International Relations
7U.S. announces 20% toll on ships using Hormuz; what Trump’s Iranian blockade means
Donald Trump said the United States would be “reimbursed” through a levy amounting to 20 per cent of the value of cargo passing through the waterway
‘Most ambitious and aspirational FTAs’: India-U.K. trade deal set to come into force on July 15
MEA summons Iranian deputy envoy, after Indian national killed in attack on ship
U.S. attacks Iran and Tehran retaliates across West Asia as both vie for control of strait
After ninth seafarer death, Centre moves to track every Indian at sea, liaison officers for each affected family
Polity & Governance
4Supreme Court mulls 24X7 emergency protocol to protect life, liberty
Access to justice cannot wait for office hours in the background of credible reports of late-night arrests, early morning demolition drives and deportation or executive actions undertaken during weekends or holidays
Ladakh to set up autonomous hill development councils for all 7 districts
Mere participation in violent protest, sloganeering against Government does not mean sedition: HC
CJP protest Day 25: Wangchuk’s health worsens; fast enters 17th day
Economy
14India bans import of goods made with forced labour
India has amended its foreign trade policy to ban goods produced using forced labour. This move comes amid a US investigation into forced labour practices globally. The new policy prohibits imports of goods manufactured wholly or in part through forced labour. This prohibition will take effect after a 30-day period from its official gazette publication. The government can issue notifications to ban specific goods based on evidence of forced labour.