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Polity & Governance
India revises Model Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) to balance investor protection and regulatory sovereignty
India is revising its 2015 Model BIT to address concerns about excessive state regulatory powers and attract foreign investment, while ensuring democratic participation in treaty-making processes.
- Model BIT revision: India is updating its 2015 Model BIT after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the review in the 2025 Budget, following multiple investor lawsuits against India for BIT violations.
- Regulatory balance: The 2015 Model BIT heavily favored state regulatory powers over investor protections, deterring capital-exporting nations due to India's high regulatory risks and slow judicial system.
- Democratic deficit: The article highlights concerns about lack of parliamentary and public oversight in BIT negotiations, referencing the European concept of 'democratic deficit' in treaty-making.
Economy
GDP base year revision controversy highlights economic data governance challenges
Political debate erupts over India's 7.8% Q1 GDP growth as Congress questions methodological changes in base year revision from 2011-12 to 2022-23, underscoring critical issues in economic data credibility and governance.
Polity & Governance
Inter-state river disputes and challenges of river interlinking projects in India
Union Home Minister Amit Shah's push for river interlinking faces practical hurdles amid unresolved inter-state water disputes, highlighting governance challenges in water resource management.
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SC judge condemns police brutality at Jantar Mantar, underscores constitutional rights of protesters
Supreme Court Justice Ujjal Bhuyan expressed dismay over police assault on protesters at Jantar Mantar, emphasizing the constitutional right to peaceful protest and the need for police reform to uphold rule of law.
Delhi traffic diversions for BRICS summit highlight urban governance challenges in mega-events
Delhi Traffic Police issued advisories for motorcade rehearsals and summit days, affecting 22 key routes, demonstrating the urban governance complexities of hosting high-profile international summits.
International RelationsGS2
Nepal's climate compensation demand tests global climate justice framework
Nepal demands climate compensation from US, China, and India after a glacial collapse disaster, challenging the 'common but differentiated responsibilities' principle and exposing gaps in international climate finance mechanisms.
Environment & ScienceGS3
ISRO's GSLV-F17 successfully launches EOS-05 Earth observation satellite
ISRO launched the GSLV-F17 rocket carrying Earth observation satellite EOS-05 from Sriharikota, enhancing India's remote sensing capabilities for agriculture, disaster management, and climate monitoring.