Policy

Keir Starmer has defended a plan to align the UK's rules more closely with those of the EU by using powers usually reserved for sweeping reforms. The government would rely on a new food and drink trade bill to enable dynamic alignment with EU rules where it has already made an agreement, while ... Read full article.

Edinburgh — In a televised BBC debate on Sunday, Anas Sarwar, the Scottish Labour leader, pressed the case for independence supporters to set out the route to a referendum, arguing that clarity on timing and process should come from those who want constitutional change. Across the floor, Wes ... Read full article.

The budget session of Parliament has been extended by three days as the government moves to implement the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (Women’s Empowerment Act) Amendment Bill. The three-day special sitting is aimed at pushing the implementation of the bill based on the 2011 census, with the ... Read full article.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written to floor leaders across the political spectrum, urging them to back amendments to the Women’s Reservation Act, 2023. The move comes ahead of an extended Budget session during which parliament will consider changes aimed at increasing women’s representation ... Read full article.

In a bid to accelerate reforms on the women's reservation law, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written to the floor leaders of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha ahead of a three-day special sitting and an extended Budget session, urging all parties to come together to pass the amendments to the Women's ... Read full article.

Fifth day of protests has gripped Ireland, with hundreds of petrol stations reporting shortages as convoys—many slow-moving and tractor-led—block routes across the country. The disruption is affecting everyday travel and deliveries, underscoring the scale of the fuel-distribution crisis. The ... Read full article.

West Bengal’s election season intensified Saturday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee publicly traded barbs over the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) during rally campaigns across the state. Modi spoke in the Muslim-dominated Jangipur area of Murshidabad district, asserting ... Read full article.

Ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, the BJP released its Sankalp Patra, presenting it as a roadmap for a 'Sonar Bangla'. The document promises a crackdown on infiltration, job schemes for youth, and a financial push. It pledges Rs 3,000 for women and welfare schemes aimed at the ... Read full article.

The Congress Working Committee (CWC) met on Friday to discuss the government's plan to delimitation based on the 2011 census and to operationalize the women’s reservation law. The party said it would map a joint strategy with Opposition partners for the upcoming three-day special session of ... Read full article.

OpenAI has paused its Stargate AI project in the United Kingdom, citing high energy prices and regulatory uncertainties. The pause is described as temporary while conditions stabilize, with the company saying it still sees potential for AI development in Britain and expects to return when the ... Read full article.

A staff-wide warning has been sent to White House employees cautioning against using insider information to place bets on prediction-market platforms. The guidance comes as such markets gained popularity, with wagers spanning a range of global events and policy decisions, including issues tied to ... Read full article.

Greece is moving to ban social media use for anyone under 15, a policy that would require major platforms to block access for minors and apply nationwide if approved by parliament. Officially, the plan is framed as a measure to protect young people from online harms and to reduce anxiety and sleep ... Read full article.

The government is aiming to overhaul the planning system to speed up the rollout of new energy and infrastructure projects, with a sharp focus on nuclear and aviation fuel facilities. A key move is appointing the Environment Agency as the lead environmental regulator for Sizewell C and Lighthouse ... Read full article.

AI regulation is fast becoming a core boardroom priority in India as enterprise AI adoption rises, a Deloitte report shows. Boards are reshaping strategy, vendor choices, and infrastructure bets in anticipation of tighter rules. India is racing ahead in AI adoption, with nearly 40% of companies ... Read full article.

Delhi government on Tuesday announced a revised daily quota for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders, aimed at stabilising fuel supplies for migrant workers and students amid disruptions caused by the West Asia conflict. The city now has 1,368 five-kilogram cylinders available each day under the ... Read full article.

In West Bengal, around 45% of the six million voters placed in the controversial 'logical discrepancy' category are likely to be removed from the electoral rolls after adjudication, according to the state’s chief electoral officer. This comes just hours before rolls were frozen for the first phase ... Read full article.

The government is weighing the creation of LPG reserves to shield households, transport operators, and industry from disruptions after Nayara Energy's refinery shutdown. With the outage affecting availability, officials are also monitoring shipping routes through the Middle East to gauge risk to ... Read full article.

India is weighing a controversial measure to deploy venomous snakes and crocodiles along sections of its eastern border with Bangladesh as an alternative to erecting a physical barrier. The plan surfaces as security priorities push ahead of a fence project that remains only partially complete. The ... Read full article.

Campaigning in Puducherry took a sharp turn as Rahul Gandhi pledged full statehood for the union territory if Congress forms the government. He accused the current administration of being remotely controlled by Delhi, while laying out a broad package of benefits that would come with power. He said ... Read full article.

The Congress launched a pointed critique of the government's move to redraw Lok Sabha and state assembly seats, arguing the delimitation proposal is being used to push the 33% women’s reservation law by 2029 and that it advantages larger, more populous states. The Opposition described the plan as a ... Read full article.

The Election Commission of India on Saturday directed the state government to suspend four Kolkata Police officers, including a divisional deputy commissioner, and initiate disciplinary proceedings against them for the chaos that erupted outside a nomination centre for Suvendu Adhikari. The order ... Read full article.

A special three-day sitting of Parliament is set to fast-track the implementation of 33% women’s reservation in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced during a rally in Thiruvalla. The session, scheduled to run from April 16 to 18, aims to operationalise the ... Read full article.

Baramati is gearing up for a high-stakes bypoll that will test the unity of the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi and the Pawar political stronghold in western Maharashtra. Sunetra Pawar, widow of the late Ajit Pawar, is ready to file her nomination on April 6 for the Baramati Assembly seat, which fell ... Read full article.

