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Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems
10 Jul, 2026

Monsoon has covered the entire country, a day later than normal, announces IMD, Pg1

Monsoon finally covers India a day late, IMD forecasts below-normal July rainfall, impacting critical agricultural sector amidst 15% deficit.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Basics of Cyber Security
10 Jul, 2026

India, Australia move to deepen cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, Pg1

India and Australia forge historic defence and security pact, boosting military ties, nuclear energy, and critical minerals cooperation amid Indo-Pacific challenges.

Vulnerable SectionsPublic Distribution SystemBuffer Stocks and Food Security
10 Jul, 2026

Why is the Centre revising the NFSA?, Pg10

Centre's proposed NFSA amendment to per-person foodgrain entitlement sparks fierce opposition from Tamil Nadu and Kerala, fearing reduced allocations for AAY families.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact AssessmentDisaster and Disaster Management
10 Jul, 2026

A perfect storm, Pg8

Deadly debris slide at Wayanad tunnel project kills six, exposing environmental fragility and governance failures amidst climate-induced catastrophes.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEconomics of Animal RearingEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
10 Jul, 2026

Despite 'major challenge' of US tariffs, India's seafood exports hit an all-time high, Pg8

India's seafood exports defy 58% US tariffs, soaring to an all-time high of Rs 73,890 crore in 2025-26, driven by FTAs.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationChallenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds
10 Jul, 2026

Ethanol Blending, Pg2

Union Minister Gadkari champions E20 and flex-fuel technology, dismissing engine damage claims while pushing methanol to slash India's massive fossil fuel import bill.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEconomics of Animal RearingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
10 Jul, 2026

Lessons for India from Brazil's ethanol pathway, Pg13

Brazil's 50-year ethanol masterclass, featuring phased blending and flex-fuel vehicles, offers crucial lessons for India's rushed E20 adoption and energy security goals.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyConservation, Pollution and Degradation
10 Jul, 2026

'FTA more than a trade pact... it's choosing cooperation over fragmentation', Pg12

India-EU Free Trade Agreement expected by 2027, hailed as strategic partnership for cooperation, resilient supply chains, and addressing green standards.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
10 Jul, 2026

Lost in India's celebrations of trade pacts, the big deal, Pg10

India's $42 billion US trade surplus overshadows celebrated EU, UK, Japan pacts, urging a strategic shift towards a game-changing US FTA.

Women and Women's OrganizationsUrbanization, Problems and RemediesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
10 Jul, 2026

Not till cities reduce time, safety, care costs, Pg11

Major Indian cities offer better salaried jobs, yet female labor force participation lags due to critical safety, childcare, and commuting barriers, demanding urgent urban policy reforms.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIT and Computers
10 Jul, 2026

Lessons from a Chinese supercomputer, Pg10

China's LineShine supercomputer, built with domestic tech, surpasses US rivals despite sanctions, offering India crucial lessons for semiconductor sovereignty.

Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
10 Jul, 2026

Govt clears Dixon (India)-Vivo (China) JV for manufacturing smartphones, Pg1

India clears Dixon-Vivo JV for smartphone manufacturing, exempts customs duty on 85 items to accelerate domestic electronics production and investment.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
9 Jul, 2026

Russian oil share in India’s imports rises, Pg1

India's Russian oil imports hit 40% share in May 2026, paying premium prices, driving a 66% surge in the overall import bill.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
9 Jul, 2026

Shah orders audit to reduce passenger delays at airports, Pg10

Home Minister Amit Shah orders third-party audits, ATRS, and FTI-TTP adoption to drastically reduce airport passenger delays and enhance security.

Inclusive GrowthUnion State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment Budgeting
9 Jul, 2026

States contribute disproportionately more to welfare schemes, Pg7

New analysis reveals states bear disproportionate welfare scheme burden, contributing 6.77% of GDP combined, as Union's fiscal commitment stagnates.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
9 Jul, 2026

How India withstood the crisis in West Asia, Pg7

India withstands West Asia crisis, containing fuel and cooking gas inflation through strategic energy diversification and government-backed cost absorption.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
8 Jul, 2026

Release services production index within 60 days: Panel, Pg15

Expert panel urges monthly compilation and 60-day release of Index of Services Production, improving economic data timeliness.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
8 Jul, 2026

BHEL partners with German firm for green hydrogen project, Pg15

BHEL partners with German firm thyssenkrupp nucera for indigenous alkaline electrolyser manufacturing, boosting India's green hydrogen mission.

Inclusive GrowthWomen and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
8 Jul, 2026

To ensure a quality creche is the employer's job, Pg13

Capgemini creche abuse exposes India's childcare crisis; urgent call for robust regulation, professionalization, and treating childcare as essential public infrastructure for women's empowerment.

Women and Women's OrganizationsVulnerable SectionsGovernment Budgeting
8 Jul, 2026

The safety net and the trade-off, Pg12

States' burgeoning cash transfer schemes for women, totaling Rs 1.68 lakh crore, raise fiscal sustainability concerns amid rising debt and investment crowding out.

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