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Chidambaram tells JPC ‘One Nation, One Election’ Bills are unconstitutional, mindless
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Must ReadPiyush Goyal says India open to expanding scope of Japan trade agreement
India's Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced plans to expand the scope of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Japan to make it more "contemporary." The announcement highlighted strong Japanese investment in India, particularly in textiles and manufacturing, and emphasized India's goal to double the number of Japanese companies operating in the country.
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Must ReadIndia-Russia FTA talks with EAEU reach advanced stage, says Russian Deputy PM Manturov
India and Russia are in advanced stages of negotiating a **Free Trade Agreement (FTA)** with the Russia-led **[Eurasian Economic Union] (EAEU)**, aiming for a bilateral trade target of $100 billion by 2030. Discussions during the 27th Session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission focused on diversifying trade, securing critical minerals, addressing trade imbalances, and expanding cooperation in nuclear energy, space, and the **[Northern Sea Route]**.
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Must ReadConsider amending Aadhaar Act to help trace foreigners staying illegally in India: Bombay High Court to Centre
The [Bombay High Court] has directed the Central government and the [Unique Identification Authority of India] (UIDAI) to consider amending the [Aadhaar Act, 2016]. This directive aims to facilitate the prompt tracing and deportation of foreign nationals illegally residing in India, who have fraudulently obtained Aadhaar cards.
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Must ReadDrawing lines: On the India-China 25th Special Representatives’ talks
India and China recently held their 25th Special Representatives (SR) talks on the boundary question, reaching an eight-point consensus focused on border management and early boundary delimitation. Key agreements include establishing expert-level mechanisms on trans-border rivers, creating new military communication channels, and maintaining peace along the [Line of Actual Control] (LAC).
Must ReadMaking India’s food system climate-proof cannot wait
India's food security model, built heavily on the rice-wheat system and centralized procurement, is increasingly vulnerable to climate change. The authors advocate for transitioning from a basic 'food security' approach to a **climate-resilient food systems** framework.
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The government is introducing a new law that will allow banks and companies operating the [Unified Payments Interface] (UPI) to charge merchants a fee for processing certain transactions. Until now, UPI transactions have been completely free for both merchants and consumers, a policy that drove massive adoption across India.
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The outgoing EU Ambassador to India highlighted a significant strengthening in [India-EU relations], driven by strategic alignment and pragmatism, which has led to a breakthrough in the long-stalled [Free Trade Agreement (FTA)] negotiations. The Ambassador noted that the renewed talks ('FTA-2') are focused on identifying priorities and 'red lines' rather than continuing previous deadlocks.
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Must ReadThe high cost of India’s private health-care boom
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare's 176th Report has highlighted the stark disparity in healthcare costs between public and private facilities in India. This disparity, alongside the high out-of-pocket expenditure for patients, underscores the critical need for a regulatory framework for private healthcare, raising questions about the role of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and the urgent need to strengthen the public healthcare system to provide a viable alternative.
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Must ReadWhy did the UN committee urge India to address ‘hate speech’ and ‘hate crimes’?
The [United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination] ([UNCERD]) released findings expressing severe concerns over India's human rights record regarding ethnic minorities, Dalits, and tribal populations. The committee highlighted issues like hate speech, arbitrary detention, extra-judicial killings, and discriminatory practices related to the [National Register of Citizens] and the [Citizenship (Amendment) Act].
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