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Defence Acqusition Council approves ₹52,000 crore worth military purchase
The [Defence Acquisition Council] (DAC), headed by the Defence Minister, has approved the [Acceptance of Necessity] (AoN) for military hardware procurement worth approximately ₹52,000 crore. This significant acquisition encompasses diverse systems across the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force, heavily emphasizing indigenous development, electronic warfare, and unmanned platforms, reflecting a strategic shift towards modern, technology-driven warfare capabilities.
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Must ReadIndia-EU FTA legal scrub to end in 10-12 days, deal by Dec 31: Piyush Goyal
Union Minister Piyush Goyal announced that the 'legal scrubbing' of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is nearing completion, with final approval from the European Commission and Parliament expected by December 31. This timeline would mark the fastest FTA approval process by the EU to date.
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Must ReadIndian Ocean Dipole: What is it, and can it rescue India’s faltering 2026 monsoon
The 2026 Southwest Monsoon arrived late, accompanied by a significant rainfall deficit of 40% in June, primarily affecting central, eastern, and north-eastern India. While strengthening El Niño conditions threaten to further suppress rainfall, meteorologists are looking towards the potential development of a positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) to mitigate the shortfall, highlighting the complex interplay of global oceanic phenomena on India's climate.
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Must ReadA hold on AI: on the Preliminary Report of the Independent International Scientific Panel on AI
The [United Nations] recently released a Preliminary Report by its [Independent International Scientific Panel on AI], highlighting the rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence technologies and the widening gap between the Global North and Global South. The editorial argues that a handful of highly capitalized technology firms are dictating AI access and development, leading to unregulated harms and a pressing need for robust global governance mechanisms to ensure equitable access and accountability.
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Must ReadThe right to a fair trial at the crossroads
The editorial examines the intersection of the right to personal liberty and the stringent bail conditions under the [Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act], highlighting the prolonged pre-trial incarceration of individuals in the 2020 Delhi Riots case. It critiques the judicial inconsistency in granting bail and raises concerns about the 'process becoming the punishment' when trials are significantly delayed.
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