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Triple test, adrift: On the ruling on definition of ‘industry’
A nine-judge Supreme Court Bench upheld the BWSSB (1978) “Triple Test” for what constitutes an “industry” under the Industrial Disputes Act. The Court also clarified limits for using BWSSB when interpreting the newer Industrial Relations Code, 2020.
PolityGS-II: Judiciary—Supreme Court judgments and their impactGS-II: Labour laws—Industrial Disputes Act/Industrial Relations Code; definition and legal interpretationThe Hindu · Opinion
Supreme Court bans construction within 100 metres of Jojari River in Rajasthan
The Supreme Court has banned construction within 100 metres of the Jojari River in Rajasthan and prohibited hazardous industries within 500 metres of its flow path. The order follows earlier directions to tackle contamination in the Jojari–Bandi–Luni river system impacting large populations.
EnvironmentGS-II: Judicial interventions/environmental protection; PIL/suo motu directionsGS-III: Pollution control; river conservation; industrial pollution and regulationThe Hindu · Sci-Tech
The Supreme Court delivered its August 20, 2026 judgment on the BWSSB (1978) reference question: the correct test for whether an activity qualifies as “industry” under Section 2(j) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. The article discusses how the Industrial Relations Code, 2020’s repeal of the ID Act made the reference effectively academic.
PolityGS-II: Statutory bodies and tribunals; judicial pronouncements and interpretation of laws (Industrial Disputes/IRC)GS-II: Separation of powers and role of Judiciary in shaping labour jurisprudenceThe Hindu · Opinion
Invisible actors: on bulk applications, voter name deletion
The ECI’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls faces allegations of bulk, fraudulent objections under Form 7 to delete voters’ names in multiple states. The issue raises concerns about verification processes by Booth Level/ERO and safeguards against misuse.
PolityGS-II: Election Commission of India; electoral rolls and conduct of electionsGS-II: Representation of the people; eligibility, disenfranchisement/objections, voter rightsThe Hindu · Opinion
India calls for Diversified, Adequate, Predictable and Sustained International Finance for Land Restoration and Drought Resilience at UNCCD CoP17, at Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
India, at UNCCD CoP17 in Ulaanbaatar, called for diversified, adequate, predictable and sustained international finance for land restoration and drought resilience. The Minister highlighted India’s blended green-finance framework and stressed that land restoration is an investment in food, water, biodiversity and livelihoods.
EnvironmentGS-II: International environmental agreements and climate finance negotiationsGS-III: Land degradation, desertification, drought resilience; sustainable land managementPIB India
NSA Ajit Doval heads to Beijing today for key talks with Wang Yi: What’s on agenda?
NSA Ajit Doval is set to visit Beijing for key talks with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi. The engagement is expected to set the tone ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s India visit for the BRICS summit in Delhi on Sept 12-13.
SecurityGS-II: India’s relations with China and key issues in bilateral diplomacyGS-II: Important international developments affecting India’s interestsLiveMint · Politics
The fact is youth unemployment has a household cost
Youth unemployment is only part of the crisis: alongside unemployment, a large share of tertiary-educated youth are NEET (not in employment, education or training). The article highlights how standard unemployment rates miss those who stop seeking work, especially among young women.
EconomyGS-III: Employment and unemployment (youth employment; labour market indicators)GS-II: Social justice—issues of education-to-work transition; gender and labour-force participationThe Hindu · Opinion
Supreme Court bans construction within 100 m of Jojari river in Rajasthan
The Supreme Court ordered a ban on construction within 100 m of the Jojari river in Rajasthan. The Court also indicated that industries along the riverbank may need relocation in the long run.
EnvironmentGS-II: Judiciary’s role in environmental regulation (public interest litigation/SC directions)GS-III: Environmental protection—river/coastal ecosystem, industrial pollution control and complianceThe Hindu · Environment
Service producer prices index mixed in Q1; air passenger services surge 32%
The government reported Q1 updates for Service Producer Price Indices (base year 2022-23) and noted compilation/coverage methodology for services. Separately, air passenger services registered a sharp surge in Q1, indicating strong demand momentum.
EconomyGS-III: Indian economy—inflation indices and price statistics (producer price indices)GS-III: Services sector performance—air passenger services demand/trendsLiveMint · Economy
Raksha Mantri and West Bengal Chief Minister carry out Bhumi Pujan for five expansion projects of GRSE & YIL virtually from Kolkata
Raksha Mantri and West Bengal CM held a virtual Bhumi Pujan for five expansion projects of GRSE and YIL in Kolkata region, aimed at boosting shipbuilding/ship repair and indigenous metallurgical/production capabilities. The investments are intended to strengthen Atmanirbhar Bharat and job creation, including for MSMEs.
SecurityGS-III: Defence production/shipbuilding and indigenisation initiatives (Aatmanirbhar Bharat/Make in India)GS-II: Government initiatives for economic development through strategic industries (jobs, MSMEs)PIB India