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ISRO successfully launches Earth observation satellite EOS-05
The [Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)] successfully launched the **EOS-05** Earth observation satellite aboard the **Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F17)** from [Sriharikota]. This marks India's first imaging satellite positioned in a Geosynchronous orbit, designed to provide real-time strategic and civilian data.
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Must ReadHome Secretary reviews Himalayan States’ preparedness for glacial lake outbursts
The Union Home Secretary chaired a review meeting with Himalayan States and Union Territories to assess preparedness for Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) and snow avalanches. Triggered by recent devastating flash floods in Nepal, the meeting emphasized shifting from a response-oriented approach to proactive monitoring, risk-informed planning, and strengthening early warning systems.
Must ReadIndia-US trade deal hinges on preferential tariff advantage over rivals, says Goyal
Union Minister Piyush Goyal announced that India will finalize a **Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA)** with the US only when Indian exports receive preferential tariffs that are better than or equal to those of competing nations like Vietnam and Bangladesh. He also confirmed that India is negotiating new trade pacts with several countries and regional blocs to expand its global market access while protecting sensitive domestic sectors.
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ImportantFinance Minister pitches India's reform-led growth story to US Investors
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman pitched India as an attractive investment destination to US investors at a roundtable organized by the Consulate General of India and Bank of America. She highlighted the government's focus on capital asset creation, promoting artificial intelligence (AI) and data centers, ensuring credit to MSMEs, and maintaining fiscal discipline as key drivers of India's growth story.
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Must ReadIndia, Belgium deepen defence, trade and critical minerals ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever held bilateral talks, agreeing to deepen ties in defence, trade, and critical minerals. A key focus was expanding defence industry cooperation, including co-development and intelligence sharing, alongside a strong shared commitment to combating terrorism and holding perpetrators accountable under international law.
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El Nino to persist through February 2027: What it means for India
The [World Meteorological Organization] (WMO) has projected that prevailing **El Nino** conditions are likely to intensify and persist through February 2027. This follows the [India Meteorological Department] (IMD) reporting India's driest and hottest August since 1901, with an overall rainfall deficit of 16% largely attributed to El Nino.
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ImportantForging consensus: On India and the SCO meeting
The editorial analyzes Prime Minister Narendra Modi's participation in the annual [Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)] leaders' meeting in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The summit took place against the backdrop of significant regional tensions, including an ongoing conflict between the US and Israel against Iran, which impacts the economic stability of the grouping.
Must ReadFear revisits residents of Western Ghats
Protests have erupted in Karnataka, particularly in the Shivamogga district, against the seventh draft notification proposing to declare large swathes of the Western Ghats as an Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA). Farmers and residents fear that the ESA tag will exacerbate existing hardships caused by stringent forest regulations, demanding physical surveys and the exclusion of human settlements from the proposed boundaries.
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Must ReadWelcome move: On the Supreme Court and Gen Z protesters
The [Supreme Court of India], acting on a request from the Union Government, invoked its extraordinary powers under [Article 142] of the [Constitution of India] to quash criminal cases (FIRs) against youth involved in the 'Cockroach Janta Party' (CJP) protests. These nationwide protests, sparked by remarks from the [Chief Justice of India] and driven by demands for examination reforms and addressing unemployment, led to the resignation of the Union Education Minister.
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ImportantFormer chief statistician Pronab Sen seeks two GDP series with old, new bases for five years
Former Chief Statistician Pronab Sen has advocated for the simultaneous release of two GDP series—one using the old base year and another using the new base year—for a period of five years. This recommendation comes amidst debates surrounding the recent revision of India's GDP base year from 2011-12 to 2022-23 and concerns raised regarding the accuracy of reported growth figures, highlighting the complexities of GDP calculation methodologies and their impact on economic perception.
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