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Decoding the India-UK CETA: Check what's changing in terms of tariffs, import duty & more
The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), signed a year prior, comes into effect on July 15. The agreement aims to boost bilateral trade by eliminating or reducing tariffs on various goods, resolving non-tariff barriers, and opening up government procurement.
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Must ReadISRO successfully carries out tests of Gaganyaan crew module systems
The [Indian Space Research Organisation] ([ISRO]) has successfully completed three critical tests on the systems of the crew module for the upcoming [Gaganyaan mission], India's first human spaceflight programme. These tests focused on ensuring crew safety during re-entry and splashdown, including demonstrating the uprighting system, the separation of the umbilical mechanism, and the structural integrity of the apex cover.
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Must ReadRetail inflation inches up to 4.38% in June: Government data
Retail inflation in India, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose slightly to 4.38% in June from 3.93% in May, primarily driven by a significant increase in food prices. This data is critical as it directly influences the [Reserve Bank of India] (RBI) and its monetary policy decisions, specifically regarding interest rates, given its mandate to maintain inflation within a specific target band.
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Must ReadIndia's June trade deficit jumps 59% YoY to $30.43 bn
India's merchandise trade deficit widened significantly by 59% year-on-year to $30.43 billion in June, driven by a sharper fall in exports compared to imports. Concurrently, the government highlighted progress in trade negotiations, including a potential framework deal with the US, upcoming FTAs with the UK and EU, and recovering exports to the Gulf region.
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Must ReadIndia, Japan hold key dialogue to boost ties in defence industrial collaboration, cyber security
India and Japan held their 8th Defence Policy Dialogue in Tokyo, focusing on deepening cooperation in emerging domains like defence industrial collaboration, cyber security, space, and technological innovation. The talks reaffirmed their commitment to the [India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership] and a free, open, and rules-based Indo-Pacific region.
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Must ReadWhy Iran insists on controlling the Strait of Hormuz
The recent memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the U.S. and Iran regarding a ceasefire, nuclear talks, and Western sanctions is collapsing, leading to renewed violence.
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Must ReadFive crore Indians wait when the courts take a break
The editorial critiques the colonial-era practice of long summer and winter vacations observed by the [Supreme Court of India] and High Courts, particularly in light of the staggering backlog of over 5.39 crore pending cases. It argues for institutional reforms, such as staggering judges' leave and strengthening alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, to ensure continuous access to justice for citizens, especially the vast number of undertrial prisoners.
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Must ReadWith 4 new benches, how the Supreme Court plans to clear its oldest pending cases
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has established four dedicated benches in the [Supreme Court of India] to specifically address the oldest pending civil and criminal cases. This initiative aims to clear a massive backlog of over 96,000 cases, some of which have been pending for over 30 years.
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Must ReadInside SC’s proposed regulations for AI use in courts: What’s allowed, what’s absolutely barred
The [Supreme Court of India] has released the draft 'Regulations for Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Courts, 2026', aiming to establish a governance framework for AI deployment within the judiciary. This initiative seeks to optimize court administration, improve access to justice, and reduce delays while strictly prohibiting AI from making independent judicial decisions, thereby preserving human judicial authority.
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Must ReadInsular incentive: On ethanol-blended fuel and the Indian consumer
The editorial critiques the Indian government's policy of continuing to produce E20 petrol (petrol blended with 20% ethanol) even when global crude oil prices fall below $70 a barrel. The government justifies this higher cost as a way to compensate farmers, primarily sugarcane growers.
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