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US, India expanding cooperation in defence, civil nuclear sector, says senior US official
A senior US official stated that the United States and India are significantly expanding their defence and civil nuclear cooperation. This enhanced engagement includes the adoption of trusted Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies, aiming to strengthen supply chains and interoperability across various domains like land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace.
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ImportantForeign Secretary Vikram Misri meets Vice Minister of Chinese Communist Party in Beijing
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visited Beijing to meet with senior Chinese officials, including Vice Minister Sun Haiyan of the Communist Party of China. The discussions focused on implementing leadership guidance for bilateral relations, prioritizing political and people-to-people exchanges, and building upon recent high-level meetings between the two nations' Foreign Ministers.
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Must ReadSC moots independent probe into police excesses, orders release of detained minors
The [Supreme Court of India] has mooted the creation of an independent, high-powered investigating team to probe allegations of police excesses during recent student protests across several states. The court directed the immediate release of detained minors, protected students without criminal records from coercive action, and highlighted the need for updated, uniform protocols for police conduct during large-scale peaceful protests.
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Must ReadCauvery Water Regulation Committee orders Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs of water a day for 15 days to Tamil Nadu
The [Cauvery Water Regulation Committee] (CWRC) ordered Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs of Cauvery water daily to Tamil Nadu for 15 days, despite Karnataka facing a severe monsoon deficit and depleted reservoir levels. Karnataka, citing insufficient water for both irrigation and drinking needs, plans to appeal this decision to the apex body, the [Cauvery Water Management Authority] (CWMA).
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What is the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill | Explained
The government introduced the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha to address the issue of examination paper leaks. The Bill aims to strengthen the existing anti-cheating framework by imposing harsher penalties, mandating time-bound investigations, and targeting organized crime groups involved in exam malpractices to ensure transparent and merit-based selections.
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ImportantForced labour farce: On India and the U.S.’s new tariffs
The United States has imposed a 10% tariff on imports from India and other countries under Section 301, citing the use of forced labour in supply chains. However, the editorial argues that this move is a strategic tactic to pressure countries into signing trade deals with the U.S.
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ImportantForever rising, never arriving? India’s great-power quest
The article evaluates India's pursuit of great-power status, challenging the notion that its rise is inevitable. While acknowledging India's scale and economic growth, it highlights significant material and domestic deficits—such as lagging per capita income, technological dependency, and political polarization—that currently keep India as a 'power in transition' or an 'almost great power' rather than a system-shaping global player.
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Must ReadFrom geography to geometry of interests: The evolution of India’s strategic outlook
The author argues that India's strategic outlook must evolve from being defined solely by physical geography to being shaped by a 'geometry of interests.' As India rises as a major economic and technological power, its national interests have expanded globally, necessitating a shift from a South Asia-centric view to a broader strategic horizon spanning the Indo-Pacific, Gulf, and Central Asia.
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Must ReadWith Red Sea disrupted, India may have to import more Russian oil. That comes with risks
The Houthi militia in Yemen has expanded its attacks to target Saudi Arabian tankers in the Bab al-Mandab strait, further disrupting global energy trade routes already impacted by conflicts near the Strait of Hormuz. India, highly dependent on oil imports, faces potential supply delays and increased costs, prompting a potential increase in reliance on Russian crude, though this alternative is also vulnerable due to ongoing Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil infrastructure.
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ImportantTo fix unemployment, fix the economy first
This editorial argues that India must prioritize structural economic reforms to address its severe unemployment crisis, drawing a contrast with China's approach. The author contends that the Indian government's focus on 'ease of doing business' and the rapid adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) are conflicting with the need for high employment elasticity, suggesting a shift towards 'ease of living' and stronger labour protections.
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