Wednesday, 22 July 2026

5 articles across 4 categories

Digital & Tech Initiatives

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Centre Weighs Standalone AI Law Covering Agentic Autonomy and Deepfake Consent

MeitY is exploring a consent-based framework for AI-generated content, curbs on agentic AI autonomy and regulatory sandboxes for high-risk uses, as it weighs a standalone law to regulate AI.

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Defence

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Indian Navy Commissions INS Malvan, Second Mahe-Class Submarine Hunter

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The Indian Navy commissioned INS Malvan, the second Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, built by Cochin Shipyard with over 80% indigenous content.

INS MalvanAnti-submarine warfareCochin Shipyard

International Relations

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Trump Announces Phased Tariffs on Generic Medicines, Rising to 200%

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US President Donald Trump announced tariffs on imported generic medicines rising to 200% by the third year, a move that could hit India, the largest supplier of generic drugs to the US.

US tariffsPharma exportsGeneric drugs

France Becomes First EU Country to Ban Social Media for Under-15s

The French Parliament approved legislation banning children under 15 from social media, making France the first EU country to do so, with President Macron seeking enforcement from September.

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Appointments

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Anurag Jain Appointed NITI Aayog CEO for Two Years

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The Centre appointed Anurag Jain, a 1989-batch IAS officer and Madhya Pradesh Chief Secretary, as CEO of NITI Aayog for a two-year term.

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Current Affairs 22 July 2026