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U.K. recognises India's carbon credit scheme under its carbon tax mechanism: official
The United Kingdom has officially recognized India's Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) as a qualifying criterion for pricing relief under its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). This recognition allows Indian exporters to claim relief on the effective carbon price they have already paid under the CCTS, thereby reducing their tax liability when exporting goods to the U.K.
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Must ReadRussia reveals India's big asks ahead of Modi-Putin meet: Su-57 tech, nuclear plants and more
Ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India, Moscow has confirmed ongoing discussions regarding several key strategic areas. These include technology transfer for the Su-57 stealth fighter aircraft, establishing new nuclear power plants in India, and deepening economic cooperation within the [BRICS] framework, particularly emphasizing trade in national currencies.
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Must ReadWe have complete trust in our Indian partners: French National Space Agency
The French space agency, [CNES] (Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales), has reaffirmed its trust in [ISRO]'s [PSLV] (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle) despite recent launch anomalies. This confidence is crucial as the two agencies prepare for the joint launch of the [TRISHNA] (Thermal Infra-Red Imaging Satellite for High-resolution Natural Resource Assessment) mission next year.
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Must ReadIran values long-standing, civilisational ties with India: Foreign Ministry
Iran has emphasized its long-standing civilizational ties with India ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. Recent bilateral discussions focused on regional stability, freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, and the strategic importance of the [Chabahar Port] project, highlighting its role in enhancing connectivity via the [International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC)].
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Must ReadISRO won’t be ‘diminished’, says IN-SPACe chairman
The Chairman of [IN-SPACe] clarified that the role of [ISRO] is not diminishing, but evolving. Addressing concerns raised by [ISRO] employee associations regarding potential privatization, the government emphasized a strategic shift where private industry handles mature technology manufacturing, while [ISRO] focuses on advanced research and strategic missions under the framework of the [Indian Space Policy 2023].
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ImportantAuthorities must show leniency while asking members of SC/ST communities to prove their caste status: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has ruled that authorities must adopt a lenient approach when verifying the caste status of individuals from Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. The court emphasized that denying constitutionally guaranteed privileges should only occur in exceptional cases of proven fraud, rather than expecting marginalized individuals to prove their caste status like an ordinary citizen.
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Must ReadIndia’s opportunity to put BRICS back together
The upcoming 18th [BRICS] Summit in New Delhi (2026) presents a critical juncture for India to reshape the expanded grouping's trajectory. Originally envisioned as a platform for emerging economies to push for reform in global governance and [Bretton Woods institutions], [BRICS] faces internal challenges due to Chinese ambitions, geopolitical rivalries, and the inclusion of new members, threatening its cohesive 'non-West' stance and pushing it towards an 'anti-West' alignment.
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Must ReadWhat is the role of State government in appointment of High Court Chief Justice? | Explained
The Punjab government objected to the Centre's notification appointing Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra as the Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, claiming it bypassed established procedures by not awaiting the State's views. This has reignited the debate over the exact role of State governments and the executive in the process of judicial appointments, specifically regarding the functioning of the Collegium system and Constitutional provisions like [Article 217].
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Must ReadWhat prompted India’s return to the ‘A’ rating after 35 years?
The [Japan Credit Rating Agency] (JCRA) has upgraded India’s sovereign credit rating to ‘A-’ from ‘BBB+’, marking the first time in over 35 years India has achieved an ‘A’ rating. This upgrade, driven by strong growth, reform-oriented policies, and financial system resilience, signals a reduced risk of default on Indian government debt.
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Must ReadGround control: On ISRO, policy and and its focus
Employee organizations at the [Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)] have expressed concern over potential job losses and the agency's long-term plans following the [Indian Space Policy 2023], which envisions increased private sector participation and a shift for [ISRO] towards advanced research and exploration. The editorial highlights the tension between [ISRO]'s founding vision of space technology for social development and the new push for a commercialized space sector, calling for a transparent policy to manage this transition.
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