CURRENT AFFAIRS

PNGRB Endorses Changes to Natural Gas Pipeline Tariff Rules

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has sanctioned major revisions to the Natural Gas Pipeline Tariff Regulations, 2025, focused on streamlining tariffs, enhancing accessibility, and furthering the government’s goal of “One Nation, One Grid, One Tariff.”

India Informs WTO of Possible Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Goods

The Indian government has informed the World Trade Organization (WTO) of its plan to impose retaliatory tariffs totaling approximately $724 million on the U.S.

Reformulating international development financing

India’s development partnerships with the Global South have been on the rise for many years

IOC Requested India to Tackle the Structural Issues

India has presented an ambitious proposal to host the 2036 Olympics; however, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) pointed out concerns regarding governance challenges and increasing doping violations in the country

The World Health Organization (WHO) has initiated the “3 by 35” Initiative, urging nations worldwide to raise taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary beverages

The proposal demands at least a 50% actual price rise on the three selected products by 2035, accomplished via increased excise or health taxes

PM's State Visit to Ghana: Discover more about the trip

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, currently on a tour of five nations, has reached Ghana for a two-day official visit

A comprehensive tax and spending plan that is expected to raise the national debt by $3.3 trillion, approved by the US Senate

The US Senate narrowly moved forward with President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” an extensive tax and spending proposal projected to increase federal debt by $3.3 trillion

Hong Kong International Convention (HKC) for the safe and ecologically responsible recycling of ships went into force

The Hong Kong International Convention (HKC) for the safe and environmentally responsible recycling of ships became effective on June 26, 2025

India-US Trade Agreement Set to Conclude Soon

The US President indicated the potential for a ‘very significant’ trade agreement with India, implying that talks between the two countries are picking up speed

New interstate water dispute between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, with Telangana alleging a violation of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014

A fresh inter-state water dispute has arisen between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana concerning the Banakacherla reservoir initiative, with Telangana claiming a breach of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014