GST revenue hits record *2.43 lakh crore in April

The government's Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue in April 2026 surged to an all-time high of ₹2.43 lakh crore, up 8.7% over April last year. Growth was once again driven by collections on imports, with revenue from domestic sales growing slower.

In a first, Karnataka govt. unveils digital grievance portal for gig workers

In a move to secure the rights of the growing platform-based labour force, the Karnataka government has officially operationalised a specialised grievance redressal mechanism for platform-based gig workers. The mechanism, a first of its kind in India, has been developed by the Karnataka Platform-based Gig Workers' Board in collaboration with the Department of e-Governance. 

Work in progress

The 80th, and latest, round of the house-hold social consumption (health) survey conducted by the National Statistical Office is the first comprehensive survey of its kind in both the post-pandemic era and the period in which the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) scheme attained maturity. The previous two surveys of the same kind revealed that most Indians did not have any form of health insurance. 

India's global right linkages, costs and consequences

Philosopher John Locke tellingly argued that "things of this world are in so constant a flux, that nothing remains long in the same state". Seemingly localised events such as the French Revolution, the two world wars, the collapse of the Soviet Union, the September 11 attacks and Lehman Brothers' crash all kickstarted profound global disruptions. The 2008 financial crisis unleashed socio-economic pressures that heralded a tsunami of populist-autocrats leading right-wing parties (henceforth the Right). As evidenced by contemporary global upheavals (the conflict in West Asia being just the tip of the iceberg), this tsunami is the single biggest threat to the liberal world order.

Abu Dhabi exits OPEC for an ascent of 'peak oil'

Although in recent years the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has frequently threatened to leave the Organization of the Petroleum A Exporting Countries (OPEC), its actual announcement, on April 28, took observers by surprise. It was also conspicuous in its context. It provided only three days' notice for exit from OPEC and OPEC+ on May 1, just five days before the next OPEC meeting. The decision was also counterintuitive to the ongoing double blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, staunching oil exports of the UAE and other Gulf states.

'India's commitment to normalise ties with Bangladesh intact'

A day after Bangladesh's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) summoned the Indian envoy over remarks by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, officials distanced themselves from Mr. Sarma's observations saying those were "individual opinions". 

First dialogue under new Manipur govt. held with Kuki-Zo insurgent groups

Amid fresh unrest in Manipur, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the State government on Friday resumed talks with Kuki-Zo insurgent groups who are in a suspension of operations (SoO) pact with the government.

Sixth Nilgiri-class frigate joins fleet, boosting naval power

The Indian Navy on Thursday, took delivery of Mahendragiri (Yard 12654), the sixth ship of the Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) and the fourth constructed by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited in Mumbai. According to Indian Navy, the delivery marks a major milestone in India's push for self-reliance in warship design and construction. 

Changes to Citizenship Rules notified by Centre

The Union Home Ministry on Thursday notified changes to the Citizenship Rules, 2009, introducing a digital shift across various processes for Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders and citizenship applications.

India to tap augmented solar capacity, coal to weather El Nino, summer power demand

Amidst expectations of further increase in energy demand with peak summers approaching and an El Nino in sight, India could be looking at meeting its increased power requirements from the traditional coal-powered thermal plants and augmented solar plants.

Review of pharma, medical devices' supply-chain resilience on cards

India is undertaking an assessment of the industrial supply chain resilience and manufacturing capabilities of the pharmaceutical and medical devices sector.

It is a crucial exercise and the Supply Chain Division of the Department of Commerce is behind this, pharmaceutical exporters body Pharmexcil informed members, seeking inputs.

Ukraine says it hit Russia's Tuapse oil terminal, fourth attack in region

Ukrainian forces struck an oil terminal in the Russian Black Sea city of Tuapse, Ukraine's General Staff said on Friday, marking the fourth attack targeting the region's oil infrastructure in just over two weeks.

Israel's death penalty law perpetuates racial bias: UN

Israel's new death penalty law permitting the execution of Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks perpetuates racial discrimination against them, a United Nations committee said on Friday, urging its immediate repeal.

Trump 'to raise' EU autos tariffs to 25%, accuses it of non-compliance with deal

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he will increase the tariffs charged on cars and trucks from the European Union next week to 25%, a move that could jolt the world economy at a fragile moment.