UPSC chairman Dr. Ajay Kumar terms the move a ‘new beginning’ towards greater transparency
GN Bureau | May 19, 2026

The vulnerability of Strait of Hormuz continues to influence energy politics globally. India is highly dependent on imported crude oil as a significant portion of its oil imports still come from the Gulf ultimately making such disruptions particularly consequential and has immediate economic ramifications
Every time the Indian rupee weakens to a new record low, the conversation follows a familiar script. The RBI intervenes. Economists debate the current account deficit. The government appeals to citizens to cut consumption. And within a few news cycles, attention moves on, until the next record low arrives.
Tom Griffiths is one of those scientists working at the cutting edge of cognitive science and AI. He is a professor of psychology and computer science at Princeton University, and directs the Computational Cognitive Science Lab and the Princeton Laboratory for AI. His first book for general readership &lsq
A statewide consultation organised by Praja Foundation has highlighted major governance, financial, and citizen participation gaps across Maharashtra’s Municipal Corporations, calling for urgent reforms to strengthen urban local bodies in line with the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act. &nb
Learning Begins with Wellbeing The future of education is often discussed through the lens of classrooms, technology, and learning outcomes. Yet one of the most critical drivers of a child’s ability to learn remains surprisingly overlooked: their health.
India has lost more than Rs 52,000 crore to cyber fraud over the last five years, officials have revealed. Out of approximately 60 lakh cyber fraud complaints received, more than 3,000 cases have been resolved and six cyber fraud setups have been busted. On the occ