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Trade deficit jumps 430% as imports surge, Pg1
India's trade deficit skyrockets 430% to $15.3 billion in June, driven by surging crude oil and gold imports.
Trade deficit jumps 430% as imports surge, Pg1
India's trade deficit skyrockets 430% to $15.3 billion in June, driven by surging crude oil and gold imports.
Citizenship decisions must be ‘fair, reasoned’, says SC, Pg1
Supreme Court mandates 'fair, reasoned' process for citizenship and foreigner status, overturning 27 Gauhati HC judgments; directs tribunals to re-adjudicate within six months.
Citizenship decisions must be ‘fair, reasoned’, says SC, Pg1
Supreme Court mandates 'fair, reasoned' process for citizenship and foreigner status, overturning 27 Gauhati HC judgments; directs tribunals to re-adjudicate within six months.
Retail inflation climbs past RBI target to 4.4%, Pg1
India's retail inflation surges to 4.4% in June, breaching RBI's 4% target, driven by escalating food and fuel costs amid West Asia crisis and weak monsoon.
Retail inflation climbs past RBI target to 4.4%, Pg1
India's retail inflation surges to 4.4% in June, breaching RBI's 4% target, driven by escalating food and fuel costs amid West Asia crisis and weak monsoon.
U.S. ‘taking over’ Strait of Hormuz, says Trump, Pg1
Trump declares US 'Guardian' of Strait of Hormuz, reinstates Iran blockade, imposing 20% shipping levy amid escalating US-Iran conflict.
U.S. ‘taking over’ Strait of Hormuz, says Trump, Pg1
Trump declares US 'Guardian' of Strait of Hormuz, reinstates Iran blockade, imposing 20% shipping levy amid escalating US-Iran conflict.
Why engineering evolution is a contest between cure and chaos, Pg2
Gene drives promise revolutionary disease control, but spark intense debate over ecological risks, ethical dilemmas, and urgent regulatory challenges for global governance.
Why engineering evolution is a contest between cure and chaos, Pg2
Gene drives promise revolutionary disease control, but spark intense debate over ecological risks, ethical dilemmas, and urgent regulatory challenges for global governance.
The right path for India’s nuclear power development, Pg6
India's indigenous nuclear technology delivers world's cheapest power plants, targeting 100 GW by 2047, prioritizing self-reliance and safety amidst rapid expansion.
The right path for India’s nuclear power development, Pg6
India's indigenous nuclear technology delivers world's cheapest power plants, targeting 100 GW by 2047, prioritizing self-reliance and safety amidst rapid expansion.
Can biogas aid India’s energy security?, Pg8
India's biogas mission faces hurdles, with only 132 of 5,000 plants completed, risking energy security and 'corn mania' amid West Asia tensions.
Can biogas aid India’s energy security?, Pg8
India's biogas mission faces hurdles, with only 132 of 5,000 plants completed, risking energy security and 'corn mania' amid West Asia tensions.
What is the India-Australia uranium supplies agreement?, Pg8
India and Australia finalize administrative arrangements for uranium supply, enabling private sector participation under IAEA safeguards and boosting India's long-term energy security.
What is the India-Australia uranium supplies agreement?, Pg8
India and Australia finalize administrative arrangements for uranium supply, enabling private sector participation under IAEA safeguards and boosting India's long-term energy security.
India, Japan review defence ties, prepare ground for 2+2 dialogue, Pg10
India, Japan bolster defence ties, agreeing to deepen collaboration in cybersecurity, space, and advanced tech, ahead of crucial 2+2 dialogue.
India, Japan review defence ties, prepare ground for 2+2 dialogue, Pg10
India, Japan bolster defence ties, agreeing to deepen collaboration in cybersecurity, space, and advanced tech, ahead of crucial 2+2 dialogue.
All Ladakh districts to get autonomous hill councils, Pg10
Ladakh administration creates 17 new tehsils, extends LAHDC Act to all districts, while KDA alleges glaring imbalance in resource allocation.
All Ladakh districts to get autonomous hill councils, Pg10
Ladakh administration creates 17 new tehsils, extends LAHDC Act to all districts, while KDA alleges glaring imbalance in resource allocation.
Universities call for clear framework for disbursal of grants under VBSA Bill, Pg11
Universities and JPC members demand clear grant framework for VBSA Bill, fearing funding uncertainty as Centre divorces UGC's disbursal powers, impacting state institutions.
Universities call for clear framework for disbursal of grants under VBSA Bill, Pg11
Universities and JPC members demand clear grant framework for VBSA Bill, fearing funding uncertainty as Centre divorces UGC's disbursal powers, impacting state institutions.
User data exposed due to flaws in UMANG portal: researchers, Pg11
UMANG portal flaws expose millions of EPFO, Aadhaar data; researchers warn inadequate fixes leave users vulnerable to cybercriminals.
User data exposed due to flaws in UMANG portal: researchers, Pg11
UMANG portal flaws expose millions of EPFO, Aadhaar data; researchers warn inadequate fixes leave users vulnerable to cybercriminals.
SC asks Centre to place on record new aviation rules, Pg12
Supreme Court demands Centre submit new aviation rules under 2024 Act to curb predatory airfares, citing public consultation concerns.
SC asks Centre to place on record new aviation rules, Pg12
Supreme Court demands Centre submit new aviation rules under 2024 Act to curb predatory airfares, citing public consultation concerns.
For Iran, Hormuz is the key to deterrence and dominance in Persian Gulf, Pg14
Strait of Hormuz becomes flashpoint as US-Iran MoU collapses, escalating conflict and threatening global oil supply amid stalled nuclear talks.
