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ISI Autonomy Under Threat: New Draft Bill Raises Concerns

The Draft Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2025, proposes converting ISI into a statutory body under central control, threatening its historic independence. Experts warn this mirrors a broader trend of stifling institutional autonomy in education. Read

ISI Autonomy Under Threat: New Draft Bill Raises Concerns

The Draft Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2025, proposes converting ISI into a statutory body under central control, raising fears of eroding institutional independence. Experts warn this mirrors a broader trend affecting IIMs and Visva-Bharati. Read m

Govt to Update GDP Base Year to 2022-23 from 2011-12

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced India will update its GDP calculation base year to 2022-23. New data series, reflecting modern consumption, will be released on Feb 27. Read the full story.

India's Q3 GDP Growth Hits 8.4%, FY24 Forecast Raised

India's economy grew at a stellar 8.4% in Q3 FY24, the fastest in six quarters. The government revised its full-year growth estimate upward to 7.6%. Discover the key drivers and what this means for Asia's third-largest economy.

Trump's DOGE Department Disbands 8 Months Early

President Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been quietly dissolved with eight months remaining in its mandate. Learn about the controversial initiative's rise and fall.

ISI Fights Draft Bill Over Autonomy Concerns

Indian Statistical Institute faces a governance overhaul. Faculty, staff, and students protest the draft ISI Bill 2025, calling it a threat to the institute's 94-year legacy of independence. Rally planned for Nov 28.

ISI Kolkata Protests Draft Bill, Fears Autonomy Loss

Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata, faculty, staff, and students protest the draft ISI Bill 2025, claiming it threatens the institute's autonomy and affordable education. A rally is planned for Nov 28.

Amazon invests $50B in AI for US government clients

Amazon announces massive $50 billion investment to boost AI and supercomputing capacity for US government agencies, starting groundwork in 2026. Discover how this transforms federal tech capabilities.

Credit Ratings: Your Shield in India's Bond Market

Indian investors flock to corporate bonds for higher returns, but credit ratings from SEBI-registered agencies like CRISIL provide crucial risk assessment. Learn how to navigate the risk-return spectrum safely.

Central Agencies Analyze Nowgam Blast Explosives

Central security agencies collect forensic samples from Nowgam blast site to determine explosives nature. Investigation intensifies in Jammu & Kashmir. Stay updated on security developments.

Mahalanobis: The Statistical Architect of India

Explore how physicist Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis built India's statistical foundation through ISI, NSS and economic planning. Discover his lasting legacy in data-driven governance.

Red Fort Blast: How Security Foiled Major Terror Plot

Delhi's Red Fort blast killed 13, but intelligence agencies prevented a larger catastrophe by busting a terror module with 2900 kg of explosives. Read how India's security forces are adapting to new terror tactics.

SC: No summons to lawyers for legal advice to clients

In a landmark judgment, Supreme Court rules investigating agencies cannot summon lawyers merely for providing legal advice to clients, protecting legal professional privilege with limited exceptions.

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