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Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

EU leaders begin visit, PM flags trade & mobility pacts, Pg1

India-EU FTA negotiations gain momentum as leaders meet, aiming for enhanced trade, mobility, and strategic partnership amid global shifts.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

25 Jan, 2026

EU leaders begin visit, PM flags trade & mobility pacts, Pg1

India-EU FTA negotiations gain momentum as leaders meet, aiming for enhanced trade, mobility, and strategic partnership amid global shifts.

25 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Ambitious scheme to spur next-generation battery manufacturing in India hits hurdle, Pg10

ACC-PLI scheme faces hurdles: visa delays, local manufacturing mandates, and tech gaps threaten battery production goals by 2026.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

24 Jan, 2026

Ambitious scheme to spur next-generation battery manufacturing in India hits hurdle, Pg10

ACC-PLI scheme faces hurdles: visa delays, local manufacturing mandates, and tech gaps threaten battery production goals by 2026.

24 Jan, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Economics of Animal Rearing Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Diversify your fish basket, Union govt. advises States, Pg10

Fisheries Ministry urges diversification in aquaculture to mitigate risks, boost exports, and tap into new global markets.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Economics of Animal Rearing Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

24 Jan, 2026

Diversify your fish basket, Union govt. advises States, Pg10

Fisheries Ministry urges diversification in aquaculture to mitigate risks, boost exports, and tap into new global markets.

24 Jan, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

India and the EU — a fit partnership in a divided world, Pg6

EU-India deepen ties amid global shifts; FTA negotiations, defence cooperation, and strategic autonomy take center stage for multipolar world.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

24 Jan, 2026

India and the EU — a fit partnership in a divided world, Pg6

EU-India deepen ties amid global shifts; FTA negotiations, defence cooperation, and strategic autonomy take center stage for multipolar world.

24 Jan, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

EU leaders’ R-day visit aims to conclude talks, Pg4

EU leaders' Republic Day visit aims to finalize trade agreement, diversify supply chains, and address geopolitical concerns with India.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

24 Jan, 2026

EU leaders’ R-day visit aims to conclude talks, Pg4

EU leaders' Republic Day visit aims to finalize trade agreement, diversify supply chains, and address geopolitical concerns with India.

24 Jan, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

RBI calls on states to frame 'clear glide path' to reduce debt, Pg19

RBI urges states to reduce debt, mirroring Centre's strategy, as debt levels may hit 29.2% of GDP by FY26.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

24 Jan, 2026

RBI calls on states to frame 'clear glide path' to reduce debt, Pg19

RBI urges states to reduce debt, mirroring Centre's strategy, as debt levels may hit 29.2% of GDP by FY26.

24 Jan, 2026

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Transmission lags behind RE power curtailment: MNRE Secy, Pg19

Rajasthan's RE curtailment to ease as Fatehgarh transmission line commissions; 44.51 GW RE capacity added till November.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

24 Jan, 2026

Transmission lags behind RE power curtailment: MNRE Secy, Pg19

Rajasthan's RE curtailment to ease as Fatehgarh transmission line commissions; 44.51 GW RE capacity added till November.

24 Jan, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

Central bank readies liquidity boost of Rs 1.25 lakh crore, Pg19

RBI to inject ₹1.25 lakh crore liquidity via VRR, forex swaps, and OMOs amid shrinking banking system liquidity.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

24 Jan, 2026

Central bank readies liquidity boost of Rs 1.25 lakh crore, Pg19

RBI to inject ₹1.25 lakh crore liquidity via VRR, forex swaps, and OMOs amid shrinking banking system liquidity.

24 Jan, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Corporate India's sales data raises questions over GDP growth, Pg18

Corporate sales growth lags behind India's GDP, raising concerns about economic data accuracy and overall growth narrative.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

24 Jan, 2026

Corporate India's sales data raises questions over GDP growth, Pg18

Corporate sales growth lags behind India's GDP, raising concerns about economic data accuracy and overall growth narrative.

24 Jan, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact Assessment

Centre's panel affirms Ratle hydel project green nod validity until Dec 20, Pg15

Ratle Hydroelectric Project's environmental clearance extended till 2030 amidst Indus Water Treaty considerations and project delays.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact Assessment

24 Jan, 2026

Centre's panel affirms Ratle hydel project green nod validity until Dec 20, Pg15

Ratle Hydroelectric Project's environmental clearance extended till 2030 amidst Indus Water Treaty considerations and project delays.

