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India-Israel bilateral investment pact comes into force
The Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) between India and Israel, signed in September 2025, has officially entered into force as of July 4, 2026. This pact is designed to provide secure and predictable investment climates for both nations, balancing robust investor protection with the government's right to pursue legitimate public policy.
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Isro’s Chandrayaan-3 reveals link to Earth’s first lunar meteorite
Recent analysis by [ISRO] published in 'Nature' reveals that the soil at the [Chandrayaan-3] landing site ([Shiv Shakti Point]) shares a striking mineralogical similarity with the [Calcalong Creek meteorite], the first confirmed lunar meteorite discovered on Earth. This finding suggests the lunar south polar soil is a complex mixture of materials from various crustal depths, constantly churned by billions of years of asteroid impacts.
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Must ReadIndian scientists recreate key functions of human Placenta on chip
Researchers from [ICMR-National Institute for Research in Reproductive and Child Health] and [IIT Bombay] have developed an indigenous 'placenta-on-a-chip' platform. This microphysiological system accurately mimics the functions of the human placenta, such as hormone production, nutrient transfer, and waste exchange.
ImportantMonsoon session of Parliament from July 20: Kiren Rijiju
The Monsoon session of Parliament has been scheduled to run from July 20 to August 13, 2026, as announced by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju. This announcement follows the approval of the President, who has the constitutional authority to summon the Houses of Parliament.
Must ReadBuilding water security in a rapidly drying India
India is facing severe water stress across major cities and river basins, driven by climate change, poor infrastructure management, and inefficient agricultural practices. A recent report by the UNU-INWEH highlights the risk of global water bankruptcy, prompting a call for strategic interventions to build water security in India.
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Must ReadManufacturing justice: On the top court, AI use observations
The [Supreme Court of India] has issued strong cautions against the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) hallucinations in judicial proceedings, likening its potential harm to the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy. The Court overturned orders by the [National Company Law Tribunal] (NCLT) and the [National Company Law Appellate Tribunal] (NCLAT) because the NCLT had relied on fictitious, AI-generated legal citations.
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ImportantCounting cancer: On making cancer a notifiable disease in India
This editorial argues for making cancer a notifiable disease at the national level in India. Currently, the Union Health Ministry only requires the notification of communicable diseases, relying on limited registries for cancer data, while 17 states, most recently Telangana, have independently mandated cancer notification.
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Must ReadHow El Niño could damage India’s economy | Explained
The [India Meteorological Department] (IMD) has forecast "below normal" rainfall (less than 94% of the long-period average) for July 2026, following a severe 40% deficit in June. This poor monsoon performance, exacerbated by the potential threat of a 'super' El Niño, poses significant risks to India's agriculture (especially Kharif crops), water resources, and overall economic stability.
Read on The HinduDive Into Study NotesThe Iran conundrum and the decline of the West
The article analyzes a hypothetical (or future-projected) June 2026 agreement between the US and Iran, comparing it to the Treaty of Versailles. It discusses the perceived decline of US hegemony, the resilience of Iran's Islamic regime despite sanctions, and the potential geopolitical fallout, including a fractured US-Israel relationship and a newly emboldened Iran under the IRGC's growing influence.
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