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Forex reserves hit record $740.8 billion, lift rupee
India's foreign exchange reserves have surged to a record $740.8 billion, leading to a significant appreciation of the Indian Rupee against the US dollar. This strengthening of the Rupee comes as the [Reserve Bank of India] actively intervenes in the forex market to manage currency volatility and combat imported inflation.
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Must ReadDigital arrest scams: CBI’s nationwide crackdown and the Supreme Court’s continuing oversight
The [Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)] has launched a nationwide crackdown, termed Operation Chakra-VI, targeting sophisticated 'digital arrest' cyber fraud syndicates. These scams involve fraudsters impersonating law enforcement to extort large sums from victims, primarily the elderly.
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Must ReadNew FTAs open big export gains across key sectors
Recent data analysis reveals significant export potential for India in key sectors like engineering goods, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals through its newly signed and upcoming Free Trade Agreements (FTAs). Despite large import markets in regions like the EU and UK, India's current market share remains small, highlighting the critical role these trade pacts can play in boosting India's global trade footprint.
ImportantJaishankar to address annual high-level UNGA session on September 26
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is scheduled to address the 81st session of the [United Nations General Assembly] (UNGA) during its high-level General Debate in September 2026.
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ImportantBRICS Chief Justices' Forum: CJI highlights enhancing bilateral ties
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant addressed the [BRICS Chief Justices' Forum] in New Delhi, emphasizing the judiciary's role in enhancing bilateral ties and international cooperation. The forum, attended by judicial leaders from [BRICS] member states and partner countries, focused on building common platforms for arbitration, integrating technology like AI, and exchanging best legal practices.
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ImportantU.N. approves resolution in support of map that shows Africa’s true size
The [United Nations General Assembly] has passed a resolution sponsored by African nations, led by Togo, advocating for a shift away from the widely used 16th-century **Mercator projection** map. The resolution encourages the adoption of maps like the **Equal Earth projection** that more accurately reflect the true size of continents, particularly Africa, which the Mercator map significantly distorts.
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Warning on warming: On the UNEP report, Limiting Overshoot
A recent [UNEP] report, 'Limiting Overshoot', warns that current global climate pledges are insufficient, putting the world on track for a 1.8°C to 2.6°C temperature rise, breaching the crucial 1.5°C limit. The report introduces an 'overshoot, peak and decline' pathway and emphasizes tackling non-CO2 greenhouse gases like methane.
Read on The HinduDive Into Study NotesRetaining experience on the Bench
The [Supreme Court of India] has issued an order directing seven consenting states to amend their service rules to increase the retirement age of judicial officers in the district judiciary from 60 to 62 years, subject to a performance assessment. This move aims to address the severe shortage of experienced judges and the mounting backlog of over 5.18 crore pending cases across the country.
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Must ReadThe Gulf is calling and New Delhi must listen
The article analyzes the evolution of India's foreign policy toward West Asia, tracing a shift from a stance of 'deliberate ambiguity' and strategic distancing to a more engaged approach. Historically, New Delhi viewed the region primarily through an economic lens—focusing on energy security, labor exports, and remittances—while carefully balancing relations with competing powers like Saudi Arabia, Iran, Israel, and the UAE through a strategy of 'multi-alignment'.
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Must ReadA BIT of a reset, with a wider debate
India is in the process of revising its 2015 Model [Bilateral Investment Treaty] (BIT). The 2015 model, adopted after several foreign investors successfully sued India for BIT breaches under earlier, older treaties, has been criticized for being heavily skewed towards state regulatory power at the expense of investor protection.
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