Essential UPSC insights for Dec 29, 2025: PM Modi pushes PRAGATI replication in states, analysis of political funding reforms, RBI's rupee management, and the impact of new Data Protection Rules on healthcare. Key for Prelims & Mains.
IGNOU introduces a new MSc in Data Science & Analytics via ODL mode. Check eligibility, Rs 13,000 per semester fee, application steps, and the unique exit option for a PG Diploma.
India's new Digital Personal Data Protection Rules 2025 empower patients but leave hospitals navigating ambiguities on consent, data deletion, and retention. Explore the impact.
From January 2026, UAE introduces major changes: expanded plastic ban, new tax rules, Friday timings, social media permits & sugar tax. Know the key facts and avoid fines.
Ministry of Road Transport notifies key amendments to Motor Vehicles Aggregators Guidelines 2025. Passengers can now tip drivers after rides and opt for same-gender drivers. Read details.
The Indian government launches a free 4.5-hour AI course for all citizens. Learn basics with Indian examples and get a certificate. Start your AI journey today!
India's new data protection law fuels AI tools for companies, but a critical innovation gap leaves citizens struggling to understand their privacy rights. Discover why empowering users is key to enforcement.
India's key macroeconomic data, including inflation, GDP, and industrial production, will get a base-year reset in 2026. New CPI series launches Feb 12, GDP on Feb 27, and IIP on May 28. Read for details.
Princeton University faces consolidated lawsuits after a data breach. The incident, part of a wider Ivy League security crisis, raises major concerns about digital protection in higher education. Learn the details.
A crucial witness in the Dharmasthala mass burial case has formally requested police protection. The Belthangady police have registered a complaint and are investigating further.
MeitY Secretary S Krishnan warns AI is automating cognitive labour, making white-collar roles most vulnerable. Learn the implications for India's workforce and future.
SEBI reduces mutual fund brokerage charges, introduces draft abridged prospectus for IPOs, and revises stockbroker regulations to enhance transparency and protect retail investors. Key changes effective April 2026.
Discover which birth numbers are believed to be spiritually shielded by divine forces, ancestors, or deities, offering protection from negative energies and black magic. Find out if you are one of them.
The Indian government confirms no security breach in the Aadhaar database, safeguarding data of 134 crore users with multi-layered encryption and ISO certifications. Read details.
Hundreds of taxi drivers protested near Sadahalli toll plaza, demanding a rollback of Kempegowda International Airport's new parking rules they claim are ruining their livelihood. Read the full story.
Feeling drained by negative energy? Discover powerful Vedic remedies, mantras, and rituals based on your birth date (Moolank) to protect your aura and soul from harmful forces. Act now for spiritual shielding!
Tamil Nadu's new money lending rules remove collateral for loans under ₹4 lakh and up to ₹10 lakh for SHGs, aiming to empower low-income groups and women entrepreneurs. Discover how this policy change fosters financial inclusion.
Former AirAsia India CFO Gopalan cites revised pilot rest rules and a 'nonchalant attitude' as key reasons behind IndiGo's operational crisis. Get the full analysis here.
Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty calls for government guidelines to shield children from being turned into online content, highlighting risks to privacy and mental well-being. Join the crucial conversation.
The Andhra Pradesh government has declined to make public the MoU with Google for its $15 billion AI data centre in Visakhapatnam. Explore the details and implications.
A government plan for satellite-assisted mobile tracking for law enforcement is stuck for 5 years due to privacy fears from Apple, Samsung. Read the full story.
Experts at an Ahmedabad event reveal how cheap stolen personal data powers AI deepfakes for fraud. Learn how the new DPDP Act 2023 aims to protect you and the massive fines for non-compliance.
Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court, citing Supreme Court, rules loudspeaker use is not essential for religion. Petition by Gondia mosque dismissed. Details on noise pollution laws inside.
Nagpur HC dismisses mosque plea for loudspeakers, citing Supreme Court ruling on noise pollution and rights of unwilling listeners. Read the full legal analysis.
Mysuru district rescues and rehabilitates 486 abandoned children under Mission Vatsalya. Discover how the scheme provides shelter, education, and family-based care. Read the full story.
DoT's directive to preload Sanchar Saathi on all smartphones raises data access alarms. Experts and phone makers, including Apple, voice concerns over user control and permissions.
India's DoT mandates SIM binding for messaging apps like WhatsApp & Telegram within 90 days to curb fraud. Users must have active SIM in device. Learn the new rules.
India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act Rules are now out, but businesses face a complex path to compliance. We explore the key hurdles, from consent to cross-border data flows.
Indian Railways makes OTP verification compulsory for Tatkal ticket bookings starting December 1, 2024. This new rule aims to curb malpractice and ensure fair access. Read details.
In Antarctica, a penguin's trust is its greatest vulnerability. Learn why human touch can transmit disease, destroy insulation, and cause stress, and how strict rules protect this fragile ecosystem.