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Iran attacks West Asian nations after U.S. strikes, Pg1
US-Iran conflict escalates dramatically as Iran retaliates against West Asian nations hosting US forces, threatening Strait of Hormuz and interim peace deal.
Iran attacks West Asian nations after U.S. strikes, Pg1
US-Iran conflict escalates dramatically as Iran retaliates against West Asian nations hosting US forces, threatening Strait of Hormuz and interim peace deal.
Taliban seek deeper farm ties with India, Pg1
Taliban's Agriculture Minister visits India, seeking deeper farm ties in trade, irrigation, and food processing, despite India's non-recognition of the regime.
Taliban seek deeper farm ties with India, Pg1
Taliban's Agriculture Minister visits India, seeking deeper farm ties in trade, irrigation, and food processing, despite India's non-recognition of the regime.
Eärendil-1: bright or blight?, Pg2
US FCC approves controversial Eärendil-1 satellite for nighttime Earth illumination, sparking fears of skyglow and optical astronomy interference.
Eärendil-1: bright or blight?, Pg2
US FCC approves controversial Eärendil-1 satellite for nighttime Earth illumination, sparking fears of skyglow and optical astronomy interference.
Oil conundrum, Pg8
India's Russian oil imports hit 40% pre-sanction levels, sparking concerns over yuan payments, strategic autonomy, and energy security amid geopolitical risks.
Oil conundrum, Pg8
India's Russian oil imports hit 40% pre-sanction levels, sparking concerns over yuan payments, strategic autonomy, and energy security amid geopolitical risks.
Insular incentive, Pg8
India's E20 petrol policy faces scrutiny over high costs, water-intensive sugarcane reliance, and consumer burden, despite farmer compensation claims.
Insular incentive, Pg8
India's E20 petrol policy faces scrutiny over high costs, water-intensive sugarcane reliance, and consumer burden, despite farmer compensation claims.
The making of Israel’s retreat into isolation, Pg8
Unrestrained military power in Gaza and West Bank settlement expansion drive Israel into deep global isolation, straining US ties and Abraham Accords.
The making of Israel’s retreat into isolation, Pg8
Unrestrained military power in Gaza and West Bank settlement expansion drive Israel into deep global isolation, straining US ties and Abraham Accords.
Five crore Indians wait when the courts take a break, Pg8
India's judiciary grapples with 5.39 crore case backlog as courts take colonial-era summer breaks, delaying justice for millions, especially undertrials.
Five crore Indians wait when the courts take a break, Pg8
India's judiciary grapples with 5.39 crore case backlog as courts take colonial-era summer breaks, delaying justice for millions, especially undertrials.
A.P. and the next El Niño challenge, Pg9
Andhra Pradesh braces for severe El Niño impact, facing extreme heatwaves and monsoon deficit, testing disaster preparedness and agricultural resilience.
A.P. and the next El Niño challenge, Pg9
Andhra Pradesh braces for severe El Niño impact, facing extreme heatwaves and monsoon deficit, testing disaster preparedness and agricultural resilience.
Building Code that has been given the go-by, Pg9
Union Minister T. A. Pai slams financial institutions and PWD for rejecting National Building Code, inflating construction costs and hindering cheaper buildings.
Building Code that has been given the go-by, Pg9
Union Minister T. A. Pai slams financial institutions and PWD for rejecting National Building Code, inflating construction costs and hindering cheaper buildings.
Why has China banned helium exports?, Pg10
China abruptly bans helium exports, triggering global supply chain concerns for critical tech, medical, and aerospace industries amidst escalating geopolitical tensions.
Why has China banned helium exports?, Pg10
China abruptly bans helium exports, triggering global supply chain concerns for critical tech, medical, and aerospace industries amidst escalating geopolitical tensions.
India, Canada conclude third round of talks on trade pact, Pg14
India and Canada advance CEPA talks, targeting $50 billion bilateral trade by 2030 amidst recent 8.22% dip.
