Polity & Governance
6Madhya Pradesh Assembly passes UCC Bill amid Congress sloganeering
The Bill seeks to criminalises polygamy and nikaha halala, while also making registration of live-in relationships mandatory
House panel seeks periodic review of competition law framework, cites repeated violations of rules
MCA plans unified digital platform for insolvency ecosystem, seeks stakeholders’ inputs
Supreme Court frees Kerala Waqf Board from State official ‘supervision’
Centre reiterates release of Samagra Shiksha funds for Tamil Nadu tied to implementation of NEP
International Relations
5West Asia war LIVE: U.S. strikes Iran for 10th consecutive night as Tehran strikes tanker in the Strait of Hormuz
U.S. strikes come as ships attacked; nearly 100 U.S. injuries since early July; Yemen rebels threaten attacks on other Mideast waterway; a glimmer of hope for diplomacy
NSA Ajit Doval meets Saudi Foreign Minister, discusses energy security and regional situation
ASEAN's top diplomats meet in shadow of U.S.-Iran conflict
Russia in touch with New Delhi over killing of Indian ship crew in Black Sea, Kremlin says
Trump orders new 50% tariff on many Canadian goods
Environment & Ecology
3Clean energy push is India’s answer to transition challenges: UN climate chief
Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of UN Climate Change, praised India as a “solar superpower”, noting that fossil-fuel-free sources now make up half of its installed power capacity
Supreme Court constituted Aravalli committee opens 21-day window for feedback
3.31 lakh trees likely to be felled in proposed coal project in Odisha’s Angul
Economy
6PPI vs WPI: What is Producer Price Index and why will it replace Wholesale Price Index in India?
India is phasing out the Wholesale Price Index for a new Producer Price Index. This shift aims to capture prices closer to the factory gate. Both indices will run in parallel for five years to allow business adjustments. Contracts currently referencing WPI will need recalibration during this transition. The government seeks to align with international practices and improve economic data.