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Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

NCLAT upholds Adani bid for Jaiprakash Associates, Vedanta plea against Adani dismissed: 'No merit in appeal', Pg25

NCLAT backs Adani's Jaiprakash Associates bid, dismissing Vedanta's challenge citing no merit in appeal and upholding CoC decision.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

5 May, 2026

NCLAT upholds Adani bid for Jaiprakash Associates, Vedanta plea against Adani dismissed: 'No merit in appeal', Pg25

NCLAT backs Adani's Jaiprakash Associates bid, dismissing Vedanta's challenge citing no merit in appeal and upholding CoC decision.

5 May, 2026

Indian Diaspora Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

'Central bank explores steps to mobilise dollar inflows as rupee slides', Pg25

RBI considers NRI dollar deposit scheme and tax breaks on government bonds to stabilize rupee amid Iran war impact.

Indian Diaspora Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

5 May, 2026

'Central bank explores steps to mobilise dollar inflows as rupee slides', Pg25

RBI considers NRI dollar deposit scheme and tax breaks on government bonds to stabilize rupee amid Iran war impact.

5 May, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India may expand LNG storage to manage future supply crises, Pg25

India considers LNG storage expansion after Strait of Hormuz disruption exposes supply vulnerability, impacting gas distribution and energy security.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

5 May, 2026

India may expand LNG storage to manage future supply crises, Pg25

India considers LNG storage expansion after Strait of Hormuz disruption exposes supply vulnerability, impacting gas distribution and energy security.

5 May, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Keeping India’s carbon money at home, Pg6

India considers IBAM to counter EU's CBAM, aiming to retain carbon revenues for domestic green projects and ensure fair trade.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

4 May, 2026

Keeping India’s carbon money at home, Pg6

India considers IBAM to counter EU's CBAM, aiming to retain carbon revenues for domestic green projects and ensure fair trade.

4 May, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Why benchmark oil prices don't show the full picture, Pg9

West Asia conflict causes oil market volatility; physical prices surge to $150/barrel amid supply concerns, exceeding benchmark rates.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

4 May, 2026

Why benchmark oil prices don't show the full picture, Pg9

West Asia conflict causes oil market volatility; physical prices surge to $150/barrel amid supply concerns, exceeding benchmark rates.

4 May, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

OPEC+ agrees 3rd oil output quota hike since Hormuz closure, Pg13

OPEC+ agrees to a modest oil output hike for June amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions, signaling market control despite limited impact.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

4 May, 2026

OPEC+ agrees 3rd oil output quota hike since Hormuz closure, Pg13

OPEC+ agrees to a modest oil output hike for June amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions, signaling market control despite limited impact.

4 May, 2026

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Union State Relations and Federal Structure Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

How the newest rail zone came into being; ops likely to commence from June 1, Pg13

South Coast Railway Zone (SCoR) gazette notification imminent; operations to commence June 1, 2026, boosting Andhra Pradesh's rail infrastructure.

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Union State Relations and Federal Structure Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

4 May, 2026

How the newest rail zone came into being; ops likely to commence from June 1, Pg13

South Coast Railway Zone (SCoR) gazette notification imminent; operations to commence June 1, 2026, boosting Andhra Pradesh's rail infrastructure.

4 May, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

The next fuel shift: More ethanol in the tank, Pg10

India eyes E85, E100 fuel adoption amidst energy crisis, offering cheaper, greener alternative to petrol by 2026.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

4 May, 2026

The next fuel shift: More ethanol in the tank, Pg10

India eyes E85, E100 fuel adoption amidst energy crisis, offering cheaper, greener alternative to petrol by 2026.

4 May, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Govt explores EU-like law to safeguard firms against third countries' sanctions, Pg1

India considers EU-like law to protect firms from third-country sanctions impacting critical services and data access.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

4 May, 2026

Govt explores EU-like law to safeguard firms against third countries' sanctions, Pg1

India considers EU-like law to protect firms from third-country sanctions impacting critical services and data access.

