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Sugarcane FRP hiked to Rs 365/quintal for 2026-27 season
The central government has announced the [Fair and Remunerative Price] (FRP) for sugarcane for the 2026-27 season at ₹365 per quintal, representing a 2.81% increase over the previous season. The decision guarantees a minimum payment of ₹338.3 per quintal even for mills with a recovery rate below 9.5%, aiming to protect farmers' incomes.
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Must ReadIndia, Vietnam elevate ties to enhanced comprehensive strategic partnership; set $25 billion trade target
India and Vietnam have upgraded their bilateral ties to an **Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership**, setting a highly ambitious $25 billion annual trade target by 2030. During Vietnamese President To Lam’s visit, 13 agreements were signed, expanding cooperation into new domains like critical minerals, digital payments (linking [UPI]), and supply chain resilience, while also addressing regional security concerns in the Indo-Pacific amidst China's growing assertiveness.
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The Supreme Court refused to adjourn hearings on petitions challenging the [Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023]. This law altered the selection panel for top election officials by replacing the [Chief Justice of India] with a Union Minister, sparking debate over the [Election Commission of India]'s independence.
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The normalisation of 'bulldozer justice'—the use of state machinery to demolish properties of accused individuals—raises profound questions about the adherence to the **rule of law** in India. This extrajudicial approach, often fueled by majoritarian demands for instant retribution and institutional delays in the judicial process, undermines the separation of powers and fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution.
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The Indian government has approved 12 semiconductor manufacturing and packaging plants under the [India Semiconductor Mission] (ISM). This move is part of a broader strategy to establish India within the global semiconductor supply chain, reduce import dependence, and transition from ISM 1.0 (infrastructure focused) to ISM 2.0 (ecosystem focused).
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