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India Opposes Global Ban on Chlorpyrifos

India Opposes Global Ban on Chlorpyrifos

India’s recent opposition to the global phase-out of Chlorpyrifos, a hazardous insecticide, has sparked environmental and policy discussions at the global level. The issue arose during the 2025 meetings of the BRS Conventions where many countries advocated for banning the pesticide under the Stockholm Convention. Despite strong scientific evidence about its harmful effects on human …

Election Commission Unveiled Three New Voter-Centric Reforms

Election Commission Unveiled Three New Voter-Centric Reforms

The Election Commission of India (ECI), the constitutional body overseeing elections in the country, has launched three new initiatives aimed at strengthening the electoral process. These measures focus on using technology for better data accuracy, ensuring that voters are better informed, and boosting public trust in BLOs—the front-line agents of the ECI. These reforms are …

India Notifies Sugar (Control) Order, 2025 to Modernize Sugar Sector Regulation

India Notifies Sugar (Control) Order, 2025 to Modernize Sugar Sector Regulation

To align with modern industrial practices, digital technologies, and market realities, the Central Government has replaced the decades-old Sugar (Control) Order, 1966 with the Sugar (Control) Order, 2025. This initiative aims to bring transparency, efficiency, and accountability in sugar production, pricing, and monitoring, strengthening India’s position in the global sugar economy. Why in the News? …

New Military Leadership Takes Charge Key Appointments in Indian Defence Forces

New Military Leadership Takes Charge: Key Appointments in Indian Defence Forces

On 1st May 2025, India’s defence leadership witnessed significant transitions across the Army and the Air Force. These appointments mark a generational shift in command and are crucial for enhancing operational readiness, training effectiveness, and inter-services coordination. Why in the News? On 01 May 2025, Air Marshal Tejinder Singh assumed charge as the Air Officer …

UK, Japan and Russia to Join Global Media Dialogue At WAVES 2025

UK, Japan and Russia to Join Global Media Dialogue At WAVES 2025

India has taken a leading role in shaping the global media landscape by hosting the Global Media Dialogue (GMD) during the WAVES 2025 event in Mumbai. Organized by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B), with support from the Ministry of External Affairs, this landmark event has attracted participation from over 60 countries, aiming to …

CCI Greenlights Major Stake Acquisition in Coca-Cola India Arm by Jubilant and Goldman Sachs

CCI Greenlights Major Stake Acquisition in Coca-Cola India Arm by Jubilant and Goldman Sachs

In a key move impacting India’s food and beverage sector, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has cleared a deal involving the acquisition of a 40% stake in Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings Pvt. Ltd. (HCCH) by Jubilant Beverages Limited (JBL). The deal also includes subscription to CCPS in JBL by Jubilant BevCo Ltd. and Singapore-based investors …