Must ReadCentre aims to revive delimitation Bill, push joint polls by 2029
The central government aims to revive two crucial electoral reforms before the 2029 Lok Sabha elections: the delimitation Bill and the 'One Nation One Election' (ONOE) Bill. Following the failure to pass the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty First Amendment) Bill, 2026, the government is drafting a fresh delimitation Bill while the [Joint Parliamentary Committee] reviews the ONOE Bill.
Must ReadIndia-Oman CEPA kicks in June 1: What gets cheaper, which sectors gain, and key benefits explained
The India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement ([CEPA]) is set to come into effect on June 1. This agreement will provide duty-free access for a wide range of Indian exports to Oman, including agricultural products, textiles, and electronics, while also facilitating enhanced mobility for Indian professionals and liberalised investment opportunities in Oman's services sector.
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Must ReadGST collections grow 3.2% in May to ₹1.94 lakh cr
Gross [Goods and Services Tax] (GST) collections in May 2026 reached over ₹1.94 lakh crore, registering a 3.2% growth compared to May 2025. This indicates sustained domestic demand and a rise in industrial capacity, as evidenced by significant growth in taxable supplies of goods and services, alongside an expansion in [Integrated GST] (IGST) collections from imports.
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Must ReadRupee defence to liquidity: How RBI earned over Rs 4 lakh crore in FY26, spent a third of it
The [Reserve Bank of India] (RBI) recorded its highest-ever income of Rs 4.28 lakh crore in FY26, primarily driven by its interventions in the foreign exchange market to defend the Indian rupee. While the [RBI]'s primary mandate is not profit-making, its operations to manage liquidity and stabilize the currency inadvertently generated significant revenue, of which it spent about a third, highlighting the complex relationship between currency management, domestic liquidity, and central bank finances.
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Must ReadNFHS-VI calls for a nutrition rethink
The recently released [National Family Health Survey-VI] (NFHS-VI) data highlights India's complex 'double burden of malnutrition', where high rates of undernutrition coexist with rising obesity and lifestyle diseases like diabetes. The editorial argues that current government nutrition programs, which focus primarily on calorie provision, need a significant overhaul to address nutritional diversity and the behavioral factors influencing dietary choices.
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