4 May, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Diaspora Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Why did the UAE quit OPEC and OPEC+?, Pg12

UAE exits OPEC amidst Saudi Arabia tensions, seeks independent oil strategy, impacting global markets and India's energy relations.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Diaspora Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

3 May, 2026

Why did the UAE quit OPEC and OPEC+?, Pg12

UAE exits OPEC amidst Saudi Arabia tensions, seeks independent oil strategy, impacting global markets and India's energy relations.

3 May, 2026

Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

FDI eased for foreign cos with up to 10% Chinese stake, Pg13

FDI norms eased: Foreign companies with up to 10% Chinese stake allowed automatic investment route in India, excluding land border nations.

Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

3 May, 2026

FDI eased for foreign cos with up to 10% Chinese stake, Pg13

FDI norms eased: Foreign companies with up to 10% Chinese stake allowed automatic investment route in India, excluding land border nations.

3 May, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Japan, Vietnam seek deeper ties amid geopolitical risks, Pg12

Japan and Vietnam deepen strategic partnership focusing on energy security, critical minerals, and supply chain resilience amidst geopolitical risks.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

3 May, 2026

Japan, Vietnam seek deeper ties amid geopolitical risks, Pg12

Japan and Vietnam deepen strategic partnership focusing on energy security, critical minerals, and supply chain resilience amidst geopolitical risks.

3 May, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Aboard first Srinagar-Jammu train: Soldier expecting child, family that skipped the road, Pg1

Srinagar-Jammu Vande Bharat flagged off; Kargil families seek body exchange point across LoC after tragedy.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

3 May, 2026

Aboard first Srinagar-Jammu train: Soldier expecting child, family that skipped the road, Pg1

Srinagar-Jammu Vande Bharat flagged off; Kargil families seek body exchange point across LoC after tragedy.

3 May, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Shanti law in, US nuclear ‘mission’ on its way to tap new tie-ups, Pg1

US nuclear mission eyes India's energy sector post-SHANTI Act, seeking tie-ups with private players and government entities.

Parliament and State Legislatures Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

3 May, 2026

Shanti law in, US nuclear ‘mission’ on its way to tap new tie-ups, Pg1

US nuclear mission eyes India's energy sector post-SHANTI Act, seeking tie-ups with private players and government entities.

3 May, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Top 500 companies’ profits grew 30% post Covid, but no investments: CEA, Pg1

Government permits 100% FDI in the insurance sector under automatic route, boosting foreign investment and easing regulatory hurdles.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

3 May, 2026

Top 500 companies’ profits grew 30% post Covid, but no investments: CEA, Pg1

Government permits 100% FDI in the insurance sector under automatic route, boosting foreign investment and easing regulatory hurdles.

3 May, 2026

Government Budgeting Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Commercial LPG, 5-kg cylinders to cost more, Pg1

Commercial LPG prices skyrocket by ₹993/cylinder, 5-kg LPG up ₹261, while export duties on diesel slashed to boost availability.

Government Budgeting Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

2 May, 2026

Commercial LPG, 5-kg cylinders to cost more, Pg1

Commercial LPG prices skyrocket by ₹993/cylinder, 5-kg LPG up ₹261, while export duties on diesel slashed to boost availability.

2 May, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India to tap augmented solar capacity, coal to weather El Nino, summer power demand, Pg10

India boosts solar, coal power amid El Nino fears and rising summer energy demand, ensuring grid stability and supply.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

2 May, 2026

India to tap augmented solar capacity, coal to weather El Nino, summer power demand, Pg10

India boosts solar, coal power amid El Nino fears and rising summer energy demand, ensuring grid stability and supply.

2 May, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

IFFCO, IPL fertilisers meant for rabi season found 'non-standard' in Chouhan's Vidisha, Pg6

Substandard IFFCO, IPL fertilizers discovered in Vidisha, raising concerns over quality control during crucial rabi season; sale halted.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

2 May, 2026

IFFCO, IPL fertilisers meant for rabi season found 'non-standard' in Chouhan's Vidisha, Pg6

Substandard IFFCO, IPL fertilizers discovered in Vidisha, raising concerns over quality control during crucial rabi season; sale halted.

