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India to keep taxation out of bilateral investment treaty framework; Cabinet note ready
The [Ministry of Finance] has circulated a cabinet note outlining India's revised approach to Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs). The core policy shift is a firm decision to exclude taxation-related provisions from future BITs to protect India's sovereign right to tax.
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Must ReadModi, Yunus set aside differences to hold talks on minorities, boundary tensions, and Hasina
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh’s Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus held their first bilateral talks on the sidelines of the 6th [BIMSTEC] summit in Bangkok. The meeting addressed contentious issues including the safety of Hindu minorities in Bangladesh, border killings, and Dhaka's demand for the extradition of former PM Sheikh Hasina.
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Must ReadIndia, Chile to start talks for comprehensive trade pact: PM
India and Chile have initiated discussions for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) during the visit of Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font. The talks resulted in significant agreements, including a major pact between state-owned copper companies, and established cooperation in areas like critical minerals, digital public infrastructure, and Antarctic exploration, signaling a deepening of bilateral ties aimed at diversifying supply chains.
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Must ReadIndia, Australia working on comprehensive economic pact, bilateral investment treaty: Piyush Goyal
The Union Minister of Commerce and Industry announced that India and Australia are actively negotiating a [Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA)] and a [Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT)]. This aims to upgrade the existing [Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA)] signed in 2022, focusing on sectors like critical minerals, education, and easing cross-border taxation compliance.
Must ReadE20 fuel increases mileage, helps farmers, and will not harm vehicles, says Gadkari
Union Minister for Road Transportation and Highways Nitin Gadkari recently highlighted the benefits of E20 ethanol-blended petrol in India, citing an unspecified report indicating increased vehicle mileage and no harm to engines. He emphasized the economic and environmental advantages of shifting towards alternative fuels, including flex-fuel engines and hydrogen-run vehicles, aiming to reduce pollution and dependence on imported fossil fuels while boosting farmers' incomes.
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ImportantIndia, EDF discuss deployment of French EPR nuclear technology, pumped hydro projects
India's Power Secretary recently met with the Chairman and CEO of [Electricite de France (EDF)] to discuss deploying French **Evolutionary Power Reactor (EPR)** technology in India. The talks also covered the evolving regulatory framework for the Indian nuclear power sector and potential cooperation on pumped hydro storage projects, highlighting a multi-faceted approach to clean energy transition and strengthening Indo-French strategic ties.
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Must ReadRevisiting India’s nuclear doctrine without revising it
The article analyses the need to review, but not necessarily revise, India’s **nuclear doctrine** established in 2003. It argues that while the core principles of **Credible Minimum Deterrence** and **No First Use (NFU)** have served India well, significant shifts in the strategic environment—the China-Pakistan nexus, disruptive technologies, and multipolar geopolitics—necessitate a critical assessment of the doctrine's operational readiness and survivability in the mid-2020s.
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Must ReadOverweight and weak: On the UN, the 81st session of the UN General Assembly
The 81st session of the [United Nations General Assembly] (UNGA) highlights the perceived ineffectiveness of the UN amidst a record number of global conflicts, climate crises, and geopolitical polarization. The editorial criticizes the lack of constructive dialogue among major powers and emphasizes the urgent need for UN reform and a stronger multilateral framework, noting India's campaign for a non-permanent [UN Security Council] seat and the absence of the Indian Prime Minister at the event.
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Must ReadDeep rot: On the Election Commission of India’s functioning during its SIR
An investigation has revealed significant internal dissent within the [Election Commission of India], with two Election Commissioners raising 14 formal objections over a ten-month period regarding decisions made without their knowledge during a Special Intensive Revision (SIR). The dispute centres around the deletion of approximately 27 lakh voters in West Bengal, disagreements over Form 6 procedures, and the centralisation of the ERONet system, raising questions about the institutional functioning and autonomy of the ECI.
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Must ReadAFSPA extended in Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh: What does the law mean? | Explained
The [Union Ministry of Home Affairs] (MHA) has extended the [Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958] (AFSPA) in parts of Manipur, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh for another six months, effective October 1, 2026. This extension, particularly the MHA's direct intervention in Manipur despite the state government's prior request for withdrawal, highlights ongoing security challenges in the Northeast stemming from ethnic conflict and unresolved insurgencies.
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