India is expected to maintain strong economic momentum in 2025–26, with growth projected at 7.2 per cent, even as higher tariffs imposed by the United States create external headwinds. According to a new United Nations assessment, robust domestic consumption and sustained public investment are likely to cushion the impact of trade-related pressures and keep the economy on a stable growth path.

Uttarakhand Tops ICJS 2.0 Rankings, Sets Benchmark in Digital Policing Reform

Uttarakhand has emerged as a national frontrunner in digital policing and criminal justice reform, with the state police securing the top rank in the ICJS 2.0 national rankings. Adding to this achievement, the Uttarakhand State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) has also received national recognition for its dedicated service during Prayagraj Mahakumbh-2025, highlighting the state’s growing reputation for efficiency, coordination, and public service excellence.

Kalpetta Becomes India’s First End-to-End Digital District Judiciary with AI Tools

India has taken a landmark step in judicial reform with the virtual inauguration of the country’s first fully paperless district judiciary at Kalpetta in Wayanad district, Kerala. The initiative, inaugurated by Surya Kant, marks a decisive shift toward technology-driven, citizen-centric justice delivery and sets a precedent for courts across the country.

Anamalai Tiger Reserve Adopts Digital MSTrIPES App for Upcoming National Wildlife Census

In a significant technological upgrade for wildlife conservation, forest personnel at Tamil Nadu’s Anamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR) will utilise the advanced Monitoring System for Tigers: Intensive Protection and Ecological Status (MSTrIPES) application during the imminent tiger and wildlife census. This digital shift is part of the broader All India Tiger Estimation Survey 2026 and is expected to markedly enhance the accuracy, efficiency, and integration of ecological data collected.

Community-Led PRA Initiative Aims to Restore Barak River Basin in Manipur

In a major step toward community-driven ecological restoration, the Senapati Forest Division has launched Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) exercises as a pilot initiative to rejuvenate the Barak River watershed. The programme seeks to blend scientific conservation planning with local knowledge, ensuring that ecosystem restoration goes hand in hand with livelihood security for forest-dependent communities.