Essential UPSC insights for Dec 27: Electoral Registration Officers' authority, separation of powers doctrine, SHANTI Act for nuclear energy, and India's economic resilience amid global tariffs. Key for Prelims & Mains.
India's SHANTI Act ends state monopoly on nuclear energy, inviting private investment. Learn about the liability reforms, pricing debates, and the road ahead for clean energy goals. Read more.
Ghaziabad court drops Gangster Act charges against former MLA Amarpal Sharma in 2017 murder of BJP's Gajendra Bhati, citing lack of evidence. Read the full details of the verdict.
India's new Income Tax Act, 2025, replaces the 1961 law from April 1, aiming for a simplified tax regime. Read about the key changes and implications.
MP Shashi Tharoor critiques the Winter Session's rushed legislation, warning of eroding democracy. He highlights bypassed committees and stifled debate. Read his full analysis.
Dibyendu Das from IISER Kolkata receives the Vigyan Yuva Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award 2025 from President Murmu. Discover his groundbreaking chemistry research and this top scientific honour.
India's AI data centre surge demands 24/7 low-carbon power, challenging its coal-dependent grid. Can nuclear energy and policy reforms bridge the gap? Read analysis.
India's Parliament passed the SHANTI Bill, allowing private firms in nuclear energy and repealing old acts. This move is crucial for advancing the Indo-US trade deal. Read the full analysis.
Pune police register a case against two men for allegedly claiming to cure cancer and improve finances through prayers. Learn about the investigation details and the law invoked.
The US welcomes India's SHANTI Bill 2025, calling it a step towards stronger energy security ties and opening civil nuclear sector to private players. Read more.
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy promises urgent action to protect coffee estates from SARFAESI Act auctions. Planters fear losing properties as banks proceed with recoveries.
The US welcomes India's SHANTI Bill, a landmark law opening the nuclear sector to private players and enabling US-India cooperation. Read how this transforms India's clean energy future.
A special court in Mumbai dismissed pleas seeking zero FIRs against two Thane judges, upholding judicial immunity. The judge cited lack of evidence and the Judges Protection Act. Read the full details.
The US has welcomed India's 'Shanti' bill, paving the way for a deeper civil nuclear and clean energy partnership. This move strengthens strategic ties and supports India's energy goals.
The United States welcomes India's SHANTI Bill, calling it a pivotal step for energy security and peaceful nuclear cooperation. Discover how this transforms bilateral ties.
India's new Shanti Act 2025 opens nuclear energy to private investment, targeting 100GW capacity by 2047 to fight climate change. Execution challenges remain. Read more.
Opposition INDIA bloc announces nationwide protests against Vande Bharat Act and Ram G Act. AAP, Congress leaders to lead demonstrations. Get the latest updates.
The SHANTI Bill sparks debate on private sector involvement in nuclear energy. Can smart regulation ensure safety? Explore the implications for India's regional energy security.
President Droupadi Murmu has given assent to the SHANTI bill, a landmark law allowing private companies to build and operate nuclear power plants in India. Read how this reforms the energy sector.
Two newly elected councillors in Kannur, one each from CPM and BJP, could not take oath as they are in jail following convictions in criminal cases. Read about the legal implications and party responses.
President Droupadi Murmu grants assent to the Shanti Bill, enabling private sector participation in India's nuclear energy sector. A landmark move for energy security and clean power.
US Defence Act 2026 references US-India nuclear liability assessment. Congress MP Jairam Ramesh alleges link to domestic legislation. Details and political reactions inside.
The US Congress passes the 'S. 1291 Shanti Bill,' a landmark act honoring Indian-American scientist Dr. Ramesh 'Shanti' Thakur. This move strengthens US-India ties and boosts collaboration in clean energy and emerging tech. Discover its global impact.
CAG report reveals irregularities in PMKVY, including fake beneficiary photos. Also, insights on MGNREGA overhaul, nuclear sector reforms, RTI Act concerns & rupee depreciation for UPSC aspirants.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh alleges PM Modi fast-tracked a bill in 2019 to restore peace with then-US President Donald Trump. Discover the political implications.
India's new SHANTI Bill raises concerns over nuclear supplier liability and AERB autonomy as the sector opens to private players. Read the full analysis.
India's new SHANTI Bill allows private investment in nuclear energy and limits supplier liability for accidents. Learn about the policy shift and its implications for India's energy future.
Mizoram's excise department cracks down on narcotics, registering 1,016 NDPS cases and seizing massive drug hauls. Over 1,500 arrested, including foreign nationals. Read the full report.
India's Parliament passes the landmark SHANTI Bill 2025, opening the civil nuclear sector to private and foreign investment for the first time, aiming for 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047. Read the full analysis.
Delhi's new fee regulation law joins a national landscape. We compare Tamil Nadu's fixation model, Gujarat's hard caps, and Maharashtra's consensus approach, examining legal challenges and implementation hurdles.