Amaravati has won a new legal status as the state capital after the Parliament passed the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Amendment Bill 2026. The bill sealing Amaravati as the capital was celebrated by Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu, who joined farmers from the Amaravati region to ... Read full article.

The debate over the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) amendments has sharpened as the election season tightens. Proponents argue the changes tighten oversight on foreign funds and boost transparency for non-profit groups, while critics say the amendments could chill legitimate NGO work and ... Read full article.

The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill 2026 would decriminalise a wide range of minor violations across key health laws, providing a simpler compliance path while preserving safeguards for the public. The amendments cover major health sector statutes such as the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, the ... Read full article.

The Trinamool Congress has demanded the immediate removal of the Bhabanipur Assembly's Returning Officer, alleging a close and documented association with BJP candidate Suvendu Adhikari. In a representation to the West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer, the party argued that such ties raise a ... Read full article.

The Aam Aadmi Party has written to the Rajya Sabha Secretariat seeking Ashok Mittal to be appointed as Deputy Leader of the party in the Rajya Sabha, replacing Raghav Chadha. Mittal’s role, the letter notes, will be to discharge his duties sincerely and present the party’s stance and national ... Read full article.

The White House is weighing a broad expansion of tariffs aimed at the pharmaceutical sector, potentially slapping up to 100% duties on imported branded and patented medicines that have not agreed to price-lowering commitments with the government. The plan is tied to a Section 232 investigation and ... Read full article.

Parliament will be adjourned and reconvened in the next 2-3 weeks for a very important bill, as lawmakers have been told to prepare for an amended session schedule ahead of the ongoing assembly elections in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. The government indicated the reconvening would occur before the ... Read full article.

President Donald Trump has reportedly floated the idea of removing Attorney General Pam Bondi, a move that would upend the leadership of the Justice Department as questions about how the Epstein files were handled continue to swirl. Officials say no final decision has been made, and discussions ... Read full article.

Political tensions around the Foreign Contributions (Regulation) Amendment Act intensified as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin asserted that the Centre is moving to push the FCRA amendment through a special Parliament session, despite stepping back temporarily due to opposition protests and ... Read full article.

The government has announced a full customs duty exemption on about 40 petrochemical products until June 30 in response to the ongoing crisis in West Asia. This temporary, targeted relief is aimed at ensuring continued availability of critical petrochemical inputs for domestic industry, reducing ... Read full article.

Tamil Nadu's 2026 Assembly election is shaping up to be more than a familiar DMK vs AIADMK contest, with fresh entrants reshaping the field, and women voters emerging as a decisive bloc. Campaigns across parties are emphasizing social welfare and household support as they court women voters who ... Read full article.

A sweeping executive order aims to remake how U.S. elections are run, signaling a push to curb mail-in voting and establish a national voter list ahead of the midterms. The order is designed to overhaul how eligible voters are identified and registered, placing new emphasis on centralized ... Read full article.

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill 2026, designating Amaravati as the sole and permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh. The passage came through a voice vote, reflecting cross-party backing, including from Congress, the BJP and the TDP. The bill aims to ... Read full article.

The government has assured that petrol, diesel, LPG and natural gas supplies remain adequate across India despite isolated incidents of panic buying. Officials said refineries are operating normally and inventories are sufficient to meet demand. To stabilise prices and ensure availability, excise ... Read full article.

The Lok Sabha on Monday passed the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025, signaling a major push to sharpen India’s insolvency regime. Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman piloted the legislation, which introduces 12 amendments designed to speed up case ... Read full article.

The Centre has announced a 60-day emergency move to reintroduce Public Distribution System kerosene for household use, delivering a targeted support measure to ease pressure on cooking gas LPG. The plan covers 21 states and Union Territories that had previously been SKO-free, enabling households ... Read full article.

Britain is bracing for a new energy battle as Kemi Badenoch launches her 'Get Britain Drilling' campaign, aiming to reboot domestic oil and gas production to shield households from rising costs amid a global price surge sparked by Middle East tensions. The plan hinges on a three-point approach: end ... Read full article.

India’s economic outlook has grown more uncertain as geopolitical tensions in West Asia disrupt global energy and logistics channels, the Department of Economic Affairs’ March 2026 Monthly Economic Review notes. The report says India's economy was robust up to February 2026, supported by strong ... Read full article.

In Mumbai on 28 March 2026, Mindrush by PwC and Business Today brings together India’s sharpest minds to decode the forces shaping the country’s future. The gathering aims to blend boardroom strategy with national priorities, with sessions touching on energy security, geopolitics, defence, ... Read full article.

In the early hours of Friday, wraparound lines at airports and occasional flight delays persisted as TSA workers went unpaid amid the funding stalemate. The Senate advanced a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security for the rest of the fiscal year, but the package explicitly did not fund ... Read full article.

Global policy shifts to biology-based eligibility in women's events, sparking debate on fairness, safety, and inclusion. The International Olympic Committee announced a sweeping change to eligibility rules for women’s competition, deciding that Olympic women’s events will be limited to biological ... Read full article.

Centre moves to unify CAPF administration and IPS deputation through the CAPF Bill, despite opposition notices in Rajya Sabha. New Delhi: The Centre on Wednesday introduced the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026 in the Rajya Sabha, aiming to create a unified legal ... Read full article.

The Union cabinet approves a five-year extension of the IVFRT immigration and visa tracking scheme with a ₹1,800 crore outlay to inter-link databases for stronger security and streamlined visa processing. The Union Cabinet has approved a five-year extension of the Immigration, Visa, Foreigners ... Read full article.