The Union government has asked ministries and scientific departments to review PhD guidelines and align research with national priority areas. This comes amid concerns over delayed fellowships, stagnant stipends, weak industry linkages, and deeper governance…

The Supreme Court’s decision in the 16th Presidential Reference refused to set timelines for constitutional authorities like Governors and Speakers despite increasing delays in their duties. This has raised concerns of constitutional paralysis and weakening…

India recorded 8.2% GDP growth in 2024–25, reflecting strong economic momentum, but the IMF assigned a ‘Grade C’, citing structural weaknesses in data and institutional capacity. This raises questions about the long-term sustainability of growth.…

Recently, Chile’s Gemini South telescope imaged the Butterfly Nebula in extraordinary detail. The nebula lies 2,500–3,800 light-years away, formed by glowing gas expelled from a dying white dwarf star. What are Space Observing Satellites? Satellites…