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The Supreme Court held that legislators do not enjoy immunity from criminal prosecution for bribery charges in connection with their speech and votes made in Parliament and Legislative Assemblies.

The most recent Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) for the year 2022-23 indicates that milk has become the primary food item on which Indians, in both rural and urban areas, spend the most.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessed the start of the process of core-loading the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at the Madras Atomic Power Station in Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu.This event marks a significant milestone in India’s nuclear power program.

Recently, Reserve Bank of India has issued an order to Paytm Payments Bank Ltd, a limited service bank that is permitted to accept deposits but is prohibited from issuing loans.

The Himalayan Region faces a severe plastic waste crisis, impacting its biodiversity, freshwater sources, and ecosystem health. Despite regulatory frameworks, challenges persist in waste management, especially in the hilly terrain.

India’s death penalty system faces scrutiny due to systemic failures in sentencing and the treatment of death row prisoners. This article underscore the need for a holistic approach to address the shortcomings in India’s criminal justice system.

March 1 marks International Waste Pickers Day, commemorating the Colombian waste pickers murdered in 1992. This article examines role of informal waste pickers in waste management.

Rare Disease Day, observed on the last day of February, aims to support individuals affected by rare medical conditions, this article highlights their plight of neglect and issues with National Rare Disease Policy.

In recent years, the issue of gender discrimination within the Indian military has come under scrutiny, particularly concerning the treatment of women officers.This article looks into recent supreme court judgement and further reforms needed in the armed forces.

Fragmented approach to land management necessitates urgent intervention and policy reform.

NITI Aayog has recently published a position paper titled “Senior Care Reforms in India: Reimagining the Senior Care Paradigm”.

Household Consumption Expenditure Survey was released after a gap of more than 11 years. This article analyses recent findings and trends in household consumption data.