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Marginal increase in unemployment rate April-June quarter: PLFS
The [Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation] released the [Periodic Labour Force Survey] (PLFS) for the April-June 2026 quarter, revealing a marginal increase in the overall unemployment rate to 5.4%. The data highlights a slight rise in rural unemployment and a decrease in the overall [Labour Force Participation Rate] (LFPR), while showing a positive shift towards regular wage employment and increased engagement in the secondary sector.
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Must ReadSupreme Court asks government to consider plea for emergency response to deepfake crimes
The [Supreme Court] has directed the Union Government to consider establishing a fast-track, emergency response mechanism to tackle severe online threats, deepfakes, and non-consensual explicit content. A petitioner highlighted the critical 'speed gap' between the instant damage caused by digital harms and the slow pace of traditional legal remedies, emphasizing the need for a mechanism capable of URL-specific takedowns to prevent irreparable harm before conventional legal processes begin.
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Must ReadCentre makes a subtle change to stance on Karnataka needing Tamil Nadu’s consent for Mekedatu
The Union government has subtly shifted its stance regarding the proposed Mekedatu dam project in Karnataka. While initially stating the Supreme Court judgment did not mandate Tamil Nadu's consent, the Centre now emphasizes the regulatory role of the [Cauvery Water Management Authority] (CWMA) in approving the project according to the final award.
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India sixth-largest economy at $3.92 trillion nominal GDP in FY26: Government
The government informed the [Rajya Sabha] that India is projected to be the world's sixth-largest economy with a nominal GDP of $3.92 trillion in FY26, based on [IMF] rankings. The reply also highlighted key economic strategies, a significant decline in public sector bank Non-Performing Assets (NPAs), and data on unclaimed deposits with the [RBI].
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Must ReadCensus 2027 to also include transgender-headed households, Rajya Sabha told
The Minister of State for Home Affairs has announced that the upcoming Census 2027 will collect data on the sex of the head of the household, including a 'Transgender' category alongside 'Male' and 'Female'. This census, the 16th since Independence and the first fully digital one, will be conducted in two phases and will also include a caste enumeration for the first time.
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ImportantSupreme Court notice to Centre, CBI on CJP’s activities, monetisation of judges’ remarks in court
The [Supreme Court] has sought responses from the Centre and [CBI] regarding a petition seeking a probe into the 'Cockroach Janta Party' (CJP) and the commercial exploitation of judges' oral remarks during virtual hearings. The petition raises concerns over the clipping and meme-ification of solemn court proceedings into viral content, arguing it distorts the context and threatens constitutional governance.
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This editorial highlights the critical need for broad consensus regarding the upcoming **delimitation** process in India. It criticizes the government's approach of rushing legislation without adequate parliamentary debate, arguing that altering the representative system without widespread agreement could undermine parliamentary democracy and national unity.
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The [Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026] proposes an amendment to Section 10A of the [Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007], potentially introducing a **Merchant Discount Rate (MDR)** of 0.25–0.5% on [Unified Payments Interface] (UPI) transactions exceeding ₹2,000. This marks a significant policy shift from the previous zero-MDR regime, which was implemented to incentivize the transition towards a less-cash economy and foster financial inclusion.
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