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Cess levied as increment to sales tax remains within State’s scope, says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court reaffirmed that a state levy called a cess, when computed as a percentage of the existing sales tax, remains within the state’s legislative competence, treating it as an augmentation of the sales tax. The ruling anchors fiscal federalism norms and requires proper transfer of cess proceeds to designated funds.
Back to back GSLV successes help ISRO win back some pride
ISRO's back-to-back GSLV successes, culminating in NVS-03 deployment, restore momentum for India's space programme and highlight India's self-reliant launch capabilities and industrial partnerships.
NVS-03 reaches geosynchronous orbit; satellite in good health
ISRO’s NVS-03 reaches geosynchronous orbit, marking continuity in India’s next-gen navigation satellite system with indigenous atomic clocks and multiple band signals, reinforcing navigational sovereignty and strategic technology capability.
Supply chain diversification & greater regional cooperation are key to stronger maritime inter-dependence amid strained security environment: Raksha Mantri at Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2026
India's Defence Ministry leader called for diversified supply chains, stronger regional maritime infrastructure, and wider cooperation to build resilience in the Indo-Pacific. The emphasis is on securing maritime inter-dependence against emerging threats while ensuring technology benefits are shared and oceans are managed responsibly.
Cabinet Approves Capex Support Scheme to Promote Critical Mineral Processing with an Outlay of Rs.2,814 Crore for Lithium and Nickel processing
India clears a Capex Support Scheme worth Rs 2,814 crore over five years to boost domestic processing of lithium, nickel and other critical minerals, aiming to reduce imports, strengthen supply chains and aid decarbonisation.
Cabinet approves ‘Viksit Bharat Initiative for Statistical Transformation, Analytics & Research (VISTAR)’, a central sector scheme for the period 2026-27 to 2030-31
The Cabinet approves VISTAR, a central sector scheme (2026–31) to build a real-time, AI-ready official statistics architecture in India, covering operations, strengthening, and an Economic Census. It signals a major push for data-driven governance under the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.
Resolution adopted at the Conference of Chairpersons of Public Accounts Committees of Parliament of India and State/UT Legislatures
The Conference of Chairpersons of Public Accounts Committees (PACs) of Parliament and State/UT Legislatures adopted a resolution to strengthen audit scrutiny, peer learning, standardized timelines for Action Taken Notes, digital oversight like APMS, and regular trainings, with a minimum of three PAC sittings monthly.
Ministry of Coal Achieves 130% Target in Site Cleaning and 162% in Scrap Disposal Under Special Campaign 6
The Ministry of Coal exceeded target clean-up and scrap disposal under Special Campaign 6, demonstrating efficient site clearance, records digitisation, and revenue generation from waste disposal, alongside 100% public grievance disposal and PMO references clearance.
Cabinet creates a pathway for all Agniveers to be absorbed in Defence Forces
Cabinet clears a two-step absorption pathway for Agniveers: 25% to be regular defence personnel based on merit, while the rest get a two-year engagement and potential re-enrolment as regular soldiers later, aiming to stabilise manpower and leverage Agniveer skills.
Union Cabinet to discuss capex support for critical mineral processing, VGF for RE grid-scale storage system
The Union Cabinet is set to consider two schemes: (1) capex support to promote domestic processing of critical minerals like lithium and nickel, and (2) viability gap funding for grid-scale energy storage systems. These moves aim to strengthen the EV supply chain, diversify mineral processing domestically, and bolster grid stability through storage, signaling emphasis on energy security and manufacturing resilience.
