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 EconomyMarket share, Pg 2.India strategizes to retain market share amid US tariff hikes; considers reviving Interest Equalisation Scheme and boosting domestic sales.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 Economy14 Sep, 2025Market share, Pg 2.India strategizes to retain market share amid US tariff hikes; considers reviving Interest Equalisation Scheme and boosting domestic sales.14 Sep, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyOn Govt table: How to help exporters not lose market share due to 50% US tariff, Pg 2.Government considers measures for exporters facing 50% US tariffs; CBIC clarifies GST rules on post-sale discounts.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy14 Sep, 2025On Govt table: How to help exporters not lose market share due to 50% US tariff, Pg 2.Government considers measures for exporters facing 50% US tariffs; CBIC clarifies GST rules on post-sale discounts.14 Sep, 2025
Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment BudgetingImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment BudgetingCBIC clarifies GST levy on post-sale discounts, to help reduce disputes, Pg 12.CBIC clarifies GST levy on post-sale discounts, ensuring no tax on discounts for competitive pricing, reducing disputes and providing clarity.Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment BudgetingImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment Budgeting14 Sep, 2025CBIC clarifies GST levy on post-sale discounts, to help reduce disputes, Pg 12.CBIC clarifies GST levy on post-sale discounts, ensuring no tax on discounts for competitive pricing, reducing disputes and providing clarity.14 Sep, 2025
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesWaqf Act 2025 SC to pronounce interim order on September 15, Pg 5.Supreme Court to issue interim order on Waqf Act 2025 validity, focusing on property de-notification powers on September 15.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies14 Sep, 2025Waqf Act 2025 SC to pronounce interim order on September 15, Pg 5.Supreme Court to issue interim order on Waqf Act 2025 validity, focusing on property de-notification powers on September 15.14 Sep, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingTechnology Missions in AgricultureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingTechnology Missions in AgricultureFiscal first-half end nears, 6 agri schemes announced in Budget yet to hit ground, Pg 5.Budgeted agricultural schemes worth ₹2,200 crore delayed, raising concerns over fund utilization and impacting 1.7 crore farmers.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingTechnology Missions in AgricultureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingTechnology Missions in Agriculture14 Sep, 2025Fiscal first-half end nears, 6 agri schemes announced in Budget yet to hit ground, Pg 5.Budgeted agricultural schemes worth ₹2,200 crore delayed, raising concerns over fund utilization and impacting 1.7 crore farmers.14 Sep, 2025
Parliament and State LegislaturesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityMoney Laundering and its PreventionParliament and State LegislaturesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityMoney Laundering and its PreventionSC asks Centre, EC to reply to plea for regulating parties, Pg9Supreme Court directs Centre, Election Commission to respond to plea seeking regulation of political parties to curb corruption and criminalization.Parliament and State LegislaturesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityMoney Laundering and its PreventionParliament and State LegislaturesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityMoney Laundering and its Prevention13 Sep, 2025SC asks Centre, EC to reply to plea for regulating parties, Pg9Supreme Court directs Centre, Election Commission to respond to plea seeking regulation of political parties to curb corruption and criminalization.13 Sep, 2025
Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRight to Information and Transparency in GovernmentChallenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public FundsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRight to Information and Transparency in GovernmentChallenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public FundsThe RTI’s shift to a ‘right to deny information’, Pg6DPDP Act amendment to RTI Section 8(1)(j) threatens transparency, potentially enabling corruption by restricting access to essential public information.Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRight to Information and Transparency in GovernmentChallenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public FundsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRight to Information and Transparency in GovernmentChallenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds13 Sep, 2025The RTI’s shift to a ‘right to deny information’, Pg6DPDP Act amendment to RTI Section 8(1)(j) threatens transparency, potentially enabling corruption by restricting access to essential public information.13 Sep, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsMicrosoft averts EU antitrust fine with unbundled Office and Teams, Pg14Microsoft averts EU antitrust fine by unbundling Office and Teams, offering reduced prices and enhanced interoperability globally.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests13 Sep, 2025Microsoft averts EU antitrust fine with unbundled Office and Teams, Pg14Microsoft averts EU antitrust fine by unbundling Office and Teams, offering reduced prices and enhanced interoperability globally.13 Sep, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact AssessmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact AssessmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasThe critic is at sea, Pg13Great Nicobar Island project sparks debate over strategic maritime goals versus environmental impact and tribal rights, raising geopolitical questions.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact AssessmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact AssessmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas13 Sep, 2025The critic is at sea, Pg13Great Nicobar Island project sparks debate over strategic maritime goals versus environmental impact and tribal rights, raising geopolitical questions.13 Sep, 2025
Urbanization, Problems and RemediesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsUrbanization, Problems and RemediesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsPlight of citizens who pay tax is disheartening: SC on homebuyers, Pg11Supreme Court urges government to safeguard homebuyers' interests, proposes fund for stalled projects, and seeks RERA uniformity.Urbanization, Problems and RemediesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsUrbanization, Problems and RemediesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors13 Sep, 2025Plight of citizens who pay tax is disheartening: SC on homebuyers, Pg11Supreme Court urges government to safeguard homebuyers' interests, proposes fund for stalled projects, and seeks RERA uniformity.13 Sep, 2025
Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyRegulator eases entry norms for foreign investors, relaxes IPO rules for large firms, Pg1SEBI introduces SWAGAT-FI framework for foreign investors, eases IPO norms, and enhances MII governance to boost market confidence.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesEffects of Liberalization on the Economy13 Sep, 2025Regulator eases entry norms for foreign investors, relaxes IPO rules for large firms, Pg1SEBI introduces SWAGAT-FI framework for foreign investors, eases IPO norms, and enhances MII governance to boost market confidence.13 Sep, 2025
Role of Civil Services in a DemocracyIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndia and Mauritius not just partners but a family: Modi, Pg16India strengthens ties with Mauritius through economic package, healthcare support, and cultural exchanges, reinforcing 'Neighbourhood First' policy.Role of Civil Services in a DemocracyIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements12 Sep, 2025India and Mauritius not just partners but a family: Modi, Pg16India strengthens ties with Mauritius through economic package, healthcare support, and cultural exchanges, reinforcing 'Neighbourhood First' policy.12 Sep, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorLooking beyond suicide helplines to tackle mental health issues and care, Pg2Experts highlight gaps in mental health helplines, advocate for systemic approach addressing resource shortages and social determinants of suicide.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector12 Sep, 2025Looking beyond suicide helplines to tackle mental health issues and care, Pg2Experts highlight gaps in mental health helplines, advocate for systemic approach addressing resource shortages and social determinants of suicide.12 Sep, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorClearing the fog: need for revised strategies against Aedes mosquitoes, Pg2Revised strategies needed to combat Aedes mosquitoes using personal protection, community mobilization, and innovative technologies like Wolbachia mosquitoes.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector12 Sep, 2025Clearing the fog: need for revised strategies against Aedes mosquitoes, Pg2Revised strategies needed to combat Aedes mosquitoes using personal protection, community mobilization, and innovative technologies like Wolbachia mosquitoes.12 Sep, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and DegradationGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and DegradationCan vultures help prevent pandemics?, Pg12Vulture conservation crucial for pandemic prevention; India's action plan focuses on telemetry, DSS, One Health framework, and community stewardship.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and DegradationGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation12 Sep, 2025Can vultures help prevent pandemics?, Pg12Vulture conservation crucial for pandemic prevention; India's action plan focuses on telemetry, DSS, One Health framework, and community stewardship.12 Sep, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorGovernment BudgetingGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorGovernment BudgetingA ‘health check’ for the new GST health-care reforms, Pg10GST reforms in healthcare aim to boost affordability, access, and preventive care by lowering taxes on insurance and medicines.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorGovernment BudgetingGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorGovernment Budgeting12 Sep, 2025A ‘health check’ for the new GST health-care reforms, Pg10GST reforms in healthcare aim to boost affordability, access, and preventive care by lowering taxes on insurance and medicines.12 Sep, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRelief for refugees, Pg10Immigration Order 2025 offers relief to refugees, especially Sri Lankan Tamils, but citizenship hurdles and long-term visa issues persist.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIndia and its Neighbourhood Relations12 Sep, 2025Relief for refugees, Pg10Immigration Order 2025 offers relief to refugees, especially Sri Lankan Tamils, but citizenship hurdles and long-term visa issues persist.12 Sep, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentRBI may allow lenders to remotely lock mobile phones bought on credit, Pg15RBI to permit remote locking of financed mobile phones upon loan default, balancing lender recovery with consumer data protection.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment12 Sep, 2025RBI may allow lenders to remotely lock mobile phones bought on credit, Pg15RBI to permit remote locking of financed mobile phones upon loan default, balancing lender recovery with consumer data protection.12 Sep, 2025
Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesRed flags on algorithms, panel may recommend stricter penalties for social media, Pg15Parliamentary panel proposes stricter penalties for social media algorithms spreading misinformation and inter-ministerial task force to tackle cross-border fake news.Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges12 Sep, 2025Red flags on algorithms, panel may recommend stricter penalties for social media, Pg15Parliamentary panel proposes stricter penalties for social media algorithms spreading misinformation and inter-ministerial task force to tackle cross-border fake news.12 Sep, 2025
Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEnvironmental Impact AssessmentDisaster and Disaster ManagementImportant Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEnvironmental Impact AssessmentDisaster and Disaster ManagementRampant development, not climate, pushing Himalayas to the edge, Pg2Himalayan disasters exacerbated by rampant development, warns experts; calls for stringent environmental impact assessments and sustainable practices to mitigate risks.Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEnvironmental Impact AssessmentDisaster and Disaster ManagementImportant Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEnvironmental Impact AssessmentDisaster and Disaster Management11 Sep, 2025Rampant development, not climate, pushing Himalayas to the edge, Pg2Himalayan disasters exacerbated by rampant development, warns experts; calls for stringent environmental impact assessments and sustainable practices to mitigate risks.11 Sep, 2025