For Iran, Hormuz is the key to deterrence and dominance in Persian Gulf, Pg14
Strait of Hormuz becomes flashpoint as US-Iran MoU collapses, escalating conflict and threatening global oil supply amid stalled nuclear talks.
Commerce Secy: India, US framework deal ready, to be signed at right time, Pg5
India-US trade deal framework finalized, but US Section 301 tariffs and agricultural market access disputes persist, delaying final signing.
Commerce Secy: India, US framework deal ready, to be signed at right time, Pg5
India-US trade deal framework finalized, but US Section 301 tariffs and agricultural market access disputes persist, delaying final signing.
SC sets aside foreigner tag for 27 in Assam: 'Follow fair process', Pg5
Supreme Court overturns 27 'foreigner' tags in Assam, demanding fair process; state data reveals 193 expulsions to Bangladesh, reviving 1950 Act.
SC sets aside foreigner tag for 27 in Assam: 'Follow fair process', Pg5
Supreme Court overturns 27 'foreigner' tags in Assam, demanding fair process; state data reveals 193 expulsions to Bangladesh, reviving 1950 Act.
Kuki-Zo bodies turn to Mizoram to revive talks with Naga, Pg10
Kuki-Zo groups seek Mizoram's mediation for Naga talks, pressing Centre for separate administration and urgent humanitarian aid amidst Manipur's escalating ethnic conflict.
Kuki-Zo bodies turn to Mizoram to revive talks with Naga, Pg10
Kuki-Zo groups seek Mizoram's mediation for Naga talks, pressing Centre for separate administration and urgent humanitarian aid amidst Manipur's escalating ethnic conflict.
Why policy needs to focus on gender wealth inequality, Pg12
Expert criticizes global reports for ignoring critical gender wealth inequality, stressing asset ownership's vital role in women's economic empowerment and well-being.
Why policy needs to focus on gender wealth inequality, Pg12
Expert criticizes global reports for ignoring critical gender wealth inequality, stressing asset ownership's vital role in women's economic empowerment and well-being.
Acting East in an uncertain Indo-Pacific, Pg12
India's Act East Policy, evolving from Look East, strategically engages the Indo-Pacific, fostering economic and security ties despite regional instability and China's assertiveness.
Acting East in an uncertain Indo-Pacific, Pg12
India's Act East Policy, evolving from Look East, strategically engages the Indo-Pacific, fostering economic and security ties despite regional instability and China's assertiveness.
Parliament, not fate, must shape road safety, Pg13
India's 1.77 lakh annual road deaths expose constitutional failure; experts demand Parliament enact a GST-like Road Safety Council and Seventh Schedule amendments for accountability.
Parliament, not fate, must shape road safety, Pg13
India's 1.77 lakh annual road deaths expose constitutional failure; experts demand Parliament enact a GST-like Road Safety Council and Seventh Schedule amendments for accountability.
With 4 new benches, how SC plans to clear oldest pending cases, Pg16
CJI Surya Kant forms four dedicated benches to aggressively clear Supreme Court's 30-year-old civil and criminal case backlog.
With 4 new benches, how SC plans to clear oldest pending cases, Pg16
CJI Surya Kant forms four dedicated benches to aggressively clear Supreme Court's 30-year-old civil and criminal case backlog.
In Mahendragiri, proof of India's growing prowess in shipbuilding, Pg16
Indian Navy inducts advanced stealth frigate INS Mahendragiri, the sixth Project 17A warship, showcasing 75% indigenous content and growing shipbuilding prowess.
In Mahendragiri, proof of India's growing prowess in shipbuilding, Pg16
Indian Navy inducts advanced stealth frigate INS Mahendragiri, the sixth Project 17A warship, showcasing 75% indigenous content and growing shipbuilding prowess.
More births, deaths being recorded: Benefits, gaps, Pg16
India achieves near-universal 99% birth and death registration, bolstering vital statistics for public policy and social welfare.
More births, deaths being recorded: Benefits, gaps, Pg16
India achieves near-universal 99% birth and death registration, bolstering vital statistics for public policy and social welfare.
Fuel, weak rains push inflation in June above 4% after 16 months, Pg17
India's CPI inflation breaches 4% target after 16 months in June, fueled by soaring food and transport costs.
Fuel, weak rains push inflation in June above 4% after 16 months, Pg17
India's CPI inflation breaches 4% target after 16 months in June, fueled by soaring food and transport costs.
US N-fuel firm counters BARC's safety concerns over thorium fuel, Pg17
US firm Clean Core counters BARC's safety concerns, asserting its ANEEL thorium-HALEU fuel enhances reactor safety and boosts energy output sixfold for India's PHWRs.
US N-fuel firm counters BARC's safety concerns over thorium fuel, Pg17
US firm Clean Core counters BARC's safety concerns, asserting its ANEEL thorium-HALEU fuel enhances reactor safety and boosts energy output sixfold for India's PHWRs.
Advanced AI models high on priority: IT secy, Pg17
IT Secretary S Krishnan prioritizes advanced AI models like Mythos to fix critical software vulnerabilities, enhancing national digital security.
Advanced AI models high on priority: IT secy, Pg17
IT Secretary S Krishnan prioritizes advanced AI models like Mythos to fix critical software vulnerabilities, enhancing national digital security.
New services output index debuts today, Pg17
MoSPI debuts new Index of Services Production (ISP) to track India's crucial services sector output, using 2024-25 as base year.
New services output index debuts today, Pg17
MoSPI debuts new Index of Services Production (ISP) to track India's crucial services sector output, using 2024-25 as base year.
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