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10 years in jail, Rs 10 crore in fines: What new anti-paper leak Bill says
The central government introduced [The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024] to curb malpractices and irregularities in competitive examinations. The proposed legislation proposes stringent punishments, including up to 10 years in jail and a fine of Rs 10 crore, for individuals and organized groups involved in paper leaks and other exam-related offenses.
Trump's tariffs just went from 12.5% to 10%: Why did India get a breather and what it means?
The United States under the Trump administration has revised its tariff structure, imposing a 10% duty on approximately 70% of Indian exports. This tariff stems from a [Section 301] investigation into alleged forced labour practices.
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Must ReadGut-microbe study races to capture what urban diets erase in urbanising India
A three-year study by researchers from the [Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences] and the [University of Chicago] has created the first reference database of the gut microbiome across South Asia. The study reveals that rapid urbanization and the shift towards processed diets are fundamentally altering the gut bacteria of Indians, contributing to the rising burden of non-communicable diseases like diabetes and hypertension.
Must ReadChhattisgarh govt. to table UCC Bill during Winter Session: CM Sai
The Chhattisgarh government announced plans to introduce a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill during the Winter Session of the State Assembly. This follows a growing trend of states, including Uttarakhand, Gujarat, Assam, and recently Madhya Pradesh, implementing state-level UCC legislation.
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Must ReadKerala’s Vizhinjam set to become latest gateway for India’s exports, imports
The [Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs] has notified the [Vizhinjam International Transshipment Seaport] in Kerala as a customs port. Previously functioning exclusively as a transshipment hub, this notification allows the port to commence direct export and import (EXIM) cargo operations.
Must ReadIndian Railways expands Kavach 4.0 to 2,490 Route km on Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Howrah routes
The Ministry of Railways has expanded the deployment of Kavach 4.0, India's indigenous Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system, to cover 2,490 route kilometers across the critical Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Howrah rail corridors. Approved in July 2024 by the [Research Designs and Standards Organisation], version 4.0 features significant upgrades including improved location accuracy and direct integration with Electronic Interlocking Systems, paving the way for large-scale national implementation.
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Must ReadOn guard: on India and the Qdenga dengue vaccine
The [Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO)] has approved India's first dengue vaccine, Qdenga, developed by Japan's Takeda. This milestone comes amid rising dengue cases and the challenge of controlling the Aedes mosquito vector, especially in expanding semi-urban and rural areas.
Must ReadThe unfinished business of the India-U.K. trade deal | Explained
The India-U.K. Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) recently came into effect, significantly reducing tariffs and easing mobility rules.
Must ReadA growth story that needs women at work
This editorial argues that India's aspiration to become a developed nation ('Viksit Bharat') by 2047 hinges critically on increasing its **Female Labour Force Participation Rate (FLFPR)**, which currently sits below 30%. It highlights a structural decline in women's workforce participation between 1983 and 2018, exacerbated by recent economic shocks, and contrasts the high female industrial employment in Southern states like Tamil Nadu with the stark under-participation in the Northern 'Hindi-belt'.
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ImportantWhy did CCI reject ‘abuse of dominance’ claims against Zomato’s platform fees and delivery charges? | Explained
The [Competition Commission of India] (CCI) recently dismissed a complaint alleging that food delivery platform Zomato was abusing its dominant market position through its pricing practices, including platform fees and delivery charges. The CCI found no *prima facie* case of anti-competitive behaviour under the [Competition Act, 2002], stating that the additional charges were for distinct services and that the business models of restaurants and online delivery platforms are fundamentally different.
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