Food Processing and Related IndustriesScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnologyFood Processing and Related IndustriesScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnologyScientists can tune the flavour of chocolates by tweaking microbes, PgIIScientists discover how to fine-tune chocolate flavour by manipulating microbes during cocoa bean fermentation, paving way for controlled flavour profiles.Food Processing and Related IndustriesScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnologyFood Processing and Related IndustriesScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology25 Sep, 2025Scientists can tune the flavour of chocolates by tweaking microbes, PgIIScientists discover how to fine-tune chocolate flavour by manipulating microbes during cocoa bean fermentation, paving way for controlled flavour profiles.25 Sep, 2025
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGovt restricts imports of certain silver jewellery to curb 'misuse' of FTAs, Pg 21.Government restricts silver jewellery imports to prevent FTA misuse amid surging prices and protect domestic manufacturers' interests.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth25 Sep, 2025Govt restricts imports of certain silver jewellery to curb 'misuse' of FTAs, Pg 21.Government restricts silver jewellery imports to prevent FTA misuse amid surging prices and protect domestic manufacturers' interests.25 Sep, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingGST reform to boost consumption: RBI article, Pg 19.RBI forecasts GST reforms to lower retail prices and boost consumption, potentially adding 0.2-0.3% to GDP.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting25 Sep, 2025GST reform to boost consumption: RBI article, Pg 19.RBI forecasts GST reforms to lower retail prices and boost consumption, potentially adding 0.2-0.3% to GDP.25 Sep, 2025
Women and Women's OrganizationsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentWomen and Women's OrganizationsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChoice or duty: Experts want govt survey to check on women's unpaid care workExperts urge government to survey women's unpaid care work to determine if it's choice or obligation.Women and Women's OrganizationsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentWomen and Women's OrganizationsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment25 Sep, 2025Choice or duty: Experts want govt survey to check on women's unpaid care workExperts urge government to survey women's unpaid care work to determine if it's choice or obligation.25 Sep, 2025
E GovernanceIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyE GovernanceIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomySwipe, tap, spend, Pg 13.UPI transactions surge, equalling 40% of India's private consumption, signalling a shift from cash-based economy.E GovernanceIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyE GovernanceIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the Economy25 Sep, 2025Swipe, tap, spend, Pg 13.UPI transactions surge, equalling 40% of India's private consumption, signalling a shift from cash-based economy.25 Sep, 2025
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIPR Gandhinagar proposes roadmap for India’s fusion power plans, PgIIIndia unveils ambitious fusion power roadmap: SST-Bharat reactor targets 5x power output by 2060 with ₹25,000 crore investment.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development24 Sep, 2025IPR Gandhinagar proposes roadmap for India’s fusion power plans, PgIIIndia unveils ambitious fusion power roadmap: SST-Bharat reactor targets 5x power output by 2060 with ₹25,000 crore investment.24 Sep, 2025
Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Disaster and Disaster ManagementInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Disaster and Disaster ManagementFresh norms soon to curb road collapses in hilly areas, Pg10New guidelines mandate slope stabilization before road construction in hilly regions after highway collapses in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Disaster and Disaster ManagementInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Disaster and Disaster Management24 Sep, 2025Fresh norms soon to curb road collapses in hilly areas, Pg10New guidelines mandate slope stabilization before road construction in hilly regions after highway collapses in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.24 Sep, 2025
Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationIndia to submit updated carbon-reduction targets by the beginning of COP30 on Nov. 10, Pg12India to unveil enhanced carbon-reduction goals at COP30, targeting improved energy efficiency and emissions reduction by 2035.Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation24 Sep, 2025India to submit updated carbon-reduction targets by the beginning of COP30 on Nov. 10, Pg12India to unveil enhanced carbon-reduction goals at COP30, targeting improved energy efficiency and emissions reduction by 2035.24 Sep, 2025
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian DiasporaEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian DiasporaEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyHow Trump’s H-1B fee threatens India’s IT firms and Big Tech business models, Pg9Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee threatens Indian IT firms, Big Tech, and US innovation by potentially shifting talent elsewhere.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian DiasporaEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian DiasporaEffects of Liberalization on the Economy24 Sep, 2025How Trump’s H-1B fee threatens India’s IT firms and Big Tech business models, Pg9Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee threatens Indian IT firms, Big Tech, and US innovation by potentially shifting talent elsewhere.24 Sep, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyHow is the jewellery sector coping with U.S. tariffs?, Pg8US tariffs threaten India's gem and jewellery exports, impacting MSMEs and skilled workers; industry seeks urgent government intervention.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy24 Sep, 2025How is the jewellery sector coping with U.S. tariffs?, Pg8US tariffs threaten India's gem and jewellery exports, impacting MSMEs and skilled workers; industry seeks urgent government intervention.24 Sep, 2025
