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PM Modi meets Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the 26th [Shanghai Cooperation Organisation] (SCO) summit in Kyrgyzstan. This marked their first meeting since a significant escalation of conflict in West Asia, focusing on regional stability, dialogue, and freedom of navigation.
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Must ReadDirect Karnataka to release backlog of 17.604 tmcft Cauvery water: T.N. to Supreme Court
The [Tamil Nadu government] has petitioned the [Supreme Court of India], seeking a directive for [Karnataka] to release 17.604 tmcft of [Cauvery River] water, citing a significant shortfall in the pro-rata allocation. The state argues that the [Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA)] and the [Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC)] failed to account for this backlog when ordering the release of only 9,000 cusecs, severely impacting farmers in the [Cauvery Delta] during the critical Kuruvai and Samba crop seasons.
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Must ReadIndian Navy commissions deep-sea diving vessel INS Nipun
The Indian Navy commissioned [INS Nipun], its second deep-sea diving vessel, in Mumbai on August 31, 2026. Built by [Hindustan Shipyard Ltd], the vessel enhances India's capabilities in deep-sea submarine rescue, diving operations up to 300 meters, and disaster relief.
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ImportantNirmala Sitharaman in U.S. Asheville city for G-20 finance ministerial meet
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is attending the [G-20] finance ministerial meeting in Asheville, USA. The meeting focuses on global economic growth amidst geopolitical conflicts.
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ImportantOver 40,000 reforms carried out in last decade for ease of business; Gujarat emerges as front-runner: DPIIT Secy
At the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2027 curtain raiser, the [Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade] ([DPIIT]) Secretary announced that over 40,000 state-level reforms have been implemented in the past decade to improve the **Ease of Doing Business (EoDB)**. Gujarat was highlighted as a front-runner in these reforms, aiming to build a USD 3.5 trillion economy.
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Must ReadNepal flash floods LIVE: Death toll goes past 900; over 4,000 still missing
Devastating flash floods in Nepal have resulted in a massive death toll exceeding 900, with over 4,000 individuals still reported missing. The disaster, triggered by a combination of ice, rocks, and debris, has severely impacted several districts and trapped workers at multiple hydropower projects.
‘One Nation, One Time’ and how it works | Explained
The Central government has notified the Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026, mandating the adoption of a single, synchronized Indian Standard Time (IST) for all legal, administrative, and commercial purposes nationwide within 180 days. This 'One Nation, One Time' initiative aims to replace reliance on foreign time sources like GPS with highly accurate, indigenous systems developed by CSIR-NPL and ISRO, thereby securing critical digital infrastructure.
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Must ReadIndia’s plan to begin natural-capital and climate-risk accounting of its blue economy | Explained
The [Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation] (MoSPI) has released a concept paper proposing an experimental statistical framework to assign monetary value to India's marine fish resources. This initiative, based on the UN System of Environmental-Economic Accounting (SEEA), aims to integrate 'natural capital' into national economic accounting, moving beyond traditional GDP measurements to reflect the true wealth contained in the country's oceans and the sustainability of its Blue Economy.
Must ReadCensus 2027: Statistics and Statecraft
The population enumeration phase of Census 2027 is set to begin, introducing 13 new or modified questions compared to the 2011 Census. The updated questionnaire includes details regarding parents' birthplaces, which has sparked political debate due to similarities with the controversial [National Population Register] (NPR) schedule notified in 2020.
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ImportantNepal’s agony, the Himalayan warning to India
Recent devastating flash floods in Nepal have raised concerns about the shared ecological vulnerability of the Himalayan region. The article argues that these disasters in Nepal should serve as a wake-up call for India, highlighting the need for cooperative disaster management and sustainable development strategies in the fragile mountain ecosystem encompassing India, Nepal, and other neighboring nations.
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