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More accurate data soon: Big missing link in India's economy dashboard finally gets set to go live
The [Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation] is finalizing the launch of an Index of Services Production (ISP) to accurately measure short-term trends in India's services sector, which accounts for over half of the GDP. The ISP, leveraging [Goods and Services Tax Network] (GSTN) data and administrative records, addresses a long-standing gap in economic measurement, moving beyond sentiment-based surveys like the [Purchasing Managers' Index] (PMI).
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Must ReadQuad Foreign Ministers to meet in Delhi on May 26; Marco Rubio to visit India
India is set to host the [Quad] Foreign Ministers' meeting on May 26, 2026, in New Delhi, focusing on a 'Free and Open Indo-Pacific'. The meeting will see participation from the foreign ministers of Australia, Japan, and the US, including the newly appointed US Secretary of State and NSA, Marco Rubio.
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Must ReadCentre asks States to step up Ebola preparedness after WHO-declares global health emergency
Following the [World Health Organization]'s declaration of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), the Indian government has directed States and Union Territories to enhance preparedness. While the immediate risk to India is considered low, the Centre has mandated intensified surveillance, isolation facilities, and strengthened coordination among health agencies to prevent transmission via international travel.
Must ReadLadakh seeks belonging through representation
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs recently announced the creation of five new districts in Ladakh, presenting administrative decentralization as an alternative to the region's demands for a legislature and inclusion under the [Sixth Schedule]. This editorial argues that administrative measures cannot substitute for true political representation and constitutional safeguards, particularly given the region's strategic importance and upcoming large-scale energy projects.
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Must ReadCaste away: On the Court and caste count
The [Supreme Court] dismissed a petition attempting to halt the upcoming caste census, which has been incorporated into the delayed [Census 2021] (now planned for 2027). The Chief Justice of India affirmed the government's need for data to effectively target welfare.
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