Union State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsUnion State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsOnce again, anger over Almatti, Pg7Almatti Dam dispute reignites tensions between Telangana and Karnataka over Krishna River water sharing, impacting irrigation and politics.Union State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsUnion State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems24 Sep, 2025Once again, anger over Almatti, Pg7Almatti Dam dispute reignites tensions between Telangana and Karnataka over Krishna River water sharing, impacting irrigation and politics.24 Sep, 2025
Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal AssociationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentPressure Groups and Formal or Informal AssociationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGetting GST 2.0 to run like a well-oiled machine, Pg6GST 2.0 simplifies tax structure, cuts rates, and eases compliance, potentially boosting consumption and GDP growth by one percentage point.Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal AssociationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentPressure Groups and Formal or Informal AssociationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment24 Sep, 2025Getting GST 2.0 to run like a well-oiled machine, Pg6GST 2.0 simplifies tax structure, cuts rates, and eases compliance, potentially boosting consumption and GDP growth by one percentage point.24 Sep, 2025
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy‘Full impact of tariff shock yet to come’, Pg15.OECD projects tariff shock impact, firms absorbing it; global growth slows to 3.2% in 2025, 2.9% in 2026.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy24 Sep, 2025‘Full impact of tariff shock yet to come’, Pg15.OECD projects tariff shock impact, firms absorbing it; global growth slows to 3.2% in 2025, 2.9% in 2026.24 Sep, 2025
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyRupee hits record low of 88.75 against USD, Pg15.Rupee plummets to a historic low of 88.75 against USD amid H-1B visa fee hike and FPI outflows.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy24 Sep, 2025Rupee hits record low of 88.75 against USD, Pg15.Rupee plummets to a historic low of 88.75 against USD amid H-1B visa fee hike and FPI outflows.24 Sep, 2025
Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Govt gives infra status to large ship building industryGovernment grants infrastructure status to large shipbuilding industry boosting 'Make in India' initiative and domestic manufacturing.Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.24 Sep, 2025Govt gives infra status to large ship building industryGovernment grants infrastructure status to large shipbuilding industry boosting 'Make in India' initiative and domestic manufacturing.24 Sep, 2025
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian DiasporaChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian DiasporaChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development$100,000 fee, Asian opportunity, Pg11.Stringent visa policies in the West may lead to integrated technological ecosystem in South Asia, especially India and China.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian DiasporaChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian DiasporaChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development24 Sep, 2025$100,000 fee, Asian opportunity, Pg11.Stringent visa policies in the West may lead to integrated technological ecosystem in South Asia, especially India and China.24 Sep, 2025
Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact AssessmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact AssessmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasExpert committee nod for 2,200-MW Oju hydel project near China border, Pg9.Expert panel greenlights 2,220 MW Oju hydel project near China border despite environmental concerns over Subansiri basin studies.Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact AssessmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact AssessmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas24 Sep, 2025Expert committee nod for 2,200-MW Oju hydel project near China border, Pg9.Expert panel greenlights 2,220 MW Oju hydel project near China border despite environmental concerns over Subansiri basin studies.24 Sep, 2025
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesBiotechnologyEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesBiotechnologyWhy is India not importing corn from the U.S.?, Pg8US pressures India to import corn amid trade disputes and ethanol blending goals, impacting farmers and import substitution efforts.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesBiotechnologyEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesBiotechnology23 Sep, 2025Why is India not importing corn from the U.S.?, Pg8US pressures India to import corn amid trade disputes and ethanol blending goals, impacting farmers and import substitution efforts.23 Sep, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingA conundrum, Pg6Government prioritizes boosting consumption through GST reforms and income tax cuts amid flagging growth engines and global uncertainty.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting23 Sep, 2025A conundrum, Pg6Government prioritizes boosting consumption through GST reforms and income tax cuts amid flagging growth engines and global uncertainty.23 Sep, 2025
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Why Indian oil cos have $1.4 bn in dividends stuck in Russia, Pg13.Indian oil companies face $1.4 billion dividend repatriation hurdle from Russian projects due to sanctions and payment restrictions.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.23 Sep, 2025Why Indian oil cos have $1.4 bn in dividends stuck in Russia, Pg13.Indian oil companies face $1.4 billion dividend repatriation hurdle from Russian projects due to sanctions and payment restrictions.23 Sep, 2025