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Rajya Sabha passes controversial bill criminalizing insult to national song Vande Mataram amidst strong protests, sparking significant parliamentary debate.
MoSPI's experimental Index of Services Production indicates India's services sector growth halved to 9.5% in May, down from 20.5% in April.
Parliament clears tough Public Examination Bill 2026 with enhanced penalties for exam leaks, as Rahul Gandhi criticizes police crackdown on students.
Delhi court initiates first-ever trial in absentia against absconding gangster Kapil Sangwan under the new Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
Supreme Court strikes down Centre's 2021 order on retrospective environmental clearance, affirming government's power to grant exceptions under 1986 Act for public interest.
Centre informs Parliament that BS-III vehicles may require rubber part replacements for E20 fuel compatibility, citing a study's findings.
Supreme Court quashes 2021 OM, barring 'retrospective' environmental clearances and asserting administrative instructions cannot alter environmental checks.
Lok Sabha passes Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill 2026 amidst Opposition protests over alleged police excesses during NEET-UG agitation.
China offers open-weight AI models globally, leveraging its compute constraints and projecting soft power amidst US tech restrictions.
Rajya Sabha passes Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, criminalizing disrespect to Vande Mataram and national symbols.
India abstains from ILO's binding global gig work law, leaving millions of platform workers without crucial rights and social security protections.
Controversial FCRA Bill 2026, listed for Monsoon Session, threatens civil society organizations with stringent foreign funding regulations and asset vesting.
India's theatre command reform risks short-term operational readiness, necessitating a robust military readiness framework to mitigate transitional challenges.
Government's crisis management approach to examination system failures, like NTA's, overlooks core structural issues in academic institutions and assessment.
PM Vidyalaxmi Scheme offers collateral-free, guarantor-free education loans with interest subvention, ensuring equitable access to quality higher education for meritorious students.
MoSPI revises Consumer Price Index base year to 2024, expanding market coverage and item basket for accurate inflation measurement.
PM-SETU scheme aims to upgrade ITIs and NSTIs, enhancing vocational training quality with industry-aligned courses for improved employability.
India's R&D expenditure reaches 0.84% of GDP, with government launching major funds and missions to boost private sector participation and innovation.
DAANVEER initiative launched by Ministry of Panchayati Raj to empower Gram Panchayats with digital infrastructure via citizen contributions, improving local governance and transparency.
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