June 25, 2026

Kautilya

Health Intervention

CDSCO Tightens Drug Safety Reporting Rules, Asks Firms to File PSURs From Actual Launch Date

The issue arose because CDSCO observed cases where companies received approval for a new drug but launched it commercially much later. In some such cases, firms were submitting PSUR data from the original approval date instead of the actual market launch date. According to the regulator, this practice could lead to the loss of important post-launch safety information, especially adverse effects that may only become visible after wider use among patients.

By Kautilya / May 13, 2026
Economy

National Jute Board Expands ISRO-Backed Crop Monitoring System to Make India’s ‘Golden Fibre’ More Data-Driven

Two key digital tools have been developed under the initiative. The first is BHUVAN JUMP, a mobile application used for on-field jute monitoring. The second is PATSAN, or Prospective Assessment of Jute Using Mobile App-Based Field Observations, a web-based platform that provides near-real-time jute surveillance and analytics for officials and stakeholders. These tools help connect satellite observations with ground-level data, making crop estimates more reliable and actionable.

By Kautilya / May 13, 2026
Economy

RBI and European Central Bank Sign MoU to Strengthen Central Banking Cooperation

The new MoU updates the earlier agreement signed between the two central banks in 2015. According to the ECB, the renewed arrangement creates a framework for regular exchange of information, policy dialogue and technical cooperation between the two institutions. Technical cooperation may include joint seminars and workshops in areas of mutual interest, helping both central banks share experience on evolving monetary, regulatory and financial-sector challenges.

By Kautilya / May 13, 2026
Diplomacy

India to Host BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on May 14–15 Under Its Chairship

According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the visiting delegates are also scheduled to call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their stay in India. The two-day meeting is expected to focus on global and regional issues of common interest, with discussions likely to reflect the priorities of emerging economies at a time of shifting geopolitical alignments, economic uncertainty and continuing debate over the future of multilateral institutions.

By Kautilya / May 12, 2026
Governance Intervention

India Launches AI-Enabled Weather Forecasting Systems to Deliver Hyper-Local Monsoon and Rainfall Alerts

The newly introduced products include an AI-enabled “Forecast of Monsoon Advance over Different Parts of the Country” and a “High Spatial Resolution Rainfall Forecast for Uttar Pradesh” as a pilot service. These systems have been jointly developed by the India Meteorological Department, the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune, and the National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting.

By Kautilya / May 12, 2026
Economy Infrastructure

India’s Semiconductor Push Gains Speed as Two More Chip Packaging Units Set to Go Live by December

The significance of chip-packaging units lies in their role at the final but crucial stage of semiconductor manufacturing. After chips are fabricated, they must be assembled, tested, marked and packaged before they can be used in products such as smartphones, automobiles, telecom equipment, consumer electronics, defence systems and industrial devices. By building this capability at home, India can reduce supply-chain vulnerability and gradually move up the semiconductor value chain.

By Kautilya / May 12, 2026
Diplomacy

India and Costa Rica Explore Deeper Cooperation in Science, Innovation and Technology

The meeting focused on exploring new ideas to strengthen India-Costa Rica ties, with both sides discussing ways to make the relationship more practical and future-oriented. Margherita said in a social media post that the discussions covered support for Indian businesses in Costa Rica, capacity building and Quick Impact Projects, reflecting a shared commitment to building a stronger and more meaningful bilateral partnership.

By Kautilya / May 12, 2026
Economy

Women’s Participation in India’s Maritime Sector Rises 340% Since 2020, Says Sarbananda Sonowal

Speaking at the 10th Indian Ocean Dialogue in New Delhi, Sonowal said initiatives such as “Sagar Mein Samman” are helping create greater dignity, inclusion and leadership opportunities for women across maritime professions. The minister said this transformation is not just about workforce numbers, but about shaping a more resilient and inclusive maritime future for India and the wider Indian Ocean Region.

By Kautilya / May 12, 2026