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Centre tightens grip over mineral taxation, states cry foul
The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 has sparked major opposition as states accuse the Centre of tightening control over mineral taxation and deepening Centre-State friction. The debate centres on the Bill’s implications for federal structure and resource governance.
Polity
GS-II: Centre-State relations; federalism; legislative competence; fiscal/administrative implications of law-making
GS-III: Regulation of mines and minerals; resource governance and taxation impacts
India-EU FTA moves one step closer to reality as European Commission moves to get it signed
The European Commission has sent the final text of the India–EU Free Trade Agreement to the EU Council for signature and conclusion, indicating legal vetting is complete. India is simultaneously undergoing its internal ratification procedures, moving the FTA closer to final approval.
International Relations
GS-II: India’s engagement with world; international agreements/arrangements affecting India
GS-III: Economic diplomacy and trade-related developments
BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE updates: Iran President Pezeshkian arrives in India, set to meet PM Modi
Ahead of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Iran President Pezeshkian is reported to arrive for talks with PM Modi. China also signals a strategic, long-term approach as Xi meets Modi on the sidelines of the summit.
International Relations
GS-II: India’s relations with BRICS partners; major summits and diplomacy
GS-II: Bilateral engagement with China/other global powers; strategic partnerships
Russian President Vladimir Putin begins 3-day India visit
Putin begins a three-day India visit to attend the BRICS summit and meet PM Modi, aiming to expand bilateral trade, investment and energy cooperation. The BRICS agenda in New Delhi focuses on resilience across food, energy, health, disaster reduction and critical supply chains amid geopolitical and economic headwinds.
International Relations
GS-II: India’s relations with Russia and engagement within BRICS
GS-II: Multilateral institutions and global governance—multipolarity and UNSC reforms
GS-III: Energy cooperation and critical supply chains/food-energy-health resilience
India in talks to acquire lithium blocks in Australia, Chile; eyes five more in Argentina
India is negotiating with Australia and Chile to acquire lithium blocks and is seeking additional lithium blocks in Argentina to secure critical-mineral supplies. The Mines Ministry is also promoting e-waste recycling incentives to recover critical minerals domestically.
Economy
GS-II: Critical minerals and strategic security linkages in international supply chains (general)
GS-III: Indian economy—mineral resources, raw material security; critical minerals policy
GS-III: Science & Technology/Environment—e-waste recycling as a source of critical minerals
BRICS Summit: Modi raises Indian seafarers’ safety with Putin amid Russia-Ukraine war
At the BRICS Summit, Prime Minister raised the issue of five Indian seafarers who died in the Black Sea amid Russia-Ukraine hostilities. India conveyed strong concerns to both Moscow and Kyiv over the safety of its citizens.
International Relations
GS-II: India’s foreign policy and relations with major powers; BRICS and other groupings
GS-II: Bilateral/multilateral diplomacy in conflict zones; protecting citizens abroad
Nepal flood reconstruction bill to be $4.78 bn: foreign ministry
Nepal’s foreign ministry estimates reconstruction needs after the August 26 glacial collapse floods at about $4.78 billion, including short- and long-term recovery. The episode is being framed as a climate-change-linked Himalayan disaster needing sustained international support and ecological governance cooperation.
Environment
GS-II: International cooperation and climate/disaster diplomacy
GS-III: Disaster management—floods, glacial lake outburst hazards; climate change linkages
Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) has come into operation, completing India’s dedicated freight rail backbone under PM GatiShakti by linking key industrial belts to JNPT. The corridor is expected to improve freight productivity via longer/heavier/double-stack train operations and reduce transit times.
Economy
GS-III: Infrastructure development—transport/logistics and multimodal connectivity
GS-III: Railways and economic development; logistics efficiency and freight movement
GS-I: India—transport connectivity and economic geography linkages
Xi Jinping in India after 7 years: When will PM Modi meet Chinese President? What is on the agenda
Xi Jinping is set to visit India after nearly seven years, with questions on when PM Modi will meet him and what key agenda will be discussed. The latest Xi-Modi interaction was in Aug 2025 on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Tianjin.
International Relations
GS-II: India’s relations with China and key bilateral mechanisms/engagements
GS-II: Effect of foreign diplomacy on internal/external security and strategic interests
India’s forex reserves jump by a record $44.903 billion
India’s foreign exchange reserves hit a new lifetime high, rising sharply during the week to September 4, 2026. RBI links the rebound to forex swap initiatives and recent inflows, after reserve pressure earlier in 2026 amid rupee depreciation.
Economy
GS-II: International economic developments (balance of payments/forex context)
GS-III: Foreign exchange reserves, RBI interventions and external sector indicators
