News Analysis
US Vows Tougher Sanctions On Iran As 2 Ships Hit In Strait, Pg2
US vows tougher sanctions on Iran after two ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz, threatening naval blockade and economic isolation.
The threat to food prices: Weather and renewed war, Pg4
Escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict and adverse European weather conditions are significantly driving up international food prices, impacting global grain trade.
No Provision For Blanket Enrolment Freeze, BCI Role Narrow, Pg4
Bar Council of India's withdrawn order to freeze NALSAR enrolments ignites debate on its limited powers and jurisdiction under the Advocates Act, 1961.
Iran President to Visit India for BRICS Summit, Pg13
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to visit India for the 15th BRICS Summit, holding bilateral talks on Chabahar port and West Asia.
Kerch Strait warning, a call for vigilance, Pg14
Escalating Black Sea tensions and Kerch Strait strikes revive global food crisis fears, threatening commodity prices and supply chains worldwide.
India Locks In 1.7 Million Tonnes Of Urea Imports At Sharply Lower Price, Pg25
India secures 1.7 million tonnes of urea imports at sharply reduced prices of $390-$393 per tonne, ensuring critical supply for the upcoming rabi crop.
Foreign nuclear technology must have its design certified in country-of-origin, Pg29
Draft SHANTI Act rules mandate foreign nuclear technology certification in country-of-origin, allowing private participation and captive power generation, while addressing liability.
$52-Bn In, FCNR(B) Window Closes Early, Pg29
RBI prematurely closes special forex swap facility for FCNR(B) deposits after attracting $52.3 billion, boosting foreign exchange reserves and rupee stability.
WPI inflation eases to 9.78% in July on softening in fuel prices, Pg29
Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation eased to 9.78% in July, marking the first month-on-month fall in nine months, driven by softening fuel and food prices.
India Helps China Evade Tariffs, Claims U.S. Report, Pg1
U.S. report, 'The Great Transshipment Scam,' alleges India helps China evade U.S. tariffs, impacting global supply chains and trade relations.
India at 80, a democracy in search of renewal, Pg10
As India enters its 80th year, an audit reveals grave challenges to its inclusive democracy, constitutional institutions, and federal polity, urging renewal.
Internet unbound, Pg10
Union government summons Meta, pressuring it to suppress protest content, sparking fears of internet censorship and undermining democratic free speech in India.
CJI criticises BCI’s interference in ‘dialogue’ between him and students, Pg12
Supreme Court bars BCI from coercive action against NALSAR students, condemning its attempt to curb dissent and interfere with professional enrolment.
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