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GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: PolityGS 3: Economy

Pacts to raise opportunities for Indian workers in Russia, Pg1

India and Russia sign pacts boosting opportunities for Indian semi-skilled workers, combating irregular migration, and strengthening media ties.

GS 3: EconomyPrelims

Cheaper loans likely as repo rate cut by 25 bps, Pg1

RBI cuts repo rate by 25 bps to 5.25% amid easing inflation and resilient growth, aiming for cheaper loans.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyEthics

A growing shadow over digital constitutionalism, Pg8

Digital constitutionalism urgently needed to protect citizens' rights amidst rising surveillance and algorithmic governance, ensuring accountability and transparency in the digital age.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelims

​Marked for life, Pg8

Supreme Court intervenes in acid attack cases, expresses concern over delayed justice, seeks data, and proposes special courts.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 1: World HistoryGS 3: Internal Security

Deal without peace, Pg8

Fragile Congo peace deal brokered by Trump faces challenges as M23 rebels persist amidst historical tensions and Rwandan involvement.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelims

Chile’s lesson for India’s coal conundrum, Pg8

Chile's coal phase-out offers lessons for India's energy transition, balancing economic needs with climate goals and decarbonization strategies.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

Delhi, Moscow look to raise Arctic and nuclear cooperation, Pg10

India and Russia strengthen ties with Arctic cooperation, nuclear energy expansion, and space exploration partnership commitments after recent summit.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Economy

India, Russia agree to boost trade in national currencies, Pg10

India and Russia aim to boost bilateral trade using national currencies, targeting $100 billion by 2030, reducing dollar dependence.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelims

New Bill to allow right to ‘disconnect’ for employees, Pg11

Private member's bill introduced in Lok Sabha seeks 'right to disconnect' for employees and NEET exemption for Tamil Nadu.

GS 2: International Relations

Trump strategy shifts from global role, vows ‘resistance’ in Europe, Pg14

Trump's new strategy prioritizes 'America First,' shifts focus to regional interests, criticizes Europe, and aims to curb mass migration.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: PolityPrelims

Repo rate cut 25 bp to 5.25%; 'rare Goldilocks period', says RBI Governor, Pg1

RBI cuts repo rate to 5.25% amidst 'Goldilocks period,' projecting 7.3% FY26 GDP growth and 2% CPI inflation.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Internal Security

Modi, Putin chart roadmap: Labour mobility, n-energy, trade & defence (16 PACTS SIGNED DURING RUSSIAN PRESIDENT'S STATE VISIT), Pg1

India and Russia sign 16 agreements focusing on trade, defence, and nuclear energy, aiming for $100 billion trade by 2030.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelims

No after-hour work calls: Sule introduces Bill on employees' right to disconnect, Pg6

Supriya Sule introduces 'Right to Disconnect Bill 2025' in Lok Sabha, aiming to protect employees' leisure time.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Economy

Amid US tariffs, Delhi & Moscow reiterate $100-bn target for bilateral trade by 2030, Pg7

India and Russia reaffirm commitment to $100 billion bilateral trade target by 2030, prioritizing national currencies amid US tariffs.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelims

Broader nuclear cooperation, Pg7

India and Russia to expand nuclear energy collaboration, focusing on fuel cycle and Kudankulam plant support.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelims

Agreement for peaceful use of outer space, Pg7

India and Russia collaborate on peaceful space exploration, rocket engine development, and preventing weaponization of outer space through legally binding instruments.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Economy

Economy is the new lynchpin of Indo-Russian ties, Pg10

India and Russia pivot towards economic partnership with a strategic roadmap for 2030 amidst geopolitical shifts.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: Governance

Low inflation gives RBI space to support growth, Pg10

RBI cuts interest rates amidst low inflation to bolster economic growth, addressing fiscal constraints and external uncertainties.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: PolityGS 2: Governance

New labour codes are a win-win for workers and employers, Pg11

New Labour Codes aim to boost formal employment, productivity, and investment by simplifying regulations and expanding worker protections nationwide.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelims

Woman wildlife trafficking kingpin arrested in Sikkim, Pg12

Wildlife authorities arrest Yangchen Lachungpa, key figure in transnational wildlife trafficking, after Interpol Red Notice, exposing tiger and pangolin smuggling.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Science & TechnologyEthics

The Great Elderly Scroll, Pg13

Smartphones become double-edged sword for Indian elderly, bridging gaps but raising addiction, fraud, and isolation concerns amidst digital dependence.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelims

Significance of DRDO's recent fighter pilot ejection test, Pg14

DRDO's successful high-speed ejection test at 800 kmph places India in elite group with advanced escape system testing.

GS 3: EconomyPrelims

Amid rupee's fall, how investors are shunning the economy, Pg14

Foreign investments in India plummeting, impacting rupee's exchange rate amidst rising trade deficits and declining capital account surplus.

GS 3: EconomyPrelims

RBI to pump almost Rs 1.5 lakh cr into banking system this month, Pg15

RBI infuses ₹1.5 lakh crore liquidity via bond purchases and USD/INR swaps amidst rupee depreciation concerns.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelims

Sebi impounds Rs 546 cr from finfluencer, Pg15

SEBI seizes ₹546.16 crore from Avadhut Sathe Trading Academy for illegal finfluencing through unregistered investment advisory services.

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