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Piyush Goyal says India negotiating FTAs with 8 to 9 more blocs, aims to cover 75% of global trade
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced that India is actively negotiating Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with 8 to 9 more blocs and nations, aiming to integrate into global value chains by covering 75% of global trade. India has recently expanded its preferential market access by signing nine FTAs, covering economies worth $60 trillion, complementing earlier pacts with Japan, Korea, and [ASEAN].
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Must ReadIndia, Gulf bloc discuss next steps on free trade agreement
India's ambassador to Saudi Arabia and the Secretary General of the [Gulf Cooperation Council] (GCC) met in Riyadh to review the ongoing negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the six-nation bloc. This meeting highlights India's strategic push to deepen economic ties and secure trade advantages with its largest trading partner bloc, particularly following the successful implementation of the [Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement] (CEPA) with the UAE and the recent signing of a similar agreement with Oman.
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RBI board gets three new part-time directors
The [Appointments Committee of the Cabinet] (ACC) has approved the appointment of three new part-time non-official directors to the central board of the [Reserve Bank of India] (RBI) for a period of four years. The newly appointed directors include a former special secretary of expenditure, a former diplomat, and a senior executive from a consulting firm, reflecting a diverse range of expertise being brought to the central bank's highest decision-making body.
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Must ReadSupreme Court bans construction within 100 metres of Jojari River in Rajasthan
The [Supreme Court] has intervened to protect the seasonal rivers of Rajasthan—Jojari, Bandi, and Luni—by banning construction within 100 meters of the Jojari River and prohibiting hazardous industries within 500 meters of its flow path. The Court has also directed the Rajasthan government to formulate a comprehensive 20-point resolution plan to address the severe industrial contamination threatening these critical water sources in a water-scarce state.
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ImportantEnvironmental lead exposure linked to greater neuronal damage: ICMR-NIN
Researchers at the [ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR-NIN)] have discovered that exposure to lead significantly disrupts the natural waste-clearing system of nerve cells (neurons). The study highlights how environmental lead exposure, combined with biological factors like amyloid-beta peptides, can accelerate cellular damage associated with neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease.
Must ReadIndia lifts export ban on wheat flour, related products with immediate effect
The Government of India has amended its export policy to allow the free export of wheat flour (atta) and related products, removing a ban imposed in July 2022. The initial prohibition was enacted to control domestic inflation following a surge in global wheat prices and supply chain disruptions caused by the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which had prompted India to increase exports.
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Must ReadTriple test, adrift: On the ruling on definition of ‘industry’
A nine-judge bench of the [Supreme Court of India] delivered a judgment concerning the definition of an "industry" under the [Industrial Disputes Act, 1947]. The Court maintained the "Triple Test" established in the 1978 [Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board vs A.
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Must ReadU.K. forecasts ‘biggest’ El Nino will smash records, spark hottest year
Britain's national weather agency and the [Met Office] have forecast the 'biggest' **El Nino** event in over a century for 2026/2027. This unprecedented warming of the equatorial Pacific Ocean is expected to push global temperatures significantly higher, potentially making 2027 the hottest year on record and causing severe disruptions to global weather patterns, including drought in India and South America.
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ImportantNot ‘delulu’ — an AI tutor for every child in India
The article proposes leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to democratize access to high-quality test preparation in India. The author suggests a model where the government builds the underlying digital infrastructure, while the private sector provides the content and mentoring, moving away from a traditional vendor model towards a platform-based ecosystem to unbundle the expensive coaching industry.
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Must ReadReady to drop FIRs against student protesters, says Supreme Court
The [Supreme Court of India] has agreed to invoke its exceptional powers under [Article 142] to quash First Information Reports (FIRs) filed against students who participated in nationwide protests concerning the [NEET-UG] exam paper leaks. The Court aims to distinguish between peaceful student protesters exercising their democratic rights and individuals with criminal backgrounds who infiltrated the protests, while also proposing a high-powered committee to investigate the broader issues, including allegations of police misconduct.
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