Jayant Pankaj

Homicides declined during 2015-24 compared to the previous decade, but those motivated by love and extramarital affairs did not

States spent as much as 8.6 per cent of their revenue receipts on subsidies in FY18. Such spending rose to 9.4 per cent in FY21 and to 10.8 per cent in FY25

Data from the US-based National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) shows that India has consistently recorded some of the highest numbers of CSAM cases worldwide

India's FY26 trade with Seychelles swung to a $267 million deficit as aircraft imports surged, despite 19 new agreements to strengthen defence, maritime security and infrastructure ties

While the MEA says a passport is only a travel document, court rulings and official rules indicate a much stronger link between passports and Indian citizenship

India's arms trade surplus hits a record in FY26 as exports surge, partners shift to Europe and Armenia, and BrahMos missile sales talks with the UAE gather pace

Despite advances like the Abhigyan app, 13% of fingerprint submissions to NAFIS between 2012 and 2023 were flagged as defective

India issued over 54,000 digital block orders between 2014 and 2025, with MeitY emerging as the leading authority behind online content restrictions

Despite Jaishankar's criticism, Europe has overtaken Asia as India's biggest arms supplier, reflecting New Delhi's evolving defence procurement strategy

India's defence technology sector has seen a sharp rise in startups and funding, supported by growing investments in indigenous manufacturing and innovation

Delhi High Court's scrutiny of CBSE's on-screen marking system raises questions about exam transparency, digital infrastructure and resource allocation amid record student volumes

Residential buildings account for nearly two-thirds of structural collapses in India, underscoring persistent concerns over construction quality and safety

Short circuits and cooking gas leaks remained the leading causes of fire accidents in India, underscoring persistent gaps in household safety

More digital media companies are being set up and bought than TV and newspaper businesses

Dowry-related crimes continue to rise in India, with nearly half the cases in the past decade involving allegations of cruelty and harassment within marriage

UAPA cases hit a decade low in 2024, but convictions surged sharply as the Supreme Court revisited prolonged incarceration under the law

Traditional pharmacists protest as online pharmacy firms dominate India's drug retail market, outpacing brick-and-mortar players in growth and funding

PM Narendra Modi's five-nation tour underscores India's push to deepen trade ties as exports to these countries outpace imports despite a cumulative trade deficit

The cancellation of NEET-UG after the paper leak scandal is expected to hit female aspirants hardest, who form the majority of candidates and qualifiers

West Asia remains the largest source of deportations, but North America and Southeast Asia are seeing a rising share amid visa fraud and immigration crackdowns