Morning Digest: Revised Suspension of Operations pact tightens norms for Kuki-Zo groups; Auto, pharma sectors hail GST changes, airlines feel their wings clipped, and more

The revised Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement signed between the Ministry of Home Affairs, Manipur government and 24 Kuki-Zo insurgent groups on Thursday (September 4, 2025) lays down the mechanism to monitor activities of cadres, including a requirement that they obtain Aadhaar cards, according to details of the pact accessed by The Hindu.

While the goods and services tax (GST) rate cuts authorised by the GST Council on Wednesday (September 3, 2025) night brought cheer to the auto, insurance, consumer appliances, pharmaceuticals, and renewable energy sectors, among others, some of that was tinged with reproach. Some other industries are outright upset with the tax changes.