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PM Modi warns of weaponisation of resources, sea routes; urges energy self-reliance
During the 80th Independence Day address, the Prime Minister highlighted the growing risks of the weaponisation of resources and strategic sea routes, particularly in the context of recent geopolitical conflicts like the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. He emphasized the urgent need for India to achieve energy self-reliance, announcing the [Samudra Manthan National Offshore Exploration Scheme] to boost domestic hydrocarbon exploration and reduce reliance on imported fuels.
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Must ReadEyes on Xi visit, ‘early harvest’ as Doval heads to Beijing
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is scheduled to visit Beijing for the 25th round of Special Representative talks on the boundary question. This visit, preceding a potential visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to India for the [BRICS Summit], aims to review the situation along the [Line of Actual Control] and explore an 'early harvest' agreement in less contentious border sectors.
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Must ReadSupreme Court panel pulls up Assam Government for inaction on mining near Kaziranga
The [Central Empowered Committee] (CEC), a panel constituted by the [Supreme Court of India], has strongly criticized the Assam government for failing to stop illegal mining in the ecological corridors and catchment areas surrounding the [Kaziranga National Park]. Despite a 2019 [Supreme Court of India] order prohibiting mining along the park's southern boundary in the Karbi Anglong hills, the state has not effectively implemented the ban or notified the nine identified animal corridors, highlighting significant governance failures in environmental protection.
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Must ReadGovernment cannot force private landowners to execute sale deeds for acquisition of land: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court ruled that government authorities cannot compel private landowners to execute sale deeds for land acquisition. The court clarified that voluntary sale requires mutual consent on price; absent this, the state must follow the statutory procedures outlined in the [Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013] (LARR Act).
Must ReadMaldives' largest infra project advances with India's support after final segment of Thilamale Bridge is installed
The final bridge segment connecting Male with Villingili island in the Maldives has been installed, marking a significant milestone in the India-funded Greater Male Connectivity Project (GMCP). This infrastructure development, also known as the Thilamale Bridge, underscores India's commitment to the Maldives under its 'Neighbourhood First' policy and Vision 'SAGAR', enhancing regional connectivity and economic cooperation.
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ImportantUS-India trade deal nearly final, Rubio to visit India in October: Sergio Gor
At The Economic Times World Leaders Forum, a US ambassador indicated that a US-India trade deal is nearly finalized, pending technical legal language. The discussion highlighted a proposed US tariff bill affecting India, intended to pressure an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, and emphasized the strong personal relationship between President Trump and Prime Minister Modi as a stabilizing factor in bilateral ties.
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Must ReadSowing the seeds of a solar power intervention
A pilot project in Rajasthan is demonstrating the viability of Agrophotovoltaics (APV), a system where land is simultaneously used for agriculture and solar power generation. This farmer-led initiative, supported by [ICRIER], addresses the conflict between food security and energy transition by allowing farmers to cultivate crops beneath solar panels, significantly increasing their income while contributing to India's renewable energy goals.
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Must ReadWhat are the U.S.’s latest allegations against India? | Explained
The United States, through a White House report titled ‘The Great Transhipment Scam’, has accused India and several other nations of facilitating China's evasion of U.S. tariffs.
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Must ReadFeedstock sourcing: The next critical lever for scaling CBG ecosystem
The Union Cabinet has approved a revamped [GOBARdhan scheme] with a ₹23,731 crore outlay to accelerate Compressed Biogas (CBG) production. While the government provides a stable framework for offtake, experts highlight that establishing an efficient supply chain for procuring, storing, and managing feedstock—such as press mud, agricultural residues, and animal manure—is the next critical hurdle for scaling the CBG ecosystem.
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