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News & Analysis · 08 September 2026

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08 September 2026

GS-2News & Analysis08 Sep 2026indianexpress.com

As garbage piles up in Haryana, why has the sanitation workers’ strike continued?

The article details the ongoing strike by sanitation workers in Haryana, demanding regularisation of their services, increased salaries, and other benefits. It highlights the standoff between the workers' union and the state government, legal hurdles cited by the government, the opposition's stance, and the impact of the strike on urban waste management. The government's proposal for contractual job security under the Haryana Contractual Employees (Security of Service) Act, 2024, has been rejected by the workers who insist on full regularisation.

Social Justice & Development

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GS-3News & Analysis08 Sep 2026thehindu.com

We have complete trust in our Indian partners: French National Space Agency

The French space agency CNES has expressed full confidence in ISRO despite recent failures of the PSLV rocket, reaffirming their commitment to the joint TRISHNA (Thermal Infra-Red Imaging Satellite for High-resolution Natural Resource Assessment) mission. Scheduled for launch next year, TRISHNA is designed to monitor Earth's surface temperature and related variables to address critical water and food security challenges, climate change impacts, and efficient water resource management. The mission features payloads developed by both CNES (Thermal Infra-Red) and ISRO (Visible - Near Infra-Red - Short Wave Infra-Red).

Science & Technology

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GS-2News & Analysis08 Sep 2026thehindu.com

Iran values long-standing, civilisational ties with India: Foreign Ministry

The article highlights Iran's strong emphasis on its long-standing civilisational ties with India, following a recent meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Key discussions included ensuring peace and stability in West Asia and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Both nations also plan to continue consultations at the upcoming 18th BRICS Summit, which India will host. The Chabahar Port, crucial for boosting connectivity and trade and integral to the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), was identified as a significant point of bilateral talks, offering India direct access to Afghanistan while bypassing Pakistan.

International Relations

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GS-2News & Analysis08 Sep 2026indianexpress.com

How US share in India’s LPG imports surged to over 50% in 6 months

India's LPG imports have undergone a significant shift, with the US's share surging to over 50% from less than 10% in six months. This change is primarily attributed to supply disruptions from West Asia due to regional conflict and the effective halt of vessel movements through the critical Strait of Hormuz. The disruption, impacting India's high import dependence for energy, led to a 43.1% decline in overall LPG imports and prompted India to implement rationing measures, maximize domestic production, and seek diversification of its energy sources, including potential long-term deals with the US.

Indian Economy International Relations

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GS-3News & Analysis08 Sep 2026thehindu.com

U.K. recognises India's carbon credit scheme under its carbon tax mechanism: official

The U.K. has officially recognized India's Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) as a qualifying criterion for carbon price relief under its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). This recognition, confirmed by the U.K.'s HM Treasury to India's Bureau of Energy Efficiency, will reduce the carbon tax burden on Indian goods exported to the U.K. by allowing importers to claim relief for carbon prices already borne under the CCTS, thereby avoiding double taxation.

Environment & Ecology

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