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Why the BRICS summit was a major diplomatic win for India
The 18th [BRICS] Summit held in New Delhi is being viewed as a major diplomatic victory for India. The summit underscored India's role as a balancing power, facilitating dialogue, strengthening trade cooperation, and pushing for reforms in global governance through the New Delhi Declaration.
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Must ReadIndia gains wider EU steel access, but carbon levy remains
The draft legal text of the anticipated India-[European Union (EU)] Free Trade Agreement (FTA) reveals that India has secured an increased preferential quota for steel exports. However, Indian exporters will still be subject to the EU's [Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)], a carbon tax on imports.
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Must ReadS-400 destroyed Pakistani aircraft at 314 km during Operation Sindoor: Defence Ministry report
According to the Defence Ministry’s Annual Report for 2025-26, an [Indian Air Force] (IAF) S-400 air-defence unit successfully destroyed a Pakistani special-mission aircraft at a record distance of 314 km during [Operation Sindoor] in May 2025. This engagement, part of a broader integrated air-defence effort controlled through the indigenous [Integrated Air Command and Control System] (IACCS), demonstrated India's long-range air-defence capabilities and resulted in a "calibrated but punitive" response to Pakistani aggression.
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Must ReadArunachal Pradesh Frontier Highway: Clearing hurdles on road to 2029 target
The strategic 1,824-km [Arunachal Frontier Highway] (NH 913) along the [McMahon Line] is regaining momentum for a 2029 completion target after overcoming significant land acquisition hurdles and corruption issues. The Centre has intervened to resolve compensation disputes and shifted project execution to specialized central agencies.
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Must ReadSupreme Court announces launch of Hindi public information service ‘Jan Soochna Seva’
The [Supreme Court of India] has launched 'Jan Soochna Seva', a new public information service initially available in Hindi, on the occasion of Hindi Diwas. The service provides simplified summaries of significant judgments, along with audio and video bulletins, aimed at making justice more inclusive and accessible to ordinary citizens, particularly persons with disabilities.
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Must ReadIndia to set up central processing department for faceless trade facilitation
The [Ministry of Commerce and Industry] has announced the creation of a Central Processing Department (CPD) within the [Directorate General of Foreign Trade] to implement a 'faceless trade facilitation system' by October 2026. This initiative aims to streamline the processing of trade-related applications for exporters and importers by making it paperless and jurisdiction-free.
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Must ReadTerror’s changing face, India’s counter-terror strategy
This editorial traces the evolution of India’s counter-terrorism strategy from a reactive approach, marked by a lack of decisive military response to major attacks, to an assertive posture involving cross-border strikes. The author highlights the shift from passive diplomacy to proactive military action, particularly noting a hypothetical future event (Operation Sindoor in 2025) and a theoretical counter-terrorism policy (PRAHAAR in 2026) to illustrate the trajectory of India's stance on state-sponsored terrorism from Pakistan.
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ImportantThe evidence gap in dole politics
This editorial analyzes the rising trend of unconditional cash transfers ('dole politics') by Indian state governments, highlighting the substantial fiscal costs involved. It argues that while such transfers can provide essential relief in an informal economy, they risk becoming permanent fiscal burdens without improving long-term welfare unless they are backed by rigorous evidence, targeted outcomes, and investments in public goods.
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Must ReadHigh ranges of Kottayam mobilise against Centre’s proposed ESA tag
The Union government's seventh draft notification on identifying Ecologically Sensitive Areas (ESAs) in the Western Ghats has faced strong opposition in Kerala, particularly in the high ranges of Kottayam. Local residents, grama sabhas, and political representatives are mobilizing against the inclusion of human-inhabited agricultural and plantation lands within the proposed ESA map, fearing severe restrictions on livelihoods and development.
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Must ReadWant to 'reset' ties with India, should be done through bilateral discussions: Bangladesh
Bangladesh's interim government, led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, has expressed a desire to 'reset' its bilateral relations with India. This comes amid strained ties following India's decision to provide refuge to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who was ousted in August 2024.
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