Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesSocial media platforms told to take down ‘obscene’ content, Pg1Government mandates social media platforms to proactively remove obscene content, threatening legal action for non-compliance with IT Rules, 2021.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges31 Dec, 2025Social media platforms told to take down ‘obscene’ content, Pg1Government mandates social media platforms to proactively remove obscene content, threatening legal action for non-compliance with IT Rules, 2021.31 Dec, 2025
Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateDefence Ministry signs over Rs 4,666-crore deals for procurement of combat carbines, torpedoes, Pg6Defence Ministry inks Rs 4,666-crore deals acquiring 4.25 lakh CQB carbines and 48 heavyweight torpedoes to boost military.Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate31 Dec, 2025Defence Ministry signs over Rs 4,666-crore deals for procurement of combat carbines, torpedoes, Pg6Defence Ministry inks Rs 4,666-crore deals acquiring 4.25 lakh CQB carbines and 48 heavyweight torpedoes to boost military.31 Dec, 2025
Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateDAC gives its nod for defence purchases worth ₹79,000 cr., Pg12Defence Acquisition Council approves ₹79,000 crore procurement for Army, Navy, and Air Force, enhancing security capabilities.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate30 Dec, 2025DAC gives its nod for defence purchases worth ₹79,000 cr., Pg12Defence Acquisition Council approves ₹79,000 crore procurement for Army, Navy, and Air Force, enhancing security capabilities.30 Dec, 2025
Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateDRDO tests Pinaka rocket, Pg12DRDO's Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR–120) achieves successful maiden flight test at Chandipur, boosting indigenous artillery capabilities.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate30 Dec, 2025DRDO tests Pinaka rocket, Pg12DRDO's Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR–120) achieves successful maiden flight test at Chandipur, boosting indigenous artillery capabilities.30 Dec, 2025
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsRole of External State and Non State ActorsLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsRole of External State and Non State ActorsLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismMindless bombing, Pg6Trump's military actions in Nigeria, framed as religious protection, risk exacerbating regional instability and aiding jihadist groups.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsRole of External State and Non State ActorsLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsRole of External State and Non State ActorsLinkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism30 Dec, 2025Mindless bombing, Pg6Trump's military actions in Nigeria, framed as religious protection, risk exacerbating regional instability and aiding jihadist groups.30 Dec, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismRs 700-cr cough syrup racket: UP drug regulator wants tighter rules, Pg8UP drug regulators propose stringent rules to curb illegal codeine-based cough syrup trade after Rs 700-cr racket unearthed.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityLinkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism30 Dec, 2025Rs 700-cr cough syrup racket: UP drug regulator wants tighter rules, Pg8UP drug regulators propose stringent rules to curb illegal codeine-based cough syrup trade after Rs 700-cr racket unearthed.30 Dec, 2025
Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasMilitary hardware worth Rs 79,000 cr gets govt nod, Pg7Defence Acquisition Council approves ₹79,000 crore military hardware procurement including Astra MK-II missiles, loiter munitions, and HALE RPAS for armed forces.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas30 Dec, 2025Military hardware worth Rs 79,000 cr gets govt nod, Pg7Defence Acquisition Council approves ₹79,000 crore military hardware procurement including Astra MK-II missiles, loiter munitions, and HALE RPAS for armed forces.30 Dec, 2025
Representation of the People's ActGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesRepresentation of the People's ActGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesGaps in regulating digital campaigns, Pg8Digital campaign regulation lags as third-party actors blur campaign finance lines, demanding transparency for fair elections.Representation of the People's ActGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesRepresentation of the People's ActGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges29 Dec, 2025Gaps in regulating digital campaigns, Pg8Digital campaign regulation lags as third-party actors blur campaign finance lines, demanding transparency for fair elections.29 Dec, 2025
Disaster and Disaster ManagementSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateDisaster and Disaster ManagementSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandatePrepare SOPs on response to tackle crisis: Top cop to units (IN WAKE OF BONDI BEACH TERROR ATTACK IN AUSTRALIA), Pg3Delhi Police enhances counter-terror preparedness post-Bondi Beach attack, orders SOPs for rapid response and coordinated action during crisis.Disaster and Disaster ManagementSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateDisaster and Disaster ManagementSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate29 Dec, 2025Prepare SOPs on response to tackle crisis: Top cop to units (IN WAKE OF BONDI BEACH TERROR ATTACK IN AUSTRALIA), Pg3Delhi Police enhances counter-terror preparedness post-Bondi Beach attack, orders SOPs for rapid response and coordinated action during crisis.29 Dec, 2025
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasPolls begin in Myanmar, but democracy is elusive, Pg8Myanmar's sham elections challenge India's balancing act between supporting democracy and maintaining regional stability amidst Chinese influence.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas29 Dec, 2025Polls begin in Myanmar, but democracy is elusive, Pg8Myanmar's sham elections challenge India's balancing act between supporting democracy and maintaining regional stability amidst Chinese influence.29 Dec, 2025
