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National PoliticsIndia's green economy could create 1.3 crore jobs by 2035, says reportA new report projects significant job creation through green economy expansion, but calls for policy overhaul and a dedicated skilling mission.
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NationalRBI raises repo rate to 5.5%, shifts to calibrated tightening under MalhotraRBI raises benchmark repo rate by 25 bps to 5.5% in first hike under new Governor Sanjay Malhotra, adopts calibrated tightening stance.
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GovernanceIndia's Municipal Bodies Need Structural Property Tax ReformsIndia's property tax collection remains weak at 0.15-0.2% of GDP, signalling need for municipal reform.
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GovernanceLakhpati Didi scheme drives 61% rise in household income: IIM studyWomen-led enterprises surge 48% as Lakhpati Didi initiative shows strong economic impact since 2023 launch.
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Madhya PradeshSVAMITVA Scheme Row Escalates in MP: Nine Patwaris Terminated, 250 Get NoticesMadhya Pradesh government terminates nine probationary patwaris and issues notices to 250 others over SVAMITVA scheme implementation, triggering widespread protests.
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GovernanceCentre approves ₹65 crore for geospatial survey of unauthorised coloniesUnion government sanctions ₹65 crore for geospatial-based survey to map unauthorised residential colonies across India.
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InternationalIndia-US: Difficult times call for difficult measuresCommentary on India-US relations amid challenging geopolitical circumstances.
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InternationalTrump claims credit for settling eight wars, pitches himself for Nobel Peace PrizeUS President says Nobel Committee would be discredited if it fails to recognise his peace efforts.
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GovernanceGST Council to propose major reforms on arrest powers, ITC unblocking, compliance simplificationGST Council meeting in New Delhi expected to propose reforms including court-ordered arrest powers for tax officers and unblocking input tax credits.
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BusinessTea Board to expand auction centres for better price realisationTea Board plans to increase auction centres to help producers achieve better prices through reform initiatives.
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EducationRural India sees stark gender gap in secondary schooling: UNESCOUNESCO report finds only 59 girls complete Class 11-12 for every 100 boys in rural India, citing poverty as key barrier.
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GovernanceStatistics Ministry Proposes Common Framework for State GDP CalculationMinistry introduces standardised approach to estimate state GDP using expenditure method under 2022-23 base year.
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