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U.S.-Iran peace deal announced with ‘permanent’ end to military action
The United States and Iran have reportedly reached a peace agreement to end the ongoing war in West Asia, with Pakistan acting as the mediator. The deal, scheduled to be signed in Switzerland, aims for a permanent cessation of military operations, including in Lebanon, and involves lifting the naval blockade and opening the [Strait of Hormuz].
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Must ReadWhat’s in the Iran-US deal? 14-point memorandum reportedly covers Hormuz, sanctions, $300 billion rebuild
The United States and Iran have reportedly reached a preliminary 14-point agreement to end hostilities and reopen the [Strait of Hormuz]. This tentative deal, mediated by Pakistan and scheduled for signing in Switzerland, reportedly includes a $300 billion reconstruction plan for Iran, the lifting of US sanctions on Iranian oil, and a commitment from Iran not to produce nuclear weapons.
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Must ReadAfter 16 years, Census could tell several new stories
After a 16-year gap, India is preparing for its next [Census], the world's largest head-count, to document socio-economic and demographic changes. The article anticipates that the upcoming [Census] will confirm positive trends in human development indices, such as declining maternal and child mortality rates and improving sex ratios, while also highlighting ongoing disparities in areas like digital literacy and female labour force participation.
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Must ReadSix years after Galwan: A militarised LAC, a redefined relationship
Six years after the Galwan clash (2020), the [Line of Actual Control] (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh remains highly militarised. The article highlights the shift in China's strategy, moving away from previous confidence-building measures toward infrastructure development, 'demilitarised buffer zones,' and the integration of border villages, creating a complex challenge for India's border management and bilateral ties.
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Must ReadIndia’s fertiliser subsidy model is broken; direct income support is the only way forward: Ashok Gulati
Eminent agricultural economist Ashok Gulati has highlighted the severe fiscal and environmental risks of India’s current fertiliser subsidy regime, which could exceed Rs 3 lakh crore due to global price volatility. He argues that the highly subsidised price of urea (nitrogen) distorts farm economics, leading to excessive use, soil degradation, and fiscal strain.
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Must ReadHomemakers are nation builders: How Supreme Court recognised economic value of unpaid domestic labour
The [Supreme Court of India] created a new compensatory head called 'loss of domestic care' under the [Motor Vehicles Act, 1988], assigning a baseline monetary value to the unpaid domestic labour of homemakers in accident compensation cases. This landmark judgment moves away from assigning low 'notional income' and explicitly recognizes homemakers as 'economic entities' and 'nation builders' contributing significantly to the household and the economy.
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ImportantNCERT shades image of Indus Valley ‘dancing girl’ in new class 9 art textbook
The [National Council of Educational Research and Training] (NCERT) has faced scrutiny for altering the image of the iconic 'Dancing Girl' of Mohenjo Daro in a new Class 9 art education textbook. The 4,500-year-old Indus Valley civilization bronze figurine, originally depicted nude with jewelry, appears with a darker shade and parts of the torso covered in the textbook, prompting a review by the NCERT textbook development team.
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Must ReadAt G7 summit, India should help shape global frameworks
The upcoming [G7] Summit at Evian-les-Bains, France, will see India participating as an invitee. The summit's agenda focuses on economic security, artificial intelligence, energy transition, climate finance, and development, offering India a critical platform to advocate for the interests of the [Global South] and shape emerging global frameworks.
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