AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFood Safety: FSSAI chief says analogue paneer could be banned nationwide if states agree, after several states including Maharashtra already moved to restrict it—raising costs for restaurants and street vendors. Mumbai Civic/Protests: Mumbai Police asked Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange for clarification over “contradictory” statements on his proposed protest, after permission was denied earlier. Geopolitics (India-China): India rejected the Pakistan-China boundary joint commission as having “no legal basis,” while BRICS leaders’ summit moment also sparked fresh health rumours around Xi Jinping. US-India Trade Shock: The US House passed a Russia sanctions bill that could allow up to 100% tariffs on major buyers of Russian oil and gas, with India named among potential targets. Digital Payments (UPI): India’s new UPI merchant fee—0.4% on transactions above Rs 2,000—faces retailer pushback ahead of the festive season. Health/Online Safety: Meta admitted a mistake in NCPCR proceedings and agreed to strengthen child safety reporting to Indian law enforcement. Business/Investment: EQT plans $50 billion investment in India over four years, led by data centres and renewable power.
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