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Watch: Highlights of Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting
The Foreign Ministers of the [Quadrilateral Security Dialogue] ([Quad]) met in New Delhi, chaired by India's External Affairs Minister. The meeting aimed to announce new initiatives to strengthen cooperation across the Indo-Pacific region, addressing growing strategic challenges.
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India to revamp IIP with new base year, wider coverage from June 1
The [Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation] (MoSPI) will revamp the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) starting June 1, adopting a new base year of 2022-23 (shifting from 2011-12). Based on a Technical Advisory Committee report, the updated index will expand its coverage, introduce granular sub-indices for sectors like renewable energy and mining, and align with the [National Industrial Classification] (NIC-2025) framework.
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Must ReadSupreme Court directs States to consider prosecution immunity for forest guards in Chambal
The [Supreme Court of India] has issued comprehensive directives to Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan to combat rampant illegal sand mining in the [National Chambal Sanctuary]. Crucially, the Court directed these states to consider granting prosecution immunity under [Section 218(3) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita] to frontline forest guards, following recent murders of officials by the mining mafia.
Must ReadThree die while cleaning septic tank in Raipur Hospital; incident sparks outrage over sanitation workers safety
Three sanitation workers died and one was critically injured due to suspected asphyxiation after inhaling toxic gases while cleaning a septic tank without safety gear at a private hospital in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The incident has sparked protests and prompted the state government to announce stricter enforcement of regulations requiring municipal permission for sewer entry and adherence to the [Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013].
Must ReadIndia, US seal critical minerals and rare earths pact amid global supply chain race
India and the United States have signed a bilateral framework to secure supply chains for critical minerals and rare earths during the Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting in New Delhi. This agreement aims to deepen cooperation in mining, processing, recycling, and investment, seeking to reduce dependence on single-source monopolies, particularly China, for materials essential to advanced manufacturing, energy systems, and emerging technologies.
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Must ReadPiyush Goyal says India, Canada aim to seal CEPA by year-end; target $50 billion trade by 2030
India's Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, during his visit to Ottawa, announced that India and Canada aim to conclude a [Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement] (CEPA) by the end of the year. The two nations are targeting a sharp increase in bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030, signaling a renewed political and economic engagement following a period of diplomatic strain.
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Must ReadU.S. Military carries out ‘self-defence’ strikes in Iran, including on missile launch sites
The United States military conducted 'self-defence' strikes on Iranian missile launch sites and mine-laying boats. Simultaneously, former US President Donald Trump proposed expanding the [Abraham Accords] to include countries like Saudi Arabia and Pakistan as a prerequisite for resolving the ongoing US-Iran conflict, a move facing resistance due to unresolved issues like Palestinian statehood.
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Must ReadEnergy, maritime security in focus, Quad meets today
Foreign Ministers from the Quad nations (India, Australia, Japan, and the US) are convening in New Delhi to discuss shared interests. The agenda prioritizes maritime and energy security, critical minerals supply, and infrastructure development, particularly in the context of recent geopolitical tensions in West Asia and their impact on global supply chains.
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