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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy 03 Oct 2026, 07:13 AM IST

Ladakh Tests High-Altitude Saffron as Cold Desert Seeks New Cash Crop

Ladakh has launched an experimental saffron plantation at Spituk Pharka in Leh, with Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena saying 800 kg, or about 90,000 premium Iranian saffron corms, have been planted across 4,000 square metres. The initiative is being watched as a potential high-value diversification play for one of India’s most fragile and arid economies, where agriculture is constrained by extreme climate and limited arable land.

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Gitanjali Angmo Questions Ladakh Festival Timing as Martyrs' Month, Wangchuk Detention Marked

Educator and activist Gitanjali J. Angmo has criticised the Ladakh administration for staging its festival during a period she says should be reserved for remembrance, not celebration. Her remarks came as the Union Territory observed Martyrs' Month for four Leh residents killed in police firing last year and marked one year since the detention of her husband, Sonam Wangchuk.

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Clean Energy & Climate TransitionRecently

In Hanle, Young Women Are Turning Dark Skies Into a Climate-Economy Asset

In the high-altitude village of Hanle in Ladakh, a new generation of young women is helping guide visitors through one of India’s clearest night skies, turning astronomy tourism into a source of local income and community pride. The model is drawing attention as a low-impact development strategy that aligns tourism with conservation, education, and rural livelihoods in a fragile Himalayan ecosystem.

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Trump Administration Reportedly Redirects Human Rights Funds Toward Far-Right Causes Abroad

The Trump administration has moved to steer U.S. democracy and human rights funding toward projects aligned with far-right political causes overseas, according to reporting cited by CNN and other outlets. The shift marks a sharp departure from long-standing U.S. foreign policy practice, raising questions about the politicization of aid and the future of America’s democracy-promotion agenda.

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India Plans Tax Administration Overhaul to Smooth GST Rollout

The government has prepared a major overhaul of India’s tax administration structure, including a restructuring of the Central Board of Excise and Customs, to support a glitch-free nationwide rollout of the goods and services tax. The move underscores the scale of the administrative reset required as New Delhi prepares to replace a fragmented indirect tax regime with a unified system. Officials are aiming to reduce implementation risk, improve coordination and ensure the new tax architecture functions smoothly from day one.

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Markets, IPOs & WealthRecently

Government Plans Major Tax Administration Overhaul to Smooth GST Rollout

The government has prepared a significant restructuring of India’s tax administration machinery, including a revamp of the Central Board of Excise and Customs, to support the nationwide rollout of the goods and services tax. The move is aimed at reducing implementation friction, improving coordination across tax layers, and ensuring a cleaner transition to the new indirect tax regime.

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Global Economy & Central BanksRecently

Trump Administration Begins Issuing $500 Obamacare Refund Checks as Subsidy Losses Mount

The Trump administration has started sending $500 refund checks tied to Obamacare coverage, a move that comes after millions of Americans lost premium subsidies and just weeks before the midterm elections. The payments are likely to offer only limited relief, but they place health care affordability back at the center of the political debate.

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National Governance & PolicyRecently

NHRC Seeks Responses From Meta, MeitY and Etah Administration Over Alleged Exploitation of Minors

The National Human Rights Commission has issued notices to Meta, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, and the Etah district administration after a complaint alleged the exploitation of minors in online content. The complaint raises serious concerns over children’s dignity, privacy, psychological well-being, informed parental consent, and the possible role of adults in controlling or facilitating the material.

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Global Markets & EquitiesRecently

Trump Administration Rolls Back Fuel Economy Rules, Raising Climate and Market Stakes

The Trump administration has moved to loosen federal fuel economy standards, a policy shift that critics say will increase emissions and slow the transition toward cleaner vehicles. The decision lands at a sensitive moment for automakers, energy markets and investors weighing the cost of regulatory uncertainty against the economics of efficiency and electrification.

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