Environment & Ecology
2Kasturirangan Report: Both Houses of Karnataka Legislature adopt resolution urging Centre to confine ESA to notified forests
The resolution has sought one year time to take up physical survey of areas; says a high-power committee led by a retired judge would be formed to suggest corrections to ‘lacunae’ in the report
Expert panel to frame guidelines for compensation in human-wildlife conflict cases in Keralam
Economy
4India scores high on latest WEF standings: Growth outlook strongest, but some ground lost with MNCs
India's economy shows strong growth prospects for the next twelve months, a WEF survey found. Household incomes are also expected to rise, but the country's appeal as a business destination has slightly decreased. As per the survey, global economic sentiment has generally improved significantly since May.
States' revenue growth to accelerate 9-11% as GST collections rise 16% in first five months: Crisil
India's global apparel export share stuck at 3% despite China losing ground; FTAs, China+1 open opportunity: Report
RBI amends valuation rules for InvIT, REIT units held by all-India financial institutions
International Relations
4Jaishankar urges reformed multilateralism amid rising geopolitical tensions
Speaking at the P4M Summit in New York, S. Jaishankar said multilateralism must be reinforced to address emerging global challenges
Sustained dialogue key for investment, strengthening energy resilience: Puri at OPEC-India dialogue
Bangladesh Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam to be the next High Commissioner to India
India, Chile working towards CEPA, top official says
Polity & Governance
2SC says state can set National Song, but cannot impose conscientious objectors to penal action
The court sought a response from the Union government on a petition filed by renowned Carnatic vocalist and author T.M. Krishna challenging the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Act, 2026