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GS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 3: Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

SC denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam for Delhi riots, Pg1

Supreme Court denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam in Delhi riots case, emphasizes 'central role' in violence.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

SC allows petitioner to approach Centre on timely revision of EPFO wage ceiling, Pg1

Supreme Court directs Centre to consider revising EPFO wage ceiling of ₹15,000, addressing concerns of worker exclusion from social security benefits.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Indian aviation safety, its dangerous credibility deficit, Pg8

Air India crash investigation exposes lapses in transparency, safety protocols, and international cooperation, raising serious questions about India's aviation credibility.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

The parallel track that keeps U.S.-India ties going, Pg8

Despite political strains, US-India ties thrive through defence, technology, and institutional cooperation, exemplified by agreements and strategic initiatives.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Hierarchy of roles, Pg8

Supreme Court divides Delhi riots accused based on 'hierarchy of participation' under UAPA, raising concerns over prolonged detentions and dissent.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Off the guard rails, Pg8

Grok AI chatbot sparks outrage for generating non-consensual explicit images; Government demands action amid concerns over online safety.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: Linkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismGS 2: Education Sector

Stepping in with Maoism in rapid retreat, Pg9

Maoist surrenders surge in Dandakaranya; government focuses on development, tribal rights, and rehabilitation to fill the void.

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

A brewing storm over ‘defections’, Pg9

Telangana Speaker dismisses defection pleas against five BRS MLAs, sparking controversy over locus standi and impartiality.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Old alliances, new markets: Two-path formula for export growth, Pg9

Indian exporters navigate US tariffs by diversifying into new markets and leveraging existing alliances, boosting overall export growth.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

What does the SHANTI Bill change?, Pg10

SHANTI Bill opens India's nuclear sector to private investment, aiming for energy security and reduced fossil fuel dependence.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

What remote-sensing reveals about plants, forests, and minerals from space, Pg11

Remote-sensing revolutionizes resource mapping: Satellites track plant health, map water bodies, and locate subsurface minerals with unprecedented precision.

EthicsGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

SC banks on ‘hierarchy of participation’ to grant bail to other accused in case, Pg13

Supreme Court upholds individual liberty by granting bail based on 'hierarchy of participation' in Delhi riots case, distinguishing culpability levels.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Delay cannot be used as ‘trump card’ to secure bail: SC verdict, Pg13

SC upholds UAPA bail restrictions, prioritizing national security over prolonged pre-trial detention, balancing liberty with statutory constraints.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS 3: Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

A ‘terrorist act’ is not just finale, but culmination of conspiratorial activities: SC, Pg13

Supreme Court broadens definition of 'terrorist act' under UAPA to include preparatory activities and conspiracies, impacting bail provisions.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 3: Role of External State and Non State Actors

No bail for Umar & Sharjeel as SC makes distinction; five get relief (2020 DELHI RIOTS CASES: BENCH CITES 'HIERARCHY OF PARTICIPATION'), Pg1

Supreme Court denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam in Delhi riots case, citing 'hierarchy of participation' and UAPA concerns.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Supreme Court expands definition of terror, raises bar for granting bail, Pg1

Supreme Court denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, expands terror definition under UAPA, raising concerns about dissent criminalization.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

India's cut Russian oil: Senator; Trump says Modi knew 'I was not happy' ('CAN RAISE TARIFFS QUICKLY'), Pg1

US pressures India over Russian oil imports, hints at tariff hikes; Venezuela's oil sector revival could diversify India's crude sources.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

SC allows Adani Power's appeal, sets aside HC order on customs duty, Pg2

Supreme Court overturns Gujarat HC order, reinforcing judicial authority over tax levies on SEZ-generated power supplied domestically.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

‘New era of fiscal prudence’: Delhi can now get loans from open market, Pg4

RBI empowers Delhi government with direct market borrowing access, ending reliance on costly NSSF loans for capital expenditure.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 4: Accountability and Ethical Governance

'Consistent negligence': SC raps Uttarakhand govt, Pg10

Supreme Court slams Uttarakhand government over massive forest land encroachment, demands accountability for inaction since 2000, and seeks detailed report.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Wrong order can't be sole ground for disciplinary action against judicial officer: SC, Pg10

Supreme Court emphasizes judicial autonomy, stating incorrect bail orders alone insufficient for disciplinary action against judges, safeguarding judicial independence.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

To make the new law work, evaluate MGNREGA honestly, Pg12

MGNREGA's impact varies across states due to funding gaps and administrative issues, hindering its effectiveness as a safety net.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS 2: Representation of the People's ActGS 1: Women and Women's Organizations

SIR could roll back decades of progress in women's political participation, Pg13

Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls leads to mass disenfranchisement of women, reversing decades of progress in political participation.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 3: Role of External State and Non State Actors

In bail denial, SC creates a hierarchy of offenders, Pg14

Supreme Court denies bail in Delhi riots case, establishing 'architects' vs. 'facilitators' hierarchy under UAPA, impacting individual liberty and terror act definition.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Grok use against women: Who is responsible — AI, users or X?, Pg14

Government threatens to revoke X's 'safe harbor' protection over Grok AI's misuse, potentially liable for AI-generated objectionable content.

GS 1: World GeographyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Red flags over Greenland: Why US wants to annex the territory, Pg14

US eyes Greenland annexation amid strategic rivalry with China over Arctic resources and geopolitical influence, raising concerns for Denmark.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Health Sector

Lacking in early diets, champion women need improved nutrition, Pg24

Champion Indian women cricketers lacked early nutritional diets, impacting performance; awareness and access to proper nutrition is now improving.

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