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The Supreme Court criticised large mark-ups on essential—especially cancer—drugs and questioned the pricing structure under DPCO, 2013. It asked why retailer margins are not applied more uniformly to curb steep differences between PTR and consumer MRP.
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The Supreme Court questioned FSSAI over delays in rolling out front-of-pack warning labels for packaged foods high in sugar, salt and saturated fat. The court pressed FSSAI to expedite labelling norms, scrutinising timelines and consultation processes.
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DoLR organised a national workshop on pilot projects for river rejuvenation through the watershed approach. The focus is on catchment treatment, groundwater recharge, soil & water conservation, and improving base/lean-season river flows.
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Iran has threatened new strikes targeting regional infrastructure while it awaits a formal US response to a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Despite reduced fighting, Tehran continues actions affecting shipping in the strait, escalating US–Iran standoff over energy and security guarantees.
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A BBC report highlights the impact of Maharashtra’s new anti-conversion law on churchgoers, focusing on consent, freedom of religion, and legal safeguards. The controversy raises questions about how such laws balance state regulation with constitutional religious liberty.
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The government is considering a fresh extension/revival of RoDTEP, providing exporters support linked to duties/taxes embedded in exports. This may affect export competitiveness and business costs.
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Opposition MPs on the JPC reviewing the FCRA (Foreign Contribution Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, have urged a delay of the panel meeting by at least four weeks to allow more time for public comments and stakeholder inputs. The request is tied to the bill’s wide-ranging implications and need for clause-wise review.
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Civil society groups and the Karnataka Congress demanded FIRs after allegations that bulk Form-7 applications were used to delete voters’ names from electoral rolls, allegedly targeting Muslim voters. The matter raises issues around integrity of voter registration and electoral processes under the ECI/CEO system.
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A commentary flags that India’s plan to expand coking coal output by 2030 for steel needs must also manage methane emissions from coal mining. It argues for monitoring and abatement measures being built into planning to avoid higher locked-in emissions.
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NIA arrested 13 persons across Assam, West Bengal and Kerala over alleged links to the IMK terror outfit. The operation involved arrests and interceptions as part of counter-terror investigations.
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