The Indian decadal Census has been delayed by more than three years now despite several concerns having been raised about the consequences of not having a Census.
Recent crisis in Bangladesh could jeopardise its relations with India and affect growing trade ties, restricting the movement of people and goods, and stalling a potential free trade agreement (FTA) between the two countries.
Recently, India hosted the 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists (ICAE) in Delhi, with Prime Minister of India as the Chief Guest and Union Agriculture Minister as the Guest of Honour, marking a momentous occasion as it was held in India after a gap of 65 years.
The government has announced its intent to review the Income Tax Act (1961) aiming to fundamentally resolve the contentious sections of the Act be carefully redrafted, tax structure simplified.
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has upheld the right of states to sub-classify SCs and STs for the purpose of providing reservation benefits. It recognises that these communities are not monolithic; rather, they exhibit varying degrees of social backwardness.
Recently, a two-judge Bench of the Supreme Court of India delivered a split verdict on the question of allowing Genetically Modified (GM) mustard in farmer fields.
