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GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

‘Talks on, India-U.S. deal joint statement in 4-5 days’, Pg1

India and U.S. to finalize trade deal with tariff cuts, aiming for $500 billion in imports within five years.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

‘Talks on, India-U.S. deal joint statement in 4-5 days’, Pg1

India and U.S. to finalize trade deal with tariff cuts, aiming for $500 billion in imports within five years.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 2: Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels

Centre signs tripartite pact to create Naga authority, Pg1

Centre, Nagaland, and ENPO ink pact establishing Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority, devolving powers over 46 subjects in six districts.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 2: Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels

Centre signs tripartite pact to create Naga authority, Pg1

Centre, Nagaland, and ENPO ink pact establishing Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority, devolving powers over 46 subjects in six districts.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

The fading of India’s environmental jurisprudence, Pg8

India's environmental jurisprudence faces dilution as courts seemingly prioritize development over ecological protection, impacting Aravallis, mangroves, and Himalayan projects.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

The fading of India’s environmental jurisprudence, Pg8

India's environmental jurisprudence faces dilution as courts seemingly prioritize development over ecological protection, impacting Aravallis, mangroves, and Himalayan projects.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

More money for defence, now fix the process, Pg8

Defence budget witnesses double-digit surge, emphasizing modernization and domestic procurement, but bureaucratic delays and R&D fragmentation pose challenges.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

More money for defence, now fix the process, Pg8

Defence budget witnesses double-digit surge, emphasizing modernization and domestic procurement, but bureaucratic delays and R&D fragmentation pose challenges.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government Budgeting

Intent and outcome, Pg8

Budget 2026-27 emphasizes climate action with ₹20,000 crore for CCUS, but implementation and private capital mobilization remain challenges.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government Budgeting

Intent and outcome, Pg8

Budget 2026-27 emphasizes climate action with ₹20,000 crore for CCUS, but implementation and private capital mobilization remain challenges.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

More, and less, Pg8

Budget 2026 allocates ₹1.05 lakh crore to healthcare, focusing on biopharma, R&D, and affordability, but misses 2.5% GDP target.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

More, and less, Pg8

Budget 2026 allocates ₹1.05 lakh crore to healthcare, focusing on biopharma, R&D, and affordability, but misses 2.5% GDP target.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Should the Governor's address be scrapped?, Pg9

Debate erupts over Governor's address legality; experts question constitutional obligation and potential reforms amid rising Centre-State tensions.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Should the Governor's address be scrapped?, Pg9

Debate erupts over Governor's address legality; experts question constitutional obligation and potential reforms amid rising Centre-State tensions.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

DISCOMs and the road ahead, Pg10

DISCOMs witness financial turnaround with ₹2,701 crore PAT in FY25, driven by government schemes and improved efficiency.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

DISCOMs and the road ahead, Pg10

DISCOMs witness financial turnaround with ₹2,701 crore PAT in FY25, driven by government schemes and improved efficiency.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Rethinking battery strategy in India: the case for sodium-ion technology, Pg11

India urged to prioritize sodium-ion battery technology amidst lithium constraints, aiming for resilient energy storage and reduced import dependence.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Rethinking battery strategy in India: the case for sodium-ion technology, Pg11

India urged to prioritize sodium-ion battery technology amidst lithium constraints, aiming for resilient energy storage and reduced import dependence.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

DAC to weigh acquisition of Rafale ahead of Macron visit, Pg12

India to consider Rafale fighter aircraft acquisition from France ahead of President Macron's visit to boost defence capabilities.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

DAC to weigh acquisition of Rafale ahead of Macron visit, Pg12

India to consider Rafale fighter aircraft acquisition from France ahead of President Macron's visit to boost defence capabilities.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Linkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismGS 2: Health Sector

U.S. shuts down 200 ‘illegal’ online pharmacies tied to an India-based criminal organisation, Pg12

US DEA busts India-linked online drug network tied to fatal overdoses, arrests four in multi-state operation.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Linkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismGS 2: Health Sector

U.S. shuts down 200 ‘illegal’ online pharmacies tied to an India-based criminal organisation, Pg12

US DEA busts India-linked online drug network tied to fatal overdoses, arrests four in multi-state operation.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

Procurement of minor forest produce dips 92% in 2024-25, Pg14

Government MFP procurement crashes 92% in 2024-25 impacting tribal livelihoods despite ₹319.65 crore disbursed to States.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

Procurement of minor forest produce dips 92% in 2024-25, Pg14

Government MFP procurement crashes 92% in 2024-25 impacting tribal livelihoods despite ₹319.65 crore disbursed to States.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Role of Civil Services in a DemocracyGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

SC flags States’ preference for ‘ad-hoc’ DGP appointments, Pg14

Supreme Court criticizes states for bypassing regular DGP appointments, favoring 'Acting' chiefs, violating Prakash Singh case directives on fixed tenures.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Role of Civil Services in a DemocracyGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

