Philosophising with a false conscience, writes Hardeep S Puri

As we step into 2026, public debate in India should begin with a little New Year discipline. We should welcome scrutiny, even sharp criticism, but we should also insist that argument carries responsibility. 

Behind the News: OPSA-ORF announce partnership for inaugural edition of the Raisina Science Diplomacy Initiative

The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India (OPSA) and the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) have announced a partnership for the inaugural edition of the Raisina Science Diplomacy Initiative (2026). 

The…

WAVES Bazaar moves towards structured series of industry-led webinars and masterclasses

Building on its successful launch, WAVES Bazaar is transitioning into a year-round engagement hub by launching a structured series of industry-led webinars and masterclasses. 

The initiative is designed to strengthen professional…

70th Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar 2025 go to 100 Railway personnel for their exemplary services

Indian Railways has felicitated 100 committed employees and officers with the prestigious 70th Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar 2025 in recognition of their exemplary service and outstanding contributions to the organisation. 

ASI provides online ticket booking for gaining access to its monuments and museums across the country

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), under the aegis of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, has enabled online ticket booking for over 170 centrally protected monuments and museums on the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC).

DGMS’ 125th Foundation Day in Dhanbad marked its dedicated service for mine workers across India

The Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS), under the Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India, celebrated its 125th Foundation Day on Wednesday at its Headquarters in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, marking more than a century of dedicated…

DRI busts mega trans-border gold smuggling syndicate; seized gold worth over Rs. 40 crore

In a major crackdown on trans-border smuggling, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) conducted searches at Delhi and Agartala and busted a well-organised international gold smuggling syndicate, operating from Dubai and Bangladesh. The action…

Exclusive: How Agriculture waste can be converted into a valuable national resource, highlighted Gadkari

Union Minister for Road transport and Highways, Shri Gadkari Ji highlighted how agricultural waste can be converted into a valuable national resource. He noted that bio-bitumen is a transformative step towards the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. 

ECI slated to host the ‘India International Conference’ on Democracy and Election Management- 2026

1. The Election Commission of India (ECI) will host the inaugural India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM)-2026 from 21st to 23rd January, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.…

National Workshop on Best Practices of Model Women Friendly Gram Panchayat begins in Pune

Centre has organised a 2-Day National Workshop on Best Practices of Model Women Friendly Gram Panchayat at Yashwantrao Chavan Academy of Development Administration (YASHADA), Pune on 8–9 January 2026. 

The move aims to share exemplary…