Education SectorE GovernanceRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismEducation SectorE GovernanceRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismPM At Chief Secretaries' Meet, Pg6PM Modi chairs Chief Secretaries' meet focusing on 'Human Capital for Viksit Bharat' and governance reforms, emphasizing education, skilling, and tourism.Education SectorE GovernanceRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismEducation SectorE GovernanceRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyLinkages between Development and Spread of Extremism28 Dec, 2025PM At Chief Secretaries' Meet, Pg6PM Modi chairs Chief Secretaries' meet focusing on 'Human Capital for Viksit Bharat' and governance reforms, emphasizing education, skilling, and tourism.28 Dec, 2025
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasA poll win for Tarique Rahman is not a forgone conclusion, Pg15Political turmoil in Bangladesh raises concerns over free elections, anti-India sentiment, and regional security implications amidst rising influence of Jamaat-e-Islami.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas27 Dec, 2025A poll win for Tarique Rahman is not a forgone conclusion, Pg15Political turmoil in Bangladesh raises concerns over free elections, anti-India sentiment, and regional security implications amidst rising influence of Jamaat-e-Islami.27 Dec, 2025
Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasDelhi on Rahman return: Polls must be free, inclusive (Unremitting hostilities against minorities in Bangladesh: MEA), Pg1India expresses concern over Bangladesh's upcoming elections and violence against minorities amid Tarique Rahman's return after 17 years.Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas27 Dec, 2025Delhi on Rahman return: Polls must be free, inclusive (Unremitting hostilities against minorities in Bangladesh: MEA), Pg1India expresses concern over Bangladesh's upcoming elections and violence against minorities amid Tarique Rahman's return after 17 years.27 Dec, 2025
Health SectorSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasHealth SectorSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasInvasive mosquito species threatens India’s 2030 malaria elimination goal, Pg12Invasive mosquito Anopheles stephensi threatens India's malaria elimination goal by 2030, says Health Ministry report.Health SectorSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasHealth SectorSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas27 Dec, 2025Invasive mosquito species threatens India’s 2030 malaria elimination goal, Pg12Invasive mosquito Anopheles stephensi threatens India's malaria elimination goal by 2030, says Health Ministry report.27 Dec, 2025
Role of External State and Non State ActorsLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateRole of External State and Non State ActorsLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateAnalyse previous terror cases, boost capabilities: Shah, Pg1Amit Shah urges enhanced counter-terrorism capabilities through terror incident analysis and NIA's updated crime manual for coordinated efforts.Role of External State and Non State ActorsLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateRole of External State and Non State ActorsLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate27 Dec, 2025Analyse previous terror cases, boost capabilities: Shah, Pg1Amit Shah urges enhanced counter-terrorism capabilities through terror incident analysis and NIA's updated crime manual for coordinated efforts.27 Dec, 2025
IT and ComputersLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateIT and ComputersLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateIntel grid linked to NPR with details of 119 crore residents, Pg1NATGRID links with NPR database of 119 crore residents enhancing surveillance capabilities for security agencies using 'Gandiva' tool.IT and ComputersLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateIT and ComputersLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate26 Dec, 2025Intel grid linked to NPR with details of 119 crore residents, Pg1NATGRID links with NPR database of 119 crore residents enhancing surveillance capabilities for security agencies using 'Gandiva' tool.26 Dec, 2025
Communication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateIndian Army relaxes social media policy, allows ‘passive participation’, Pg12Indian Army relaxes social media policy allowing 'passive participation' for personnel while safeguarding operational security, effective immediately.Communication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate26 Dec, 2025Indian Army relaxes social media policy, allows ‘passive participation’, Pg12Indian Army relaxes social media policy allowing 'passive participation' for personnel while safeguarding operational security, effective immediately.26 Dec, 2025
Population and Associated IssuesParliament and State LegislaturesRepresentation of the People's ActLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismPopulation and Associated IssuesParliament and State LegislaturesRepresentation of the People's ActLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismA year of deepening political divides sets stage for another, Pg13India braces for intense political activity in 2026 with crucial state elections, delimitation debates, and leadership changes.Population and Associated IssuesParliament and State LegislaturesRepresentation of the People's ActLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismPopulation and Associated IssuesParliament and State LegislaturesRepresentation of the People's ActLinkages between Development and Spread of Extremism26 Dec, 2025A year of deepening political divides sets stage for another, Pg13India braces for intense political activity in 2026 with crucial state elections, delimitation debates, and leadership changes.26 Dec, 2025
Linkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateTop Maoist with Rs 1-cr bounty among six killed in Odisha, Pg1Top Maoist leader Paka Hanumanthu, carrying ₹1 crore bounty, killed in Odisha encounter; Centre hails 'Naxal-free Bharat' milestone.Linkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate26 Dec, 2025Top Maoist with Rs 1-cr bounty among six killed in Odisha, Pg1Top Maoist leader Paka Hanumanthu, carrying ₹1 crore bounty, killed in Odisha encounter; Centre hails 'Naxal-free Bharat' milestone.26 Dec, 2025
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas‘China using LAC disengagement to reset India ties, curb U.S. alignment’, Pg14Pentagon report reveals China's LAC disengagement strategy aims to reset India ties and limit U.S. alignment amidst growing military footprint.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas25 Dec, 2025‘China using LAC disengagement to reset India ties, curb U.S. alignment’, Pg14Pentagon report reveals China's LAC disengagement strategy aims to reset India ties and limit U.S. alignment amidst growing military footprint.25 Dec, 2025