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The front of the Supreme Court of India building

Developing Polity Updated 1 Sep, 14:40

Supreme Court asks why totaliser cannot replace booth-wise vote counting

On 1 September 2026 the Supreme Court heard petitions for a totaliser. A totaliser mixes the votes of about 14 booths before anyone sees the result. The bench had Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana. The…

Official responseECI says a totaliser needs a change in the law. Court seeks the Union's stand.1 Sep, 14:40

2 developments · Law Commission of India, Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961

An electric bus of the Kerala state transport corporation

Developing Science & Technology Updated 1 Sep, 00:00

E-bus and e-truck motor localisation rules in force from 1 September

From 1 September 2026, a new localisation rule applies to electric buses and electric trucks. The rule is part of the Central government's PM E-DRIVE scheme. The Ministry of Heavy Industries runs the scheme. Electric buses and trucks must…

New factRules in force from 1 September; industry asks for seven more months1 Sep, 00:00

2 developments · Ministry of Heavy Industries, Press Information Bureau

The Indus river flowing through a valley in Ladakh

Developing International Relations Updated 31 Aug, 17:19

Court of Arbitration rules Indus Waters Treaty remains fully in force

On 31 August 2026 the Court of Arbitration at The Hague ruled on the Indus Waters Treaty. The Court said India's abeyance of the treaty is not permissible. The Court said the treaty remains fully in force. The Court also barred India from…

Official responseIndia rejects the award and says the Court has no legal standing31 Aug, 17:19

2 developments · Embassy of India, Hanoi, DD News

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Leaders at a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Kyrgyzstan

Settled International Relations Settled 02:06

SCO leaders adopt Bishkek Declaration; India lists 13 outcomes

The 26th summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) took place in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The summit ran from 31 August to 1 September 2026. The summit marked 25 years of the SCO. Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the summit.…

SettledBishkek Declaration adopted; 13 outcomes for India1 Sep, 13:28

2 developments · Ministry of External Affairs, ANI

The Supreme Court of India building in New Delhi

Settled Polity Settled 02:06

Supreme Court closes all FIRs against NEET paper-leak protesters

On 1 September 2026, the Supreme Court closed every FIR over the student protests of 20 to 25 July. Students had protested against the NEET paper leak. A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana used…

New factSupreme Court closes every FIR over the July student protests1 Sep, 15:05

3 developments · Akashvani News, LiveLaw

The GST Bhavan building in Thiruvananthapuram

Settled Economy Settled 02:06

GST collections rose 14.8 per cent in August 2026

India collected Rs 1,99,853 crore in gross GST in August 2026. The Finance Ministry released this provisional figure on 1 September 2026. The August 2026 collection was 14.8 per cent higher than in August 2025. GST on imports grew 29 per…

New factAugust 2026 GST collection rises 14.8 per cent to Rs 1,99,853 crore1 Sep, 12:21

1 development · GST Council, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs

The Reserve Bank of India building in Mumbai

Settled Economy Settled 02:06

India's GDP grew 7.8 per cent in April to June 2026

On 31 August 2026 the National Statistics Office (NSO) released India's GDP data for April-June 2026. Real GDP grew 7.8 per cent compared with April-June 2025. Real GDP reached Rs 81.36 lakh crore, up from Rs 75.46 lakh crore. Real gross…

SettledEconomists raise full-year forecasts after strong April-June data1 Sep, 09:01

3 developments · Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Forbes India