LEGAL NEWS

SC Reviews Bill Assent Delays After Presidential Reference Under Article 143

• The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre and all state governments on delays in giving assent to state Bills.

• Currently, no constitutional time limit exists for the President or Governors to act on Bills passed by legislatures.

• President Droupadi Murmu invoked Article 143, requesting the Supreme Court's advisory opinion on the legal scope under Articles 200 and 201.

• The move follows the April 2025 SC judgment criticizing Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi for delaying assent to ten legislative Bills.

• In that verdict, the Court called the Governor’s inaction unconstitutional and arbitrary, using Article 142 to break the impasse.

• The Court clarified that if a re-passed Bill comes to the Governor, it cannot be referred again to the President.

• It also introduced a three-month deadline for the President to take action on such Bills, effectively placing the President’s role under judicial review.

• Article 143, which allows the President to seek the SC's advice on significant legal matters, has now been used to gain clarity on executive-legislative dynamics.

APPOINTMENTS

Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh Sworn In as Haryana’s 19th Governor

• Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh officially took charge as the 19th Governor of Haryana, succeeding Bandaru Dattatreya.

• The oath of office was administered by Chief Justice Sheel Nagu of the Punjab and Haryana High Court at Raj Bhavan, Chandigarh.

• The ceremony saw attendance from Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, who also acts as the Administrator of Chandigarh.

• Haryana’s Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and BJP state president Mohan Lal Badoli were also present during the occasion.

• Ghosh is a distinguished academic and political thinker, formerly associated with Shri Shikshayatan College in Kolkata.

• He is widely recognized in BJP circles for his intellectual depth and scholarly contributions.

• As per protocol, the Chief Justice of the High Court usually administers the oath to a Governor or LG; in their absence, the senior-most judge or acting CJ performs the duty.

• The appointment highlights the central leadership’s trust in academic minds to take on constitutional responsibilities.

ECONOMY NEWS

India on Track to Become the World’s 3rd Largest Economy by 2028: Morgan Stanley

• India is projected to become the third-largest economy by 2028, as per Morgan Stanley’s latest report released on July 23.

• By 2035, India’s GDP is expected to cross $10.6 trillion, with strong growth from key states like Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Gujarat.

• Up to five Indian states may individually touch the $1 trillion GDP mark, joining the ranks of the world’s top 20 economies.

• Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Telangana currently lead in state-wise GDP, while UP, MP, and Chhattisgarh have shown notable recent improvement.

• India is expected to contribute 20% to global economic growth over the next decade, emerging as a key market for global businesses.

• Central government spending on capital assets has doubled in a decade, fueling robust infrastructure development.

• The nation’s highway network has expanded by 60%, with a sharp rise in airports and metro connectivity.

• Mega projects like PM Gati Shakti, Bharatmala, and Sagarmala are being executed with active state collaboration, boosting regional development.

SUMMIT AND CONFERENCE

World Food India 2025: Showcasing India's Agri-Food Power Globally

• The 4th edition of World Food India will be held from 25–28 September 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, hosted by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI).

• A curtain raiser event took place on 23 July at The Lalit, New Delhi, where Union Minister Chirag Paswan launched the event’s brochure, website, app, and promo video.

• The event is being positioned as more than just a trade fair—it's a platform to position India as a global leader in food systems and agri-food innovation.

• Minister Paswan thanked ministries and industry partners for past success and encouraged stronger collaboration for this edition.

• Over 90 countries, 2,000+ exhibitors, and thousands of food sector stakeholders are expected to take part in the 2025 edition.

• FICCI will serve as the National Program Partner, while Ernst & Young LLP is the Knowledge Partner, supporting MoFPI’s vision.

• The event aligns with India@2047 and Atmanirbhar Bharat, emphasizing technology, investment, and sustainable food systems.

• World Food India 2025 aims to elevate India's global standing in the agri-food value chain and drive innovation-led growth.

SPORTS

Koneru Humpy Creates History at FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup 2025

• Koneru Humpy became the first Indian woman to reach the semifinals of the FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup 2025, making history for Indian chess.

• She advanced by defeating Song Yuxin of China in the quarterfinals held in Batumi, Georgia.

• Fellow Indian Vaishali Rameshbabu exited in the quarterfinals after losing to third-seed Tan Zhongyi of China.

• Top seed Lei Tingjie maintained her form, defeating Nana Dzagnidze of Georgia to secure a semifinal spot.

• The 2025 FIDE Chess World Cup will be hosted by India from October 30 to November 27.

• The host city for the tournament is yet to be announced.

• The top three performers from the 2025 World Cup will qualify for the 2026 Candidates Tournament.

• This edition of the FIDE World Cup will feature 206 top players from across the globe.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

UNSC Passes Resolution 2788 to Promote Peaceful Conflict Resolution Globally

• The UN Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2788, reinforcing peaceful methods for settling international disputes.

• The resolution urges all UN member states to actively use mechanisms outlined in Article 33 of the UN Charter.

• These include negotiation, mediation, inquiry, conciliation, arbitration, judicial settlement, and regional frameworks.

• It also welcomes any other peaceful approach mutually chosen by the parties involved in a dispute.

• The Council reasserted its right to suggest procedures or methods for resolving international conflicts peacefully.

• Member states have been asked to comply with previous Security Council resolutions aimed at peaceful conflict resolution.

• The resolution highlights the UN Secretary-General’s key role in preventive diplomacy and global mediation efforts.

• It calls on countries to support and cooperate with the Secretary-General in advancing global peace initiatives.