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Economy
India's Q1 GDP growth at 7.8% demonstrates economic resilience amid global uncertainties
India's GDP grew by 7.8% in Q1 FY27, exceeding expectations and demonstrating resilience despite global challenges, with strong performance in manufacturing (9.2%) and services (10%) sectors driving growth.
- Real GDP grew by 7.8% in Q1 FY27, exceeding the RBI's projection of 7% and surpassing the 6.8% growth recorded in Q1 FY26, indicating robust economic momentum.
- Nominal GDP expanded by 10.3% in Q1 FY27, up from 8.1% in the same quarter last year, reflecting higher price levels and economic activity.
- Manufacturing sector grew by 9.2%, up from 8.3% in Q1 FY26, while the services sector expanded by 10%, up from 8%, showcasing strong industrial and service activity.
Polity & Governance
States join Centre in SC bid to quash FIRs against CJP protesters, testing federalism and protest rights
Maharashtra, Assam, West Bengal, and Bihar have approached the Supreme Court seeking to quash FIRs against CJP protesters, aligning with the Centre's move to end criminal proceedings, raising questions about federal coordination and the right to protest.
Economy
India's Q1 GDP growth at 7.8% sparks debate on jobless growth and economic inclusivity
India's GDP grew by 7.8% in Q1 FY27, triggering political debate on job creation and equitable growth, with PM Modi emphasizing self-reliance while opposition questions employment generation.
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Supreme Court quashes NEET protest FIRs under Article 142, balancing protest rights with law enforcement
The Supreme Court invoked Article 142 to quash nationwide FIRs against NEET paper leak protesters, protecting students' democratic rights while allowing prosecution of individuals with criminal antecedents, setting a precedent for handling mass protests.
Supreme Court upholds right to protest, refuses to restrict CJP march in Delhi
The Supreme Court declined to intervene in the proposed September 5 protest march by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) in Delhi, emphasizing that maintaining law and order is the responsibility of the Centre and Delhi government, while upholding constitutional rights to peaceful assembly.
International RelationsGS2
PM Modi at SCO Summit calls for dismantling terror ecosystem, targets state-sponsored terrorism
PM Modi at the 26th SCO Summit emphasized collective action against terrorism's ecosystem, indirectly targeting Pakistan's state-sponsored terrorism while advocating connectivity projects respecting sovereignty.
SCO Summit 2026: India engages with China, Russia on sidelines amid regional tensions
PM Modi held bilateral talks with Russian President Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping during the SCO Summit in Bishkek, focusing on trade, energy, and regional security while advocating for peace in Ukraine.
Environment & ScienceGS3
Urban mining of e-waste: Strategic resource recovery versus environmental hazards in India
Urban mining of e-waste presents India with dual challenges of securing strategic minerals and preventing environmental hazards, requiring policy shifts in procurement and recycling infrastructure.