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Govt eyes new employment blueprint after labour code rollout
The central government has published the final rules for the four new Labour Codes, making them fully operational effective November 21, 2025. Following this rollout, the Ministry of Labour and Employment is planning to develop a comprehensive national employment policy to serve as a blueprint for job creation, aiming to capitalize on India's vast domestic market and foster better coordination between labour and industry.
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Must ReadCensus 2027: Self-enumeration set to begin on May 17; house listing from June 1
The first phase of the decadal Census, the House Listing Operations (HLO), is set to begin in Gujarat involving a new self-enumeration portal and a mobile application. Conducted after a 15-year gap (delayed from 2021), this digital Census introduces four new questions regarding access to smartphones, internet, bottled water, and the main cereal consumed, shifting data collection towards a digital-first approach.
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Must ReadData and justice: On courts in India and AI tools
The [Chief Justice of India] announced two new digital initiatives for the judiciary: 'One Case, One Data' (OCOD), a unified judicial data platform, and 'Su-Sahayak', an AI-powered chatbot for the [Supreme Court]. While these tools aim to improve access to justice and administrative efficiency, concerns remain regarding the digital divide, data privacy, and potential biases in AI systems.
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Must ReadRBI likely to pay record dividend to govt this year
The [Reserve Bank of India] is expected to transfer a record-high dividend to the central government for the financial year 2024-25. This transfer, anticipated to surpass last year's record of Rs 2.69 lakh crore, will significantly boost the government's non-tax revenue and provide a fiscal cushion amidst global uncertainties.
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‘Going to do whatever is necessary’: Trump on Russian oil waiver; forecasts inflation drop after Iran war
U.S. President Donald Trump indicated a willingness to extend sanctions waivers on Russian, Iranian, and Venezuelan oil to ease global crude prices and domestic inflation, which he linked to the ongoing conflict with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Must ReadWest Asia war impact on oil market worse than earlier anticipated: What’s the worry for India?
The ongoing conflict in West Asia and the effective closure of the [Strait of Hormuz] has severely disrupted global oil flows, leading to significant production shut-ins and price surges. This crisis poses a major threat to India's economy, as the country imports nearly 90% of its crude oil, with a substantial portion previously transiting through this critical maritime chokepoint, thereby increasing the import bill, exacerbating the current account deficit, and impacting domestic fuel prices.
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Must ReadC Raja Mohan writes: In a shifting world order, five principles should guide India’s diplomacy
Amidst global shifts like the evolving US-China relationship and geopolitical tensions in West Asia and Europe, an editorial by C. Raja Mohan outlines five foundational principles that should guide India's foreign policy.
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Must ReadWhy India hiked import duty on gold, silver amid rupee fall and rising oil prices
The [Government of India] has significantly increased the import duty on precious metals, including gold, silver, and platinum. This move is a strategic intervention aimed at curbing non-essential imports, specifically targeting consumption-driven items that lead to substantial foreign exchange outflows.
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