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GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Will not allow ‘illegal’ oil from Iran: U.S. to India, Pg1

United States warns India against violating Iranian oil blockade, threatening action over illicit transport of crude.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

India and Nepal hold talks on cross-border rail connectivity, Pg9

India and Nepal push cross-border rail connectivity, eyeing Janakpur-Ayodhya passenger train services in crucial bilateral discussions.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Rajnath praises rise in ‘women’s strength’ in IAF, Pg9

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hails historic commissioning of first NDA women officers into IAF at AFA, Dundigal, marking a significant boost to inclusive force strength.

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

DRDO showcases critical defence technologies in three flight tests, Pg9

DRDO successfully flight-tests multi-layered Ballistic Missile Defence system and maiden Naval Anti-Ship Missile, significantly bolstering India's strategic defence shield.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Robotics and NanotechnologyGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Sea star sports nature’s optic fibres to focus light, Pg11

Chocolate-chip sea star reveals natural optic fibres on arm tips, focusing light 8x, inspiring engineers for advanced lightweight sensors and displays.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Robotics and NanotechnologyGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Nanographene paves way for ultra-porous materials, Pg11

Nobel laureate-led scientists engineer ultra-porous nanographene materials, achieving a record 5,000 sq. m/g surface area, revolutionizing gas storage and reticular chemistry.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

JUNO hits the ground to crack neutrino physics mystery, Pg11

JUNO collaboration publishes first results on neutrino flavour change, aiming to crack the fundamental neutrino mass ordering mystery.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

Droughts can drive antibiotic resistance in soil bacteria, Pg11

New study reveals droughts significantly boost antibiotic resistance in soil bacteria, threatening India's vulnerable populations with severe ABR infections by 2050.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 1: Women and Women's Organizations

Why did the SC quantify labour of homemakers?, Pg12

Supreme Court quantifies homemakers' unpaid labor at ₹30,000 monthly for accident compensation, recognizing their 'nation-building' role and boosting social justice.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Why are there protests in PoK?, Pg12

Deadly protests rock Pakistan-occupied Kashmir as civilians clash with authorities over economic woes and controversial refugee seats, drawing global concern.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Why is the Zojila tunnel a game changer?, Pg12

World's longest high-altitude Zojila tunnel achieves breakthrough, promising all-weather strategic connectivity for military and locals in Kashmir-Ladakh.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

PM Modi’s Europe visit begins in Nice, with tech, bilateral relations in focus, Pg14

PM Modi kicks off six-day Europe tour, inaugurating Bharat Innovates 2026 with Macron, strengthening India-France strategic tech ties, and attending G7 Summit.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

China flays Pentagon move against Chinese tech firms, Pg14

China slams US Pentagon's blacklisting of Alibaba, Baidu, and other tech giants for military ties, threatening retaliation amid escalating geopolitical tensions.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Canada offers range of energy options to India... after 2 yrs of tension, working methods better known to each other, Pg6

Canada offers India diverse energy, defence, and critical mineral options, signaling a major reset in bilateral ties after two years of diplomatic tension.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Before next polls, SC wants SIR exclusion cases decided: A reality check from Assam, Pg10

Supreme Court mandates swift resolution of 'D-voter' cases before next polls; Assam's Foreigners' Tribunals face institutional lethargy, posing major citizenship determination challenges.

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

A stray tigress makes a new home, giving a struggling Chhattisgarh reserve hope of revival, Pg11

Stray tigress 'Paheli' sparks revival hopes for Chhattisgarh's Udanti-Sitanadi Tiger Reserve, prompting habitat restoration, anti-poaching drives, and translocation plans.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelims

Rajasthan: In-principle clearance for coal block in Hasdeo-Arand, Pg11

MoEFCC clears Kente Extension coal block in Chhattisgarh's Hasdeo-Arand, diverting 1,742.6 hectares despite biodiversity warnings, impacting 4.48 lakh trees and Schedule-I species.

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

Europe defence in focus as NATO prepares for a reduced US role, Pg12

NATO rethinks European defense strategies as US scales back military commitment, pivoting focus to Indo-Pacific challenges.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Sole MCO plan gets pushback from Grid India, IEX, Pg13

Grid India, IEX push back on CERC's sole MCO plan for electricity market coupling, citing single-point-of-failure risks.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Why an Assam-Nagaland pact raises hopes of higher oil & gas output from Northeast, Pg13

Union, Assam, Nagaland ink pact to resume oil/gas exploration in disputed border, targeting tenfold output increase and boosting national energy security.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Biodiversity loss can trigger sovereign debt crises: Experts, Pg13

Biodiversity loss could slash India's credit rating by 4 grades, adding $49 billion annually to debt servicing costs, experts warn.

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