SC flags States’ preference for ‘ad-hoc’ DGP appointments, Pg14

Supreme Court criticizes states for bypassing regular DGP appointments, favoring 'Acting' chiefs, violating Prakash Singh case directives on fixed tenures.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

UPSC adds more norms for Civil Services aspirants, Pg14

UPSC tightens Civil Services Exam rules from 2026, restricts IPS and Group A service allottees from reappearing without resignation.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

UPSC adds more norms for Civil Services aspirants, Pg14

UPSC tightens Civil Services Exam rules from 2026, restricts IPS and Group A service allottees from reappearing without resignation.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 3: Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

MSF raises concerns over FTA impact on medicines in India, Pg14

MSF warns EU-India FTA could restrict medicine access in developing countries by strengthening pharmaceutical monopolies and limiting generic competition.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 3: Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

MSF raises concerns over FTA impact on medicines in India, Pg14

MSF warns EU-India FTA could restrict medicine access in developing countries by strengthening pharmaceutical monopolies and limiting generic competition.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Nuclear diplomacy set to resume in Muscat as U.S., Iran stay far apart, Pg16

U.S. and Iran to resume nuclear diplomacy in Muscat amid disagreements over scope of talks and regional security concerns.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Nuclear diplomacy set to resume in Muscat as U.S., Iran stay far apart, Pg16

U.S. and Iran to resume nuclear diplomacy in Muscat amid disagreements over scope of talks and regional security concerns.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

The end of New START and a new era of nuclear rivalry, Pg16

New START treaty collapses, ending nuclear arms control between U.S. and Russia, escalating global security risks.

The end of New START and a new era of nuclear rivalry, Pg16

New START treaty collapses, ending nuclear arms control between U.S. and Russia, escalating global security risks.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: Investment Models

High capex to sustain growth, pvt investment also coming: Sitharaman, Pg1

FM Sitharaman prioritizes sustaining growth through high capex, as private investment shows promising signs of expansion.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: Investment Models

High capex to sustain growth, pvt investment also coming: Sitharaman, Pg1

FM Sitharaman prioritizes sustaining growth through high capex, as private investment shows promising signs of expansion.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

India-US joint statement in days, tariff cuts in a week, says Goyal, Pg1

India and US to sign trade agreement by mid-March, with US tariff cuts expected following joint statement release in days.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

India-US joint statement in days, tariff cuts in a week, says Goyal, Pg1

India and US to sign trade agreement by mid-March, with US tariff cuts expected following joint statement release in days.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

As school where 7 died starts new chapter, many others 'unsafe', teachers pitch in, Pg1

Meghalaya mine explosion claims 18 lives; illegal rat-hole mining continues despite safety concerns and regulatory violations.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

As school where 7 died starts new chapter, many others 'unsafe', teachers pitch in, Pg1

Meghalaya mine explosion claims 18 lives; illegal rat-hole mining continues despite safety concerns and regulatory violations.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Constitutional Bodies

SC directs UPSC to act against those states delaying DGP appointments, Pg2

Supreme Court empowers UPSC to enforce timely DGP appointments, addressing state delays and upholding Prakash Singh case directives.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Constitutional Bodies

SC directs UPSC to act against those states delaying DGP appointments, Pg2

Supreme Court empowers UPSC to enforce timely DGP appointments, addressing state delays and upholding Prakash Singh case directives.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Role of Civil Services in a DemocracyGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Submit cadre review proposals for Group-A officers: MHA reminds paramilitary forces, Pg2

MHA urges CAPFs to expedite Group-A cadre review proposals following SC directive to address career stagnation and structural imbalances.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Role of Civil Services in a DemocracyGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Submit cadre review proposals for Group-A officers: MHA reminds paramilitary forces, Pg2

MHA urges CAPFs to expedite Group-A cadre review proposals following SC directive to address career stagnation and structural imbalances.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

SC upholds NCLAT order entrusting Supertech's 16 projects to NBCC, Pg4

Supreme Court backs NCLAT order, assigns Supertech's 16 stalled projects to NBCC, prioritizing homebuyers' interests and expediting completion.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

SC upholds NCLAT order entrusting Supertech's 16 projects to NBCC, Pg4

Supreme Court backs NCLAT order, assigns Supertech's 16 stalled projects to NBCC, prioritizing homebuyers' interests and expediting completion.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: Economics of Animal Rearing

For drivers, by drivers: How Bharat Taxi app hopes to be a game-changer, Pg4

Bharat Taxi app launched as India's first cooperative ride-hailing platform, promising zero commissions for drivers and reasonable customer pricing.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: Economics of Animal Rearing

For drivers, by drivers: How Bharat Taxi app hopes to be a game-changer, Pg4

Bharat Taxi app launched as India's first cooperative ride-hailing platform, promising zero commissions for drivers and reasonable customer pricing.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Police cannot make arrest to simply ask questions: SC, Pg8

Supreme Court mandates notice under Section 35(3) BNSS for arrests in offences punishable up to seven years, emphasizing Article 21.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Police cannot make arrest to simply ask questions: SC, Pg8

Supreme Court mandates notice under Section 35(3) BNSS for arrests in offences punishable up to seven years, emphasizing Article 21.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Diversifying energy sourcing: MEA on Trump’s ‘India not to buy Russian oil’ claim, Pg9

India strategically diversifies energy sourcing amidst evolving global dynamics, hinting at alternatives to Russian oil due to geopolitical shifts.

