The World Is Warming At Different Speeds

Global temperatures accelerated through June, with the daily average surface air temperature reaching 16.80 degrees Celsius on June 30, 2026, according to Copernicus' ERA5 dataset.

Provident Fund Over Rs 1,800 Optional: Why It's Hard to Ignore 8.25% Returns

Provident Funds have been one of the most reliable retirement plans for Indians. Given its low-risk and tax-free returns, the instrument is widely famous across the working class.

Satellite Data Shows Over 58,000 Buildings Damaged Or Destroyed in Venezuela Earthquakes

More than 1,900 people were killed, 10,500 injured and thousands remain missing following the earthquakes.

AI Emerges As Top Cyber Threat for Next 12 Months, Companies Underprepared: Report

Rapid advances in AI can increase the sophistication, speed and scale of cyber incidents, the RBI said in its latest Financial Stability Report.

Explained: How Iran War Drove Up Costs And Shook Indian Markets

The Iran war has emerged as one of the defining geopolitical events of 2026, exposing several vulnerabilities in the Indian economy.

June 2026 Among Driest On Record: Why Monsoon Rains Failed to Arrive

India's monsoon in 2026 began on a weak note, marked by a significant rainfall deficit in June and delayed advancement over parts of northwest India.