Polity & Governance
3Tamil Nadu Assembly adopts unanimous resolution on fair share of Central tax devolution
Moving the resolution, Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson called upon the Centre to adopt a transparent, objective, and equitable methodology for the devolution of Union taxes
Supreme Court seeks Centre's response on pleas challenging data protection law
Tamil Nadu govt. defends State’s power to provide quota to Muslim converts from backward classes, SC to decide
Environment & Ecology
2Assam records world’s first-ever release of captive-bred slender-billed vultures
The population of Gyps vultures in India has declined by 99% over the last 20 years due to the use of veterinary painkiller drugs
How ‘AI sentries’ are bringing new hope to Kerala’s human-wildlife conflict zones
International Relations
3India, China discuss LAC situation and border management during diplomatic talks: MEA
The two sides held detailed exchanges on issues related to boundary delimitation, border management, mechanism-building and trans-border cooperation
India reviewing bilateral investment treaty overhaul to boost foreign investment: Official
India, Russia discuss Vande Bharat, SJ-100 aircraft, UAVs to deepen industrial ties
Economy
7India weighs friendlier investment treaty rules as Cabinet nod nears: DEA Secretary
India is reviewing its bilateral investment treaty model to attract more foreign capital. This review aims to make the treaty more investor-friendly and address existing concerns. Private investments are showing steady growth, benefiting from public capital expenditure increases. The government is also considering relaxing timelines for foreign investors to pursue global arbitration. India seeks to ensure stability and predictability for international capital during global turmoil.