UPSC Current Affairs 29 October 2025

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

IIP growth drops to 3-month low of 4% in Sept, Pg1

India's IIP growth hits 3-month low at 4% in September; April-Sept growth slowest in five years.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

IIP growth drops to 3-month low of 4% in Sept, Pg1

India's IIP growth hits 3-month low at 4% in September; April-Sept growth slowest in five years.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGS 1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

Relief, rehabilitation, Pg6

Cyclone 'Montha' prompts evacuations in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha; disaster preparedness crucial for minimizing impact on vulnerable populations.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGS 1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

Relief, rehabilitation, Pg6

Cyclone 'Montha' prompts evacuations in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha; disaster preparedness crucial for minimizing impact on vulnerable populations.

GS 1: World HistoryGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS 1: Industrial Revolution

A quip that stings but also inspires, Pg6

Nobel Laureate Joel Mokyr's quip highlights economic history's crucial role in understanding innovation, growth, and addressing current global anxieties.

GS 1: World HistoryGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS 1: Industrial Revolution

A quip that stings but also inspires, Pg6

Nobel Laureate Joel Mokyr's quip highlights economic history's crucial role in understanding innovation, growth, and addressing current global anxieties.

EthicsGS 1: World HistoryGS 2: International RelationsGS 1: Modern HistoryGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

Rethinking immigration in the age of exclusion, Pg6

Article analyzes the historical context of immigration policies, linking colonialism to modern exclusion and questioning narratives of discovery and exceptionalism.

EthicsGS 1: World HistoryGS 2: International RelationsGS 1: Modern HistoryGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

Rethinking immigration in the age of exclusion, Pg6

Article analyzes the historical context of immigration policies, linking colonialism to modern exclusion and questioning narratives of discovery and exceptionalism.

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 InterestsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Missed opportunity, Pg6

Modi's absence from ASEAN summit raises concerns amid geopolitical tensions, overshadowing India's commitment to regional cooperation and maritime security.

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 InterestsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Missed opportunity, Pg6

Modi's absence from ASEAN summit raises concerns amid geopolitical tensions, overshadowing India's commitment to regional cooperation and maritime security.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: IT and ComputersGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

How Amazon’s cloud outage affected services and apps globally, Pg9

Amazon Web Services outage disrupts global services, exposing cloud dependency vulnerabilities and sparking concerns over centralized infrastructure resilience.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: IT and ComputersGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

How Amazon’s cloud outage affected services and apps globally, Pg9

Amazon Web Services outage disrupts global services, exposing cloud dependency vulnerabilities and sparking concerns over centralized infrastructure resilience.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Cabinet increases fertilizer subsidy for winter crops, Pg10

Cabinet approves ₹37,952 crore fertilizer subsidy for rabi crops, increasing phosphorus and sulphur subsidies by ₹736 crore.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Cabinet increases fertilizer subsidy for winter crops, Pg10

Cabinet approves ₹37,952 crore fertilizer subsidy for rabi crops, increasing phosphorus and sulphur subsidies by ₹736 crore.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

‘Moving villagers from tiger reserves must be voluntary’, Pg10

Tribal Affairs Ministry mandates voluntary, evidence-based relocation from tiger reserves, prioritizing community rights and FRA implementation.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

‘Moving villagers from tiger reserves must be voluntary’, Pg10

Tribal Affairs Ministry mandates voluntary, evidence-based relocation from tiger reserves, prioritizing community rights and FRA implementation.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Centre approves terms of 8th Central Pay Commission, Pg10

Centre approves terms for 8th Central Pay Commission, led by Justice Desai, to revise salaries of 50 lakh employees.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Centre approves terms of 8th Central Pay Commission, Pg10

Centre approves terms for 8th Central Pay Commission, led by Justice Desai, to revise salaries of 50 lakh employees.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Trade talks with EU reduced ‘outstanding issues’, says Goyal, Pg12

India and EU make headway in FTA talks, narrowing gaps on tariffs and regulatory issues after intense discussions in Brussels.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Trade talks with EU reduced ‘outstanding issues’, says Goyal, Pg12

India and EU make headway in FTA talks, narrowing gaps on tariffs and regulatory issues after intense discussions in Brussels.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

UN report finds countries’ emission reductions short of goal set in Paris, Pg12

UN report reveals countries' emission cuts fall short; only 17% reduction by 2035 against Paris Agreement goals.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

