International Relations
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Russia explores rail link to India to bypass maritime chokepoints
Russia is exploring a rail link to India through Central Asia and Iran as an alternative to maritime routes vulnerable to disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz and Bosphorus. The proposal comes amid expanding India-Russia energy and bilateral trade ties.
Economic Times1 min read
IREconomyGS 2, GS 3
India, South Africa-led SACU group may ink terms of reference for negotiating trade pact on Aug 12
Economic Times1 min read
OtherOtherOtherGS 2, GS 3
China’s media slams India’s move of formally naming 27 places in Arunachal Pradesh
The Hindu1 min read
IREconomyGS 2, GS 3
India's Russian crude imports hit record for second straight month
Economic Times1 min read
IREconomyGS 2, GS 3
Indonesia-India discuss proposal to create Preferential Trade Agreement
Economic Times1 min read
Polity & Governance
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Parliament Monsoon Session Day 16 LIVE: The Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026' passed in LS; RS passes The Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill, 2026'
The FCRA Bill is expected to be taken up in the discussion of the Opposition leaders
The Hindu1 min read
PolityOtherGS 2
Congress to strongly oppose FCRA Bill, warns against repeating 2023 ‘mass suspension’ episode
The Hindu1 min read
PolitySecurityGS 2, GS 3
Prosecution for money laundering after conviction for predicate offences is not double jeopardy: Karnataka High Court
The Hindu1 min read
PolitySecurityGS 2, GS 3
SC proposes special courts to exclusively hear CBI, NIA cases on Manipur ethnic violence
The Hindu1 min read
PolityGeoGS 2
Cauvery Committee, Authority to meet on Tuesday to review water situation
The Hindu1 min read
Economy
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Marginal increase in unemployment rate April-June quarter: PLFS
The rural unemployment rate was 4.8% in the April-June quarter, as against 4.3% in the January-March quarter, while the urban rate edged up to 6.7% from 6.6%.
The Hindu1 min read
OtherOtherEconomyGS 3
India considers curbing use of sugarcane for ethanol to tame record-high sugar market
Economic Times1 min read
OtherOtherOtherGS 3
Govt says youth unemployment rate declined to 9.9% in 2025 from 10.9% in 2022
Economic Times1 min read
Editorials & Analysis
3 articlesRussia’s share in India’s oil imports jump to all-time high of 48% despite 100% tariffs threat from U.S.
IREconomyGS 2, GS 3Prelims + MainsThe Hindu1 min read
After a dash for hot dollars, India dives deep for sticky money
EconomyGS 3Prelims + MainsEconomic Times1 min read
Supreme Court asks Centre, Assam to file replies on pleas for issuance of NRC ID cards
PolitySecurityGS 2, GS 3Prelims + MainsThe Hindu1 min read