2 May, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Is the rupee back to the ‘fragile five’ days of 2013?, Pg14

Rupee plunges to record low of 95.33 against dollar, echoing 'Fragile Five' crisis amid current account deficit.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

2 May, 2026

Is the rupee back to the ‘fragile five’ days of 2013?, Pg14

Rupee plunges to record low of 95.33 against dollar, echoing 'Fragile Five' crisis amid current account deficit.

2 May, 2026

E Governance Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India's 1st barrier-less toll booth opens: How will it speed up ride, Pg13

India's first barrier-less toll booth opens in Gujarat, leveraging FASTag and ANPR to reduce congestion and improve efficiency.

E Governance Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

2 May, 2026

India's 1st barrier-less toll booth opens: How will it speed up ride, Pg13

India's first barrier-less toll booth opens in Gujarat, leveraging FASTag and ANPR to reduce congestion and improve efficiency.

2 May, 2026

Economy

NCLAT upholds Adani bid for Jaiprakash Associates, Vedanta plea against Adani dismissed: 'No merit in appeal', Pg25

NCLAT upholds Adani bid for Jaiprakash Associates, Vedanta plea against Adani dismissed: 'No merit in appeal', Pg25

'Central bank explores steps to mobilise dollar inflows as rupee slides', Pg25

'Central bank explores steps to mobilise dollar inflows as rupee slides', Pg25

India may expand LNG storage to manage future supply crises, Pg25

India may expand LNG storage to manage future supply crises, Pg25

Keeping India’s carbon money at home, Pg6

Keeping India’s carbon money at home, Pg6

Why benchmark oil prices don't show the full picture, Pg9

Why benchmark oil prices don't show the full picture, Pg9

OPEC+ agrees 3rd oil output quota hike since Hormuz closure, Pg13

OPEC+ agrees 3rd oil output quota hike since Hormuz closure, Pg13

How the newest rail zone came into being; ops likely to commence from June 1, Pg13

How the newest rail zone came into being; ops likely to commence from June 1, Pg13

The next fuel shift: More ethanol in the tank, Pg10

The next fuel shift: More ethanol in the tank, Pg10

Govt explores EU-like law to safeguard firms against third countries' sanctions, Pg1

Govt explores EU-like law to safeguard firms against third countries' sanctions, Pg1

Why did the UAE quit OPEC and OPEC+?, Pg12

Why did the UAE quit OPEC and OPEC+?, Pg12

FDI eased for foreign cos with up to 10% Chinese stake, Pg13

FDI eased for foreign cos with up to 10% Chinese stake, Pg13

Japan, Vietnam seek deeper ties amid geopolitical risks, Pg12

Japan, Vietnam seek deeper ties amid geopolitical risks, Pg12

Aboard first Srinagar-Jammu train: Soldier expecting child, family that skipped the road, Pg1

Aboard first Srinagar-Jammu train: Soldier expecting child, family that skipped the road, Pg1

Shanti law in, US nuclear ‘mission’ on its way to tap new tie-ups, Pg1

Shanti law in, US nuclear ‘mission’ on its way to tap new tie-ups, Pg1

Top 500 companies’ profits grew 30% post Covid, but no investments: CEA, Pg1

Top 500 companies’ profits grew 30% post Covid, but no investments: CEA, Pg1

Commercial LPG, 5-kg cylinders to cost more, Pg1

Commercial LPG, 5-kg cylinders to cost more, Pg1

India to tap augmented solar capacity, coal to weather El Nino, summer power demand, Pg10

India to tap augmented solar capacity, coal to weather El Nino, summer power demand, Pg10

IFFCO, IPL fertilisers meant for rabi season found 'non-standard' in Chouhan's Vidisha, Pg6

IFFCO, IPL fertilisers meant for rabi season found 'non-standard' in Chouhan's Vidisha, Pg6

Is the rupee back to the ‘fragile five’ days of 2013?, Pg14

Is the rupee back to the ‘fragile five’ days of 2013?, Pg14

India's 1st barrier-less toll booth opens: How will it speed up ride, Pg13

India's 1st barrier-less toll booth opens: How will it speed up ride, Pg13

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