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Over 77% of Rajasthan’s illegal mining FIRs filed in Aravalli districts
Rajasthan’s Aravalli districts account for a disproportionately high share of illegal mining FIRs, despite a smaller share of mining leases and output. The protection of Aravalli hills is also under threat due to proposed changes in the legal definition, amid Supreme Court observations on inconsistent definitions enabling illegal mining.
PM-AJAY Accelerates Socio-Economic Development of Scheduled Caste Communities
PIB reports that the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment is implementing the PM-AJAY scheme to accelerate socio-economic development of Scheduled Caste communities. Funds were released under the Adarsh Gram and Grant-in-Aid components, supporting infrastructure development and livelihoods.
IRDAI’s consultation paper proposes a Public Insurance Registry (PIR) to create a trusted, interoperable information layer for the insurance ecosystem, improving policy access, KYC/claims history continuity, and consumer choice. It is framed alongside India’s Digital Personal Data Protection approach and other insurance digitisation steps.
Breathing in death: How mining dust in the Aravallis is killing residents
Mining and stone-crushing dust in Rajasthan’s Aravallis is linked to silicosis among residents and workers, causing deaths and chronic respiratory illness. The news highlights ongoing Supreme Court-linked review concerns about coverage of mining-affected areas and the pending final report.
The proposed FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026 seeks to tighten regulation of foreign contributions to NGOs, with provisions affecting cancellation/surrender/lapse of FCRA registrations. The debate centers on transparency/monitoring of foreign funds versus concerns about civil liberties and religious conversions.
Serious escalation: On the U.S., Russia Sanctions Act and India
The U.S. Russia Sanctions Act—now signed into law—could enable up to 100% tariffs on countries importing large amounts of Russian oil and gas, escalating tensions between the U.S. and India. The move threatens India’s export competitiveness and trade flows, with limited options to mitigate impact.
SEMICON India 2026 Day 2 Highlights India’s Semiconductor Journey from Ambition to Execution at Scale
SEMICON India 2026 Day 2 highlighted India’s semiconductor mission moving from intent to execution at scale. Focus areas include ISM 2.0 pillars—design, fabs/production ecosystem, ATMP/OSAT, R&D and talent—along with resilient supply chains and international partnerships.
SEMICON India 2026 Concludes Successfully, Showcasing India’s Growing Role in the Global Semiconductor Ecosystem
SEMICON India 2026 concluded in New Delhi, highlighting India’s growing participation in the global semiconductor value chain. The 3-day event saw large international participation and multiple MoUs across design, manufacturing, packaging, R&D and talent.
PIB traces how rural sanitation shifted from toilet construction under SBM (2014) to sustaining outcomes through ODF Plus and solid/liquid waste management under SBM-Gramin Phase II. It highlights the village classification into Aspiring, Rising and Model for progress in sanitation and cleanliness.
Early warning systems need alerts for non-rainfall triggers: climate scientist Tapio Schneider
Climate scientist Tapio Schneider argues that early warning systems for extreme weather must also trigger alerts from non-rainfall factors, not only rainfall. The piece highlights improving climate-linked disaster preparedness through broader monitoring and warning triggers.