UN report finds countries’ emission reductions short of goal set in Paris, Pg12

UN report reveals countries' emission cuts fall short; only 17% reduction by 2035 against Paris Agreement goals.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

HAL signs pact with Russian firm for civil aircraft production, Pg12

HAL and Russian firm collaborate to produce SJ-100 civil aircraft in India, boosting regional connectivity and job creation.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

HAL signs pact with Russian firm for civil aircraft production, Pg12

HAL and Russian firm collaborate to produce SJ-100 civil aircraft in India, boosting regional connectivity and job creation.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

China and ASEAN, hit by U.S. tariffs, sign upgraded free trade agreement, Pg14

China and ASEAN sign upgraded free trade agreement amid US tariffs, boosting digital and green economy cooperation.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

China and ASEAN, hit by U.S. tariffs, sign upgraded free trade agreement, Pg14

China and ASEAN sign upgraded free trade agreement amid US tariffs, boosting digital and green economy cooperation.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS 4: Ethical Issues in International Relations and FundingGS 2: Indian Diaspora

India’s diaspora diplomacy and the limits of cultural nationalism abroad, Pg14

India's diaspora diplomacy faces challenges amidst rising nationalism and foreign interference concerns in the West, impacting cultural exhibitionism and political advocacy.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS 4: Ethical Issues in International Relations and FundingGS 2: Indian Diaspora

India’s diaspora diplomacy and the limits of cultural nationalism abroad, Pg14

India's diaspora diplomacy faces challenges amidst rising nationalism and foreign interference concerns in the West, impacting cultural exhibitionism and political advocacy.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

Setting up an early warning system for the Himalayas poses unique challenges, PgII

Himalayan disasters surge; experts urge early warning systems using AI, citing climate change and limited existing infrastructure.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

Setting up an early warning system for the Himalayas poses unique challenges, PgII

Himalayan disasters surge; experts urge early warning systems using AI, citing climate change and limited existing infrastructure.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Silver flares fired into clouds: Delhi takes two shots at summoning rain, Pg1.

Delhi attempts artificial rain through cloud seeding with silver iodide to combat hazardous air pollution levels after 50 years.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Silver flares fired into clouds: Delhi takes two shots at summoning rain, Pg1.

Delhi attempts artificial rain through cloud seeding with silver iodide to combat hazardous air pollution levels after 50 years.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS 3: Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyGS 3: Biotechnology

Quantum computers, creating Life 2.0: Meet Indian science's finest GenNext, Pg1.

Meet India's GenNext scientists revolutionizing quantum computing, healthcare, space tech, and more, driving innovation across diverse fields.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS 3: Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyGS 3: Biotechnology

Quantum computers, creating Life 2.0: Meet Indian science's finest GenNext, Pg1.

Meet India's GenNext scientists revolutionizing quantum computing, healthcare, space tech, and more, driving innovation across diverse fields.

GS 2: PolityGS 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

EU's top leadership to be chief guests at next year's Republic Day, Pg1.

India invites EU leadership as Republic Day chief guests, signaling stronger ties amid FTA negotiations and shifting global dynamics.

GS 2: PolityGS 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

EU's top leadership to be chief guests at next year's Republic Day, Pg1.

India invites EU leadership as Republic Day chief guests, signaling stronger ties amid FTA negotiations and shifting global dynamics.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

India-European Union talks gather pace; EU trade negotiators to visit on Nov 3

India-EU FTA talks gain momentum as trade negotiators meet November 3, aiming to resolve tariff differences by 2025.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

India-European Union talks gather pace; EU trade negotiators to visit on Nov 3

India-EU FTA talks gain momentum as trade negotiators meet November 3, aiming to resolve tariff differences by 2025.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

HAL joins hands with US-sanctioned Russia firm to make regional jets in India, Pg1.

HAL partners with US-sanctioned Russian firm to manufacture SJ-100 regional jets in India, risking potential secondary sanctions.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

HAL joins hands with US-sanctioned Russia firm to make regional jets in India, Pg1.

HAL partners with US-sanctioned Russian firm to manufacture SJ-100 regional jets in India, risking potential secondary sanctions.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Emissions not targeted, gains are small: the challenges of cloud-seeding, Pg4.

Delhi's cloud-seeding experiment yields minimal rain; experts question effectiveness, sustainability, and environmental impact of the technology for pollution control.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Emissions not targeted, gains are small: the challenges of cloud-seeding, Pg4.

