Policy

India is quickly becoming a major player in the global artificial intelligence (AI) landscape. The nation's AI ecosystem is evolving at a rapid pace, driving significant innovation across various industries. This exciting transformation was the central theme at the recent India Advantage Dialogue, ... Read full article.

A recent exposure of SFPD drone footage reveals the widespread use of Skydio X10 drones for urban surveillance, raising significant questions about privacy in our cities. The urban landscape is rapidly transforming, and it’s not just new skyscrapers changing our view. Our cities are increasingly ... Read full article.

Actor Jeremy Allen White, known for his role in "The Bear," has lent his voice to a significant debate, publicly endorsing the UK's proposed social media ban for children under 16. White expressed his belief that social media "needs boundaries," aligning himself with the government's push to ... Read full article.

Labour is facing questions about its leadership as speculation grows about who might succeed Sir Keir Starmer should a leadership contest be triggered. Senior Labour figures are being closely assessed by analysts and party insiders, with discussions outlining potential candidates who could enter ... Read full article.

In Bengaluru, a Joint Parliamentary Study Committee session on the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024 and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill brought a high-stakes clash over the government’s proposed One Nation One Election. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC president D.K. ... Read full article.

The NEET paper leak scandal has widened, with investigators examining how the exam material reached coaching centres, hostel networks and online groups on Telegram and WhatsApp. A petition to the Supreme Court from the Federation of All India Medical Associations seeks a court-monitored re-test and ... Read full article.

Corporate India is signaling a measured embrace of Prime Minister Modi's call to work from home and curb non-essential travel. Companies including KPMG, Deloitte, and Tata Motors have begun reviewing policies and many have already shifted to hybrid models, leaning on virtual meetings to keep ... Read full article.

The Centre on Monday notified the rollout of the VB-GRAMG Act, a new rural employment framework that will replace the MGNREGA. It guarantees every eligible rural household up to 125 days of paid unskilled manual work in a financial year, marking a 25-day increase over the current scheme. The ... Read full article.

Scotland's SNP has secured a fifth consecutive Scottish Parliament election win but falls short of an outright majority, finishing on 58 seats when 65 are needed. Labour and Reform UK each ended on 17 seats, tying for second, while the Greens achieved a record 15 seats, including their first-ever ... Read full article.

The Virginia Supreme Court has struck down the redistricting map that voters endorsed, a move that effectively preserves the Republicans’ edge in the state’s House races as the midterm cycle heats up. The decision reverses a voter-approved plan that could have reshaped Virginia’s congressional map ... Read full article.

The Lib Dems pushed a message of steady change as local election results rolled in, arguing they are best positioned to counter what they called extreme populist shifts from Reform UK and the Greens. The party stressed that voters in England are looking for a different approach—one that prioritizes ... Read full article.

Riding high on its 2026 election performance, the Kerala Congress under P.J. Joseph has entered the post-poll negotiation table with firm demands for cabinet representation. The party has staked claim for two ministerial berths and the post of Chief Whip in the incoming United Democratic Front ... Read full article.

Indiana’s primary night underscored President Donald Trump’s enduring influence within the GOP as his endorsed candidates won a broad majority in seven Indiana State Senate races on Tuesday, May 6, 2026. The night featured a costly intra-party clash as allies of Trump poured millions into the ... Read full article.

The White House is weighing whether to vet AI models before they are released to the public, a notable shift from a hands-off stance. They are considering an executive order to set up a working group of tech executives and government officials to examine potential review procedures for new AI ... Read full article.

The Renters' Rights Act takes effect on Friday 1 May, described as the biggest shake-up to renting in England for more than 30 years. It aims to give greater security to about 11 million people who rent from private landlords and marks a major shift in how leases are structured. Fixed-term ... Read full article.

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has ordered a formal review of ABC's broadcast licenses. The move comes as a highly public dispute between President Trump and late-night host Jimmy Kimmel intensifies scrutiny of media culture, political rhetoric, and corporate governance. The FCC said ... Read full article.

In a move signaling Beijing's tightening grip on cross-border AI deals, China's top economic planner blocked Meta's planned acquisition of Manus, an AI agent startup. The decision, announced after a regulatory review, marks one of the most aggressive steps yet to curb tech talent and sensitive ... Read full article.

The high-stakes Phase 2 of the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 has reached its final moment, with 142 constituencies across the Presidency and Medinipur divisions voting on April 29. This round covers the TMC’s core heartlands in Kolkata, Howrah, and the twin 24 Parganas, making it a pivotal ... Read full article.

Beijing regulators have blocked Meta's roughly $2 billion plan to acquire AI startup Manus, a move that follows months of scrutiny over national security and technology transfer. The decision marks another wave in Beijing's ongoing review of foreign tech deals tied to advanced AI ... Read full article.

In a move that marks a turning point in cross-border tech investment, China has blocked Meta's planned $2 billion acquisition of Manus, a Singapore-based AI startup with Chinese roots. The government cited national security concerns and the potential for technology leakage as primary reasons for ... Read full article.

