Govt. rejects U.S. media report claiming HAL supplied sensitive tech to Russia

The External Affairs Ministry on Monday said a U.S. media report that claimed state-run defence major Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) supplied items sourced from a British company to Russia was "factually incorrect and misleading". 

Summer set to be warmer, but El Nino unlikely during next monsoon: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has "ruled out" the possibility of an El Nino in the coming southwest monsoon season this year.

Significant increase in monsoon rainfall in Western Ghats over past 800 years: study

A recent study by researchers at the Central University of Kerala revealed a significant increase in monsoon rainfall in the Western Ghats over the past 800 years. By reconstructing Indian monsoon patterns over the last 1,600 years, the study provided key insights into long-term climate variations in the region.

NEP 2020 in the classroom, from policy to practice

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 frames the universal acquisition of Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) as an urgent national mission. 

Thinking beyond population count

The discourse on delimitation and financial devolution has caused an uproar in Parliament and some State Assemblies and poses a threat to the federal character of our nation. The development divide in India has its own derivative on the demographic divide which needs recognition in the calculus of delimitation and financial devolution. The expiry of the constitutional freeze on the number of parliamentary seats is very near and has generated anxiety with regard to the political representation of peninsular States and those in the north.

Why are tensions high in the Arctic?

The Arctic, the northernmost area of the planet, has remained largely isolated for centuries. However, as climate change accelerates the melting of ice caps, new strategic opportunities are emerging for global powers.

Interest in the Arctic surged following a 2009 U.S. Geological Survey report estimating that the region holds 13% of the world's undiscovered oil reserves and 30% of its untapped natural gas reserves. 

Tourism Ministry not utilising funds: panel

Ministry used only 2396 crore of the 22,479-crore allocated in 2024-25; statistics indicate systemic inefficiencies, says parliamentary committee in report submitted to Rajya Sabha.