News Analysis
ISRO launches GSAT-7R, India’s heaviest communication satellite, Pg1
ISRO's LVM3 successfully launches GSAT-7R (CMS-03), India's heaviest communication satellite, enhancing naval communication and maritime security in Indian Ocean Region.
Depressing pattern, Pg6
India's recurring stampedes highlight governance gaps; stricter licensing and safety enforcement urged for religious gatherings to avert disasters.
Cruising ahead, Pg6
Government refocuses on strategic importance of shipping post-COVID, aiming to bolster SCI and domestic shipbuilding capabilities through policy interventions.
Engage the Taliban, don’t recognise them, Pg6
India strategically engages Taliban amidst Pakistan tensions, balancing geopolitical interests with concerns over human rights and regional stability.
The pitfalls of climate alarmism, Pg7
Bill Gates' climate messaging shift sparks debate on alarmism, adaptation, and the role of philanthropy in global climate action.
As AI adoption by companies accelerates, tech layoffs continue, Pg7
AI adoption accelerates tech layoffs as companies restructure, prioritizing AI skills amid rising investments and talent recruitment globally.
Are social media platforms dying a slow death?, Pg9
“Enshittification” degrades user experience on social media, streaming, and e-commerce platforms through manipulative practices, impacting competition and consumer welfare.
Tri-services exercise Trishul begins today, to strengthen joint combat preparedness, Pg12
Indian Armed Forces launch 'Trishul' tri-services exercise to bolster joint combat readiness across Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Arabian Sea.
Experts join hands for Ramsar site tag for wetlands in Assam sanctuary, Pg12
Assam's Rowmari-Donduwa wetland complex eyes Ramsar Site tag after recording high bird diversity within Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary.
US and China Take Great Leap of Faith, Decide to Open Military Channels, Pg 1.
The United States and China have agreed to re-establish military-to-military communication channels aimed at de-escalating tensions and preventing conflicts across flashpoints such as the South China Sea, Taiwan Strait, and the India-China border region.
ISRO Rocket Shoots Off Its Heaviest Communication Satellite in Orbit, Pg 5.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched CMS-03, its heaviest-ever communication satellite (4410 kg), using the LVM3 rocket from Sriharikota, marking a major leap in India’s capability for indigenous heavy-lift space missions.
Cloud Seeding in Winters to Reduce Pollution is Bad Science, Pg 9.
Amid rising air pollution levels in Delhi, the government explored cloud seeding to induce artificial rain and disperse pollutants. However, scientists have cautioned that such interventions are scientifically unsound and ineffective during winter.
Naxalism’s Decline and the Road to “Naxal-Mukt Bharat”, Pg 11.
India has witnessed a significant decline in Left Wing Extremism (LWE) incidents between 2010 and 2024. The government’s multi-pronged approach—combining development, governance reforms, and security measures—has led to a sharp fall in violence and affected districts.
Trump Threatens US Military Action in Nigeria over ‘Killing’ of Christians, Pg 12
US President Donald Trump has warned of potential US military intervention in Nigeria, citing alleged killings of Christians by Islamic extremist groups such as Boko Haram and other insurgents in the country’s northeast.
Govt Plans Amendments to Boost India’s Nuclear Energy Expansion, Pg 13.
The Indian government is preparing to introduce amendments to two key atomic energy laws during the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament. The reforms aim to attract foreign investment, enhance India’s clean energy capacity, and support small modular reactors (SMRs) as part of a long-term decarbonization strategy.
FPIs Invest ₹6.9 Trillion in Indian Debt Market Despite Outflows from Equities, Pg 13.
In 2025, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have made substantial investments in India’s debt market—₹69,073 crore ($7.8 billion)—even as they pulled out capital from equities, reflecting a growing global preference for Indian fixed-income assets amid economic stability and monetary reforms.
8th Pay Commission: What the Clearance of Terms of Reference Means, Pg 13.
The Union Government has approved the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the Eighth Central Pay Commission (CPC), paving the way for a new pay, pension, and allowance revision for over 50 lakh Central government employees and 69 lakh pensioners, effective January 1, 2026.
New AI Law to Be Modelled on IT Act, Pg 13.
Amid growing concern over the misuse of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the rapid rise of deepfakes, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) plans to introduce a comprehensive AI legislation modelled on the Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000.
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