Economy
11Rupee, dirham and UPI: India, UAE push cross-border trade without friction
India and the UAE are working towards enhancing bilateral trade by adopting local currency transactions and payment system integration. The two countries aim to reduce transaction costs, improve payment access, and settle international trade using Indian rupees and UAE dirhams. Various sectors, including energy and technology, will see increased investment opportunities as a result of these initiatives.
IIP growth comes in at 8% in August compared with 7.4% in July
Centre to send teams to assess drought in Karnataka, Maharashtra: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
El Nino threatens rabi crops in rainfed areas, may affect foodgrain output: Agri Secy
India, 17 others reserve right to participate in Russia's dispute with EU
Polity & Governance
6SC questions FSSAI over its proposed timeline for implementation of front-of-package labelling
Front-of-package labelling is a nutritional information graphic on food packaging that can assist consumers in making an informed decision about food purchases and healthier dietary choices
Centre should intervene when patented medicines are sold at exorbitant rate: Kerala HC
JPC on FCRA Amendment bill to hold second meeting tomorrow
Ruckus in J&K Assembly over Statehood resolution, 4 protesting MLAs marshalled out
‘It is only bypolls’: Supreme Court agrees to hearing in West Bengal SIR on October 5
Economy: Taxation & GST
1International Relations
3UAE signals another $25 billion investment in India; eyes ports, energy and space sectors: Goyal
India and the UAE have set a target of doubling bilateral trade to $200 billion by 2032 after trade reached around $100 billion. The target was agreed by the two countries earlier this year.
Piyush Goyal to visit US from Sept 29 to Oct 5, attend G20 Trade Ministers meeting
China’s space diplomacy brings Pakistani astronauts closer to orbit
History & Culture
1Social Issues
1Science & Technology
2Scientists at IAV, Keralam develop dengue early warning system to forecast trends
The aim is to help public health managers plan resource allocation and preventive measures proactively, rather than responding only after outbreaks occur