The ceremonies of Rajasuya and Vajapeya are mentioned in
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50%
Rig veda
25%
Yajur veda
0%
Sama veda
25%
Atharva veda
India has achieved 20% Ethanol blending in petrol five years ahead of schedule, raising debates on its economic, environmental, and EV transition impacts.
Ethanol blending, part of the National Policy on Biofuels, has grown from just 1.5% in 2014 to 20% in 2025, driven by strong government incentives.
While hailed as a step toward energy security, reduced oil imports, and farmer welfare, it has also sparked debates over its impact on vehicle performance, groundwater sustainability, and India’s long-term transition to electric mobility.
Ethanol blending, part of the National Policy on Biofuels, has grown from just 1.5% in 2014 to 20% in 2025, driven by strong government incentives.
While hailed as a step toward energy security, reduced oil imports, and farmer welfare, it has also sparked debates over its impact on vehicle performance, groundwater sustainability, and India’s long-term transition to electric mobility.
States versus Governors Debate:
The Chief Justice, heading a Presidential Reference Bench of five judges, referred to how the Tamil Nadu Governor had kept crucial State Bills pending for almost four years without explaining why.
Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai on Thursday asked the Union government if the Supreme Court is supposed to suspend its role as the “custodian of the Constitution” and
Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai on Thursday asked the Union government if the Supreme Court is supposed to suspend its role as the “custodian of the Constitution” and sit powerless.
On April 8, the Court had slammed Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi’s sitting on 10 crucial bills for months as “unconstitutional".
Thereafter, President Droupadi Murmu, in a rare move, sought the opinion of the Supreme Court, through a Presidential Reference under article 143 of the Constitution. It was on whether the court can “impose” timelines and prescribe the manner of conduct of Governors and the President.
The Chief Justice, heading a Presidential Reference Bench of five judges, referred to how the Tamil Nadu Governor had kept crucial State Bills pending for almost four years without explaining why.
Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai on Thursday asked the Union government if the Supreme Court is supposed to suspend its role as the “custodian of the Constitution” and
Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai on Thursday asked the Union government if the Supreme Court is supposed to suspend its role as the “custodian of the Constitution” and sit powerless.
On April 8, the Court had slammed Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi’s sitting on 10 crucial bills for months as “unconstitutional".
Thereafter, President Droupadi Murmu, in a rare move, sought the opinion of the Supreme Court, through a Presidential Reference under article 143 of the Constitution. It was on whether the court can “impose” timelines and prescribe the manner of conduct of Governors and the President.
The Hindu
Should Supreme Court sit powerless as Governors block bills: CJI
Chief Justice questions if Supreme Court should be powerless against Governors delaying State Bills for years.
Centre's plan on GST rate rationalisation - GST OVERHAUL:
Centre has suggested replacing multiple tax slabs - 5%,12%,18% and 28% with broad two slab structure of 5% and 18% - in addition to 40% special rate on sin and demerit goods.
Concerns:
- whether there will be any institutional mechanism to compensate states for revenue loss.
-whether the benefits from GST rate cuts will percolate to the common person.
The observations of the state will be referred to the GST Council.
#GST #Overhaul
Centre has suggested replacing multiple tax slabs - 5%,12%,18% and 28% with broad two slab structure of 5% and 18% - in addition to 40% special rate on sin and demerit goods.
Concerns:
- whether there will be any institutional mechanism to compensate states for revenue loss.
-whether the benefits from GST rate cuts will percolate to the common person.
The observations of the state will be referred to the GST Council.
#GST #Overhaul