Economy
4RBI launches key surveys to get inputs for monetary policy
The Reserve Bank of India has launched three key surveys today. These surveys aim to gauge inflation expectations and consumer confidence across India. The Inflation Expectations Survey of Households will capture price movement assessments. Urban and Rural Consumer Confidence Surveys will gather sentiment on economic conditions. Results from these studies will provide crucial inputs for monetary policy decisions.
India may restart bilateral investment treaty talks with UK as model text nears finalisation
Deficient monsoon, weak September rainfall pose risks to rabi crops: Crisil
Indian states step up Gulf investor push as UAE becomes gateway to global markets
International Relations
7Russia reveals India's big asks ahead of Modi-Putin meet: Su-57 tech, nuclear plants and more
At the BRICS Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will have a significant meeting with President Vladimir Putin of Russia. The agenda includes vital topics like defense, trade initiatives, and nuclear energy partnerships. Russia is committed to bolstering India's position within BRICS, as the summit will further explore avenues for economic and financial collaborations between all member nations.
Iran values long-standing, civilisational ties with India: Foreign Ministry
Russia welcomes India’s contribution to end Ukraine crisis: Kremlin spokesperson
International Space Summit set to be held in Paris amidst calls for Europe’s strategic autonomy in space
Navy Chief Krishna Swaminathan to visit Australia, New Zealand; naval ties set to receive boost
Economy: Employment & Labour
1Science & Technology
2Detecting defects in train wheels, preventing elephant fatalities: Railways deploys AI on tracks, trains and stations to boost safety
Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing railway safety in India, with the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) unveiling multiple AI-driven initiatives at the recent AI Technology Transformation Conference in Hyderabad.
ISRO won’t be ‘diminished’, says IN-SPACe chairman
Geography
1Polity & Governance
5Ladakh civil society groups submit list of non-negotiable points to MHA officials, Chief Secretary in Leh
The LAB and KDA are observing September as ‘Martyrs’ Month’ and plan to pay tribute to those who died during the agitation over Statehood and Sixth Schedule demands
Tamil Nadu Assembly unanimously adopts resolution urging Centre to do away with ‘Open-Column Method’ while enumerating BCs, MBCs, and DNCs
‘Conduct worthy of derision’: Allahabad HC pulls up District Magistrate over NSA detention of law student
Karnataka directed to release 6,000 cusecs of water a day to Tamil Nadu
Supreme Court bars Assam from appointing unqualified teachers under provincialisation scheme
Environment & Ecology
2Karnataka to add 10,000 acres more to Pavagada Solar Park: Energy Minister
Karnataka is one of India’s leading renewable energy states. The State has nearly 27.3 GW of renewable energy capacity, including more than 11.5 GW of solar and 8.5 GW of wind capacity, says Minister