India, Canada conclude third round of talks on trade pact, Pg14
India and Canada advance CEPA talks, targeting $50 billion bilateral trade by 2030 amidst recent 8.22% dip.
ISRO successfully carries out tests of Gaganyaan systems, Pg14
ISRO successfully conducts three critical Gaganyaan crew module tests, including uprighting and umbilical separation, advancing India's human spaceflight mission.
ISRO successfully carries out tests of Gaganyaan systems, Pg14
ISRO successfully conducts three critical Gaganyaan crew module tests, including uprighting and umbilical separation, advancing India's human spaceflight mission.
EU and 14 countries reaffirm ruling on South China Sea, Pg16
EU and 14 nations reaffirm 2016 South China Sea ruling, rejecting China's expansive claims as illegal, despite Beijing's strong opposition.
EU and 14 countries reaffirm ruling on South China Sea, Pg16
EU and 14 nations reaffirm 2016 South China Sea ruling, rejecting China's expansive claims as illegal, despite Beijing's strong opposition.
Chinese geologists question safety of Brahmaputra dam near India, Pg16
Chinese geologists warn active Paizhen Fault threatens structural stability of world's largest Brahmaputra dam, raising India's transboundary safety concerns.
Chinese geologists question safety of Brahmaputra dam near India, Pg16
Chinese geologists warn active Paizhen Fault threatens structural stability of world's largest Brahmaputra dam, raising India's transboundary safety concerns.
New date stamps on old products: how expired food found way back to market, Pg3
Delhi Police, FSSAI bust Okhla unit relabeling expired Thums Up, Maggi, and other popular products, arresting seven for fraud and endangering public health via e-commerce supply.
New date stamps on old products: how expired food found way back to market, Pg3
Delhi Police, FSSAI bust Okhla unit relabeling expired Thums Up, Maggi, and other popular products, arresting seven for fraud and endangering public health via e-commerce supply.
All Crew Module tests completed for Gaganyaan, Pg6
ISRO successfully completes all critical Crew Module qualification tests for Gaganyaan, paving the way for India's ambitious uncrewed mission by 2026.
All Crew Module tests completed for Gaganyaan, Pg6
ISRO successfully completes all critical Crew Module qualification tests for Gaganyaan, paving the way for India's ambitious uncrewed mission by 2026.
Price of water is not about economics, but justice, Pg8
India's water crisis deepens: Experts advocate rational tariffs and full-cost accounting by ULBs to ensure water justice and promote greywater reuse.
Price of water is not about economics, but justice, Pg8
India's water crisis deepens: Experts advocate rational tariffs and full-cost accounting by ULBs to ensure water justice and promote greywater reuse.
On Indo-Pacific, Delhi must match words, actions, Pg8
PM Modi's Indo-Pacific tour bolsters strategic ties with Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, yet India critically lags in implementing crucial economic and defence agreements.
On Indo-Pacific, Delhi must match words, actions, Pg8
PM Modi's Indo-Pacific tour bolsters strategic ties with Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, yet India critically lags in implementing crucial economic and defence agreements.
Population spectres do harm. Managing demographic change is the challenge, Pg8
Expert debunks India's population spectres, challenging fears of explosion, implosion, and regional imbalances, urging balanced policy amidst fertility and ageing shifts.
Population spectres do harm. Managing demographic change is the challenge, Pg8
Expert debunks India's population spectres, challenging fears of explosion, implosion, and regional imbalances, urging balanced policy amidst fertility and ageing shifts.
GCC is office success story. Now, focus on factory, Pg8
India's booming Global Capability Centers generate $100 billion, employing 2.3 million, yet the nation urgently needs manufacturing growth to absorb its less-skilled workforce.
GCC is office success story. Now, focus on factory, Pg8
India's booming Global Capability Centers generate $100 billion, employing 2.3 million, yet the nation urgently needs manufacturing growth to absorb its less-skilled workforce.
Bring anticipatory statecraft, not reactive diplomacy, Pg9
China's 'Global Governance' white paper challenges India to adopt anticipatory statecraft, shaping future rules in AI, space, and finance, amidst shifting global power.