A dramatic realignment is unfolding in Indian politics as Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak and Ashok Mittal — three Rajya Sabha MPs formerly with AAP — announced their split from the party and joined the BJP, in the presence of party chief Nitin Nabin. The move comes as a broader wave of ... Read full article.

Global social media regulation is tightening as Australia takes a landmark step by banning access for anyone under 16, a move that has sparked a wave of discussions in other countries. This trend reflects growing concerns about the impact of social platforms on children's health, safety, and daily ... Read full article.

A sweeping update to Canada’s citizenship rules could open the door for millions of Americans to seek Canadian citizenship. Across the border, conversations are heating up about what the change might mean for day-to-day life, travel, and the future of cross-border families. The shift comes after ... Read full article.

Having a developed and strong economic system is important for the economic, social and political development of each country. By improving their economic status, it is possible to make the country one of the major powers in the international arena, and thereby increase the flow of investments and ... Read full article.

Virginia voters approved a sweeping redistricting measure on Election Day that redraws the state's congressional map, a move that could tilt the balance of power in the U.S. House in the upcoming midterms. The updated map is projected to give Democrats a path to flip several Republican-held seats, ... Read full article.

Energy regulator Ofgem is set for a transformation to bolster consumer protection and accountability, with new powers designed to speed up compensation for households let down by suppliers. Under the reforms, executives could lose bonuses if their actions breach licence conditions in a way that ... Read full article.

The government is pushing an amendment to the Schools Bill that would make mobile phone bans in schools statutory. Peers will vote in the Lords on Monday evening on a Conservative amendment to the legislation on mobile phones. The government says the move would create a clear legal requirement for ... Read full article.

The U.S. government is rolling out a new system to refund about $166 billion in tariffs that the Supreme Court later ruled unconstitutional, a move aimed at easing the financial hit to importers and businesses that paid the duties. The rollout will be managed by Customs and Border Protection and ... Read full article.

India is accelerating its push into the nuclear era with the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Act 2025, which paves the way for private participation in the sector. With the government approving a policy plan, the aim is to lift installed ... Read full article.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to deliver a high-stakes statement to MPs on Monday as the Mandelson vetting controversy intensifies, with questions over how former ambassador Peter Mandelson took up the Washington post without the Foreign Office disclosing a vetting overrule. The unfolding row ... Read full article.

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor criticised the government for tying women’s reservation to the delimitation exercise, calling it a form of political demonetisation. He argued that delimitation is one of the most contentious and complex administrative tasks in the country’s history and warned ... Read full article.

Britain's prime minister Keir Starmer summoned senior technology chiefs to Downing Street on Thursday, pressing for tougher online safety measures for children and signaling possible restrictions on popular apps. Starmer said things can't go on like this and that social media is putting children ... Read full article.

Health Secretary RFK Jr. faced a sharp line of questions from lawmakers during a House hearing about his vaccine policies and the budget cuts tied to the MAHA agenda. He defended the plan, saying it would modernize how public health funds are allocated and would prioritize core vaccination programs ... Read full article.

The Centre is set to table The Delimitation Bill, 2026 in Parliament to replace the 2002 law during a special sitting, signaling a major overhaul of India’s electoral map. The bill would authorise the Election Commission to delimit constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir, including those under ... Read full article.

A new delimitation bill seeking to expand the Lok Sabha from 543 seats to 850 has kicked off a high-stakes national debate. Supporters argue the move is overdue to reflect shifting populations, while critics warn it could tilt political power toward certain regions. The exercise would base the ... Read full article.

In a narrowly divided vote, a majority of the U.S. Senate backed President Donald Trump’s military campaign against Iran by blocking a Democratic-led bid to rein in his Iran war powers. The 52-47 vote to not advance the war powers resolution keeps existing executive authority intact, underscoring ... Read full article.

A sweeping delimitation plan would enlarge the Lok Sabha, with all states expected to see an increase in seats by about half while preserving their current proportional strength in Parliament. The government plans to introduce the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill and the Delimitation Bill in ... Read full article.

In a historic move, Parliament passed the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty Eighth Amendment) Bill, commonly referred to as the women’s reservation Bill, which provides 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies. The bill, now named the Nari Shakti Vandan ... Read full article.

Punjab has withdrawn Z+ security for Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha amid a widening rift within the Aam Aadmi Party. The move marks a notable shift in security measures tied to a political dispute rather than a direct threat, and it has intensified discussions about party dynamics and protection ... Read full article.

A new hardline immigration pitch from Angus Taylor has sparked a fresh debate within the Liberal Party as critics warn it risks Australia’s reputation as a multicultural nation. Former immigration minister Amanda Vanstone urged caution, arguing that turning immigration into a heavy-handed ... Read full article.

In New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan at Vigyan Bhawan, saying Indian democracy will be stronger and more vibrant if the 2029 Lok Sabha and state elections are held with women's reservation fully in place. He added that the daughters of India cannot be ... Read full article.

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.