Diversifying energy sourcing: MEA on Trump’s ‘India not to buy Russian oil’ claim, Pg9

India strategically diversifies energy sourcing amidst evolving global dynamics, hinting at alternatives to Russian oil due to geopolitical shifts.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

HAL to bid for licence manufacturing of 5th-gen fighter jet, Pg9

HAL to bid for licence manufacturing of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), India's fifth-generation fighter jet, starting 2035.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

HAL to bid for licence manufacturing of 5th-gen fighter jet, Pg9

HAL to bid for licence manufacturing of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), India's fifth-generation fighter jet, starting 2035.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Asiatic lion count up from 674 in '20 to 891 in '25, Pg10

Asiatic lion population surges to 891 in 2025 from 674 in 2020, expanding habitat beyond Gir forest.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Asiatic lion count up from 674 in '20 to 891 in '25, Pg10

Asiatic lion population surges to 891 in 2025 from 674 in 2020, expanding habitat beyond Gir forest.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGS 3: Government Budgeting

‘Expect funds inflow after the call between Prime Minister and (the US) President’, Pg11

FM expects fund inflow post PM-US President call; highlights private sector investment, capex implementation, and states' debt concerns.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGS 3: Government Budgeting

‘Expect funds inflow after the call between Prime Minister and (the US) President’, Pg11

FM expects fund inflow post PM-US President call; highlights private sector investment, capex implementation, and states' debt concerns.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Government Budgeting

The Budget has delivered a googly—the retrospective tax (Excluding the retrospective tax, Budget 2026 is a very good example of good policy-making. Major policies were announced before the Budget. Income tax reform was announced last year, GST re..., Pg12

Budget 2026 marred by retrospective tax on SGBs, raising concerns about investor confidence and policy consistency despite positive reforms.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Government Budgeting

The Budget has delivered a googly—the retrospective tax (Excluding the retrospective tax, Budget 2026 is a very good example of good policy-making. Major policies were announced before the Budget. Income tax reform was announced last year, GST re..., Pg12

Budget 2026 marred by retrospective tax on SGBs, raising concerns about investor confidence and policy consistency despite positive reforms.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Flush car door handles: China's ban, and the safety concerns, Pg15

China bans flush car door handles from 2027 due to safety concerns after crashes and power failures.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Flush car door handles: China's ban, and the safety concerns, Pg15

China bans flush car door handles from 2027 due to safety concerns after crashes and power failures.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

India's Russia challenge — balance old ties, new reality (Trump's claim that India 'agreed to stop buying Russian oil' has put New Delhi in a diplomatically tricky position with a longtime ally), Pg15

Trump's claim of India halting Russian oil imports strains Delhi-Moscow ties amid evolving geopolitical dynamics and economic pressures.

India's Russia challenge — balance old ties, new reality (Trump's claim that India 'agreed to stop buying Russian oil' has put New Delhi in a diplomatically tricky position with a longtime ally), Pg15

Trump's claim of India halting Russian oil imports strains Delhi-Moscow ties amid evolving geopolitical dynamics and economic pressures.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

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‘Talks on, India-U.S. deal joint statement in 4-5 days’, Pg1

‘Talks on, India-U.S. deal joint statement in 4-5 days’, Pg1

Centre signs tripartite pact to create Naga authority, Pg1

Centre signs tripartite pact to create Naga authority, Pg1

The fading of India’s environmental jurisprudence, Pg8

The fading of India’s environmental jurisprudence, Pg8

More money for defence, now fix the process, Pg8

More money for defence, now fix the process, Pg8

​Intent and outcome, Pg8

​Intent and outcome, Pg8

More, and less, Pg8

More, and less, Pg8

Should the Governor's address be scrapped?, Pg9

Should the Governor's address be scrapped?, Pg9

DISCOMs and the road ahead, Pg10

DISCOMs and the road ahead, Pg10

Rethinking battery strategy in India: the case for sodium-ion technology, Pg11

Rethinking battery strategy in India: the case for sodium-ion technology, Pg11

DAC to weigh acquisition of Rafale ahead of Macron visit, Pg12

DAC to weigh acquisition of Rafale ahead of Macron visit, Pg12

U.S. shuts down 200 ‘illegal’ online pharmacies tied to an India-based criminal organisation, Pg12