Bring anticipatory statecraft, not reactive diplomacy, Pg9
China's 'Global Governance' white paper challenges India to adopt anticipatory statecraft, shaping future rules in AI, space, and finance, amidst shifting global power.
US AI giants' IPOs could unlock funding tap for Indian start-ups, Pg11
US AI giants' massive IPOs, like SpaceX's $75 billion listing, could unleash a fresh wave of venture capital for Indian startups, boosting the economy.
US AI giants' IPOs could unlock funding tap for Indian start-ups, Pg11
US AI giants' massive IPOs, like SpaceX's $75 billion listing, could unleash a fresh wave of venture capital for Indian startups, boosting the economy.
US nuclear firm Holtec's IPO plans could have an India SMR footprint, Pg11
US nuclear giant Holtec files for IPO, eyes India's SMR market with $10 billion expansion plan, leveraging US DoE clearance and SHANTI Act.
US nuclear firm Holtec's IPO plans could have an India SMR footprint, Pg11
US nuclear giant Holtec files for IPO, eyes India's SMR market with $10 billion expansion plan, leveraging US DoE clearance and SHANTI Act.
FM to meet PSB chiefs, review foreign currency deposit drive, Pg11
FM Sitharaman directs PSB chiefs to boost foreign currency deposits after RBI lifts FCNR(B) interest cap to counter weakening inflows.
FM to meet PSB chiefs, review foreign currency deposit drive, Pg11
FM Sitharaman directs PSB chiefs to boost foreign currency deposits after RBI lifts FCNR(B) interest cap to counter weakening inflows.
Investors expand overseas portfolio through GIFT City, Pg11
GIFT City witnesses 80% surge in overseas investments to $1.74 billion, driven by Indian investors diversifying into foreign asset classes.
Investors expand overseas portfolio through GIFT City, Pg11
GIFT City witnesses 80% surge in overseas investments to $1.74 billion, driven by Indian investors diversifying into foreign asset classes.
China's Long March in space tech continues with reusable rocket, Pg12
China's Long March 10B successfully lands reusable rocket via net capture, challenging US space dominance and accelerating lunar race for Moon's South Pole resources.
China's Long March in space tech continues with reusable rocket, Pg12
China's Long March 10B successfully lands reusable rocket via net capture, challenging US space dominance and accelerating lunar race for Moon's South Pole resources.
AI use by the judiciary: What SC's proposed regulations allow, what is barred, Pg12
Supreme Court unveils draft AI regulations for courts, permitting administrative uses while strictly prohibiting AI in judicial decision-making.
AI use by the judiciary: What SC's proposed regulations allow, what is barred, Pg12
Supreme Court unveils draft AI regulations for courts, permitting administrative uses while strictly prohibiting AI in judicial decision-making.
Bishnoi indictment: The long road to extradition, Pg12
US DoJ seeks gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's extradition for Nijjar killing, initiating complex legal battle under India-US treaty and Extradition Act.
Bishnoi indictment: The long road to extradition, Pg12
US DoJ seeks gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's extradition for Nijjar killing, initiating complex legal battle under India-US treaty and Extradition Act.
Weight-loss drugs: The promise, price and pitfalls, Pg13
New weight-loss drugs semaglutide and tirzepatide show promise but raise concerns over muscle loss, chronic dependency, and high costs, demanding a holistic Indian health strategy.
Weight-loss drugs: The promise, price and pitfalls, Pg13
New weight-loss drugs semaglutide and tirzepatide show promise but raise concerns over muscle loss, chronic dependency, and high costs, demanding a holistic Indian health strategy.
Nature's secret for cancer drugs, Pg13
Warwick scientists unlock bacterial enzyme coordination, revealing nature's secret for new cancer drug development, including FDA-approved Romidepsin, for future therapies.
Nature's secret for cancer drugs, Pg13
Warwick scientists unlock bacterial enzyme coordination, revealing nature's secret for new cancer drug development, including FDA-approved Romidepsin, for future therapies.
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