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Govt unveils tax overhaul to woo global investors, boost manufacturing
The Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, has been introduced in the Lok Sabha. The bill aims to overhaul tax regulations to attract foreign investment, boost domestic manufacturing, and enhance India's appeal as a global fund management hub.
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Must ReadNews outlets can report courts, but cannot ‘utilise’ audio-video clips of proceedings: Supreme Court order
The [Supreme Court of India] clarified that recognized news outlets can report on court proceedings but are prohibited from using raw or edited audio and video clips of hearings. This clarification follows an earlier interim direction barring the unauthorized extraction, monetization, and circulation of court recordings on social media and digital platforms without prior permission.
Important‘Ghost particles’ signature can track where spent nuclear fuel goes
Researchers from the 'Double Chooz' Collaboration in France have successfully measured the specific energy signature of antineutrinos emitted by spent nuclear fuel in a shut-down reactor. This breakthrough allows for the remote and precise monitoring of spent nuclear fuel, significantly enhancing the capability to detect the clandestine extraction of plutonium for nuclear weapons.
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Must ReadRight to be forgotten: Karnataka High Court directs authorities to mask acquitted woman’s name from online records
The High Court of Karnataka directed search engines and judicial record-keepers to mask the name of a woman acquitted of charges under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956, from online records, emphasizing the 'Right to be Forgotten.' The court ruled that continued online visibility of an obsolete accusation causes grave prejudice and undermines the judicial vindication of an acquittal.
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Must ReadGovt weighs PLI 2.0 with sharper focus on high-performing sectors
The Indian government is considering a second phase of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, potentially termed PLI 2.0, focusing on high-performing sectors and making adjustments for underperforming ones like textiles and automobiles. Data from the [Economic Survey 2023-24] reveals a mixed bag: high export growth in sectors like IT hardware and electronics, but moderate growth and continued import reliance in others like automobiles and textiles.
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Must ReadGovernment has no role; event being organised by ‘private media entity’: MEA on Sheikh Hasina’s press event
The [Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)] clarified that the Indian government has no role in a press conference planned by deposed Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at the Foreign Correspondents Club in New Delhi. This comes amid warnings from Dhaka that her political activities on Indian soil could damage bilateral ties.
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Must ReadWhat are the key issues of the BRICS Summit to be held in New Delhi in September? | Explained
India is hosting the 18th [BRICS] Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13, 2026. This summit is significant as it's the first hosted by India since the grouping expanded to 11 members (adding Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Indonesia) and occurs amidst significant geopolitical complexities.
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Must ReadHow will the Supreme Court order impact mining around Ramsar wetland sites? | Explained
The [Supreme Court of India] clarified that its February 2024 directive requiring prior approval for mining within a 10-km radius of the [Asan Conservation Reserve] in Uttarakhand applies universally to all wetland conservation reserves across India. This arose during a hearing where Himachal Pradesh argued the order shouldn't apply to it as wetland conservation reserves, unlike National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries, lack a statutory buffer zone under the [Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972].
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Must ReadNew Agasthyamalai eviction orders continue to silence Forest Rights Act
The [Supreme Court of India], based on recommendations from the [Central Empowered Committee (CEC)], has ordered a time-bound eviction of alleged encroachers from the [Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve (ABR)], primarily in Tamil Nadu. The author argues this eviction process violates the provisions of the [Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 (FRA)], perpetuating historical injustice against forest-dwelling communities.
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Must ReadNATO enters a new strategic era of transformation
The United States is strategically shifting its focus towards the Indo-Pacific region, prompting [NATO] to enter a new phase where European nations are expected to assume primary responsibility for their own conventional defence. This realignment, driven by the U.S.
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