Social Issues
1Economy
11RBI proposes new rules to standardise how lenders set interest rates
In a significant move, the Reserve Bank of India plans to establish uniform interest rate guidelines for all regulated entities. This initiative seeks to promote transparency and bring consistency among financial institutions. While the new regulations are not expected to cause major shifts in loan EMIs or integrate NBFCs into the external benchmark framework, they will standardize operational practices and reinforce consumer protection strategies.
RBI to issue polymer currency notes from beginning of next fiscal: Governor Sanjay Malhotra
Govt drafts customs playbook for 100 imports to streamline FTA benefits
Govt mandates exporter registration for FDI-backed ecommerce inventory exports
India-UK trade pact to boost agri, auto exports with lower tariffs, better market access: Experts
Science & Technology
1Polity & Governance
2News outlets can report courts, but cannot ‘utilise’ audio-video clips of proceedings: Supreme Court order
This would mean that recognised news outlets cannot post raw or edited audio and video content on social media or digital platforms, ostensibly for commercial purposes
Right to be forgotten: Karnataka High Court directs authorities to mask acquitted woman’s name from online records
International Relations
2Government has no role; event being organised by ‘private media entity’: MEA on Sheikh Hasina’s press event
Bangladesh cautions that continued political activities by Bangladesh’s deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Indian territory can "harm" bilateral ties