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Animal Welfare Groups Praise SC’s Humane Ruling, Cite Need for Clarity

  Date: August 22, 2025 Animal welfare organizations welcomed the SC’s modified order, stating that it upheld scientific ABC principles of sterilization, vaccination, and release. However, they urged the court to provide clearer definitions for terms like “aggressive dogs,” as ambiguity remained around certain directives—especially regarding feeding zones and enforcement
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China Assures Easing Rare Earth Supply Issues to India

  Date: August 19, 2025 During talks, Chinese officials assured India that rare earth supply disruptions would be addressed. Stocks of auto manufacturers, including Bajaj Auto, Hero MotoCorp, Tata Motors, and Maruti Suzuki, rose up to 9%, reflecting optimism on remediated supply chains critical for EVs and electronics. Automakers also anticipate benefits from upcoming GST rationalization easing pressure on vehicle costs.

G20 Energy Ministers Meet in Bengaluru, Green Hydrogen Focus

  Date:  July 2025 English: At the  G20 Energy Ministers’ meeting in Bengaluru (July 2025) , India championed green hydrogen development and proposed a “Green Corridor Financing” mechanism in the final communiqué. Countries agreed to enhance cooperation on clean energy and equitable access. The summit marked India’s increasing geopolitical influence in sustainable energy, aligning domestic decarbonization goals with global climate frameworks.

India Conducts Drone Strikes on Insurgent Camps in Myanmar

  Date:  13 July 2025 On  13 July 2025 , Indian armed forces carried out cross-border drone strikes on insurgent camps of groups like ULFA and NSCN along the India–Myanmar border. The attacks targeted Waktham Basti, Hoyat Basti, and Hakiyot camps, resulting in at least three casualties and several injuries, though the army officially denied involvement. The operation underscores India’s intent to neutralize insurgent threats emanating from Myanmar territory without escalating into broader conflict.

India Launches Operation Sindhu to Evacuate Citizens from Iran

  Date:  27 June 2025 English: On  27 June 2025 , the Ministry of External Affairs successfully evacuated  4,429 Indian nationals  from Iran under  Operation Sindhu , initiated in response to escalating conflict between Iran and Israel. The evacuation was executed without casualties, drawing attention to India’s robust crisis response in regional instability. Families were safely repatriated via commercial and charter flights, showcasing diplomatic and logistical coordination.

Blackstone’s ASK to Hire 70 Bankers Amid Surge in India’s Wealth Management Sector

  Blackstone Inc.’s ASK Group plans to strengthen its foothold in India’s  booming wealth management sector  by hiring  70 new private bankers . This expansion will increase the ASK Private Wealth unit’s total banker strength to  175 by March next year , up from about 105 at present, as confirmed by  Rajesh Saluja , CEO and co-founder of the business, in an interview this week. India is witnessing a sharp rise in its wealthy population, driving a surge in demand for wealth management services. This has led to the emergence of several new firms competing to manage these assets, while established players like ASK Private Wealth, Bain Capital-backed  360 One WAM Ltd , and PAG-backed  Nuvama Wealth Management Ltd  are rapidly expanding their teams to retain market leadership. Experts believe that the wealth management space in India will see intense competition in the coming years, with firms vying to acquire and retain high-net-worth individual ...

India–Ukraine Agricultural Cooperation Takes Root

  Date: June 2025 In June, India and Ukraine held their first virtual Joint Working Group meeting on agriculture. The collaboration aims to enhance cooperation in areas like food processing, mechanisation, digital agriculture, genome editing, and climate-resilient practices. Ukraine was invited to the World Food India exhibition in September.