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Omar brings Statehood resolution in J&K assembly, reference to 2002 autonomy report triggers BJP protests
The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly passed a resolution demanding the immediate restoration of full statehood to the Union Territory, linking it to the historic 2000 autonomy resolution. This move by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah sparked strong protests from BJP legislators, highlighting the ongoing political friction regarding J&K's constitutional status since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019.
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Must ReadIndia doesn't plan huge changes to dispute resolution with foreign companies, source says
The Indian government is reportedly planning to maintain the requirement for foreign companies to exhaust local judicial remedies before pursuing international arbitration, though the mandatory period may be reduced from five to two years. Furthermore, taxation disputes will remain strictly outside the scope of [Bilateral Investment Treaties] (BITs), as India views taxation as a non-negotiable sovereign right.
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Must ReadNepal PM proposes establishing Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism with India, China
Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah proposed a 'Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism' led by Nepal, India, and China at the 81st [UN General Assembly]. This proposal follows devastating flash floods in Nepal triggered by an ice-rock avalanche and underscores the need for transnational cooperation to address the climate vulnerability of the Hindu Kush Himalayan region.
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Alleged Myanmar-based extremists kill four Nagas in Manipur
Four members of the Naga community were allegedly killed in Manipur's Kamjong district by extremists from Myanmar, specifically the Kuki National Army-Burma (KNA-B), allegedly backed by the Myanmar-based People's Defence Force (PDF). The Working Committee of the Tangkhul Naga Long (WC-TNL) has strongly condemned this cross-border attack, accusing the Indian government and security forces like the [Assam Rifles] of failing to secure the border and protect civilians.
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Must ReadSupreme Court rejects PIL for setting up panel to examine use of Hindi as official language of apex court
The [Supreme Court of India] recently dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought directions to the central government to form a commission evaluating the use of Hindi as an official language within the apex court. Chief Justice Surya Kant clarified that linguistic reforms, such as introducing Hindi descriptions of judgments, are already being implemented administratively, and mandating such changes through judicial orders or a commission would require a constitutional amendment.
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Must ReadUPI MDR decision completely professional, no external pressure: FM Sitharaman
The [National Payments Corporation of India] has decided to levy a 0.4% **Merchant Discount Rate** on specific [Unified Payments Interface] transactions above ₹2,000 for person-to-merchant payments, effective October 15, 2026. The Finance Minister clarified that this is a professional decision by the payment ecosystem, not a government tax, and aims to create a sustainable revenue framework for digital payments while exempting small merchants.
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The [Make in India] initiative, launched in September 2014, has completed 12 years. However, an analysis of 12 key metrics indicates that its overall impact on increasing the manufacturing sector's share in GDP, employment generation, and boosting global exports has been limited and uneven.
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Must ReadShould permanent membership and veto powers of the UNSC be abolished?
France has renewed a proposal at the [UN General Assembly] advocating for the 'regulation' of the veto power held by the five permanent members ([P5]) of the [UN Security Council] ([UNSC]). The proposal suggests voluntary restraint by the [P5] in using their veto during situations involving mass atrocities, such as genocide or crimes against humanity.
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Must ReadThe murky world of political party finance
Recent reports, including a BBC investigation and [Association for Democratic Reforms] (ADR) data, have highlighted the opaque nature of political funding in India, particularly concerning Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs). Despite enjoying tax exemptions, many of these parties act as "shell" entities, receiving massive donations while bypassing electoral participation and transparency norms, raising significant concerns about money laundering and the integrity of the electoral process.
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Must ReadIndian agriculture enters new phase as diets, incomes and climate reshape farming: Report
A recent paper in The Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, authored by officials from the [Indian Council of Agricultural Research] (ICAR) and other institutions, analyzes the structural transformation of India's agrifood system since the [Green Revolution]. The report highlights a shift from focusing solely on food security via cereal production to a more diversified agricultural economy driven by high-value commodities, climate-resilient technologies, and the critical role of value chains.
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