Delhi's cloud-seeding experiment yields minimal rain; experts question effectiveness, sustainability, and environmental impact of the technology for pollution control.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Nutrient-based fertilizers: Cabinet OKs ₹38K-cr subsidy, Pg8.

Cabinet approves ₹38,000 crore subsidy for phosphatic and potassic fertilizers, ensuring affordability for farmers during Rabi season 2025-26.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Nutrient-based fertilizers: Cabinet OKs ₹38K-cr subsidy, Pg8.

Cabinet approves ₹38,000 crore subsidy for phosphatic and potassic fertilizers, ensuring affordability for farmers during Rabi season 2025-26.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Cabinet approves terms of reference of eighth pay panel, Pg8.

Cabinet approves terms for 8th Pay Commission headed by Justice Desai, recommendations to impact salaries from January 1, 2026.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Cabinet approves terms of reference of eighth pay panel, Pg8.

Cabinet approves terms for 8th Pay Commission headed by Justice Desai, recommendations to impact salaries from January 1, 2026.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGS 1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

Montha makes landfall in Andhra, rain pounds Odisha, Pg9.

Cyclone 'Montha' devastates Andhra Pradesh and Odisha; 76,000 evacuated, crops destroyed, and transport disrupted, woman killed by tree fall.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster ManagementGS 1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

Montha makes landfall in Andhra, rain pounds Odisha, Pg9.

Cyclone 'Montha' devastates Andhra Pradesh and Odisha; 76,000 evacuated, crops destroyed, and transport disrupted, woman killed by tree fall.

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

THE ASIAN PACTS, Pg10.

Trump administration seeks to stabilize economic ties with Southeast Asia amidst trade disputes and China's growing influence in the region.

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

THE ASIAN PACTS, Pg10.

Trump administration seeks to stabilize economic ties with Southeast Asia amidst trade disputes and China's growing influence in the region.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Constitutional BodiesGS 2: Representation of the People's Act

SIR, MORE INCLUSIVE, Pg10.

Election Commission launches inclusive Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across 12 states and one UT from November 4.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Constitutional BodiesGS 2: Representation of the People's Act

SIR, MORE INCLUSIVE, Pg10.

Election Commission launches inclusive Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across 12 states and one UT from November 4.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: E GovernanceGS 2: Representation of the People's Act

Your vote and the SIR, Pg13.

ECI's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) requires voters in 12 states/UTs to re-verify enrollment, ensuring updated electoral rolls by 2026.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: E GovernanceGS 2: Representation of the People's Act

Your vote and the SIR, Pg13.

ECI's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) requires voters in 12 states/UTs to re-verify enrollment, ensuring updated electoral rolls by 2026.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Industrial output grows 4% in Sept, Pg15.

India's industrial output rises 4% in September, driven by manufacturing and consumer demand surge post-GST cuts.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Industrial output grows 4% in Sept, Pg15.

India's industrial output rises 4% in September, driven by manufacturing and consumer demand surge post-GST cuts.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

‘Wealthy individuals fuel climate crisis through wealth more than consumption’, Pg15.

Climate Inequality Report 2025 reveals wealth, not just consumption, drives climate crisis; proposes carbon tax on investments.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

‘Wealthy individuals fuel climate crisis through wealth more than consumption’, Pg15.

Climate Inequality Report 2025 reveals wealth, not just consumption, drives climate crisis; proposes carbon tax on investments.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 1: Distribution of Key Natural Resources

Trump, Takaichi ink deal on rare earth minerals, reiterate commitment to existing pacts, Pg15.

Trump and Takaichi solidify US-Japan ties with rare earth minerals deal, reaffirming commitment to existing trade agreements amidst evolving geopolitical landscape.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 1: Distribution of Key Natural Resources

Trump, Takaichi ink deal on rare earth minerals, reiterate commitment to existing pacts, Pg15.

Trump and Takaichi solidify US-Japan ties with rare earth minerals deal, reaffirming commitment to existing trade agreements amidst evolving geopolitical landscape.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Inclusive GrowthGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

‘Services sector employs 30% of Indian workforce’, Pg15.

NITI Aayog reveals India's service sector employs 30% of workforce, lagging global average, hindering structural transition and inclusive growth.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Inclusive GrowthGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

‘Services sector employs 30% of Indian workforce’, Pg15.

NITI Aayog reveals India's service sector employs 30% of workforce, lagging global average, hindering structural transition and inclusive growth.

