AQI in India: Why the Deepawali Period Leads to Debates around Air Pollution
TL;DR As the lights of Deepawali illuminated India’s cities, the nation’s air turned darker. Between…
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CRS 2023: Record Births Abroad and Near-Complete Registration at Home
TL;DR: India’s Civil Registration System (CRS) records births and deaths for planning, monitoring, and research. In…
Review: Madras HC rules that State Ought to Conduct in Fair and Transparent Manner by Affording Opportunity to all Eligible Candidates for Securing a Government Job
In this edition of the court judgments review, we look at a Kerala HC order…
Who Visits India and Why: The Changing Face of Foreign Tourists
TL;DR India’s tourism is bouncing back post-COVID-19 disruptions. With 9.96 million foreign arrivals in 2024…
Spurious Drugs in India: About 1 in 25 Samples Fail Quality Tests (2014–2025)
TL;DR: Spurious and substandard drugs remain a serious public health threat in India, with about 4%…
Review: Supreme Court Says Sex Education Should Begin Earlier, Not from Class IX
In this edition of the court judgments review, we look at the Supreme Court’s observation…
8.7 Lakh Missing in India in 2023: Half Still Untraced, Women and Teens Most at Risk
TL;DR India faces a persistent missing persons crisis. In 2023, 8.68 lakh people were reported…
India’s Customs: Efficiency Gains Amid Persistent Corruption Concerns
TL; DR: Despite reforms that reduced average cargo release time, recurring bribery allegations expose persistent corruption…
Rural-Urban Divide Persists in Causes of Infant Mortality
TL;DR Infant deaths in India remain high, especially in the first 29 days, mostly due…
Review: Supreme Court Rules that Minimum Wages Must Reflect Nature of Work, Not Just Educational Qualification in a Motor Accident Compensation Case
In this edition of the court judgments review, we look at the Bombay HC’s judgments…
