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India’s Green Fuel Revolution: Implementation of the E20 Fuel Mandate 2026

E20 Fuel: Transforming India’s Transport Sector with Sustainable Biofuels As part of India’s commitment to achieving "Net Zero" emissions, the government has officially implemented the E20 fuel mandate. This transition marks a pivotal shift in the national energy strategy, aimed at promoting cleaner transport and reducing the environmental impact of fossil fuels.

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Explaining the ‘Sriharan Vacuum’: Why the Sattankulam Case Led to the Death Penalty

Understanding the ‘Sriharan Vacuum’ in the Sattankulam Verdict The Madurai trial court’s decision to award the death penalty in the Sattankulam custodial death case has brought a critical legal concept known as the “Sriharan Vacuum” into public discourse. This concept explains the limited sentencing options available to trial courts in India for heinous crimes.

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Economy

UN ESCAP Economic Survey 2026: India's GDP Growth Projected at 6.4%, Inflation at 4.4%

The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP) has released its Economic Survey 2026, warning of rising energy and food costs. - Regional inflation: Expected to climb to 4.6% in 2026 from 3.5% in 2025. - Growth: Developing economies of the region likely to slow to 4.0% from 4.6%.

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International

UCLA Methane Plumes Report: Telangana's Jawahar Nagar Landfill 4th, Mumbai's Kanjurmarg 12th Globally

The report "Spotlight on the Top 25 Methane Plumes in 2025: Landfills", released by the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), names the world's top methane-emitting waste sites. - Scope: 25 landfills in 18 countries emitting 3.6–7.6 tonnes of methane per hour, identified from satellite data.

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Economy

RBI Issues Digital Payments E-Mandate Framework 2026: ₹15,000 Limit Without AFA, ₹1 Lakh for Select Categories

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued the Digital Payments E-Mandate Framework 2026, standardising rules for recurring digital payments. - Coverage: Cards, Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and prepaid payment instruments. - Registration: One-time registration with Additional Factor of Authentication (AFA).

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MHA Introduces New Deportation Policy: District Task Forces and 90-Day Verification of Illegal Migrants

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has brought in a new deportation policy to speed up the identification and removal of illegal migrants. - Task forces: District-level task forces are mandatory. - Timeline: Verification of suspected foreign nationals within 90 days. - Holding centres: To be set up with basic facilities; families will not be separated.

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International

India Participates in World Border Security Congress 2026 in Vienna

India took part in the World Border Security Congress 2026, held in Vienna, Austria. - Venue: Vienna, Austria. - Themes discussed: Maritime security, coastal surveillance, transnational threats and emerging technologies. - Objective: Strengthen international cooperation in managing borders.

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Foundation Stone Laid for India's First Petroglyph Conservation Park in Ladakh

The foundation stone of India's first Petroglyph Conservation Park has been laid in Ladakh, on the banks of the Indus River. - What are petroglyphs: Prehistoric carvings made on rock surfaces. - Location: Banks of the Indus River, Ladakh. - Purpose: Protect ancient rock carvings from damage and loss. - Heritage: Ladakh has around 400 petroglyph sites.

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