News Analysis
GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
Citizenship decisions must be ‘fair, reasoned’, says SC, Pg1
Supreme Court mandates 'fair, reasoned' process for citizenship and foreigner status, overturning 27 Gauhati HC judgments; directs tribunals to re-adjudicate within six months.
GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Government Budgeting
Retail inflation climbs past RBI target to 4.4%, Pg1
India's retail inflation surges to 4.4% in June, breaching RBI's 4% target, driven by escalating food and fuel costs amid West Asia crisis and weak monsoon.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests
U.S. ‘taking over’ Strait of Hormuz, says Trump, Pg1
Trump declares US 'Guardian' of Strait of Hormuz, reinstates Iran blockade, imposing 20% shipping levy amid escalating US-Iran conflict.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements
What is the India-Australia uranium supplies agreement?, Pg8
India and Australia finalize administrative arrangements for uranium supply, enabling private sector participation under IAEA safeguards and boosting India's long-term energy security.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Space Technology
India, Japan review defence ties, prepare ground for 2+2 dialogue, Pg10
India, Japan bolster defence ties, agreeing to deepen collaboration in cybersecurity, space, and advanced tech, ahead of crucial 2+2 dialogue.
GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS1: Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization
All Ladakh districts to get autonomous hill councils, Pg10
Ladakh administration creates 17 new tehsils, extends LAHDC Act to all districts, while KDA alleges glaring imbalance in resource allocation.
GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies
Universities call for clear framework for disbursal of grants under VBSA Bill, Pg11
Universities and JPC members demand clear grant framework for VBSA Bill, fearing funding uncertainty as Centre divorces UGC's disbursal powers, impacting state institutions.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 1: World GeographyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS1: Distribution of Key Natural Resources
For Iran, Hormuz is the key to deterrence and dominance in Persian Gulf, Pg14
Strait of Hormuz becomes flashpoint as US-Iran MoU collapses, escalating conflict and threatening global oil supply amid stalled nuclear talks.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests
Commerce Secy: India, US framework deal ready, to be signed at right time, Pg5
India-US trade deal framework finalized, but US Section 301 tariffs and agricultural market access disputes persist, delaying final signing.
GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies
SC sets aside foreigner tag for 27 in Assam: 'Follow fair process', Pg5
Supreme Court overturns 27 'foreigner' tags in Assam, demanding fair process; state data reveals 193 expulsions to Bangladesh, reviving 1950 Act.
GS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism
Kuki-Zo bodies turn to Mizoram to revive talks with Naga, Pg10
Kuki-Zo groups seek Mizoram's mediation for Naga talks, pressing Centre for separate administration and urgent humanitarian aid amidst Manipur's escalating ethnic conflict.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements
Acting East in an uncertain Indo-Pacific, Pg12
India's Act East Policy, evolving from Look East, strategically engages the Indo-Pacific, fostering economic and security ties despite regional instability and China's assertiveness.
GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure
Parliament, not fate, must shape road safety, Pg13
India's 1.77 lakh annual road deaths expose constitutional failure; experts demand Parliament enact a GST-like Road Safety Council and Seventh Schedule amendments for accountability.
GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
In Mahendragiri, proof of India's growing prowess in shipbuilding, Pg16
Indian Navy inducts advanced stealth frigate INS Mahendragiri, the sixth Project 17A warship, showcasing 75% indigenous content and growing shipbuilding prowess.
GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS3: Government Budgeting
Fuel, weak rains push inflation in June above 4% after 16 months, Pg17
India's CPI inflation breaches 4% target after 16 months in June, fueled by soaring food and transport costs.
GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests
US N-fuel firm counters BARC's safety concerns over thorium fuel, Pg17
US firm Clean Core counters BARC's safety concerns, asserting its ANEEL thorium-HALEU fuel enhances reactor safety and boosts energy output sixfold for India's PHWRs.
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