News Analysis
Monsoon has covered the entire country, a day later than normal, announces IMD, Pg1
Monsoon finally covers India a day late, IMD forecasts below-normal July rainfall, impacting critical agricultural sector amidst 15% deficit.
Far from over, Pg8
US-Iran ceasefire collapses after retaliatory airstrikes, escalating tensions over Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program, threatening West Asia.
Should India restart dialogue with Pakistan?, Pg9
Eminent citizens push for India-Pakistan dialogue after decade-long freeze; experts clash over terror threats, military's role, and diplomatic timing.
NDA-ruled States, universities object to centralisation provisions in VBSA, Pg13
NDA-ruled states, universities object to VBSA Bill 2025, warning parliamentary panel of excessive centralisation in higher education and federal overreach.
Syria welcomes U.S. announcement of removal from blacklist, Pg16
US removes Syria from terror blacklist after five decades, paving way for economic recovery and foreign investment.
Govt clears Dixon (India)-Vivo (China) JV for manufacturing smartphones, Pg1
India clears Dixon-Vivo JV for smartphone manufacturing, exempts customs duty on 85 items to accelerate domestic electronics production and investment.
Step taken to operationalise 2014 nuclear pact, secure uranium supplies to India, Pg1
India and Australia seal landmark nuclear pact for uranium supplies, deepening Indo-Pacific security; multi-agency operation vindicates India on terror, mends Canada ties.
11th-12th century antiquities from Tamil Nadu to finally come home from Australia, Pg6
India and Australia agree to repatriate ancient cultural artifacts, including 11th-12th century Tamil Nadu idols and First Nations relics, fostering cultural exchange.
One in ten Indians faces risk of cancer before 75: Here is what WHO data reveals, Pg8
One in ten Indians faces cancer risk before 75, with 2.8 million new cases projected by 2050, driven by lifestyle changes and ageing, WHO data reveals.
Rainfall in eastern river basins down 20% since 1951: Study, Pg9
Eastern Indus river basins face 20% rainfall drop since 1951, fueling India's demand to renegotiate the Indus Waters Treaty amid climate change impacts.
Lost in India's celebrations of trade pacts, the big deal, Pg10
India's $42 billion US trade surplus overshadows celebrated EU, UK, Japan pacts, urging a strategic shift towards a game-changing US FTA.
'FTA more than a trade pact... it's choosing cooperation over fragmentation', Pg12
India-EU Free Trade Agreement expected by 2027, hailed as strategic partnership for cooperation, resilient supply chains, and addressing green standards.
Tabling report on Justice Varma: Accountability after resignation, Pg13
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla tables report on ex-Justice Varma, defying precedent; ignites debate on judicial accountability post-resignation.
India questions e-comm interim pathway at WTO, Pg15
India challenges interim e-commerce agreement at WTO, citing lack of consensus among 66 member nations for Annex 4 inclusion.
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