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India-US trade talks gather pace as tariff clock ticks
India and the United States are currently accelerating negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement. Recent discussions between India's Commerce Minister and the US Trade Representative focused on achieving a 'win-win' partnership, with India seeking lower tariffs and better market access to gain a competitive edge over rivals like China.
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Must ReadRainfall 43% deficit so far, kharif crops likely to be hit: Government
The [Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare] has raised alarms over a significant 43% deficit in monsoon rainfall, likely exacerbated by the [El Niño] phenomenon, which poses a severe threat to Kharif crop sowing. The government has activated a contingency response, identifying 315 vulnerable districts and prioritizing 111 with less than 25% irrigation coverage for immediate intervention through [District Agriculture Contingency Plans].
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Must ReadReconnect public health with people’s needs
This editorial critically analyses the trajectory of recent public health policies in India, specifically the [Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres] (AB-HWCs) and the [Ayushman Bharat Digital Health Mission] (ABDHM). The author argues that a shift in focus from population-based health promotion to individualised "wellness" and digital data generation is neglecting the core structural issues of healthcare accessibility and affordability, which are the primary concerns of the population.
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Must ReadWhy government has tightened FCRA rules, and put religious conversion in focus
The [Ministry of Home Affairs] (MHA) has issued two new notifications tightening the [Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, 2010] (FCRA) rules. The amendments mandate purpose-specific and geography-linked registrations, revise compounding penalties, and explicitly exclude proselytisation from permissible religious activities.
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Must ReadRakhigarhi remains sent for scientific study: What ancient human remains can tell us
The [Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)] has transferred human skeletal remains excavated from the Harappan site of Rakhigarhi to the [Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI)] for advanced scientific study. This collaboration marks a shift towards multidisciplinary research, utilizing genetics, palaeopathology, and molecular biology to reconstruct the history, health, and origins of the [Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC)], especially since its script remains undeciphered.
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