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Gen Subramani takes charge as new Chief of Defence Staff: ‘Transformation of armed forces, organisational reforms key focus’
General NS Raja Subramani has assumed office as India's new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), succeeding General Anil Chauhan. His mandate includes implementing the theaterisation plan, promoting jointness among the three services, and accelerating the indigenisation of military equipment.
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Must ReadIndia, Oman trade pact to come into force from June 1; Check what's inside
The India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement ([CEPA]) will come into force on June 1, 2025. This marks the fifth free trade agreement implemented by the current government, aiming to significantly boost bilateral trade by providing 100% duty-free market access for Indian exports to Oman.
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Must Read‘India has signed deal with Vietnam for supply of BrahMos’: Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh
India's Defence Secretary has confirmed that India has signed a deal with Vietnam and is in the final stages of finalizing an agreement with Indonesia for the export of the [BrahMos] supersonic cruise missile. This follows the 2022 deal where the Philippines became the first foreign buyer of the system.
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Must ReadExperts Explain | Can Election Commission decide who is an Indian citizen? What Supreme Court said in SIR verdict
The Supreme Court recently upheld the [Election Commission of India]'s (ECI) authority to conduct a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The Court clarified that while the ECI can scrutinize citizenship for electoral registration under the [Representation of the People Act, 1950], it cannot definitively declare a person a non-citizen; such determinations must be referred to the Central government under the [Citizenship Act, 1955].
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Must ReadWhy is India pushing for coal gasification? | Explained
The Union Government is heavily promoting **surface coal gasification** as a critical technology to enhance India's energy security and reduce import dependence. The Union Cabinet has approved a substantial ₹37,500-crore incentive package to encourage this technology, which converts coal into synthesis gas (syngas) rather than burning it directly.
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Must ReadStrait of Hormuz disruption biggest risk to India's growth, inflation outlook: Finance Ministry
The [Ministry of Finance] released its economic review for May, highlighting India's 'cautious resilience' amidst global challenges. It identified disruptions in the [Strait of Hormuz] as the primary risk to India's external trade and inflation outlook, while also addressing concerns regarding a potential monsoon deficit and the depreciation of the [Indian Rupee].
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Must ReadHormuz | The strait where America stalled
The Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping lane connecting the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea, has become the center of a geopolitical crisis following a military escalation between the U.S., Israel, and Iran. Following the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader, Iran effectively closed the strait using asymmetric warfare, disrupting global energy markets and supply chains.
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