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Despite mandates and frameworks, devolution and fiscal autonomy remain challenging. This underscores the need to explore factors shaping devolution and enhance PRI financial independence.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has recently published a report on the outlook of the Indian oil market up to 2030. This comprehensive report delves into the potential changes in India’s position in the global oil market over the next decade.

The state visit by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to New Delhi (February 21-22) marks a significant milestone in the development of a strategic relationship between India and Greece.

With the recent conclusion of the Sixth Assessment Report (AR6), discussions have now shifted towards the initiation of the seventh assessment cycle (AR7). A recent meeting held in Turkey marked the beginning of the AR7 cycle and set the stage for deliberations on crucial aspects such as report contents, timelines, and alignment with global climate goals.

A five-judge bench of the Supreme Court gave its verdict on the legality of the electoral bonds scheme on Thursday (February 15), holding it “unconstitutional”.

The continuous detentions of fishermen from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry by the Sri Lankan Navy in the Palk Bay, coupled with assaults on them at sea by armed civilians despite diplomatic interventions, are raising significant worries.

The 286th Law Commission Report recently suggested the formulation of an epidemic plan and a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to tackle future epidemic situations.

The launch of the Alliance for Global Good – Gender Equity and Equality signifies India’s proactive role in driving collective action towards women-led development worldwide.

The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted nations, including India, to reconsider their economic strategies amidst challenges of industrial stagnation and inequality. The article emphasises the need for deep industrialization to address fundamental structural issues in the Indian economy.

The recent incident in Wayanad, Kerala, where a wild elephant tragically killed a man, sheds light on the escalating human-animal conflict in the region.

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs recently addressed a significant security flaw in its online portal. According to reports, this flaw had left the personal information of over 98 lakh directors of Indian companies exposed.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from February 13-14, 2024. This visit marks Mr. Modi’s seventh to the UAE since 2015, reflecting the deepening bilateral ties between India and the UAE.