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Private universities cannot be run for profit, says SC; seeks audited accounts
The Supreme Court ruled that private universities cannot be run for profit and directed states/UTs to submit audited accounts showing surplus income, expenditure, fee collections and employee salaries.
States need to raise capex to 3% of GSDP by FY32 for developed India: Revenue secretary
Revenue Secretary Arvind Shrivastava urged states to raise capital outlay to about 3% of GSDP by FY32 to support India’s growth path toward a developed economy by 2047, alongside better fiscal management and private investment.
Balancing deep-sea discovery with environmental stewardship
An opinion piece argues for balancing India’s deep-sea exploration and seabed mining ambitions with strong environmental stewardship. It notes India’s ISA exploration contracts, deep-ocean mission technology development, and ongoing biodiversity/impact studies.
India’s innovation ecosystem is expanding as more technologies shift from imports to domestic R&D, supported by public research, corporate R&D and deep-tech startups. The piece highlights GaN semiconductor development for strategic uses and growing Indian patent filings, signaling improved innovation capacity.
RBI Deputy Governor said MDR on UPI is unlikely to increase cash usage. From Oct 15, 0.4% MDR applies on person-to-merchant UPI payments above ₹2,000, with merchant-paid charges capped at ₹300 for high-value transactions.
As exotic primates reach India, welfare concerns grow
The exotic pet trade is bringing primates like orangutans into India, raising serious animal welfare and legal concerns. The report highlights health risks such as zoonotic disease spillovers and potential ecological harm from keeping wild animals as pets.
RBI may deliver two rate hikes by CY 2026:Analysts
Analysts expect the RBI to hike the repo rate twice by end-December 2026 (25 bps in October and 25 bps in December) amid inflation pressure and excess banking-system liquidity. Retail inflation has risen, and risks from elevated crude oil prices are highlighted.
India needs more savings, private capital to sustain 7-8% growth, says N.K. Singh
N.K. Singh argues that sustaining India’s 7–8% growth requires higher domestic savings and better allocation of capital, along with stronger fiscal coordination between the Centre and states. The focus is on investment quality and fiscal management to support growth targets.
Who’s watching what we eat? Inside India’s food adulteration problem
Report highlights India’s food adulteration problem through cases of suspected milk adulteration and home testing methods. It also notes FSSAI legal action against non-compliance in infant food products and enforcement actions against adulterated milk.
As tigers spill beyond reserves, India rethinks conservation
Cases of tigers straying beyond reserves in Karnataka highlight the need to rethink conservation strategies. The report points to gaps in forest department response, coordination, and human-wildlife conflict management as tiger habitats and human settlements overlap.