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The Supreme Court has ruled that mining is barred within a 10-km radius of a wetland conservation reserve in Himachal Pradesh unless the Union government grants prior permission. The decision strengthens restrictions on environmentally sensitive areas and central oversight.
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RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% with a neutral stance amid global uncertainties. The RBI projects FY27 real GDP growth and expects inflation to peak in Q3, while flagging monsoon uncertainty and West Asia conflict risks.
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The Supreme Court directed the Centre to frame structured guidelines for imposing compensation for violations under the Solid Waste Management Rules. It held that compensation should not be left to the discretion of regulators, tribunals, or courts.
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The Supreme Court acquitted a man after 22 years in jail in a triple murder case, holding evidence unreliable and pointing out procedural lapses by the High Court. The order highlights due process and the importance of admissible, trustworthy evidence in criminal trials.
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Opinion piece revisits seven years since Article 370 was revoked and J&K’s special status/statehood was altered, alongside the lockdown measures. It highlights continuing security challenges and the region’s economic underperformance, framing the case for restoring autonomy/statehood.
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A parliamentary standing committee report warns Indian cities produce far more sewage than they can treat, creating a large treatment shortfall. The report highlights a major urban sanitation and water-pollution management gap.
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Mehbooba Mufti holds a protest in Srinagar on the eve of Aug 4, reiterating that Article 370’s abrogation was done through brute majority and highlighting effects on J&K’s identity, land and jobs. She also raises concerns over arrests, demolitions and continued unrest across both sides of Kashmir.
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RBI has outlined a fresh regulatory direction for cooperative banking, signalling reforms in how these institutions are supervised and function within India’s banking framework. The move is relevant for understanding RBI’s evolving approach to financial sector governance.
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Rural Development reviews the progress of DDU-GKY 2.0 under DAY-NRLM, stressing timely implementation and digital, citizen-centric reforms. Since 2014-15, large-scale rural skilling and placement has been reported, with revised guidelines in 2025.
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CAQM has amended its Statutory Direction No. 86 to strengthen enforcement of dust mitigation at smaller C&D sites in NCR. Powers to initiate prosecution for gross violators have been extended to more ULBs and municipal bodies.
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