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SC upholds NGT order absolving landlord of liability for tenant’s environmental violations
SC upholds NGT ruling that a landlord cannot be held liable for environmental violations by a tenant; environmental enforcement emphasis on tenant responsibility and governance of leased premises.
Environment & EcologyGS-III: Environment and EcologyGS-II: Governance (administrative actions, tribunals)The Hindu · Environment
The US-India special relationship is now cold-eyed transactionalism
Opinion piece argues the India-US relationship is shifting from strategic partnership to transactional, with India’s asks stable while US aims differ amid China challenge; implications for future collaboration.
International RelationsGS-II: India’s relationships with other countriesGS-III: Security threats and strategic issues (bilateral/coalition dynamics)Indian Express · Opinion
Prime Minister highlights 12 years of transformative initiatives centered on Garib Kalyan and human empowerment
PM Modi highlights 12 years of Garib Kalyan and empowerment initiatives, emphasizing direct benefit transfers and technology for transparent governance and inclusive growth.
GovernanceGS-II: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS-III: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population; issues relating to poverty and hungerPIB India
CSIR-CRRI Signs MoA with Government of Haryana for Implementation of CAQM Framework on Urban Road Dust Mitigation and Sustainable Road Infrastructure
CSIR-CRRI signs MoA with Haryana to implement CAQM-aligned framework for urban road dust mitigation and sustainable road infrastructure under NCR guidance.
Environment & EcologyGS-III: Environment, Disaster ManagementGS-III: Infrastructure and sustainable developmentPIB India
Empowering the Poor: A Decade of Inclusive Transformation
PIB recounts a decade of India’s inclusive welfare: large-scale poverty alleviation, sanitation, LPG connections, health cards, food security, and digital ration delivery across Aspirational districts and tribal areas.
SocietyGS-II: Welfare schemes and govt initiativesGS-III: Social Justice, Welfare schemesPIB India
UP CM Yogi Adityanath and Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh jointly Launch New Regional Meteorological Centre at Lucknow
UP govt and Centre launch a new Regional Meteorological Centre in Lucknow, marking expansion of India's meteorological infrastructure with more Doppler radars and weather stations to improve location-specific forecasts.
Science & TechnologyGS-II: Government policies for science & technologyGS-III: Disaster management and weather forecasting infrastructurePIB India
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, Launches BHAVYA Portal
Union Minister Goyal launches BHAVYA Portal under Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana to promote industrial park development, with state competition for projects and focus on startups, R&D, and testing facilities.
EconomyGS-II: Government policies and interventions for developmentGS-III: Infrastructure, energy, and growth initiativesPIB India
Shivamogga DC convenes meeting to prepare for heavy rain
Shivamogga Deputy Commissioner chairs a multi-department meeting under IMD red alert for heavy rainfall; directives focus on shelter, hazard mitigation, drainage, and essential supplies.
Disaster ManagementGS-III: Disaster Management and threats to environmentGS- II: Governance relating to local administration and public safetyThe Hindu · National
Special missions on the anvil for integrated water management and wetland protection in Kerala
Kerala plans specialized missions and a Water Commission under Vision 2031 to integrate water management, protect wetlands, and prevent wastewater discharge into rivers, coordinated across departments and institutions.
Environment & EcologyGS-III: Disaster Management and EnvironmentGS-II: Governance, Constitution, Polity and Social JusticeThe Hindu · National