News Analysis
The Xi-Trump summit — shadow boxing on Iran, Pg6
Trump seeks China's help for Iran exit amidst rising tensions, echoing Nixon's 1972 Beijing visit for Vietnam resolution.
What has the IMD announced ahead of this year’s monsoon?, Pg8
IMD introduces AI-powered block-level monsoon forecasts across 15 states, enhancing agricultural planning and mitigating crop losses.
Why did NTA’s ‘Zero Error’ policy fail?, Pg8
NEET-UG 2024 marred by paper leak allegations, NTA's 'zero error' policy fails, raising concerns over exam integrity.
Fix panic buttons, tracking devices in public transport vehicles: SC to States, Pg10
Supreme Court mandates States to enforce CMV Rules, 1989 for safety devices in public transport to reduce road fatalities.
‘Iran is working on a Hormuz protocol to cover safety costs’, Pg10
Iran plans 'Hormuz protocol' for navigation safety, potentially impacting shipping costs and geopolitical relations amid regional tensions.
NTA, govt. did not want to cancel NEET in 2024, cited student welfare in the SC, Pg11
NEET-UG cancellation contrasts Centre's prior SC stance citing student welfare, fairness, and exam sanctity concerns, raising questions on governance.
PCOS gets a new name; change seeks to aid faster diagnosis and treatment, Pg12
PCOS renamed to PMOS by Endocrine Society to reflect endocrine, metabolic, and ovarian dysfunction for faster diagnosis and reduced stigma.
Karnataka scraps hijab ban order, students can wear limited faith symbols, Pg1
Karnataka government revokes hijab ban, permits limited religious symbols in schools, balancing religious freedom and uniform regulations.
NEET whistleblower first went to police, no FIR, so wrote to testing agency, Pg1
NEET paper leak investigation intensifies as CBI arrests five, political links surface amidst multi-state raids and detentions.
Parliament panel's red flag: Fund is shrinking, use it responsibly, Pg1
Cabinet approves ₹37,500 crore coal gasification project to cut LNG imports and boost energy security.
Ministry's special fund is for top athletes, bureaucrats dip into it to upgrade their own sports facilities, Pg1
Investigation reveals misuse of National Sports Development Fund, diverting crores to bureaucrats' facilities and RSS-linked organizations, raising ethical concerns.
'Constitution entrusts religious reform to legislature not courts', Pg2
Centre advocates legislative religious reforms, opposing court intervention in Sabarimala case, citing constitutional mandate and democratic consensus for lasting social change.
NIA arrests narco-terror kingpin Shera after Portugal extradition, Pg2
NIA nabs narco-terror kingpin Shera after extradition from Portugal, exposing Pakistan-backed terror financing via drug smuggling.
At Delhi's lone wildlife sanctuary, one invasive tree covers 63.48% of landscape, Pg4
Delhi's Asola Bhatti Sanctuary Grapples with Invasive Tree Species Covering 63% of Area, Threatening Native Ecosystem
134-km semi high speed rail line between Ahmedabad, Dholera gets Cabinet approval, Pg5
Cabinet approves ₹20,667 crore semi-high-speed rail line (200 kmph) between Ahmedabad and Dholera, enhancing connectivity and boosting manufacturing.
EC likely to announce next phase of SIR for remaining states, UTs soon, Pg6
Election Commission to launch Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in remaining states/UTs, moving away from annual Special Summary Revisions (SSRs).
Tehran will welcome diplomatic initiative from India: Iran Dy FM, Pg7
Iran invites India to mediate in West Asia conflict, signaling openness to diplomatic initiatives despite past reservations about 'broker' role.
India gets its first Alzheimer's therapy at Rs 1 lakh/dose, Pg7
Eli Lilly launches Lormalzi (donanemab) in India, the first Alzheimer's therapy, costing ₹1 lakh/dose, offering hope to millions.
How farm exports have grown despite US tariffs, Pg9
Despite US tariffs, India's farm exports grew 2.3% to $53.1 billion in 2025-26, driven by diversification and record marine product exports.
Why NEET is more prone to paper leaks than JEE, Pg9
NEET faces higher paper leak risks than JEE due to offline format and logistical vulnerabilities, impacting lakhs of students.
At India-Nordic Summit, turn historical sambandh into future partnership, Pg11
India-Nordic Summit aims to bolster ties focusing on green strategic partnership, blue economy, and investments after 4 decades.
India's Africa policy needs continuity, Pg11
India rethinks Africa engagement strategy focusing on continuity beyond summits amid growing global competition and African Union's evolving role.
UN food agency halves aid to Syria amid fund crunch, no cheap bread, Pg14
WFP halves aid to 650,000 Syrians amid funding crisis, exacerbating food insecurity for 7.2 million people.
Gold duty hike to push export cost, block working capital: Exporters, Pg15
Gold import duty hike to 15% threatens gems and jewellery exports, blocking working capital for MSMEs amid West Asia trade disruptions.
AI COULD ADD OVER $500 BILLION TO INDIA'S ECONOMY BY 2030, Pg15
AI poised to inject $500 billion into India's economy by 2030, reveals IBM report, highlighting skill gaps and infrastructure hurdles.
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