24 Jan, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Government Budgeting Buffer Stocks and Food Security

Amid volatility, a supply comfort in commodities, Pg12

Global commodity supply surges ease inflation fears amid geopolitical tensions and rupee depreciation, bolstering macroeconomic stability.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Government Budgeting Buffer Stocks and Food Security

24 Jan, 2026

Amid volatility, a supply comfort in commodities, Pg12

Global commodity supply surges ease inflation fears amid geopolitical tensions and rupee depreciation, bolstering macroeconomic stability.

24 Jan, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

The familiar world order will not return. What India and EU can build, Pg12

India and EU strengthen ties amidst global shifts, eyeing FTA, tech collaboration, and multipolar world order influence.

24 Jan, 2026

The familiar world order will not return. What India and EU can build, Pg12

India and EU strengthen ties amidst global shifts, eyeing FTA, tech collaboration, and multipolar world order influence.

24 Jan, 2026

Inclusive Growth Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

The limits of household stability, Pg12

RBI flags rising household debt; Indians borrowing more to maintain consumption amid uneven income growth, posing economic risks.

Inclusive Growth Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

23 Jan, 2026

The limits of household stability, Pg12

RBI flags rising household debt; Indians borrowing more to maintain consumption amid uneven income growth, posing economic risks.

23 Jan, 2026

Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce

Percentage increase in India’s coffee exports in 2025, Pg12

India's coffee exports surge 22.5% in value to $2.05 billion in 2025, despite a 4.47% volume decrease.

Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce

23 Jan, 2026

Percentage increase in India’s coffee exports in 2025, Pg12

India's coffee exports surge 22.5% in value to $2.05 billion in 2025, despite a 4.47% volume decrease.

23 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Public Distribution System Buffer Stocks and Food Security

Cabinet nod to new food security policy, Pg3

Delhi's new 'Food Security Rules, 2025' targets fair PDS via district committees, prioritising the neediest and weeding out ineligibles.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Public Distribution System Buffer Stocks and Food Security

23 Jan, 2026

Cabinet nod to new food security policy, Pg3

Delhi's new 'Food Security Rules, 2025' targets fair PDS via district committees, prioritising the neediest and weeding out ineligibles.

23 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Draft NEP 2026 bets big on nuclear, tariff tweaks and cross-subsidy rules, Pg13

Draft National Electricity Policy 2026 prioritizes nuclear energy, automatic tariff revisions, and cross-subsidy exemptions to boost power sector.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

23 Jan, 2026

Draft NEP 2026 bets big on nuclear, tariff tweaks and cross-subsidy rules, Pg13

Draft National Electricity Policy 2026 prioritizes nuclear energy, automatic tariff revisions, and cross-subsidy exemptions to boost power sector.

23 Jan, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy IT and Computers Money Laundering and its Prevention

Building bridges, Pg6

RBI proposes BRICS nations link digital currencies, potentially easing payments with Russia/Iran, but risks US dollar dominance backlash.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy IT and Computers Money Laundering and its Prevention

22 Jan, 2026

Building bridges, Pg6

RBI proposes BRICS nations link digital currencies, potentially easing payments with Russia/Iran, but risks US dollar dominance backlash.

22 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models IT and Computers

Why AI infrastructure matters more, Pg7

India prioritizes democratized AI infrastructure access via public digital utilities for inclusive growth, competitiveness, and digital sovereignty, challenging global concentration.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models IT and Computers

22 Jan, 2026

Why AI infrastructure matters more, Pg7

India prioritizes democratized AI infrastructure access via public digital utilities for inclusive growth, competitiveness, and digital sovereignty, challenging global concentration.

22 Jan, 2026

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Why Punjab farmers want security fence moved closer to border with Pakistan, Pg19

Punjab seeks relocation of border fence to alleviate farmer restrictions, enhance land access, and address security concerns along the Pakistan border.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

22 Jan, 2026

Why Punjab farmers want security fence moved closer to border with Pakistan, Pg19

Punjab seeks relocation of border fence to alleviate farmer restrictions, enhance land access, and address security concerns along the Pakistan border.

22 Jan, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Buffer Stocks and Food Security