The provided sources offer a broad snapshot of India’s current political, economic, scientific, and social landscape, marked by significant tension and legislative action. The political sphere is dominated by the commencement of the Winter Session of Parliament, where opposition parties are poised to confront the government over the criminal complaint filed against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case and the administrative controversy surrounding the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Economically, the government is introducing new fiscal measures, including the Health Security se National Security Cess Bill and revised duties on tobacco and pan masala, while grappling with an economic paradox where robust real GDP growth clashes with rapidly slowing nominal growth. In policy, the government is moving to establish region-specific floor wages instead of a uniform national minimum, and the Department of Telecommunications has mandated controversial SIM binding for messaging apps like WhatsApp to curb cyber fraud. Additionally, the sources cover international incidents, such as the fatal stabbing of an Indian student in the UK, domestic political struggles, like the withdrawal of the Rajasthan government's Shaurya Diwas circular and internal dissent within the Congress party, and scientific developments, including research into a melanin-rich fungus at Chernobyl that may harness radiation for energy. Finally, the texts note India’s major achievements in public health, recording a significant decline in HIV/AIDS infections and related deaths.

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