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U.S. nuclear industry to make comprehensive submissions to India on SHANTI rules
The [Department of Atomic Energy] (DAE) has released draft rules and regulations for the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Act, aiming to open India's civil nuclear sector to private participation. The [U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum] (USISPF) is coordinating a comprehensive submission from the U.S.
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Must Read'Stillborn law': Supreme Court finds fault with Uttar Pradesh Gangsters Act, says prone to misuse
The Supreme Court quashed a criminal case under the [Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986], declaring the law 'stillborn'. The Court ruled that the statute is legally void because it punishes individuals merely for being labelled a 'gangster' without actually defining a valid legal offence, rendering it prone to arbitrary misuse and violative of citizens' liberty.
ImportantData centres in Andaman & Nicobar: why did island administration withdraw its own proposal?
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands administration recently withdrew an Expression of Interest (EoI) it had issued just four days prior, seeking private-sector proposals for establishing a green AI data centre near Little Andaman and Great Nicobar Island. The initial proposal called for hyperscale infrastructure powered by renewable energy and using freshwater-free cooling systems, but was abruptly pulled back citing 'administrative reasons.'.
Must ReadIndia set to approve $1.2 billion incentive plan to make building equipment, sources say
The Indian government is preparing to launch a $1.2 billion incentive scheme to boost domestic manufacturing of heavy construction equipment, including tunnel boring machines (TBMs) and elevators. The seven-year plan aims to attract $1.8 billion in fresh investments and reduce India's heavy reliance on imports, particularly from China.
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Must ReadSupreme Court reduces three-year mandatory legal practice to one year for entry-level judicial exam
The [Supreme Court of India] has modified its earlier judgment, reducing the mandatory legal practice requirement from three years to one year for law graduates appearing in entry-level judicial service examinations (Civil Judges - Junior Division). The court mandated a transitional arrangement where candidates appearing in exams notified between May 2025 and March 2027 are exempt from prior experience, but selected candidates must undergo one year of training at a judicial academy followed by a one-year clerkship.
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Must ReadIndia weighs facilitating European, UK investments via green channel
The Indian government is planning to establish a 'green channel' to expedite investment proposals from European and UK investors, modeled after existing mechanisms like [Japan Plus] and [Korea Plus]. This initiative coincides with the anticipated or recent signing of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (negotiations were ongoing in late 2024).
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Must ReadHow Gaganyaan’s thermal protection system will survive re-entry | Explained
The article explains the critical role and mechanism of the Thermal Protection System (TPS) designed for the crew module of [Gaganyaan], India's first human spaceflight mission. When the spacecraft re-enters the Earth's atmosphere at extreme speeds (7,500-8,000 m/s), the resulting friction generates immense heat, necessitating a robust TPS to prevent the module from melting and ensure astronaut safety.
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Must ReadIndia-Japan maritime security pact: What the new Memorandum of Arrangement means | Explained
India and Japan have signed a Memorandum of Arrangement (MoA) on Maritime Security Cooperation to deepen practical cooperation between the [Indian Navy] and the [Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force] (JMSDF). This agreement is a crucial step towards strengthening defense ties amid growing geopolitical complexities in the [Indo-Pacific] region.
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Must ReadThe Vanashakti verdict is balanced and pragmatic
The Supreme Court in the landmark Vanashakti vs Union of India case (July 2026) has ruled on the regularisation of projects that commenced without prior Environmental Clearance (EC). While reaffirming that prior EC is a mandatory legal requirement, the Court clarified that previous violation mechanisms (like the 2017 Notification and 2021 Office Memorandum) are no longer valid for fresh cases.
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Centre’s fiscal outlook faces geopolitical, revenue risks
The Centre's fiscal outlook for 2026-27 is under pressure due to geopolitical risks and subdued revenue growth, particularly from Personal Income Tax (PIT) and Goods and Services Tax (GST). Recent rate rationalization measures have led to a short-term revenue sacrifice, impacting the gross tax revenues (GTR).
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