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Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
20 Aug, 2026

Iran warns Gulf countries against helping U.S. after UAE cuts trade ties, Pg14

Iran warns Gulf nations against aiding US military operations after UAE severs economic ties, escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
20 Aug, 2026

If solar irrigation is over-drawing groundwater, it’s being done wrong, Pg II

Critiques simplistic views on solar irrigation, advocating diverse models and regional policies to prevent groundwater over-exploitation, reduce emissions, and cut subsidies, urging PM-KUSUM 2.0 refinement.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
20 Aug, 2026

‘Transmission Constraints Threaten India’s Renewable Energy Expansion’, Pg12

ICRA warns inadequate transmission infrastructure and grid congestion threaten India's ambitious renewable energy targets, causing project curtailment and slowing new bids.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
19 Aug, 2026

How India's new nuclear rules could favour old nuclear energy partner Russia, Pg4

India's new nuclear rules, mandating foreign tech certification and operational status, could significantly favor Russia's advanced SMRs and conventional reactors.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
19 Aug, 2026

No Iran talks planned, says Trump; Tehran fired missiles at us: UAE, Pg2

Trump denies Iran talks amidst escalating Gulf tensions; UAE reports missile attacks, Strait of Hormuz remains contested, impacting global oil prices.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and Degradation
19 Aug, 2026

Amid E20 Row, First Talks Underway On Feasibility Of An E10 Option As Well, Pg7

Amid E20 fuel row, government explores offering E10 petrol option for older vehicles, addressing mileage and engine damage concerns.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
19 Aug, 2026

MMDR Amendment Act, 2026

MMDR Amendment Act, 2026 standardizes mineral taxation, boosting mining viability, energy security, and state revenues, fostering a predictable investment climate.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
18 Aug, 2026

60 days on, a disturbing US-Iran stalemate, Pg10

US-Iran 60-day peace window expires, escalating economic warfare and regional conflict, threatening global stability and India's energy interests.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
18 Aug, 2026

Why Adivasis are resisting the Ken-Betwa river-linking project, PgII

Adivasi communities in Bundelkhand are fiercely resisting the Ken-Betwa river-linking project, facing displacement and loss of ancestral land and livelihoods.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Disaster and Disaster Management
18 Aug, 2026

Can SHANTI Act override court on compensation for nuclear disasters, asks SC, Pg10

Supreme Court challenges SHANTI Act 2025's liability caps for nuclear disasters, questioning if it can restrict constitutional courts from awarding suitable victim compensation.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and Degradation
18 Aug, 2026

The road to E20 is not without bumps, Pg8

India's rapid E20 fuel transition faces significant challenges, including mileage drops, vehicle compatibility issues, and contamination risks, sparking a complex policy debate.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsBuffer Stocks and Food SecurityInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
17 Aug, 2026

Bring Back E10 For Older Vehicles. Work Out Food Versus Fuel Trade-Off, Pg14

News highlights E20 petrol issues for older vehicles, urging E10 reintroduction. It critically examines the food-versus-fuel trade-off, advocating a pause at E20 blending.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and Computers
16 Aug, 2026

Data centres top segment in real estate investments by PEs: Report, Pg11

Data centres attracted over one-third of private equity real estate investments in Q1 2026, surpassing traditional segments due to surging digital demand.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentConservation, Pollution and Degradation
16 Aug, 2026

Why India Needs More Power For AI, Chips And Data Centres, Pg11

India targets 100 GWe nuclear power by 2047, deploying SMRs and private investment to meet surging energy demands from AI and data centers.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
16 Aug, 2026

Accept High Oil Prices, Trump Tells U.S. As Iran Defiant On Strait, Pg1

Trump urges Americans to accept higher fuel prices amidst escalating US-Iran tensions and Iran's defiance over the strategic Strait of Hormuz blockade.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
16 Aug, 2026

Youth will power our journey to Viksit Bharat 2047, says PM, Pg1

PM Modi outlines vision for Viksit Bharat 2047, emphasizing youth empowerment, self-reliance in energy, semiconductors, and critical minerals amidst global resource weaponization.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and Degradation
16 Aug, 2026

Never too soon to switch to an electric vehicle, Pg11

New analysis confirms switching to an EV, even from a new fossil-fuel car, drastically cuts lifecycle carbon emissions, repaying manufacturing debt within three years.

Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and Computers
16 Aug, 2026

PM Announces AI Skilling Of 1 Crore Youth In One Year

PM Modi unveils ambitious national agenda from Red Fort, targeting AI skilling for 1 crore youth, semiconductor self-reliance, and six crore Lakhpati Didis.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
15 Aug, 2026

MMDR Amendment to Bring Long Term Stability in Major Minerals Sector

Parliament passes MMDR Amendment Bill 2026 to boost investment and stability in major minerals sector, ensuring states' revenue share.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
15 Aug, 2026

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.

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