International Relations
4India-New Zealand FTA ratified, will come into force on October 20
The agreement will see New Zealand removing all tariffs on all goods imported from India, while India will remove or reduce tariffs on 95% of current imports from New Zealand
‘Partners for Multilateralism’: India to attend new non-superpower grouping’s inaugural session at UN
India studying details of US tariffs on Russian oil buyers: Piyush Goyal
U.S. seeks ‘AI dialogue’ with China as officials set stage for Trump-Xi summit
Economy
5India's new GDP series: GST, corporate data drive new methodology
India's revamped GDP calculation incorporates extensive corporate filings and GST data, as revealed by the statistics ministry. This update emphasizes the integration of company-level information for a more precise estimation of private corporate sector activities. Furthermore, an innovative methodology leverages corporate filings and LLP records to enhance industry classification, while surveys are used for direct assessments of the household and unincorporated sectors.
India, Canada to hold next round of talks from October 5 for proposed trade pact: Goyal
India-New Zealand FTA kicks in from October 20: Indian exporters get duty-free access from day one as both nations target Rs 35,000 crore trade by 2030
Incentive scheme on the cards for critical mineral recycling: G Kishan Reddy
August core sector growth hits 3-month low as energy sectors lose steam
Polity & Governance
2SC mandates judicial oversight to check re-arrest abuse
The judgment said the police must apply before the Magistrate, providing recorded reasons for seeking arrest
First GIGON resting hub for gig workers in Keralam to open in Thiruvananthapuram
Geography
1Environment & Ecology
2Kasturirangan report threatens livelihoods: Karnataka Chief Minister
Forest Minister Ramalinga Reddy made a 12-page statement, reiterating that the government was committed to protecting both the Western Ghats and the livelihoods of people