NFHS-6 reveals progress amid nutrition challenges
The NFHS-6 report indicates mixed progress in India's child nutrition, with a decline in stunting and significant improvements in institutional births and vaccination coverage, ...
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19 June 2026
Essential upgrades: On upgrades to India’s statistical databases
The Indian government has implemented significant upgrades to its statistical databases, including Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Consumer Price Index (CPI), Wholesale Price Inde...
The real barriers to trade are no longer tariffs
The article highlights that Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs) have become more significant obstacles to global trade than traditional tariffs. While tariffs have decreased significantl...
18 June 2026
Union Secretary, DAHD, Govt. of India visited DUVASU, Mathura
Shri Naresh Pal Gangwar, Secretary of the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), visited DUVASU, Mathura, to review academic, research, clinical, and livestock deve...
Nine Irulars rescued from brick kiln near Ambur
Nine members of the Irular tribal community, including women and children, were rescued from a brick kiln near Ambur, Tirupattur, where they had been subjected to bonded labor f...
Trump, Iran’s President sign deal to end West Asia war
The U.S. and Iran have signed a deal to end the 'West Asia war,' with Iran agreeing to dilute its enriched uranium in exchange for the U.S. waiving oil sanctions and facilitatin...
EU lawmakers approve 'return hubs' migration reform
The European Union lawmakers have approved a new, tougher migration reform package that includes broader detention powers for authorities and the creation of 'return hubs' outsi...
Peace deal: Cautious Indian shipowners seek govt. help
Despite the announcement of a U.S.-Iran peace agreement, Indian shipowners remain cautious due to lingering uncertainty regarding its terms and conditions. The article highlight...
Text of U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding released by U.S.
The article details a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran, outlining steps towards de-escalation and a final peace deal....
Innovate or be eaten: On India and an innovative ecosystem
The article highlights India's significant potential to become a global innovation hub, citing the capabilities of Indian professionals and the success of initiatives like 'Bhar...
Health data must drive action, not just headlines
The article critiques India's ineffective use of health survey data (NFHS-6, NSO, NHA) for policy action, highlighting issues like delayed analysis, political use, and commercia...
Step forward: On the Shishupal judgment
The Supreme Court's Shishupal judgment is a landmark ruling that significantly increased compensation for a homemaker in a motor accident case, valuing her services at ₹30,000 a...