India's new GDP series: GST, corporate data drive new methodology
The [Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation] (MoSPI) has released the 'Sources and Methods for Compilation of National Accounts Statistics' report, detailing the methodology for India's new GDP series. The new series shifts the base year from 2011-12 to 2022-23 and utilizes comprehensive corporate and unorganized sector data to improve the accuracy of macroeconomic estimates.
Must ReadJaishankar urges reformed multilateralism amid rising geopolitical tensions
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar advocated for reforms in global institutions and strengthened multilateral cooperation at the Partners for Multilateralism (P4M) Summit in New York.
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Must ReadIndia-New Zealand FTA kicks in from October 20: Indian exporters get duty-free access from day one as both nations target Rs 35,000 crore trade by 2030
India and New Zealand's Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will come into effect on October 20, 2026, aiming to double bilateral trade to ₹35,000 crore by 2030. The agreement offers immediate duty-free access for many Indian exports, while India has strategically protected sensitive domestic sectors like dairy and agriculture.
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Must ReadSC says state can set National Song, but cannot impose conscientious objectors to penal action
The Supreme Court has clarified that while the government can define the scope of the National Song, it cannot penalize 'conscientious objectors' who refuse to sing it on religious grounds. The court is examining a petition challenging the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Act, 2026, which mandates the singing of all six stanzas of 'Vande Mataram' at public functions under threat of penal action.
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Must ReadIncentive scheme on the cards for critical mineral recycling: G Kishan Reddy
Union Minister G Kishan Reddy has announced that the government is drafting an incentive scheme to promote the recycling of critical minerals in India. Speaking at a seminar by the [Material Recycling Association of India], he highlighted a ₹34,000 crore allocation for critical mineral development.
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ImportantIndia, Chile working towards CEPA, top official says
India and Chile are actively negotiating a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) to significantly deepen their bilateral trade and economic cooperation. This announcement comes as bilateral trade between the two nations has reached USD 5.6 billion, highlighting the growing economic ties and the strategic importance of Chile to India's expanding footprint in Latin America.
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Must ReadThe science of Gaganyaan parachutes | Explained
This article details the complex engineering and science behind the parachute systems designed for the [Gaganyaan], India's first human spaceflight mission. It explains the necessity of multi-stage deployment, reefing mechanisms, and specialized materials required to ensure the safe re-entry and soft landing of the crew module.
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Must ReadPresumed ineligible: On the Election Commission of India’s SIR process
The [Supreme Court of India] is currently hearing petitions challenging the [Election Commission of India]'s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process of electoral rolls. Editorial analysis highlights significant flaws in the process, pointing to low disposal rates of appeals and high inclusion rates for previously deleted voters in West Bengal, suggesting potential large-scale disenfranchisement.
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Must ReadUnsafe space: On the U.S. and ‘on-orbit space control weapons‘
The United States recently announced the deployment of “on-orbit space control weapons,” primarily framed as defensive measures against hostile actions. This development highlights the increasing militarization of space, where satellites are crucial for both civilian and military functions, and raises significant concerns about the adequacy of existing international laws, such as the [Outer Space Treaty], to govern these new dual-use technologies and autonomous systems.
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ImportantA Malacca-Singapore model for resolving Hormuz
The article analyses the ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and proposes drawing lessons from the successful management of the Straits of Malacca and Singapore. It highlights how Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore evolved from claiming territorial sovereignty over the straits to establishing a cooperative mechanism that balances security concerns with international navigation rights under UNCLOS.
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