U.S. shuts down 200 ‘illegal’ online pharmacies tied to an India-based criminal organisation, Pg12

Procurement of minor forest produce dips 92% in 2024-25, Pg14

Procurement of minor forest produce dips 92% in 2024-25, Pg14

SC flags States’ preference for ‘ad-hoc’ DGP appointments, Pg14

SC flags States’ preference for ‘ad-hoc’ DGP appointments, Pg14

UPSC adds more norms for Civil Services aspirants, Pg14

UPSC adds more norms for Civil Services aspirants, Pg14

MSF raises concerns over FTA impact on medicines in India, Pg14

MSF raises concerns over FTA impact on medicines in India, Pg14

Nuclear diplomacy set to resume in Muscat as U.S., Iran stay far apart, Pg16

Nuclear diplomacy set to resume in Muscat as U.S., Iran stay far apart, Pg16

The end of New START and a new era of nuclear rivalry, Pg16

The end of New START and a new era of nuclear rivalry, Pg16

High capex to sustain growth, pvt investment also coming: Sitharaman, Pg1

High capex to sustain growth, pvt investment also coming: Sitharaman, Pg1

India-US joint statement in days, tariff cuts in a week, says Goyal, Pg1

India-US joint statement in days, tariff cuts in a week, says Goyal, Pg1

As school where 7 died starts new chapter, many others 'unsafe', teachers pitch in, Pg1

As school where 7 died starts new chapter, many others 'unsafe', teachers pitch in, Pg1

SC directs UPSC to act against those states delaying DGP appointments, Pg2

SC directs UPSC to act against those states delaying DGP appointments, Pg2

Submit cadre review proposals for Group-A officers: MHA reminds paramilitary forces, Pg2

Submit cadre review proposals for Group-A officers: MHA reminds paramilitary forces, Pg2

SC upholds NCLAT order entrusting Supertech's 16 projects to NBCC, Pg4

SC upholds NCLAT order entrusting Supertech's 16 projects to NBCC, Pg4

For drivers, by drivers: How Bharat Taxi app hopes to be a game-changer, Pg4

For drivers, by drivers: How Bharat Taxi app hopes to be a game-changer, Pg4

Police cannot make arrest to simply ask questions: SC, Pg8

Police cannot make arrest to simply ask questions: SC, Pg8

Diversifying energy sourcing: MEA on Trump’s ‘India not to buy Russian oil’ claim, Pg9

Diversifying energy sourcing: MEA on Trump’s ‘India not to buy Russian oil’ claim, Pg9

HAL to bid for licence manufacturing of 5th-gen fighter jet, Pg9

HAL to bid for licence manufacturing of 5th-gen fighter jet, Pg9

Asiatic lion count up from 674 in '20 to 891 in '25, Pg10

Asiatic lion count up from 674 in '20 to 891 in '25, Pg10

‘Expect funds inflow after the call between Prime Minister and (the US) President’, Pg11

‘Expect funds inflow after the call between Prime Minister and (the US) President’, Pg11

The Budget has delivered a googly—the retrospective tax (Excluding the retrospective tax, Budget 2026 is a very good example of good policy-making. Major policies were announced before the Budget. Income tax reform was announced last year, GST re..., Pg12

The Budget has delivered a googly—the retrospective tax (Excluding the retrospective tax, Budget 2026 is a very good example of good policy-making. Major policies were announced before the Budget. Income tax reform was announced last year, GST re..., Pg12

Flush car door handles: China's ban, and the safety concerns, Pg15

Flush car door handles: China's ban, and the safety concerns, Pg15

India's Russia challenge — balance old ties, new reality (Trump's claim that India 'agreed to stop buying Russian oil' has put New Delhi in a diplomatically tricky position with a longtime ally), Pg15

India's Russia challenge — balance old ties, new reality (Trump's claim that India 'agreed to stop buying Russian oil' has put New Delhi in a diplomatically tricky position with a longtime ally), Pg15

In India's first-ever disaster victim identification guidelines, teeth hold the key, Pg15

In India's first-ever disaster victim identification guidelines, teeth hold the key, Pg15

Still ready to talk to US on limiting nukes, says Russia, Pg16

Still ready to talk to US on limiting nukes, says Russia, Pg16

Duty cuts to push local mfg, not to be seen only from revenue lens, Pg17

Duty cuts to push local mfg, not to be seen only from revenue lens, Pg17

India, GCC ink terms of reference to formally launch trade talks, Pg17

India, GCC ink terms of reference to formally launch trade talks, Pg17

Govt expands criteria to define startups, Pg17

Govt expands criteria to define startups, Pg17

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Intent and outcome, Pg8

Intent and outcome, Pg8