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States stumped as demography panel seeks religion-wise data on vehicles, schools, voters
The High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes (HLCDC), formed by the Ministry of Home Affairs, has asked states for extensive religion-wise data spanning 15 years on metrics like vehicle registrations, school enrolment, and property transactions. States are struggling to comply, citing the secular nature of the Constitution, which restricts the collection of administrative data based on religion.
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Must ReadUAE signals another $25 billion investment in India; eyes ports, energy and space sectors: Goyal
The UAE has indicated its intent to invest an additional $25 billion in India, following earlier investments of the same amount, aiming for a long-term goal of $100 billion. The announcement came after the 14th India-UAE High-Level Joint Task Force on Investments, focusing on deepening cooperation in ports, shipbuilding, energy security, space technology, and financial services, including the use of local currencies for bilateral trade.
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Must ReadFM Nirmala Sitharaman pushes investment, economic ties with Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Jordan at AIIB meet
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman engaged in key bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the [Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)] 2026 Annual Meeting in Doha. These meetings focused on strengthening economic ties, trade, and investments with Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Jordan, and Nepal, highlighting India's strategic push for global economic integration and infrastructure development.
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Must ReadSupreme Court quashes NSA detention of Sambhal violence accused, slaps ₹10 lakh costs on U.P. govt.
The [Supreme Court of India] has quashed a preventive detention order passed under the [National Security Act, 1980] (NSA) against an accused in the 2024 Sambhal violence. The court ruled the detention was "illegally exercised," noting the authorities failed to consider relevant material, specifically relying solely on a custodial confession, and imposed a cost of ₹10 lakh on the Uttar Pradesh government.
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ImportantU.S. waives tariffs on certain speciality drugs from 20 countries, including India
The United States Commerce Department has announced a waiver on ad valorem tariffs for specific speciality drugs and associated ingredients imported from 20 countries, including India. This waiver, applying to drugs for rare diseases, cell and gene therapies, and infertility treatments, is part of a broader implementation of a proclamation to impose a 100% tariff on certain patented pharmaceutical imports under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, aimed at boosting domestic U.S.
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ImportantSCO national coordinators’ meeting begins in Pakistan; India among participants
India is participating in a meeting of the National Coordinators of the [Shanghai Cooperation Organisation] (SCO) in Islamabad, Pakistan. This meeting, taking place from September 28 to 30, aims to prepare for the upcoming SCO Council of Heads of State summit, which Pakistan will host in August 2027.
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Must ReadTackling food loss and waste — India’s opportunity
Despite producing enough food for its 1.4 billion population, India faces significant food loss and waste across its supply chain, impacting food security, natural resources, and the economy. The [Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)] highlights the opportunity for India to achieve a 'triple win'—enhancing food security, reducing emissions, and improving productivity—by systematically addressing these losses through better data, technology, and investment.
ImportantRevisiting the farmer question
An editorial in The Hindu marks the centenary of M.S. Swaminathan's birth by analyzing the persistent structural challenges in Indian agriculture and advocating for a revival of the [National Commission on Farmers] (NCF) recommendations.
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ImportantTime runs short for Iran and America
The article analyzes the evolving dynamics between the United States and Iran, suggesting that domestic pressures—specifically upcoming US elections and Iranian economic distress—are driving both nations toward a temporary cessation of hostilities. It explores the asymmetric nature of the conflict, the historical context shaping Iranian resilience, and the broader regional implications for actors like Israel and the Gulf states if a short-term peace agreement is reached or fails.
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Must ReadIndia-China ties ‘better’ than a couple of years ago: Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated that India-China relations are improving compared to recent years, linking this progress directly to the resolution of border issues following the 2020 standoff.
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