Economy
Italy Fuel Duty: Energy Costs, Budget Policy
Why in news? On 30 April 2026 the Italian government extended, for three more weeks, a temporary reduction in excise duties on fuels. The measure aims...
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Why in news? On 30 April 2026 the Italian government extended, for three more weeks, a temporary reduction in excise duties on fuels. The measure aims...
Why in news? Archaeologists and linguists announced in April 2026 that radiocarbon dating of wooden tablets from Rapa Nui (Easter Island) suggests the...
Why in news? Wildlife officials and veterinarians in parts of India have reported a rise in cases of canine distemper virus (CDV) among stray dogs and...
Why in news? In a landmark judgment delivered in December 2024 the Supreme Court of India directed the Union government to develop a comprehensive pol...
Why in news? The Supreme Court of India has taken suo moto notice of delays at the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). It highlighted that hundreds ...
Why in news? UNESCO and the Government of Sikkim have launched a project to document and conserve the Ru-Soam bridges built by the indigenous Lepcha c...
Why in news? Forest officials in Odisha recently arrested four suspected poachers in Kotgarh Wildlife Sanctuary. The men were caught with guns, ammuni...
Why in news? Each year 1 May is observed as International Labour Day or May Day to honour workers and recognise their contributions to society. In 202...
Why in news? Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan recently shared photographs of a bright blue spider on social media, describing it as a...
Why in news? The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has operationalised the Past Risk and Return Verification Agency (PaRRVA). From 4 May 2...
Why in news? The 11th‑century temple of Preah Vihear on the Cambodia–Thailand border suffered significant damage during recent border clashes betw...
Why in news? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launched Mission SAKSHAM (Sahkari Bank Kshamta Nirman), an extensive training programme aimed at enhancin...
