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India rejects ‘politically motivated, highly malicious references’ in remarks by UNCERD
The Government of India has strongly rejected observations made by the [United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination] (UNCERD) following India's 11th periodic review in Geneva. The UN Committee raised concerns regarding alleged human rights violations against marginalized groups, which India dismissed as "politically motivated" and "highly malicious," reiterating its commitment to its constitutional framework and pluralistic ethos.
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Must ReadInternational community must work collectively to safeguard critical sea lanes: India tells UNSC
At the [UN Security Council] High-Level Open Debate, India emphasized the critical need for the international community to safeguard essential sea lanes to ensure the uninterrupted flow of food, fuel, and fertilizers. Highlighting the severe global impact of regional conflicts, India underscored that food insecurity is a consequence, rather than a root cause, of geopolitical instability and advocated for climate-resilient agriculture and diversified supply chains.
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Must ReadUnion Budget: Customs duty cuts to facilitate domestic battery, solar cells manufacturing
The Union Budget 2026-27 focuses on facilitating domestic manufacturing of clean energy components through targeted customs duty exemptions, avoiding major new announcements. Key measures include duty cuts on materials for solar cells and lithium-ion batteries, alongside increased budgetary allocations for atomic and renewable energy, reflecting India's push towards energy transition and self-reliance in critical sectors.
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Must ReadIdentify, eliminate threats before they grow big: Amit Shah urges security agencies
Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the valedictory session of the [Intelligence Bureau]’s National Security Strategy Conference (NSSC), emphasizing a proactive approach to internal security. He urged security agencies to shift from reactive policing to anticipating and eliminating threats like radicalization, narcotics trafficking, and cyber misinformation before they escalate.
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Must ReadFour India-based companies engulfed in Trump's economic offensive against Iran
The United States, under its newly described 'Operation Economic Outcast', has imposed sanctions on four India-based companies and associated individuals for facilitating the trade of Iranian petroleum and petrochemical products. This action forms part of a broader, intensified US strategy to apply 'maximum pressure' on Iran by targeting foreign intermediaries and cutting off its economic lifelines, raising concerns about the potential impact on US-India relations and India's strategic interests in the region.
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Must ReadIran, Oman hold talks on managing Strait of Hormuz
Iran and Oman are negotiating a framework to manage ship traffic in the highly strategic Strait of Hormuz, proposing a "joint temporary navigational corridor" and cooperative mine clearance. This follows a significant disruption in the waterway due to a reported attack by the U.S.
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Must ReadEnd the culture of secrecy in judicial appointments
Recent observations by a Supreme Court judge have reignited the debate surrounding the opacity of the [Collegium System], the mechanism used for appointing higher judiciary judges in India. Critics point out that despite its creation through judicial pronouncements to ensure independence, the system suffers from a lack of transparency, leading to allegations of nepotism and a failure to uphold constitutional accountability.
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Must ReadWhy India could shape the next global financial order
The global financial architecture, traditionally dominated by the Global North through institutions like the [International Monetary Fund] and [World Bank], is facing increasing pressure due to the escalating need for climate finance and the changing global power dynamics. With developed nations scaling back commitments and traditional [Multilateral Development Banks] struggling to mobilize sufficient private capital for green development, a multipolar order is emerging.
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Must ReadRevising the Indus Water Treaty
This editorial argues for revising the [Indus Water Treaty] (1960) between India and Pakistan to incorporate principles of **Equitable and Reasonable Utilisation (ERU)** and to address the impacts of climate change on the basin. The author highlights that the current treaty is a mere partition of waters, ignoring contemporary environmental realities and the potential for mutual benefits derived from shared management, as seen in other international water agreements.
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The limits of air power, implications for theatre-isation
Recent conflicts in Ukraine and Iran have highlighted the limitations of air power acting alone, reigniting the debate over India's military structure, particularly the proposed transition to **theatre commands**. The [Indian Air Force] (IAF) has traditionally resisted this move, preferring to maintain centralized operational flexibility, an approach that has been successful against Pakistan but remains untested against a numerically and technologically superior adversary like China.
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