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Education Ministry approves setting up of five Centres of Excellence in classical languages
The [Ministry of Education] has approved the establishment of five Centres of Excellence dedicated to the study of newly recognised classical languages: Assamese, Bengali, Pali, Marathi, and Prakrit. These centres, located at prominent universities across India, aim to foster academic research, digitisation, and preservation of the rich linguistic heritage associated with these languages.
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Must Read3,832 children diagnosed with leprosy as India targets interruption of transmission by 2027
India recorded 3,832 new leprosy cases among children in 2025-26, missing the [National Leprosy Eradication Programme]'s target of 2,000 cases. The presence of Grade-2 disability in newly diagnosed children indicates delayed detection and ongoing transmission, challenging India's goal to interrupt transmission at the district level by 2027.
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Must ReadIndia's forex reserves fall $18.3 bn as RBI steps in to defend rupee
India's foreign exchange reserves declined by $18.3 billion in a single week and $38.149 billion over three weeks, falling from a record high in September. This significant depletion is attributed to the [Reserve Bank of India]'s intervention in the currency market to defend the depreciating rupee and the revaluation of foreign currency assets due to a strengthening US dollar.
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India may finalise MRFA deal by current financial year: IAF chief
The Chief of Air Staff has announced that India expects to finalize the Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) deal by the end of the current financial year. This follows the government's clearance in February 2026 to procure 114 Rafale jets from France under a government-to-government framework.
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ImportantBonded warehouses may face 24-hour discrepancy reporting, five-year digital records under proposed customs overhaul
The [Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs] (CBIC) is proposing an overhaul of regulations governing bonded warehouses to enhance transparency and compliance. The draft norms mandate a 24-hour deadline for reporting discrepancies in inventory and require the maintenance of digital records for five years.
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Must ReadG20 ministers discuss curbing impact of govt-backed excess manufacturing capacities: Piyush Goyal
At a recent [G20] trade ministers' meeting, India, the US, and European nations raised concerns about the negative impact of government-backed excess manufacturing capacity in certain countries (implicitly China) on fair trade practices. Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted the need to curb predatory pricing and dumping of goods.
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Must ReadA Court divided by its own architecture
A two-judge bench of the [Supreme Court of India] delivered a split verdict not on the merits of the challenge to the [Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023], but on whether a two-judge bench was competent to hear it. This disagreement highlights deeper structural issues regarding bench strength, case allocation, and judicial delays within the [Supreme Court].
Must ReadReintroduction of tigers in Buxa: What it means for conservation | Explained
A three-year-old tigress, T138, has been translocated from Valmiki Tiger Reserve in Bihar to Buxa Tiger Reserve in West Bengal. This marks the beginning of a phased reintroduction programme aimed at establishing a viable tiger population in Buxa, where resident tigers have been absent for several years due to habitat degradation and anthropogenic pressures.
Must Read3D concrete printing houses breaking ground in Andhra Pradesh | Explained
Andhra Pradesh has launched a national-level pilot project to construct rural homes using 3D Concrete Printing (3DCP) technology under the [Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin] (PMAY-G) scheme. This initiative, starting in Guntur district, represents a significant shift towards automated construction in India, aiming to address critical infrastructure and affordable housing needs through innovative technology.
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ImportantEconomic resilience cannot mean global insulation; domestic production "may cost more": Principal Secy to PM
Speaking at the 5th [Kautilya Economic Conclave], PK Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, outlined India's strategic approach to economic resilience. He emphasized that while building domestic capacity is essential to mitigate global supply chain disruptions, it should not lead to economic insulation or mere import substitution, arguing that true resilience requires maintaining competitiveness and remaining open to global markets.
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