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Jaishankar to visit Russia on August 23, 24
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is scheduled to visit Russia to co-chair the 27th Session of the [India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation] (IRIGC-TEC).
Must ReadFour years after Supreme Court-formed panel’s nudge, Assam mum on construction in Kaziranga animal corridors
The Assam government has failed to respond to a March 2022 notice from the Supreme Court-constituted [Central Empowered Committee] (CEC) regarding construction activities in [Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve]’s animal corridors and its [Eco-Sensitive Zone] (ESZ). The [Supreme Court of India] had previously banned all mining and new construction in these critical areas, highlighting ongoing governance and enforcement failures in protecting this vital rhino habitat.
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Must ReadProtection in predicate offence doesn't automatically extend to PMLA case: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has ruled that anticipating bail or protection from arrest granted in a 'predicate offence' (the underlying crime that generates illegal funds) does not automatically extend to proceedings under the [Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002]. The court emphasized that money laundering is a distinct, independent, and serious economic offence requiring a stringent approach to bail.
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Must ReadGovernment restricts fixed dose combinations containing 2 chemical compounds for young children
The central government has mandated that all fixed dose combinations (FDCs) containing Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride must carry a warning against use in children under four years old. This decision, prompted by recommendations from the [Drugs Technical Advisory Board], aims to mitigate health risks associated with these cold and cough formulations in young children.
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Must ReadCJI advocates ‘Nyaya-nomics’ to drive growth
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant introduced the concept of 'Nyaya-nomics' at the 11th BRICS+ Legal Forum, emphasizing the crucial link between a robust justice delivery system and economic growth. He argued that courts must provide trust, predictability, and stability to foster a favorable environment for investment and economic development.
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Must ReadAssam elephant habitat recovery hope rides on biochar from invasive plants
A pilot project in Assam's [Khalingduar Reserve Forest] aims to restore elephant habitats by managing invasive alien plants (IAPs) and converting their biomass into biochar. This initiative, supported by the [International Elephant Foundation] and executed by [Aaranyak], seeks to recover native vegetation crucial for herbivores while simultaneously creating a stable carbon sink.
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Supreme Court dismisses PIL petition that challenged death by hanging | Explained
The [Supreme Court of India] recently dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the constitutional validity of hanging as the sole method of executing a death sentence in India. The Court cited the legal principle of **stare decisis** and the lack of conclusive scientific evidence proving alternatives like lethal injection are more humane, thereby upholding a four-decade-old precedent established in the [Deena v.
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Must ReadDid Press Note 3 relaxations help attract more FDI? | Explained
The Indian government has reported that recent relaxations to Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) rules, specifically concerning [Press Note 3 (2020)], have resulted in FDI inflows worth ₹4,895 crore. Originally implemented to prevent hostile takeovers of Indian companies by entities from land-bordering nations (primarily China) during the COVID-19 pandemic, the rules were slightly eased in 2026 to allow investments via the automatic route if the stake of the bordering-nation entity is less than 10%.
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Must ReadU.K. forecasts ‘biggest’ El Nino will smash records, spark hottest year
The U.K. Met Office has forecasted an unprecedented [El Nino] event, predicting sea surface temperatures in the tropical eastern Pacific could rise more than 3 degrees Celsius above normal.
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ImportantA dry spell along the Cauvery
Farmers in the Cauvery basin, specifically at the tail end of the Visvesvaraya irrigation canal system drawing from the Krishna Raja Sagara (KRS) reservoir, are facing severe water shortages, threatening their paddy crops. The delay in water release highlights the recurring vulnerability of agriculture in the region to monsoon variations and the ongoing complexities of inter-state river water sharing.
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