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Southern Zonal Council meet: Tamil Nadu CM Vijay seeks fair, equitable treatment of southern States from Centre
At the 31st [Southern Zonal Council] meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister urged the Centre for fair fiscal treatment of Southern states, emphasizing that the upcoming [Finance Commission] should reward performance alongside need. The meeting also discussed reclaiming state flexibility in taxation via the [GST Council], adhering to legal frameworks for inter-state river disputes, and creating integrated economic and logistics corridors across Southern states.
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Must ReadSupreme Court upholds definition of ‘industry’ as per Industrial Relations Code, 2020
A nine-judge Bench of the [Supreme Court of India] has ruled that the definition of 'industry' under the [Industrial Relations Code, 2020] will not be bound by the expansive interpretation established in the 1978 [Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board] judgment. This significant ruling clarifies that the new Code will have its own interpretation, unburdened by past precedents, while the older definition continues to apply to disputes originating prior to the 2020 Code.
Must ReadIndia, Japan sign maritime security pact to deepen defence cooperation
India and Japan have signed a Memorandum of Arrangement (MoA) on Maritime Security Cooperation to deepen operational coordination, including information sharing and logistical support. The agreement strengthens their 'Special Strategic and Global Partnership' and reflects a shared commitment to a free and open [Indo-Pacific] region amid rising global tensions and unilateral actions impeding maritime freedom.
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Must ReadSitharaman-led ministerial delegation meets Singapore PM Lawrence Wong
An Indian ministerial delegation is in Singapore for the fourth India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR). The visit focuses on advancing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, particularly in advanced manufacturing, digitalization, sustainability, and connectivity, highlighting Singapore's crucial role as India's largest FDI source and key trade partner in [ASEAN].
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Must ReadSupreme Court turns to Gen Z, Gen Alpha to educate elders on solid waste management
The [Supreme Court of India] has mandated the involvement of students (Gen Z and Gen Alpha) to educate their families about responsible solid waste management. Highlighting the inadequacy of relying solely on sanitary workers for a population of 1.4 billion, the Court ordered educational institutions to integrate waste management training into their curricula.
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Must ReadCCI relaxes commitment norms, extends filing window to 60 days
The [Competition Commission of India (CCI)] has amended its regulations to extend the deadlines for enterprises facing antitrust probes to file commitment applications. The filing window is extended from 45 to 60 days, and the overall timeframe to conclude commitment proceedings is increased from 130 to 180 working days.
ImportantDue diligence: On surrogate advertising
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is targeting celebrity endorsers of 'surrogate advertisements' for products that lack an independent market identity separate from tobacco. This action, focusing on 'Vimal Elaichi', highlights the ongoing challenge of enforcing regulations against misleading marketing practices and the need to hold individuals accountable under consumer protection and food safety laws.
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India may lose $270 bn manufacturing GDP by 2035, $1 tn by 2047 without frontier tech: Report
A recent report by Angel One highlights a critical juncture for India's economic future, projecting a potential manufacturing GDP gap of $5.1 trillion by 2047 if the country fails to integrate frontier technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics. The report estimates an additional loss of $270 billion by 2035 and $1 trillion by 2047 due to the slow adoption of advanced manufacturing practices.
Read on Economic TimesDive Into Study NotesNational Highway builders bat for BOT annuity model to avoid zero-bid scenario
The [National Highways Builders Federation (NHBF)] has urged the [Ministry of Road Transport and Highways] to adopt the **Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) Annuity** model instead of the **BOT (Toll)** model for upcoming highway projects to avoid zero-bid scenarios. The industry cites unacceptably high risks under the current [Model Concession Agreement (MCA)], specifically concerning traffic drops and delayed compensations, leading to a muted response to BOT (Toll) tenders by the [National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)].
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Must Read‘Homemaker’ is a gender-neutral term: What did the Karnataka High Court say?
The [Karnataka High Court], in a motor accident compensation case, defined 'homemaker' as a gender-neutral term encompassing anyone who manages a household, irrespective of educational qualifications or employment status. This builds upon recent [Supreme Court] jurisprudence recognizing the economic value of unpaid domestic labor and mandating specific compensation calculations for homemakers in accident claims.
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