Telangana govt. issues guidelines for Musi rejuvenation project

The Telangana government has reiterated that the ambitious Musi Riverfront Development Project is not merely a river cleaning exercise but a broader social responsibility.

The government is firm that development of the river should not displace people but should involve them

as stakeholders and hence, detailed guidelines have been drafted for taking up the Phase I project. The project is planned in five phases covering 55 km with technical and financial discussions on Phase-I involving an estimated ₹7,055 crore. 

Karnataka proposes 'Wisdom Valley' in Bengaluru Airport City

The Karnataka State Policy and Planning Commission (KSPPC) has proposed establishment of Wisdom Valley, a world-class Knowledge City dedicated to promoting education, research, innovation and sustainable urban development at the Bengaluru Airport City, which is located near the Kempegowda International Airport.

"The project seeks to create a globally recognised ecosystem by integrating international institutes, research centres, innovation hubs, and knowledge-based industries within a single integrated urban framework. 

A watershed moment in India's defence posture

India's historical posture of "reactive restraint" provided a strong rationale for a "dossier approach", in which military inaction was often portrayed as extraordinary restraint and was frequently encouraged and lauded by the West. ""What if" loops about attacking terror targets in a nuclear-armed adversary provided the final blow to India's decision-makers. Post-Operation Sindoor, the "zero tolerance" policy declared by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was pivoted further and reinforced, whereby any act of cross-border terrorism would be considered an "act of war". 

Calcutta HC rejects Centre's objections to pleas against Great Nicobar project

The Calcutta High Court has overruled the Union government's preliminary objections to a batch of petitions alleging that it violated the Forest Rights Act while obtaining consent for its ₹92,000-crore Great Nicobar Island project. 

DRDO, IAF conduct maiden trial of TARA glide weapon

The Defence Research and Development Organisation and the Indian Air Force have conducted the maiden flight-trial of the Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) weapon system off the coast of Odisha on Thursday. TARA is India's first indigenous glide weapon system capable of converting conventional unguided warheads into precision-guided weapons for accurately engaging ground-based targets. 

MGNREGS scale, workdays fell in 2025-26, finds study

The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) saw a sharp contraction in its scale and reach in 2025-26, according to a report on the final operational year of the scheme introduced by the Congress-led UPA regime.

NITI Aayog flags low student retention, learning outcomes

A decadal analysis of India's school education system by NITI Aayog reveals that while India has achieved a near-universal access to school at the primary level, it faces challenges in retaining students at the secondary level.

There is also a persistent crisis in achieving learning outcomes. 

Strait of Hormuz: why U.S. Project Freedom couldn't secure free navigation

The U.S. announced Project Freedom on May 4 to end the Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. It was suspended the next day even as merchant ships and U.S. Navy craft came under attack.