News Analysis

IIP growth drops to 3-month low of 4% in Sept, Pg1

IIP growth drops to 3-month low of 4% in Sept, Pg1

Relief, rehabilitation, Pg6

Relief, rehabilitation, Pg6

A quip that stings but also inspires, Pg6

A quip that stings but also inspires, Pg6

Rethinking immigration in the age of exclusion, Pg6

Rethinking immigration in the age of exclusion, Pg6

​Missed opportunity, Pg6

​Missed opportunity, Pg6

How Amazon’s cloud outage affected services and apps globally, Pg9

How Amazon’s cloud outage affected services and apps globally, Pg9

Cabinet increases fertilizer subsidy for winter crops, Pg10

Cabinet increases fertilizer subsidy for winter crops, Pg10

‘Moving villagers from tiger reserves must be voluntary’, Pg10

‘Moving villagers from tiger reserves must be voluntary’, Pg10

Centre approves terms of 8th Central Pay Commission, Pg10

Centre approves terms of 8th Central Pay Commission, Pg10

Trade talks with EU reduced ‘outstanding issues’, says Goyal, Pg12

Trade talks with EU reduced ‘outstanding issues’, says Goyal, Pg12

UN report finds countries’ emission reductions short of goal set in Paris, Pg12

UN report finds countries’ emission reductions short of goal set in Paris, Pg12

HAL signs pact with Russian firm for civil aircraft production, Pg12

HAL signs pact with Russian firm for civil aircraft production, Pg12

China and ASEAN, hit by U.S. tariffs, sign upgraded free trade agreement, Pg14

China and ASEAN, hit by U.S. tariffs, sign upgraded free trade agreement, Pg14

India’s diaspora diplomacy and the limits of cultural nationalism abroad, Pg14

India’s diaspora diplomacy and the limits of cultural nationalism abroad, Pg14

Setting up an early warning system for the Himalayas poses unique challenges, PgII

Setting up an early warning system for the Himalayas poses unique challenges, PgII

Silver flares fired into clouds: Delhi takes two shots at summoning rain, Pg1.

Silver flares fired into clouds: Delhi takes two shots at summoning rain, Pg1.

Quantum computers, creating Life 2.0: Meet Indian science's finest GenNext, Pg1.

Quantum computers, creating Life 2.0: Meet Indian science's finest GenNext, Pg1.

EU's top leadership to be chief guests at next year's Republic Day, Pg1.

EU's top leadership to be chief guests at next year's Republic Day, Pg1.

India-European Union talks gather pace; EU trade negotiators to visit on Nov 3

India-European Union talks gather pace; EU trade negotiators to visit on Nov 3

HAL joins hands with US-sanctioned Russia firm to make regional jets in India, Pg1.

HAL joins hands with US-sanctioned Russia firm to make regional jets in India, Pg1.

Emissions not targeted, gains are small: the challenges of cloud-seeding, Pg4.

Emissions not targeted, gains are small: the challenges of cloud-seeding, Pg4.

Nutrient-based fertilizers: Cabinet OKs ₹38K-cr subsidy, Pg8.

Nutrient-based fertilizers: Cabinet OKs ₹38K-cr subsidy, Pg8.

Cabinet approves terms of reference of eighth pay panel, Pg8.

Cabinet approves terms of reference of eighth pay panel, Pg8.

Montha makes landfall in Andhra, rain pounds Odisha, Pg9.

Montha makes landfall in Andhra, rain pounds Odisha, Pg9.

THE ASIAN PACTS, Pg10.

THE ASIAN PACTS, Pg10.

SIR, MORE INCLUSIVE, Pg10.

SIR, MORE INCLUSIVE, Pg10.

Your vote and the SIR, Pg13.

Your vote and the SIR, Pg13.

Industrial output grows 4% in Sept, Pg15.

Industrial output grows 4% in Sept, Pg15.

‘Wealthy individuals fuel climate crisis through wealth more than consumption’, Pg15.

‘Wealthy individuals fuel climate crisis through wealth more than consumption’, Pg15.

Trump, Takaichi ink deal on rare earth minerals, reiterate commitment to existing pacts, Pg15.

Trump, Takaichi ink deal on rare earth minerals, reiterate commitment to existing pacts, Pg15.

‘Services sector employs 30% of Indian workforce’, Pg15.

‘Services sector employs 30% of Indian workforce’, Pg15.

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Missed opportunity, Pg6

Missed opportunity, Pg6